Plane Crash, Charter School Fire, Alleged Bird-Flipping Biker Top State News
Other top stories this week include the filing of charges in a fatal attack at a Jimmy Buffet concert and a man who allegedly tried to push two children in front of a moving train.
Man Found Guilty of Murder After Throwing Daughter Off Bridge
A Galloway man accused of murder for throwing his three-month old daughter off a bridge on the Garden State Parkway has been found guilty, Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced Friday afternoon.
Plane Crashes During Landing, Injuring 2, Cops Say
Both occupants of a twin-engine plane that crashed while attempting to land at Hillsborough's Central Jersey Regional Airport suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
200 Students Displaced; 6 Firemen Injured After Fire at Hoboken Charter School
A fire broke out at Hoboken Charter School Thursday morning, injuring six firefighters and prompting the evacuation of 200 students and faculty in the school and at a next-door day care center, authorities said.
Alleged Bird-Flipping Biker Who Mocked Cops at 100 MPH Faces Dozens of Charges
A man whom police said defiantly gave officers the finger as he sped down Route 9 during rush hour at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour is facing "dozens" of charges, Berkeley Township police said.
Bloomfield Residents Rally Behind 'Unadoptable' Dog
A group of residents protested outside Bloomfield Town Hall Tuesday demanding an explanation as to why the Board of Health had deemed a local dog "unadoptable."
Westville Man Faces Manslaughter Charge After Fatal Buffett Concert Attack
A Westville man faces an aggravated manslaughter charge after alleging delivering a fatal blow to the back of Bellmawr resident's head before a Jimmy Buffett concert in Camden last week.
Man Tried To Push Kids In Front Of Train, Police Say
Ramsey Police charged a Wyckoff man with attempted murder Tuesday after he allegedly tried to push two Glen Rock boys in front of a moving train at the Ramsey Main Street train station, police said.
Part of Man's Ear Bitten Off in Bar Fight, Cops Say
A Bloomingdale man had part of his ear bitten off in a fight that started out as just "play fighting," police said.
Ex-Hills Football Player Sues School, Town for $15M
One of nine Wayne Hills football players accused of aggravated assault filed a federal lawsuit against several town and Wayne education officials seeking at least $15 million in damages for false arrest and violation of his constitutional rights, according to reports.
Willingboro Man Dies from West Nile
An elderly Burlington County man died this week from West Nile Virus in the state's first confirmed death from the virus this year, the state Department of Environmental Protection announced.
Judge Blocks Public Vote on County Police Merger
A judge blocked a non-binding referendum asking if the Bergen County police should be merged into the sheriff’s office, but allowed the freeholder board to move ahead with an ordinance to disband the county police.