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Robbery Spree Ends, Hoboken Police Charge JC Man With Five Holdups In Six Weeks Robbery Spree Ends, Hoboken Police Charge JC Man With Five Holdups In Six Weeks
Robbery Spree Ends, Hoboken Police Charge JC Man With Five Holdups In Six Weeks Hoboken police stopped a one-man crime wave following five armed robberies over six weeks, including two the same day. Matthew Trontz, a 31-year-old ex-con from Jersey City, was arrested almost immediately after he held up Thomas’ Ice Cream Café on Jefferson Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets on Tuesday, Feb. 27, city police said. He was carrying a black stun gun, a silver imitation toy gun, a pocket knife and three cans of pepper spray, they said. Trontz brandished the firearms at Thomas’s, at Prime Gourmet on Monroe Street (Jan. 15), at Prime Stop on Willow Street and Hoboken Mini Mart o…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull Earns $10K From Stuffed Animal Sales Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull Earns $10K From Stuffed Animal Sales
Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull Earns $10K From Stuffed Animal Sales Ricardo is now earning royalties. The bull, who captured the hearts of Garden Staters when he wandered onto the train tracks last December at Newark Penn Station, recently received a $10,000 check from New Jersey Transit after they sold stuffed animals bearing his likeness. Ricardo's jaunt delayed trains for 45 minutes.  Public Info The royalties were presented as a donation to Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in Sussex County, where Ricardo is currently residing after his trip on the tracks. Ricardo recently returned to Skylands after spending six weeks in upstate New York battling …

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by Sam Barron
News
Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull Returning Home Following Six-Week Hospital Stay Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull Returning Home Following Six-Week Hospital Stay
Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull Returning Home Following Six-Week Hospital Stay Ricardo, the bull that captured the Garden State's attention after it wandered onto the train tracks in December, is returning to his home in Sussex County this week after battling a deadly infection for six weeks , his caretakers said. "We will be bringing our handsome boy home this week," Skylands Animal Sanctuary And Rescue in Wantage said on Facebook. "We can’t wait to have him back here at Skylands, where he belongs." Ricardo is doing really well and will hopefully be coming home soon. Look how nice he is❤️ Posted by Skylands Animal Sanctuary And Rescue on Sunday, February 4, …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Woman Fatally Struck By Hoboken-Bound Train In Bergen County Woman Fatally Struck By Hoboken-Bound Train In Bergen County
Woman Fatally Struck By Hoboken-Bound Train In Bergen County A woman was struck and killed by a train in Bergen County on Saturday, Jan. 27, New Jersey Transit officials confirmed. The pedestrian was struck near the New Bridge Landing station in River Edge by Pascack Valley Line train 2118 around 4:45 p.m., an NJ Transit spokesperson tells Daily Voice. The train had left Spring Valley, NY at 4:05 p.m.and was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken at 5:20 p.m., the spokesperson said. No injuries were reported to the 120 customers or the crew on board. Pascack Valley Line rail service was temporarily suspended in both directions between Spring Vall…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull On The Mend After Battling Deadly Infection Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull On The Mend After Battling Deadly Infection
Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull On The Mend After Battling Deadly Infection Ricardo, the bull that captured the Garden State's attention after it wandered onto the train tracks last month, is recovering after battling a deadly infection, his caretakers said. Skylands Animal Sanctuary in Wantage said on Facebook they discovered Ricardo had road rash on his leg when they rescued him after his trip on the tracks. He was taken to a veterinarian, who provided him with antibiotics and necessary vaccinations, they said. Ricardo ❤️ Doing a little better every day.. For those of you who haven’t been following the earlier posts, here is a... Posted by Skylands Animal Sa…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
NJ Dad Killed By Train At NY Penn Station After Holiday Party: MTA NJ Dad Killed By Train At NY Penn Station After Holiday Party: MTA
