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Essex County Investigates Hit-and-Run, Fatal Shooting, and Gas Station Robberies: Weekly Crime Summary

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Stay updated on the latest news in Essex County. Here are some of the top stories from the week. For more local news, sign up for free Patch email newsletters. Crime and public safety incidents made headlines in Essex County this week. A hit-and-run, a fatal shooting, and several gas station robberies caught the attention of residents. Find out more about these incidents by clicking the link. On the government and politics front, new laws are bringing changes to Essex County. One law aims to level the playing field between homeowners … Read more

Troubled St. Louis Gas Station Faces Potential Closure as Judge Revokes Permit

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ST. LOUIS (AP) – A St. Louis gas station known for its association with criminal activities may face closure after having its conditional use permit revoked. A judge in St. Louis recently voided the permit of the Shell gas station located at 721 North Tucker Boulevard and Convention Plaza. The Neighborhood Improvement Association-Downtown West, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the gas station owner earlier this year, alleging that the station had been operating unlawfully in violation of the city code. Court records indicate that the city’s Board of Public Service had granted permits for the … Read more

Mistake by Jury Forewoman Leads to Initial Acquittal in Fatal Stabbing Case Near Waterloo Station

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London, UK – A jury forewoman’s “mistake” led to the initial acquittal of three men accused of killing Adrian Keise, 32, near Waterloo Station. Keise was fatally stabbed in October 2022 in Lower Marsh, central London, after a confrontation. The Yusuff brothers, Paul and Matthew, faced murder charges, with Paul also facing a knife possession charge. Additionally, a third defendant, Moussa Traore, was charged with manslaughter. All three defendants, from south London, pleaded not guilty and stood trial at the Old Bailey in London. After deliberating for over 10 hours, the jury was called back … Read more

Old Bailey Jury’s ‘Mistake’ Accidentally Clears Three Men of Killing Man Outside Waterloo Station

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LONDON, UK – Three men accused of killing a 32-year-old man outside Waterloo Station were mistakenly cleared of all charges after a jury forewoman admitted to making a “mistake” during the trial at the Old Bailey. The shocking turn of events left the family of the victim, Adrian Keise, devastated and emotional. Brothers Paul and Matthew Yusuff, along with their friend Moussa Traore, had been facing charges over Keise’s death. The 11-member jury deliberated for over 10 hours when it seemed likely they would deliver a majority verdict. However, the forewoman twice confirmed that the … Read more