Karen Wall

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Articles

What We Know About Suspect In Florida State University Shooting

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The suspect in the Florida State University shooting that killed two people and injured five others was a political science major at the university and had been active in youth programs at the sheriff's office where his mother was a deputy. Phoenix Ikner, 20, is accused in the shooting that happened about noon Thursday on the campus near the student union, authorities have said.
Man's Body Found On NJ Transit Tracks Near Route 80 Overpass: Report

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

The man's body was seen shortly before 6 p.m., NJ.com reported but it was unclear if he had been hit. Service was halted between Paterson and Ridgewood for about 90 minutes, the report said. Patch will update this report as additional information becomes available.
MD Senator Meets In El Salvador With Wrongly Deported MD Man

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

GREENBELT, MD — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen met Thursday night with the Beltsville man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration last month, a day after El Salvador officials refused to allow him to meet with the man detained at a notorious gang prison. Van Hollen, a Democrat, met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in a hotel in San Salvador, photos shared by the senator's office and by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele showed, the New York Times reported.
Toms River Student Honored As National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River High School East student was honored Wednesday night for being named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. Michael J. Pavao received a commendation at the Toms River Regional Board of Education meeting honoring his achievement. Pavao was among more than 1.3 million high school juniors who took the PSAT in 2024, the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship program. He was among 16,000 students named semifinalists, including nearly 500 in New Jersey.
Sex Offender Visited Ocean Co. Chuck E Cheese, Now He's Fighting Parole Revocation: Report

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

TRENTON, NJ — A Tier 3 sex offender who has multiple convictions on sex charges involving children and has repeatedly fought Megan's Law provisions is fighting again to be released from prison, according to a report. David F. Hohsfield, 69, has filed court documents seeking to be released from prison after he was sent back on a parole violation, NJ.com reported.
Bridge Avenue Closed In Point Pleasant After Crash Brings Down Pole

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

POINT PLEASANT, NJ — The intersection of Bridge Avenue and Beaver Dam Road is closed Thursday morning following a crash that brought down a pole, Point Pleasant police said. The alert did not provide other details about the crash, but said the intersection will be closed until further notice.
Manchester Man Met Child On Social Media, Then Flew To Norway For Sex With Her, FBI Says

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

TRENTON, NJ — A Manchester Township man is facing federal charges after he traveled to Norway to have sex with a 14-year-old girl, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Jacob Bauer, 28, has been charged with traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor and engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place, according to the federal complaint. He made his initial court appearance on April 2 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L.
Bike Safety Rodeo Registration Open In Point Pleasant Beach

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ — The Point Pleasant Beach Bike Bash bicycle safety rodeo is set for Saturday, May 10, in the Silver Lake parking lot. The event is hosted by the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department and is for Point Beach children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The Bike Bash, which will be held from noon to 3 p.m., is free. Children need permission slips signed by parents or guardians to participate. Those registered in advance will be eligible for prizes including a free bike.
After Mom's Cancer Death, Support Group For Kids Helps Howell Woman Reach College Dream

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A Georgian Court University student from Howell Township has been awarded a scholarship to continue her education through a program that supports children who lost their parents to cancer. Kelsey Hart, 22, was awarded the scholarship by the C. David Evans Foundation through the Oncology Kids Holiday Party and Scholarship Awards program at St. Peter's University Hospital, the organization said.
Public Hearing On $166M School Budget Rescheduled In Brick

1 week ago | patch.com | Karen Wall

BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Board of Education has rescheduled its hearing on the 2025-26 school budget, the district announced. The hearing is set to be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at the district's Professional Development Center, 101 Hendrickson Blvd., at the Veterans Memorial schools' complex. The meeting set for April 28 has been canceled.