Rick Rickman

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Reporter at WKXW-FM (Ewing, NJ)

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Health inspection reveals violations at Trump's Bedminster golf club

2 days ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

BEDMINSTER — The Somerset County Health Department found 18 health violations during an inspection of President Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster last month, according to a published report. The luxurious establishment on Lamington Road received a score of 32 out of 100 in the May 6 inspection. That was the lowest score of any of the more than 100 eateries in Somerset County, Forbes reported. Only one other place got a score lower than 60.
NJ detective charged after fatal motorcycle chase in Burlington County

3 days ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

SPRINGFIELD (Burlington) — A grand jury has indicted a New Jersey State Police detective in connection with a fatal 2023 crash that followed a high-speed chase, according to authorities. Det. Mark Campagna is charged with fourth-degree endangering another person, the Attorney General's Office said on Tuesday. The indictment stems from a June 20, 2023 crash on Route 206 through Springfield Township in Burlington County. It was handed down on Monday.
New Jersey's latest law targets public brawls to keep family fun intact

3 days ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

TRENTON — Gov. Murphy has signed a new law to give police in New Jersey another way to crack down on rowdy teenagers who want to disrupt carnivals, malls, and shore towns. On Monday, Murphy signed a bill to create the new crime of inciting a public brawl. It's a fourth-degree offense; the punishment could be up to 18 months behind bars. It also upgrades the penalties for disorderly conduct at public gatherings or events, especially if they wear a mask or disguise to conceal their identity.
Horse hero helps police solve hit-and-run in Riverside, NJ

3 days ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

RIVERSIDE — A mystery man on horseback is being held as a hero for catching a driver who slammed into a vehicle and tried to get away in Burlington County, according to police. It happened in Riverside on Saturday morning, according to Riverside police. A woman who lived at a home on Middleton Street said she heard a loud crash outside on the street, police said.
Secaucus, NJ residents shelter in place as police face gunfire

4 days ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

SECAUCUS — A North Jersey man is charged with two counts of attempted murder after shooting at police officers this past weekend, according to authorities. Dhanraj Dass, 59, of Jersey City, was arrested on Sunday night, Secaucus police said. Police got a 911 call around 7:45 p.m. Sunday night that said a woman's phone was taken by a person she knew, according to police. The suspect had also threatened her inside an apartment on County Avenue, police said.
Controversial bill aims to make big change to New Jersey's vaccine registry

5 days ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

TRENTON — Lawmakers want to give health officials the power to make New Jersey's vaccine registry mandatory during public health emergencies. Democrats passed a bill (S1956) to make the state vaccine registry opt-out by default on a partisan 5-3 vote in the state Senate Health Committee last month. Vaccination records will remain private even if the bill passes, according to the committee chair and the bill's prime sponsor, Sen. Joe Vitale, D-Middlesex.
Do they hate Trump or Murphy more? NJ voters face choice in governor’s race

1 week ago | wobm.com | Rick Rickman

TRENTON — In the waning days of New Jersey's contested primary for governor, Democratic and Republican candidates are offering a glimpse of where the general election campaign could go. They're grappling over the package of Trump tax breaks and program cuts recently passed by the House but characterizing it in dramatically different ways. Each side is using the measure as a cudgel against the other.
How AI data centers are fueling electric rate increases in NJ

1 week ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

Electric rates for New Jersey residents will suddenly skyrocket by 20% on Sunday because artificial intelligence is driving up the need for power, and the grid isn't keeping up. Utility companies, including JCP&L, PSE&G, Atlantic City Electric, and Rockland Electric, say they won't make any profit on the massive rate hikes. These companies distribute electricity to New Jersey homes and businesses. Democrats, including Gov.
Passaic County Jail sergeant pleads guilty to civil rights violations

1 week ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

PATERSON — A sergeant working for the Passaic County Jail has pleaded guilty to civil rights violation charges for conspiring to beat up a handcuffed inmate, according to authorities. Last week, Sgt. Donald Vinales, 39, pleaded guilty to deprivation of rights under color of law and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Vinales faces decades in prison for the assault involving two other corrections officers, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba said.
Code officer sentenced for stealing taxpayer money in Ventnor, NJ

1 week ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

VENTNOR CITY — A code enforcement officer who stole $75,000 in two years has been sentenced to half a decade in state prison, according to authorities. Michelle Calderon, 39, was sentenced in Superior Court in Atlantic County on Tuesday, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Calderon worked as the Ventnor City code enforcement officer for 10 years before she was charged with official misconduct and related charges in 2023.