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Driver drove wrong way, failed to yield to Franklin patrol car in fatal crash, report says
A 21-year-old Sussex County driver failed to yield to traffic and drove the wrong direction on Route 23 before his car collided with a Franklin Borough police officer's patrol vehicle on Memorial Day, leading to death of his 19-year-old passenger, according to a Sussex County Sheriff's Office crash report obtained by the New Jersey Herald. ...
Motorcyclist dies of injuries days after July 4 crash in Sussex County
A 64-year-old motorcyclist died of his injuries days after crashing on July 4 in Sussex County, authorities said Thursday. Timothy L. Angle was riding east on Monroe Road in Lafayette when the bike went off the road as he rounded a curve just before 6 p.m., State Police said. The...
Man arrested for stealing from a scrap yard in Sussex County
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) – A Hunterdon County man is accused of stealing from a scrap yard in Byram Township. Raimos Scrap Iron & Metal reported to the Byram Township police that they had video surveillance of an individual breaking into and stealing from their scrapyard on Dec. 13, 2023 and June 3, 2024.
Wayne Police Arrest Rock-Throwing, Windshield Smashing, Spitting West Milford Man
AYNE, NJ – It was a scary moment at the Park Wayne Diner this past Saturday night when a man came in, sat down, drank a glass of water before “flipping out,” causing a dangerous scene in the diner, then went outside and started smashing windshields of cars in the parking lot with rocks. Wayne’s finest were called in and were eventually able to locate the suspect and wrestle him down in the middle of the Hamburg Turnpike before taking him into custody. Here's how it went down based on a statement released by Police Public Information...
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Warrant Sweep Results in Four Arrests
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Members of the Passaic County Sheriff's Office, Fugitive Warrant Squad, conducted a "high risk fugitive warrant sweep" on Tuesday, resulting in four arrests. Rockquan Richburg, 22, was arrested in Jersey City and charged with Armed Robbery while Carlton P Hocutt, 30, was arrested in Paterson and charged with Robbery. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Wanted in connection with a July 5 shooting which left one man with a gunshot wound, Jhon Garcia, 29, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder and Gun Possession. Luis Taveras-Encarnacion, 27, a fugutive from Georgia, was arrested and charged with Theft. “It is important that fugitives from justice are apprehended and face punishment,” said Acting Sheriff Gary Giardina. “I want to thank the Detectives and Officers involved in this important operation.” DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Driver Critical Following 3-Vehicle Wallkill Crash
The collision occurred in Orange County around 12:16 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, on Route 211 West in Wallkill. According to Lt. Robert McLymore of the Wallkill Police, officers arrived to investigate the crash and found that one driver of a motorcycle was suffering from serious injuries. He was rushed to...
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office releases Sheriff Richard Berdnik investigation results
Nearly six months after the death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik, the Passaic County Prosecutors Office said the investigation is complete and the cause of death was suicide by gun. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office determined the popular sheriff died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in...
Stafford Restaurant Owners Arrested in Connection With Money Laundering Scheme
The owners of an eatery in the Beach Haven West section of Stafford Township were arrested in connection with a money laundering investigation, according to a statement released by the West Milford Police Department on July 10. Assisted by seven law enforcement agencies in New Jersey and New York, including...
Paterson Man Faces Lengthy Sentence for July Shooting That Left Two Injured
PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson man faces a lengthy prison sentence following his arrest in connection with the July 3 shooting that left two people with non-fatal gunshot wounds. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi, Daeron L. Jones, 36, is charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, and Certain Persons not to Possess a Weapon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As previously reported, at approximately 4:07 p.m. on the...
Passaic County claims fraud over purchase of $13M in security equipment for sheriff
Passaic County officials are pursuing legal action to recoup part of the $13 million they spent buying surveillance cameras and security equipment for the Sheriff’s Office from a Bergen County company targeted in a federal probe last year. The Passaic commissioners voted Tuesday night to spend up to $200,000 for a private law...
Woodland Park Police Department Participates in Blue Envelope Program
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - As a way to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) gain more independence, the Woodland Park Police Department is participating in a program through the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office called the Blue Envelope program. The initiative aims to ensure officers are aware of their diagnosis during any future traffic stops. In the event of a traffic stop, this program helps officers quickly identify drivers with ASD and provides guidance on how best to communicate and interact with them.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Drivers who sign up for this free program will receive a blue envelope that explains their diagnosis and whether they are verbal or not. They will place copies of their driver's license, vehicle registration, insurance card, and a contact card with pertinent information in a blue envelope. The program packet also provides tips for ASD drivers on how to best interact with officers should their vehicle be stopped. Drivers on the spectrum can stop by police headquarters, 5 Brophy Lane, to pick up a program packet. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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