UEA Incoming Tips: Evening News Brief: Prosecutors: Death of woman found in Jersey City lake ruled a homicide

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Evening News Brief: Prosecutors: Death of woman found in Jersey City lake ruled a homicide

Prosecutors: Death of woman found in Jersey City lake ruled a homicide

The death of a woman whose body was found in the lake of a Hudson County park last weekend has been ruled a homicide.

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Ex-police officer sentenced for dealing drugs, striking patient

A former Paterson police officer who admitted to dealing drugs, including some he stole from a crime scene while on duty, and taking part in the unrelated assault of a hospital patient, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison.

Check your tickets! – $1 million Powerball lottery ticket sold in New Jersey

A $1 million Powerball lottery ticket sold in New Jersey matched five of the five white balls drawn.

Chicago seeks $130K from Smollett for cost of investigation

President Donald Trump is calling on the FBI and Department of Justice to review how Chicago prosecutors handled the case against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.

Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver praise North Bergen HS production of 'Alien The Play'

Some big names in Hollywood are praising a Hudson County high school's stage production of the movie "Alien."

Authorities bust multimillion-dollar shoplifting ring targeting NJ, NY shops

The Jersey City Police Department has busted a multimillion-dollar shoplifting ring that was allegedly operated out of the city.

Dress for Success – Berkeley College holds Career Clothing Boutique for students

Berkeley College is making sure students are ready for that next big interview by creating a Career Clothing Boutique at its Newark campus.

Health insurer Centene to buy smaller rival WellCare

Health insurer Centene is buying smaller rival WellCare.

Icelandic budget airline WOW Air ceases operations

Icelandic budget airline WOW Air says it has ceased operations, stranding passengers across two continents.

High school athletic director suspended after calling Hitler a 'good leader'

Nutley's Board of Education has suspended the high school's athletic director after district leaders say during an assembly he talked about how Adolf Hitler was a "good leader" with "bad moral character and intentions."