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21-year-old victim of homicide in Hunterdon County, NJ identified
Authorities in Hunterdon County, New Jersey have identified a 21-year-old woman that was shot and killed last week. Amanda Pulver, of Independence, New Jersey, was known to Anthony Garvin, 34, of Netcong, who is accused of killing her, according to a news release from the county prosecutor's office. Garvin remains in Berks County Prison awaiting extradition.
Transportation Worker Dies Days After Quadruple Trenton Shooting: Campaign, Prosecutor
Samier Vincent, 30, of Trenton, died on Thursday, June 27 — four days after an early morning shooting in Trenton, according to the Mercer County Prosecuror's Office. A story on the shooting by Peterson's Breaking News of Trenton can be found by clicking here. The 1:33 a.m. shooting near...
Police Arrest Woman Who Pointed Gun at Falls Township Officer in New Jersey
According to Falls Township police, Karen Stevens-Nunez was apprehended in Trenton on the morning of July 1st. According to a criminal complaint, a wellness check was requested at 4 p.m. on June 29th and an officer was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival at the Fairless Hills Self Storage parking lot, located at 495 South Oxford Valley Road, the officer found Stevens-Nunez.
Warrington Police Stop a Man Allegedly Trying to Break into the Front Door of a House
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police intervened when a 33-year-old Ambler man was allegedly trying to break in the front door of a house in broad daylight. Police said that on June 27, Steven Joseph Delpopolo was on Tabatha Drive when he tried to break into the front door and front windows of a house. Witnesses said that Delpopolo appeared to give up and walk away, but he immediately went back to the house and tried to enter through the front door.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER When police arrived at about 6:30 p.m., they said they found Delpopolo acting erratically. He also appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Delpopolo was picked up by a family member and citation was filed for public drunkenness. Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Princeton alumna passes after fatal bike accident
Minh-Thi Nguyen, a graduate of the Class of 2021, passed away on June 21 after being struck by a box truck while cycling in Cambridge, Mass. Nguyen was pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at the time of the incident. The crash is under investigation by the Cambridge Police Department.
Firefighters battle Somerville house blaze on East Cliff Street
SOMERVILLE – Fire departments from four communities responded Tuesday afternoon to a house blaze on East Cliff Street two blocks from the Somerset County Administration building. Fire companies from Somerville, Manville, Raritan and Finderne responded to the alarm shortly after 2:30 p.m. Smoke was seen coming out of the...
Don't Tip Thieves Off to Your Holiday Plans, Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler Advises
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Criminals are getting smarter and wiser these days, especially those who troll social media posts for opportunities to rob a home, Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler said in a social media post recently. Kemler went on to advise residents to refrain from posting their travel plans or vacation photos on social media while they are away. “Doing so could inform the entire world that your home is unoccupied and available for robbery,” he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Travel safely, have fun… and please post your vacation photos AFTER you come home.” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Police find man passed out in stolen car in Morris County
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – Police arrested a Hunterdon County man last week after they found him passed out in a stolen car in Washington Township. On Tuesday, June 25, at around 6:00 a.m., an officer located a vehicle on Flocktown Road with the driver passed out and the vehicle running in the lane of travel, police said.
Somerset County Officials Warn of Increasing Tax and Jury Duty Scams
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Somerset County officials are alerting residents to a significant rise in mail and telephone scams targeting the community, particularly the "Distraint Warrant" tax scam and jury duty scams. Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Somerset County Sheriff Darrin Russo emphasize the urgency of protecting personal information against these fraudulent activities.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Distraint Warrant Tax Scam The Distraint Warrant tax scam involves residents receiving a letter from a fraudulent “Tax Processing Unit” claiming unpaid taxes. The notice urges recipients to...
Juveniles Involved in Early Morning Police Chase Resulting in Crash and Power Outage in Holland Township
An early morning chase in Holland Township concluded with a crash that left minors with injuries and a neighborhood grappling with a power outage. At approximately 2:30 a.m. today, Ottawa County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a gray Mercedes for reckless driving. According to WZZM 13, the car failed to heed law enforcement and subsequently crashed into the Smith Gas Liquids Company building near the intersection of Butternut Drive and Riley Street, extensively damaging a traffic signal.
Central Bucks Regional PD adds 4 officers, 3 of them women
Four new officers recently joined the Central Bucks Regional Police Department, bringing the total number of “sworn personnel” to 28, officials said. Three of the new officers are women, making the number of females on the force six, or approximately 21% of the department. Officers Alicia Belli, Juliana...
Suspects Sought in Holland Twp. Gunfire
Holland Twp., MI (WGHN) – The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of gunfire in Leisure Estates Trailer Park at 523 Butternut Drive in Holland Township at around 12:13 a.m. Monday, July 1. Investigation on scene showed that two separate homes were struck by gun fire, but no one was injured in either home. The suspect(s) fled the scene prior to Deputies arrival.
Longport officer graduates from prestigious leadership seminar
LONGPORT – The Police Department has announced that Sgt. Ray Burgan has graduated from the Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (MALEEDS) program. Seventy-two men and women from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania graduated June 14 from the program held in Princeton. MALEEDS has conducted its annual training...
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