Carroll Man Wins $50K on Scratch-Off (2024)

A 21-year-old man from Berkeley, identified as Jonathan Ferro, has been charged with multiple offenses following a chaotic series of events on the Garden State Parkway on Wednesday. According to the New Jersey State Police, Ferro was involved in several hit-and-run crashes before abandoning his vehicle and attacking a construction worker in Tinton Falls.

The incident began in the northbound lanes of the parkway near milepost 101.3 at around 2:18 p.m. Ferro, driving a Dodge pickup truck, reportedly caused multiple collisions before his vehicle became disabled. Instead of staying at the scene, Ferro fled on foot, leaving behind a trail of damaged vehicles and chaos.

His troubles didn't end there. Shortly after abandoning his truck, Ferro encountered a construction worker and physically assaulted him. The situation escalated until officers from the Neptune Police Department apprehended Ferro in the vicinity of McNamara Way, near the boundary between Tinton Falls and Neptune Township.

Ferro now faces serious charges, including three counts of assault by auto and driving under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. In addition to these charges, he’s also looking at numerous motor vehicle violations. Despite the severity of the charges, Ferro was released pending a future court date, according to State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron, who provided details on the incident.

Fortunately, despite the multiple crashes and the assault, no fatalities were reported.

Rutgers University is currently embroiled in a serious investigation following the abrupt resignation of its former athletic director, Pat Hobbs. While Hobbs cited health issues as the reason for his departure on August 16, an NJ Advance Media report reveals that there might be more to the story. The investigation, which was acknowledged publicly by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, is reportedly centered on a possible “inappropriate, consensual relationship” involving Hobbs. This relationship, if confirmed, would likely violate Rutgers’ policies, as noted on the university’s official website.

The situation took a darker turn when it was revealed that the university’s gymnastics program had been plagued by serious complaints, some of which might be linked to the investigation. Former Rutgers gymnasts have come forward with disturbing allegations, describing a program marred by favoritism, bullying, and a toxic environment under head coach Umme Salim-Beasley. These gymnasts claim that Hobbs dismissed their complaints, which they believe was influenced by his reportedly close relationship with Salim-Beasley.

Governor Murphy, who attended Rutgers' football season opener just hours before this scandal broke, addressed the allegations during a press conference. He described the reported conditions within the gymnastics program as “ugly and very disturbing,” and expressed confidence in the ongoing internal investigation. While Murphy refrained from speculating on the outcome, he acknowledged the seriousness of the claims and emphasized that the university's administration is fully engaged in the investigation.

The timing of Hobbs’ resignation, along with the growing scrutiny over the gymnastics program, has cast a shadow over Rutgers athletics. The university now faces significant pressure to address the allegations and take appropriate action to restore trust and integrity within its athletic department.

As the investigation continues, the focus remains on uncovering the full extent of the issues at hand and ensuring accountability for any misconduct. Rutgers’ response to these revelations will undoubtedly shape the future of its athletic programs and the university’s reputation as a whole.

A 48-year-old delivery driver found himself in a terrifying situation on Friday, July 19, 2024, at around 5:14 PM. While dropping off food at 673 62nd Street, the driver was surrounded by five unidentified individuals who had something far more sinister in mind than a simple order pickup.

The group wasted no time and launched a violent assault, punching the victim in the head and forcibly snatching the food he was delivering. They also attempted to steal his wallet, but thankfully, they were unsuccessful in that attempt. The group fled the scene on foot, heading towards the nearby train station at 62nd Street and 7th Avenue.

Thankfully, the delivery driver was wearing a helmet, which protected him from sustaining any injuries during the assault.

Police are now on the lookout for the five suspects involved. All five are described as males with slim builds, each wearing different combinations of dark clothing and face coverings:

• The first individual was spotted wearing a black surgical mask and a gray Nike hoodie.
• The second was dressed in a blue surgical mask, a black hoodie, and black jeans.
• The third was seen wearing a black durag, a blue surgical mask, a black T-shirt, and a black hoodie.
• The fourth individual was last seen in a black T-shirt, a black hoodie, and black pants.
• The fifth suspect was dressed in a blue surgical mask, a black Nike hoodie, and gray shorts.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about this incident or the identities of the individuals involved to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and police are determined to bring those responsible to justice.

If you were in the area during this time and noticed anything suspicious, don't hesitate to reach out to the police. Every bit of information helps.