Police search for missing elderly woman in Newark

NEWARK, New Jersey — The Newark Department of Public Safety is urgently asking for the public's help in locating Felisima Alvarez, 79, who was reported missing earlier today. Ms. Alvarez, known to suffer from diabetes and memory loss, was last seen today at noon walking north on North 7th Street toward 6th Avenue.

Standing 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds, Ms. Alvarez was last observed wearing a long-sleeved plaid shirt, blue jeans with an embroidered design on the back pocket, and gray, black and white sneakers. She wears her hair in a bun and communicates only in Spanish.

Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé emphasizes the importance of community support in locating Ms. Alvarez and encourages anyone with information to contact the Police Division's 24-hour tip line at 1 -877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). The information provided is confidential and may result in a reward.

STATEN ISLAND, New York — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 16-year-old Angelica Maldonado-Boyce, who was last seen Friday around 4:30 p.m. near her home at 7 Curtis Court.

Angelica is described as a white Hispanic woman, 4 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 100 pounds. She was last seen wearing a gray sweater, black sweatpants with white stripes and black sneakers. She was notably seen pushing a green stroller containing a doll.

Anyone with information is asked to contact local authorities or Police Station 120 to help them return safely.

BAYONNE, NJ — A major fire Friday evening left a trail of destruction in Bayonne, severely damaging one home and affecting three others on 11th Street. Due to its size and intensity, the fire, which started before 11 p.m., required additional support from the neighboring city of Jersey City.

The fire was brought under control after three intense hours, during which firefighters had to maintain a distance due to the advanced state of the fire in the building structures.

No injuries were reported despite the severity of the fire.

A total of four homes were affected, with the original building and two adjacent buildings declared unsafe by the building department, preventing residents from returning. Twenty people were displaced following the incident.

The intense heat from the fire also damaged vehicles parked across the street and burned a utility pole, leading to a power outage that affected hundreds of people in the area.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation and repair crews are currently working on site. The community now faces the difficult task of reconstruction and recovery.

NEW YORK, New York — Early Saturday morning, the New York City Police Department responded to a scene at 2211 Frederick Douglas Boulevard. Officers arrived around 3:15 a.m. following a 911 call reporting an unconscious man at the scene.

When police arrived, they found a 40-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive, suffering from head trauma. Emergency medical services quickly transported the victim to Mount Sinai Morningside, where he was pronounced dead.

Victor Springer, a 35-year-old New York resident, was taken into custody as a person of interest in connection with the incident. He is currently charged with second degree murder.

The cause of death has not yet been determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The investigation into the incident is ongoing and further details will be released as they become available.

ABSECON, NJ — A tragic pedestrian accident left one dead on Route 30, also known as Absecon Boulevard. The Absecon Police Department responded to the scene shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, east of the Delilah Road overpass.

The driver involved in the incident remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with the police investigation. The incident caused significant disruption, with traffic halted for around four hours.

The Absecon Police Department's Traffic Unit is leading the investigation and is calling for witnesses or anyone with information about the crash to come forward. Concerned parties are asked to contact the Highway Safety Unit at (609) 641-0667 ext. 214 and speak with Ptl. Da'Zhon Bethea, the lead investigator on the case.

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BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department is currently investigating a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Brick Boulevard and Chambers Bridge Road. The incident was reported on Saturday around 12:58 p.m.

Officers were quickly dispatched to the scene as part of the initial response. The investigation is being conducted with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.

Authorities are seeking the public's help with any information related to the accident. Witnesses or individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Brick Township Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit at 732-262-1140 and speak with Officer Thergese.