Police: 1 Suspect Dead, 5 Others In Custody Following Carjacking, Crime Spree In Newark
Police said six suspects when on a morning crime spree in Newark.
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Police said six suspects when on a morning crime spree in Newark.
Nathaniel Young, of Rahway, is charged with eluding police, assault with a vehicle, and knowingly leaving the scene of an accident where there was serious bodily injury.
Authorities say the suspect led police on a chase through Englewood Cliffs, Bergenfield, Tenafly, Dumont before crashing on Route 4 in Paramus.
A police chase on the Upper West Side ended Tuesday evening when a car jumped the curb and ended up on the sidewalk in front of a restaurant.
The officers were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Port Authority police on Thursday arrested a suspect who allegedly crashed into a pole in Leonia, New Jersey after leading officers on a chase.
Dion Cromwell, 34, was convicted last month on eluding and resisting arrest charges.
Police Tuesday afternoon said a driver struck two officers in Brooklyn, and then led police on a chase that ended in a crash which left two women injured.
It appears the shotgun found inside the car is linked to similar crimes in Queens.
Authorities said the chase began in Lyndhurst over a stolen vehicle and ended around 2:34 a.m. with shots fired at the intersection of Rutherford Avenue and Ridge Road in Rutherford.
A terrifying police chase came to an end at 79th Street and Park Avenue on Sunday. The high speed chase ended badly for the suspect and for a pedestrian.
The incident was captured on a police cruiser's dashboard cam and began during an attempted traffic stop, CBS 2 reported.
There was chaos in the streets during a wild ride through parts of New Jersey on Friday. A woman led police on a chase, driving dangerously through a quiet community.
Officers pursued a sport-utility vehicle with Florida license plates and arrested two people, but a third man ran after the vehicle crashed, prompting a manhunt in the community along Jones Road where Fort Lee and Leonia share a border.
The sun was already down when a parade of police cars came into a residential neighborhood on the heels of a fast moving vehicle with Florida license plates.
A police chase involving a stolen vehicle and a possible kidnapping ended when the driver crashed into a central New Jersey Cadillac dealership early Saturday, damaging a dozen vehicles.
Louie Blanton, 24, of Amityville, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault upon a police officer, unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, and criminal possession of a weapon in January.
A wild police pursuit that started in Manhattan ended in a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx on Thursday morning.
The Aug. 17, 2010, chase took cops through six towns. Two men in a black SUV are seen on video fleeing the scene of a botched burglary. They speed through residential streets, weave through traffic and barely miss cars.
Police were hoping to question the two after spotting them Monday in the parking lot of a Honda dealership in Westchester. Police suspected the men were trying to steal rims off some of the cars.
Around 5 p.m. Wednesday, police said narcotics officers in South Jamaica had tried to pull over a blue 2009 Dodge Avenger sedan but the vehicle sped off instead and ended up crashing into a parked minivan on 149th Street.
Two vehicles slammed into the side of the Harold D. Fayette School in North Merrick after an alleged carjacking led to a police chase.
Justin Bello of Jersey City must serve 85 percent of the term imposed before becoming eligible for parole.
Louis Blanton, of Amityville, has been charged with assault on a police officer and unlawful fleeing.
A driver suspected of drunken driving is on the loose in Elizabeth, N.J., after police said the suspect struck three pedestrians outside a bar, smashed into several parked cars and abandoned his car.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed multiple times in Lincoln Terrace Park.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed multiple times in Lincoln Terrace Park.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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A woman said she used the restroom on an NJ Transit, but when she returned to her seat, she realized the ring was missing.
The owner of Mo's Famous Burgers, known for its burgers under $5, is retiring and selling the business. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
The United States and Iran still don't have a deal in place, and President Trump is threatening to bomb longtime U.S. ally Oman as the battle over the Strait of Hormuz continues. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Corning in New York, Essex in Connecticut and Cape May in New Jersey are all in the running for best Christmas town.
Paramount wants the 12 states that are suing to post a $1.9 billion bond to cover financial losses while the $111 billion merger is stuck on hold pending a trial.
