Cop Killer Sentenced, Fourth of July Celebration, PBA and Town Officials Clash Top Local News

Fourth of July Celebration a Nutley Tradition

Nutley’s Fourth of July celebration had its usual family fun and fireworks, but this year it included Nutley’s favorite dance moves.

Nutley Police Accuse Mayor of 'Retaliation, Discrimination'

Nutley Police officers are expected to show up in force for the July 16 Board of Commissioners meeting. Officials and PBA members have clashed over promotions in the police department. Nutley Police Union President Gerard Tusa has accused Mayor Alphonse Petracco of blocking the promotion of Capt. Thomas Strumolo to chief.

Man Hid Drugs in Lint Remover, Belleville Cops Say

A Newark man was arrested after a lint remover containing marijuana and Percocet pills fell out of his pants when he stepped out of his car, police said. 

Belleville Swears in New Deputy Mayor and Municipal Judge

With no newly elected officials to swear in, Monday’s annual Belleville council reorganization meeting was a reserved affair in comparison with the previous year, which featured a brief appearance from Newark Mayor Cory Booker and Assemblyman Ralph Caputo.

Thief Steals Booze, Cigarettes Before Caught in Failed Hiding Attempt, Cops Say

A 39-year-old Belleville resident shoplifted about $75 worth of liquor and cigarettes from a Union Avenue store and was caught when he attempted to hide on a nearby porch, police said.

Newark Cop Killer Sentenced to 39 Years

The man who shot and killed off-duty Newark police Detective and Belleville native Michael Morgan outside a Paterson strip club two years ago was sentenced Tuesday to 39 years in prison.