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Summit Volvo Dealership Employee Stole 3 Cars: Police
A 30-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, June 18, with stealing three cars from a Volvo dealership in Summit where he worked, authorities said.
Henrri Bonilla was an employee at Smythe Volvo at 40 River Rd. and used his access to key fobs to steal three vehicles over the course of eight weeks, Summit police said.
On Tuesday, April 15, he stole a black 2025 Volvo EX90, valued at $90,000. On Wednesday, May 7,he stole a gray 2025 Volvo EX90 valued at $85,000. On Monday, May 26, he stole a black 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE valued at $37,168, police said.
Bonilla is char…
Former Summit Soccer Player, 19, ID'd As Victim Killed By NJ Transit Train
A 19-year-old former soccer player has been identified as the person struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Tuesday, May 27 in Summit.
At 1:28 a.m., Morris and Essex Line train 6907, which departed New York Penn Station and was en route to Dover, struck and fatally injured Dylan Faulkner, NJ Transit said.
A native of England, Faulkner moved to Summit at the age of 12, attending middle school and high school there, according to his obituary. After graduating Summit High School, he attended university back in England, his obituary reads.
Faulkner was a massive soccer fan, who played fo…
Two BMWs Taken In Residential Burglary: Summit PD
Burglars entered a home in Summit early Wednesday, May 21, and left with two BMWs, authorities said.
At 5 a.m., the suspects entered the residence on the 200 block of Ashland Road through an unsecured rear door, Summit police said. While inside, the suspects located and stole two sets of vehicle keys and fled the scene in two BMWs, a 2024 BMW X7 and a 2021 BMW X3, that belonged to the homeowners, police said.
There was no interaction between the suspects and any occupants of the home, police said. Officers believe the suspects may have arrived in a red 2016 Hyundai Sonata stolen out of Newa…
Summit Firefighter Dies After Cancer Battle: Remembering Lonn Mullen
Lonn Mullen, a 53-year-old firefighter in Summit, died on Thursday, May 8, after a battle with cancer, the city announced.
Mullen joined the Summit Fire Department in April 1995 and served for the next 30 years, following in the footsteps of his father, a Batallion Chief for 25 years in Summit, the city said.
Tonight, our hearts are shattered.
Lonn Mullen ,We’ve known each other since we were just kids — back when life was... Posted by Ty Holmes on Thursday, May 8, 2025
"Lonn continued that legacy with unwavering dedication, professionalism, and a profound sense of duty," the…
Trump Taps His Former Lawyer As Interim Attorney For New Jersey
President Donald Trump has tapped Alina Habba, his longtime attorney and current Counselor to the President, as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey—effective immediately.
Habba, 40, who was born and raised in Summit, was the lead attorney for Trump in the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump trial, which began in January 2024. She is a managing partner at Habba Madaio & Associates, LLP, a law firm with an office in Bedminster and does not appear to have any experience in federal court.
Earlier this year, Habba came under fire for telling Andrew Tate, who is accused of…
'Anora', Written, Directed By Summit Native Wins Best Picture At Academy Awards
"Anora" was the little movie that could.
The movie, written and directed by Sean Baker, who was born in Summit and raised in Short Hills, was named Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. "Anora" is about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled.
"Anora" also won for Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Film Editing.
A love story like no other. New trailer for Sean Baker's ANORA. Opens in NYC & LA 10.18. Posted by NEON on Wednesday, Octo…
Brazen Dunkin' Bandit Steals $18K From 14 Locations Across New Jersey: Prosecutor
A Newark man is behind bars after authorities say he went on a multi-county Dunkin’ burglary spree, swiping more than $18,000 in cash and leaving a trail of destruction behind.
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old Enajaim E. Bowman, who turned himself in on Tuesday, Feb. 25, after detectives tracked him down following weeks of investigation.
For nearly two months, Bowman prowled the overnight hours, prying open doors and smashing windows to loot cash registers, safes, and managers’ offices at Dunkin’ Donuts locations across Bergen, Middlesex, Morris, and…
Giants Legend Eli Manning, Summit Resident, Not Selected To Football Hall Of Fame
Eli Manning, who won two Super Bowls playing quarterback for the New York Giants, will have to wait at least another year for his bust in Canton.
Manning, who lives in Summit, was denied entry to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. The Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was unveiled at the NFL Honors show on Thursday, Feb. 6, naming only four players, the smallest lineup in 20 years.
The Giants quarterback for 16 years won two Super Bowl MVPs, twice defeating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. He finished his career in the top 10 all time in passing yards and touchd…
Cops Use GPS To Find Stolen Car, Four Teens Arrested: Summit PD
A GPS tracker helped police in Summit locate a stolen vehicle on Monday, Feb. 3, leading to the arrest of four teenagers, authorities said.
At 4:45 p.m., a 2022 Range Rover was reported stolen from a parking garage in downtown Summit, police said. Officers used the Range Rover's GPS system to monitor its movements, police said.
At 7 p.m., the vehicle was discovered at Pine Street in Elizabeth, occupied by five people, police said. As the officers approached, the five suspects exited the vehicle and ran, police said.
Four of the suspects were apprehended following a foot pursuit while…
Summit's Sean Baker Nominated For Best Director For 'Anora'
The Garden State will be well represented at the 97th annual Academy Awards with natives Sean Baker, Zoe Saldaña, Sebastian Stan and Jesse Eisenberg all receiving nominations on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Sean Baker, who was born in Summit, was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing and Best Original Screenplay for "Anora," about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled.
Growing up in Short Hills, Baker later attended Gill St. Bernard's School in Somerset County. Baker's films prima…
Bergen County Hospitals Rank Among Safest In New Jersey
New Jersey hospitals are among the safest in the nation, according to the fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade report from The Leapfrog Group.
The Garden State ranks in the top 10 states for the highest percentage of "A" hospitals, joining states like Utah, Virginia, and Connecticut. The grades, which are updated twice a year, assess nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country on their effectiveness at preventing medical errors, accidents, and infections.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses up to 30 performance measures to assign grades ranging from "A" to "F," offering patients and fami…
Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63
Terri Breen, of Essex Fells and later of West Orange, passed away on Oct. 14, 2024. She was 63 years old.
Born Mary Theresa Faleskie on Dec. 12, 1960, at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, HI, Terri graduated from Hawaii Baptist Academy and earned her BA from Pennsylvania State University, State College.
After college, Terri moved to New York City, beginning her career in advertising at Doyle Dane Bernbach and later at Women’s Day Magazine. She left her career to focus on what she considered her most important job of all — raising her beloved sons, Conor and Liam. Devoted to their growth, …
Former Montclair Chef Competes On New Season Of 'Hell's Kitchen'
Two New Jersey chefs, including one who works in Philadelphia, are on a brand-new season of "Hell's Kitchen" with Gordon Ramsay.
Joe Tartamella, 35, the executive chef at Felina Restaurants in Ridgewood, Jersey City, and Summit, and Kyle Timpson, 30, of Dennis Township (Cape May County) are among the 18 contestants on a brand-new season of the hit FOX cooking competition.
Season 23, titled"Head Chefs Only," debuted on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Contestants are divided into two teams, the Red Team, which is all women, and the Blue Team, which is all men. The Blue Team happens …
