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Prosecutors say the man used a fraudulent United Kingdom driver’s license and passport to obtain the money from a Summit bank. (Caren Lissner/Patch)
SUMMIT, NJ A Newark man has been arrested in connection with using fraudulent documents to obtain $135,000 in cash and cashier s checks from a Summit bank, the Summit police and Union County prosecutor said Tuesday.
Warris Adenuga, 25, of Newark was charged with one count of second-degree identity theft, one count of second-degree receipt of stolen property, and two counts of third-degree possession of false government documents, said acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Summit Police Chief Andrew Bartolotti.
Man, 21, found shot to death in N.J. city, cops say
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A 21-year-old Union County man died Thursday night after he was found shot in Elizabeth, authorities said.
Trevon A. Palin, of Elizabeth, was found by police officers wounded in the 1000 block of Anna Street, according to acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo.
Palin died at the scene. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to call prosecutor’s office Sgt. Scuorzo at 908-472-0492 or Detective Ryan Kirsh at 908-347-1420. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org.
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A 16-year-old boy stole a vehicle from outside of a Roselle home carrying a 2-year-old child who was left in the vehicle as their parent unloaded groceries Thursday night, authorities said.
The child was reunited safely with his family unharmed, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Roselle Police Chief Brian Barnes jointly announced Friday.
The owner was bringing items from the supermarket inside their home on the 300 block of White Street when the vehicle was stolen by the teen around 11:30 p.m., Barnes and Ruotolo said.
The teen led police on a brief pursuit into Elizabeth, which ended with the accused thief in custody minutes later, authorities said.
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ROSELLE – A 16-year-old has been charged under juvenile statutes with kidnapping and motor vehicle theft after allegedly stealing a car here late Thursday with a 2-year-old inside.
The child is safe and was reunited with his family, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Roselle Police Chief Brian Barnes announced.
The teen, whose name and hometown were not released, also has been charged with juvenile complaints for eluding police, endangering the welfare of a child and resisting arrest.
Roselle police were dispatched around 11:30 p.m. Thursday to a home on the 300 block of White Street on a report of a stolen vehicle with a child inside. Investigators learned the vehicle owner had just arrived home and was bringing items inside when the 16-year-old allegedly took the vehicle, authorities said.
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One man died and another was injured in a Plainfield shooting over the weekend, authorities said.
Michael Price Jr., 29, of Dunellen, was shot near West eighth Street and Grant Avenue in the late afternoon hours, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Plainfield Police Director Lisa Burgess jointly announced Monday.
This little girl woke up today without a father. Hurt deeply about the news. Michael Price My former HS teammate and.
Such a respectable guy who harmed none. You will be missed to the core!!!!! Welcome to paradise king ⛅️ Michael PricePosted by Jozelynne Carmona on Monday, May 3, 2021