Bridgeton Man Faces 20 Years After Pleading Guilty to Assaulting Minor

Cumberland County, New JerseyLeave a comment

A 35-year-old Bridgeton man has pleaded guilty to the aggravated sexual assault of a 12-year-old Trenton girl he met online. Authorities say Alex Torres-Lopez connected with the child through the social media platforms Snapchat and Roblox. Under a plea agreement, prosecutors are recommending he serve 20 years in state prison without the possibility of parole.

More Than 260 New Jersey Workers Face Upcoming Layoffs

Atlantic County, New JerseyLeave a comment

More than 260 workers across New Jersey are facing job losses later this year following recent state layoff filings. The planned cutbacks impact three operations in Atlantic and Middlesex counties, including the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, Banker Steel in South Plainfield, and Barrette Outdoor Living in Egg Harbor City. The layoffs are scheduled…