Anthony Johnson
Coverage of Anthony Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- 10-year-old boy may have saved sister's life before dying in Passaic River: mayor
A 10-year-old boy may have saved his sister's life before dying in the Passaic River, as reported by the mayor. Authorities are searching for the missing girl.
- New law aims to make groceries more affordable in New Jersey by banning surveillance pricing
A new law in New Jersey aims to increase grocery affordability by banning surveillance pricing. Anthony Johnson reports on the issue from Newark.
- City workers furloughed in Edison after town council can't agree on budget
City workers in Edison were furloughed after the town council failed to agree on a budget. The dispute over the budget led to the temporary layoffs.
- Rockford man sentenced to over 6 years for armed post office robbery
Anthony Johnson, a Rockford resident, was sentenced to over six years in federal prison for an armed post office robbery. The 59-year-old received six years and eight months in prison by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.
- North Brunswick homeowner fined for illegal July 4th fireworks display that left street a mess
A North Brunswick homeowner was fined for an illegal July 4th fireworks display that left the street in disarray. Anthony Johnson reported on the incident and the resulting penalty.
- Another round of heavy rain leads to flash flooding across parts of New Jersey
Another round of heavy rain caused flash flooding across parts of New Jersey. Anthony Johnson is reporting on the situation from central New Jersey.
- Over 60 people charged in major car theft ring operating out of Irvington, New Jersey
Over 60 people have been charged in a major car theft ring operating in Irvington, New Jersey. Anthony Johnson reported the details of the arrests.
- Jersey City mayor proposes 20% tax hike to help cover $255M budget shortfall
Jersey City mayor proposes a 20% tax increase to address a $255 million budget shortfall. The proposal aims to cover financial gaps in the city's budget.
- Clarksville-Montgomery County School System denies liability in fatal bus crash lawsuit
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System denied liability in a $5 million lawsuit over a March school bus crash that killed 13-year-old Zoe Davis and another student, invoking governmental immunity and requesting legal fees. The lawsuit alleges negligence by the bus driver and the school system, citing lack of seat belts and improper supervision.
- Mother to judge: Fatal shooting in Lauderhill ‘could have been prevented’
Anthony Johnson, 35, shot and killed Reginald Merisma, 35, after Merisma had previously threatened him. Johnson called 911 before confessing to the shooting, and his mother claimed the incident could have been prevented if bullying was addressed. He faces a first-degree murder charge with bond denied.
- Arrest made in fatal Lauderhill shooting
A 35-year-old man, Anthony Johnson, was arrested in Lauderhill for fatally shooting Reginald Merisma outside a home. Police stated the shooting was targeted, with Johnson calling 911 after the incident. A second shooting occurred nearby at the Calypso Cay apartment complex, leaving a victim hospitalized.