Rick Rickman

Ewing

Reporter at WKXW-FM (Ewing, NJ)

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Articles

Unpacking the New Jersey drone mystery thanks to new documents

2 days ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

It appears the mystery of drones over New Jersey was never much of a mystery for federal officials. But new documents suggest they kept most of the important details hidden from the public. The mass hysteria over New Jersey drone sightings began in November 2024. Reports came from all over: Federal lawmakers, state legislators, local mayors, and social media posts contributed. And there were real-world consequences to the widespread fears.
NJ town pays $197,000 to resolve accusations of police abuse in home

5 days ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

SOUTH AMBOY — A Middlesex County mom and Woodbridge Township have settled a lawsuit accusing police officers of forcing their way into her home, causing her to lose custody of her daughter for several months. In a lawsuit, Katiria Ortiz said she was the victim of police brutality. The South Amboy woman and her attorney will split $197,000, according to a settlement first obtained in late April by John Paff with TransparencyNJ.com. Funds will be paid by Woodbridge's insurance fund.
Murphy vetoes New Jersey teen violence legislation: What’s next?

6 days ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

TRENTON — Gov. Phil Murphy has vetoed a bill that would have increased penalties for teens who start problems at community events and other public spaces. On Thursday, the Democratic governor said he was returning the bill (A4652) to the General Assembly with suggested revisions. The action is known as a conditional veto. The bill would have created a new crime of inciting a public brawl, a fourth-degree offense.
Shocking arrest: NJ police officer charged with pervy behavior in stores

1 week ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

SOUTH PLAINFIELD — A Piscataway police officer has been caught on video following women and a girl around in stores while off-duty and sexually aroused, according to authorities. Wesley Kliwinski, 37, of Hamilton, was arrested on May 1, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. He's charged with third-degree child endangerment by engaging in sexual conduct, fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, and harassment, which is a disorderly person's offense.
Murphy embraces new NJ nuclear reactors amid energy crisis

1 week ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

It appears Gov. Murphy is living up to his promise to use an "all-of-the-above" approach to increase the electricity supply, eventually lowering costs for New Jersey ratepayers. On Tuesday, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities said it's seeking to boost the role of nuclear power in the state.
Push to 'decarbonize' will hike NJ electric bills, lawmaker says

1 week ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

TRENTON — A bill to push the "electrification" of the Garden State that Republicans say will only lead to higher monthly electric bills is moving through the New Jersey State Legislature. On Monday, a bill (A4844) to reduce the usage of equipment that uses fossil fuels and natural gas narrowly passed in the assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee. It directs the state Board of Public Utilities to establish a beneficial building electrification and decarbonization program.
2 NJ women sent child porn to men in disturbing cases, cops say

1 week ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

RIDGEFIELD PARK — Prosecutors have announced charges against three New Jersey residents in two separate but similar disturbing cases involving child sexual abuse materials. NJ woman arrested after teaching in JapanNatasha Rivas, 23, of North Bergen, is charged with distribution of child sexual abuse materials, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. If convicted, she faces between five and 20 years in prison.
2 students planned stabbing at NJ high school, officials say

1 week ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

FORT LEE — Prosecutors have filed charges against a second 16-year-old student in connection with a school bathroom stabbing that left the victim hospitalized. On April 8, Fort Lee High School went into lockdown after a school resource officer learned a male student had been stabbed. It happened shortly before 11 a.m., according to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was stabbed in the neck, abdomen, back, and arm. He was hospitalized and survived.
The 5 richest billionaires living in New Jersey

1 week ago | wpst.com | Rick Rickman

There are only 813 billionaires living in the United States, according to Forbes' latest billionaires list. Five of those choose to live in the Garden State. If you think they’re famous rock stars or movie stars, not even close. Someone as famous and long-established as Jack Nicholson is said to be worth $400 million. Not even Bruce Springsteen, who was reported last summer to be worth $1.2 billion largely due to the sale of his music catalog, is actually a billionaire.
Dramatic carjacking in Waterford, NJ stopped by good Samaritans

1 week ago | nj1015.com | Rick Rickman

WATERFORD — Two men who are members of the U.S. Army Reserves at Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst are being credited with saving a woman from a violent carjacking. It happened on Thursday around 8:30 a.m. along Jackson Road near Waverly Avenue in Waterford, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. The attack left a 59-year-old woman from Lindenwold hospitalized, prosecutors said. As of Friday, she is in stable condition at Virtua Voorhees Hospital.