Author: Enegxi News
The Jackson Spray Park, a popular local destination for families, officially opened its gates on May 25 for weekend access and is set to offer daily operations starting June 22. The park, currently open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will extend its hours to seven days a week through September 2. “The recreation department has been working tirelessly to ensure that our parks are all ready for the summer season, ” said Mayor Reina. We are excited for the start of the summer season and all that it offers.” The spray park features a unique…
Four Paterson gang members have recently been charged with distributing fentanyl, heroin and cocaine, authorities said. The gang members, Jazmeir Reyes, a.k.a. Baby Joe, 19, Kyzeik Robinson, a.k.a. Doo Doo, 18, Michael Davis, a.k.a. Baby Three, 27 and Jacim Pitts, 24, operate in North Main and Jefferson Streets in the First Ward of Paterson, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. Reyes, Robinson and Davis were all members of the 100K gang while Pitts was a member of So Icey, a gang aligned with 100K, Sellinger said. In July 2023 in Paterson, Reyes held a mail carrier at gunpoint in an attempt to…
NEWARK, NJ—Community and school board members expressed outrage after a promotional video featuring women twerking was filmed in the gym of West Side High School in Newark. The video, intended for a celebrity basketball tournament titled ‘Nuttin’ But Azz,’ has led to the event’s cancellation and an immediate school district investigation. “There were more than basketballs bouncing in that gym,” said one irate board member. Board member Daniel Gonzalez condemned the association of such content with any educational institution, particularly distressed by the implications it might have on the school’s reputation. “I am appalled that a video of that sort…
TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey State Senator Mike Testa took to Twitter to voice his strong dissatisfaction with the current state of NJ Transit, urging the Biden Administration to address what he referred to as a “literal train wreck.” Testa’s tweet emphasized the need for a comprehensive audit of NJ Transit and criticized the proposed 15% fare hike as an ineffective solution. Testa highlighted the disproportionate impact of NJ Transit’s issues on South Jersey residents, who he claims see little benefit from the agency yet are expected to subsidize the “horror show” in North Jersey. He argued that further financial contributions from…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Northeast D.C. early Thursday morning. At approximately 3:21 a.m. on June 20, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 4400 block of Hunt Place, Northeast. Upon arrival, they found 21-year-old Marcellus Jackson lying in the roadway with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Following an investigation, 32-year-old Antonio Johnson, who has no fixed address, was arrested later that day and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the police…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A fatal shooting in Northeast D.C. early Thursday morning has left a young man dead. At approximately 3:21 a.m. on June 20, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 4400 block of Hunt Place, Northeast. Upon arrival, they discovered 21-year-old Marcellus Jackson in the roadway with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
An arrest has been made in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash Thursday (June 20) in Lincoln County. The deceased is 23-year-old Jacob Michael Bentley of Lincolnton. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol arrested 21-year-old Zachary Joseph Deal of Hickory Friday evening (June 21). He was charged with felony hit and run, failure to report an accident, and failure to render medical assistance. The crash occurred at approximately 8:40 Thursday night on Business 321 near Summerow Road. A Ford Taurus was northbound on Business 321 when the driver crossed the centerline. The Ford collided with a southbound 2003 Mitsubishi Montero…
NEW YORK, NY—The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest related to an attempted arson within the 75th Precinct. The incident occurred near Linden Boulevard and Holly Street on a Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 4:45 PM, an unidentified man entered a store and quickly became hostile. He threatened a 46-year-old female employee with a knife and expressed intent to harm her. Subsequently, he poured lighter fluid on the floor and attempted to ignite it, but failed. The suspect then escaped to an unknown location. Fortunately, the incident did not result in…
NEW YORK, NY—A 42-year-old man was stabbed during a confrontation in Manhattan. The incident occurred early Sunday morning at the intersection of 41st Street and 5th Avenue. An unidentified male instigated a verbal dispute with the victim around 3:30 AM, which escalated into a physical fight. During the altercation, the assailant brandished a knife, stabbing the victim in the right arm and slashing the back of his neck. After the attack, the perpetrator fled eastbound on 44th Street towards 6th Avenue. The injured man was promptly taken to NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn Lutheran, where he was reported to be…
The organs of a 14-year-old boy struck by a car while riding his bicycle will help others live. One day after his 8th grade graduation, Vincent Pieczynski was hit by a car while riding his bike home on Route 38 in Southampton, according to a GoFundMe page for his family. More than $37,000 as of Friday, June 21, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Vincent, affectionately known as Vinny Pie, was being remembered as a “kind, smart, strong and hard-working young man,” writes campaign organizer Devin Cuoco. “Vincent was the best son, brother and friend a guy could ask for. That’s why we knew Vincent…