Parasite Outbreak May Be Wider, CDC Says In New Warning
The scale of a fast-moving foodborne illness threat is coming into sharper focus, and confirmed cases may show only part of the problem.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 24, that a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce had expanded from five states to nine.
At least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been recorded.
Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania were added to Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The CDC warned that the outbreak may not be limited to those states. The true numb…
Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live Orange County Fair Performance, Cops Say
A circus performer was injured after being struck by an arrow during a live show at a fair in the Hudson Valley on Friday, July 24, authorities said.
Troopers responded to the Orange County Fair on the fairgrounds of 239 Wisner Ave. in Wallkill at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, after receiving a report that circus personnel had been injured during a performance, according to New York State Police.
The preliminary investigation found that 42-year-old Ana B. Daza Tavera, of Waukesha, WI, fired an arrow at a foam target being held by fellow performer Edwin A. Cuervo Rangel, 38, also …
Paroled NY Bank Robber Hit Same Albany Branch After Serving Six Years: Police
A Capital Region bank robber struck again Thursday, July 23, just over a year after he was released on parole, according to authorities.
William Panten, 37, hit the Capital Bank on 132 State Street in Albany around 11:20 a.m, the Albany Police Department said.
Panten passed the teller a note demanding money, the teller handed over the cash, and Panten fled on foot, investigators said.
But the suspect’s description was shared with police, and officers spotted Panten shortly afterward on Madison Avenue and Phillip Street, according to authorities. He was arrested and charged with third-degre…
Expectant Father Killed In Keansburg Shooting Mourned
Paco Moore, 28, was about to be a father for a second time when he was fatally shot in Keansburg on Monday, July 20.
Moore is survived by his fiancée Julia Emerson, their 16-month old daughter, with a second child on the way. At 8:56 p.m., Keansburg police responded to the 40 block of Carr Avenue and discovered Moore suffering from a gunshot wound, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, Santiago said. Local Smoke BBQ, where Moore worked, paid tribute to him.
"Paco was a shining light to everyone who had …
2 Employees Of Haddonfield Mexican Restaurant Detained By ICE
Two employees of El Nopalito, a Mexican restaurant in Haddonfield, were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the restaurant announced.
"This morning, we were notified that two of our hardworking kitchen staff members were taken into custody by ICE agents, yesterday afternoon," the restaurant shared on social media on Tuesday, July 21. "We have never been a family that speaks publicly about our personal issues, but this goes beyond us. Right now, our focus is on supporting our team, and their family members, and continuing to serve our community the best we can."
A GoFundMe has b…
Chaotic Pop-Up Party Near Rowan University Gets Recent College Grad Arrested: Glassboro PD
A 21-year-old woman who organized a pop-up party near Rowan University has been arrested, authorities announced Thursday, July 23.
At 11:03 p.m. on Friday, May 1, officers responded to 500 Whitney Avenue for a party that led to loud noise, parking issues, gridlock traffic and drivers driving carelessly through the neighborhood, Glassboro police said.
An investigation revealed over 300 tickets were sold for the party, resulting in "chaos," police said. Rowan Boulevard was forced to close as a result of the party, police said.
Meadow Carstarphen, who organized the party and promoted it…
Man Dies After Riding Lawn Mower Goes Over Retaining Wall In Berks County
A man has died two days after the riding lawn mower he was operating went over a retaining wall while he was cutting grass at a property in Pennsylvania, authorities announced Friday, July 24.
Jeffrey Brobst, 69, of the 1300 block of Hawk Mountain Road in Albany Township, was mowing grass at a property in the 100 block of Hecktown Road, Maidencreek Township, when the crash happened at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said.
Investigators determined Brobst was operating a riding lawn mower when it went over a retaining wall, a…
‘A Hole That Can Never Be Filled’: Fund Launched For Wife, Two Kids Of Toms River Fisherman
Following the sudden death of a New Jersey fisherman off the coast of Long Island, the community has rallied behind his wife and two children.
Sean Smida, 38, of Toms River, died Tuesday, July 21 about 10 miles off the coast of Montauk as part of a fishing expedition, according to authorities.
“Sean was so much more than an incredible fisherman — he was a devoted husband to Krystal and a loving father to Connor and Scarlett,” Smida’s friend, Ray Kerico, wrote in a GoFundMe. “His family was his world, and every moment he spent was dedicated to their happiness and well-being.”
Investigators …
