Fair Lawn Man, 43, Vanishes After Walking Out Of Parents' Home, Leaving Phone Behind
A 43-year-old Bergen County man has been missing for more than three weeks after walking out of his parents' home, leaving behind all his belongings, including his cellphone, authorities said.
Enver Messano was last seen leaving his parents' home in Fair Lawn between 6 and 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, according to a missing-person alert shared by Fair Lawn police.
He was wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie when he left and has not returned. Messano is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes, and a scar on his abdomen.
Police are …
Suffolk County Officer And Hicksville Native Dies Suddenly, Department's Second Death In A Week
A second Suffolk County police officer has died suddenly in a week, devastating family and friends and leading to an outpouring of support.
Christopher J. Durham, 32, died Monday, Oct. 19, according to an obituary from Massapequa Funeral Home.
"Chris was a dedicated police officer, a beloved son, fiancé, family member, and friend," organizer Carolyn Infantas wrote in a GoFundMe for Durham's family. "He was deeply loved by so many, and his unexpected passing has left his family, friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know him devastated."
Before joining the Suffolk County Police Departme…
THC Deal Turns Into 3-Gun Robbery In Teaneck, Prosecutor Says
A late-night deal to buy THC cartridges in Teaneck turned into an armed robbery when three men allegedly pulled guns on the buyer, stole his cash, and demanded more money through a mobile banking app, authorities said.
The alleged robbery happened shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, when the victim met an acquaintance in Teaneck to purchase THC cartridges, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The acquaintance arrived with two other men in a dark-colored vehicle, Musella said.
When the victim got inside, all three men allegedly pointed guns at him, took his cash and threatened…
Nightmare Ex-Boyfriend Terrorized Hudson Woman For Four Days, Jury Finds
A Capital Region man who terrorized his ex-girlfriend over four days has been convicted on several charges, authorities said.
Nikolas DeJesus, 33, was found guilty Friday, Oct. 16 of burglary, unlawful imprisonment, obstruction of breathing, and other charges, the Columbia County District Attorney’s office said Monday, Oct. 19. He faces up to 15 years in prison.
DeJesus was staying at his former girlfriend’s home in Hudson when he forced his fingers into her mouth, blocking her ability to breathe, on Aug. 11, 2025, investigators said.
After being kicked out, he broke into the home through …
Virginia Deputy Shot After Suspect Drives Toward Officers, Opens Fire In Spotsylvania: VSP
A Virginia deputy was wounded when a shooting suspect drove his vehicle toward responding officers and opened fire, prompting deputies to return fire, killing the 39-year-old man, state police announced.
The deadly confrontation unfolded in Spotsylvania County on Sunday, Oct. 18, after sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the 11000 block of Hickory Creek Drive at approximately 12:39 p.m. for reports of a domestic-related shooting.
While investigating, deputies located the suspect, identified as Jerson David Martinez-Coreva, in his vehicle on nearby Smoke Tree Boulevard, where authorities s…
