Sunday, May 19, 2013
One man is hoping fans will open their wallets to fund the defense of an Internet celeb accused in the murder of Clark resident Joseph Galfy.
Will fans of 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitcher' stand by him now that the Internet celeb has been arrested for the murder of Clark's Joseph Galfy? At least one fan is, and he's asking other supporters of Kai (whose real name is Caleb Lawrence McGillvary) to open their wallets to fund his $3 million bail and the cost of his legal defense. Galfy, 73, was found in his Clark home on Monday morning after hosting McGillvary, 24, overnight on Saturday and Sunday. Police say that McGillvary murdered Galfy, who was found in his underwear and socks, severely beaten. McGillvary was arrested in Philadelphia on Thursday night. For his part, in a Tuesday post on his Facebook page, McGillvary alleges that he was drugged and raped, and asks readers, "…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
No injuries were reported.
A blue sedan was T-boned by another vehicle, flipping it over, at the intersection of Westfield Avenue and Raritan Road on Saturday morning. According to Clark Police Chief Alan Scherb, the car was hit hard from the side by another car making a turn, sending it over. Scherb says there were no injuries and those involved went to the hospital as a precaution. The Clark Fire Department, Clark Police Department and Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad were on the scene.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Clark has had more than its 15 minutes of fame with three turns on the nightly news in the past 12 months.
The you-couldn't-make-this-up nature of Thursday's events has thrust the once quiet town of Clark into the media spotlight again, as the community came to grips with the arrest of alleged killer Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, aka Internet celeb "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker." After a national search, McGillvary, 24, was arrested in Philadelphia on Thursday night for the murder of Starlite Drive resident and local attorney Joseph Galfy. It was the third such high-profile case in recent months, including the faked kidnapping and worldwide Twitter frenzy over runaway teen Kara Alongi in October and the still-unsolved murder of 73-year-old Vera Pecoraro, found with her throat slit in her home on Rolling Hill Way last July. "This many …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Caleb Lawrence McGillvary has been arrested by the Philadelphia Police Department at a Greyhound Bus Terminal for the murder of Clark resident Joseph Galfy.
Around 6:30 p.m. Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, aka Internet celeb "Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker," was arrested at the Greyhound Bus Terminal in Philadelphia, by members of the Philadelphia Police Department, announced Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. McGillvary has been charged with the homicide of Joseph Galfy, Jr., 73, which occurred in Clark on May 12. McGillvary will be processed in Philadelphia and returned to New Jersey in the coming days. His bail was previously set at $3 million and he will be lodged in the Union County Jail in Elizabeth, said Romankow. "I am grateful for the overwhelming response and dedicated effort by the public and law enforcement that led to this arrest," said Romankow. "I believe that …
Bistro 1051 owner Michael Savvis tells Patch the suspect came to his restaurant around 10 p.m on Mother's Day.
Update, May 16, 7 p.m. CAUGHT: 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested in Philadelphia -- Original story, May 16, 6 p.m.: As news broke today that police are searching for Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" for the murder of Clark resident Joseph Galfy, Bistro 1051 Owner Michael Savvis suddenly made a connection. Savvis says Kai, (aka Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24) stopped into Bistro 1051 around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Mother's Day. "He asked for water," Savvis tells Patch. "He looked disheveled and caught me totally off guard. We were closed, and he definitely made me a little nervous." Savvis says he told McGillvary they were closed and didn't have any water, and suggested he try Phillippo's Pizza a few doors …
Police allege the murder of Joseph Galfy, 73, was committed by Internet celeb Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" on YouTube and Facebook.
Update, May 16, 7 p.m. CAUGHT: 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested in Philadelphia --- Original story, May 16, 4 p.m. Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow revealed Thursday new details about the alleged murder of Joseph Galfy, 73, by Internet celeb Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" on YouTube and Facebook. At a Thursday afternoon press conference, Romankow explained that Galfy picked up McGillvary in Times Square on Saturday, May 11, and that McGillvary stayed overnight at Galfy's home on Starlite Drive before leaving for Asbury Park. McGillvary returned to Galfy's home later that day and allegedly committed the murder. McGillvary then left and met up …
Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker;" alleged on Facebook that he was drugged, raped.
Update, May 16, 7 p.m. CAUGHT: 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested in Philadelphia --- Original story, May 16, 2 p.m. CLARK, NJ -- Police are on the hunt for an Internet celebrity identified as the suspect in the homicide of Clark attorney Joseph Galfy, Jr., 73. Authorities are searching for Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" on YouTube and Facebook. (Video here - warning, contains profanity.) McGillvary became an Internet sensation in February: After saving a woman by smashing her attacker in the head with his hatchet, McGillvary’s offbeat personality in an interview made for a YouTube video that garnered nearly 4 million views. He also recently appeared on …
The following arrest information was provided by the Clark Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Thursday, May 16
Clark police activity from May 6 - 13, 2013: Burglary to a Residence May 10, 5 p.m. – Police took a report of a burglary to a residence at 394 Valley Road. The incident is under investigation. Kenneth Sarnecki was the investigating officer. Criminal Mischief to a Residence May 7, 9:40 a.m. – Police took a report of criminal mischief to a residence at 36 Skyline Drive. The incident is under investigation. Joseph Mirabile was the investigating officer. May 9, 5:19 p.m. – Police took a report of criminal mischief to a residence at 610 Goodman’s Crossing. The incident is under investigation. Christopher Tuccio was the investigating officer. May 10, 6:42 p.m. – Police took a report of criminal mischief at 36 Valley Road. The incident is under …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Union County Medical Examiner has concluded that Joseph Galfy died as a result of blunt force trauma. Anyone with information regarding the homicide is urged to contact Union County Crime Stoppers.
Update, May 16, 7 p.m. CAUGHT: 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested in Philadelphia --- Original story, May 14, 4:30 p.m.: This release was provided by the Union County Prosecutor's Office. The Union County Homicide Task Force and the Clark Police Department are in the early stages of an investigation into the death of a township man on Monday afternoon, announced Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. Joseph Galfy of Starlite Drive was found unresponsive in his home around 2 p.m. on Monday. Officers were called to the home for a welfare check and discovered the victim, said Romankow. It was considered a "suspicious death" until late this afternoon when the Union County Medical Examiner concluded an autopsy and determined …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Neighbors said that the home was occupied by Joseph Galfy, approximately 70 years old, an attorney in Rahway.
Update, May 16, 7 p.m. CAUGHT: 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' Arrested in Philadelphia --- Original story, May 13: Clark Police and the Union County Prosecutor's Office are in the process of investigating what they are referring to as a suspicious death at 46 Starlite Drive in Clark. According to the prosecutor's office, police were called to the home to perform a welfare check when the victim did not report to work and could not be reached by phone. Neighbors said that the home was occupied by Joseph Galfy, approximately 70 years old, an attorney in Rahway. However, neither the Union County Prosecutor's Office nor Clark Police would confirm the victim's identity at this time. The prosecutor's office said an autopsy will be …
Jessica Mears
12:20 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
He was arrested for murder. It does not mean that he murdered anyone. He is innocent until proven guilty. more ›