NJ Dad Killed By Train At NY Penn Station After Holiday Party: MTA A 36-year-old New Jersey dad was struck and killed by a train at New York Penn Station after a holiday party, prompting an outpour of support for the family he leaves behind. Keith Harvey, of Belle Meade, was struck by Long Island Rail Road train #380 on Track 17 just before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, MTA spokesperson Renee Price said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Harvey had been attending a holiday party in Manhattan and had planned to use New Jersey Transit service to return home, Price said, adding that the investigation was ongoing but did not appear suspicious. Meanwhile, …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Ax-Wielding Man Pepper Sprayed By NJ Transit Police In Hoboken Ax-Wielding Man Pepper Sprayed By NJ Transit Police In Hoboken
Ax-Wielding Man Pepper Sprayed By NJ Transit Police In Hoboken A 45-year-old man wielding an ax was pepper-sprayed by NJ Transit police officer at Hoboken Terminal on Wednesday, Oct. 25, authorities said. Joseph Dietz, of Hillsborough, was brandishing a large camping style ax and aggressively advancing toward a fleeing man, New Jersey Transit police said.  Officers positioned themselves between Dietz and the fleeing man, police said. Dietz refused to drop the ax, forcing officers to deploy pepper spray to deescalate the situation, police said. Dietz was apprehended and the ax was recovered, police said.  Dietz was charged with unlawful posse…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
NJ Transit Train Strikes Car On Jersey Shore NJ Transit Train Strikes Car On Jersey Shore
NJ Transit Train Strikes Car On Jersey Shore A New Jersey Transit train struck a car on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. At 7:32 a.m., North Jersey Coast Line train 3224 crashed into the car at the Bethany Road crossing in Hazlet. The car's motorist was not hurt.  No injuries were reported to the approximately 150 customers or the crew on board at the time. The train departed Long Branch at 7:10 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Penn Station New York at 8:41 a.m. Customers from train 3224 were being transferred to a following train.  New Jersey Transit Police are on scene leading the investigation.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Person Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train; Delays Reported Person Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train; Delays Reported
Person Struck, Killed By NJ Transit Train; Delays Reported A person was struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train on Friday, Oct. 13. At approximately 8:05 a.m. North Jersey Coast Line train 3326 struck and fatally injured a pedestrian in the vicinity of Cliffwood Ave., Aberdeen, just past Aberdeen-Matawan station, a NJ Transit spokesman said. The train departed Bay Head at 6:53 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Penn Station New York at 9:03 a.m. No injuries were reported to the approximately 200 customers or the crew on board.  North Jersey Coast Line rail service was temporarily suspended in both directions between South Amboy and …

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Crash With NJ Transit Coast Line Train Suspends Service, No One Hurt Crash With NJ Transit Coast Line Train Suspends Service, No One Hurt
Crash With NJ Transit Coast Line Train Suspends Service, No One Hurt North Jersey Coast Line rail service has resumed in both directions between Bay Head and Long Branch after an earlier collision with a vehicle, authorities said. At approximately 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, North Jersey Coast Line train 3312 struck the unoccupied vehicle at Cedar Avenue crossing in Long Branch, according to a NJ Transit spokesman. The train had departed Bay Head at 5:17 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Penn Station New York at 7:24 a.m.  Service had resumed by about 9 a.m., the spokesman said. No injuries were reported to the 50 customers or the crew on board at the t…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Father-Son-In-Law Duo Open Jersey Shore Brunch Spot Father-Son-In-Law Duo Open Jersey Shore Brunch Spot
Father-Son-In-Law Duo Open Jersey Shore Brunch Spot A new family-friendly restaurant and marketplace have opened on the Jersey Shore. Pop's Corner, owned by Bruce "Pops" Fischer and his son-in-law, Brian Neiman, offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch in Point Pleasant Beach.  The 65-seat restaurant opened on Monday, July 24, and the adjoining market on July 17.  They are located at 500 Arnold Ave. Pop’s is conceived to be a chef-inspired destination offering classic favorites and signature dishes. Guests will find Pop’s to be an inviting neighborhood spot that fits right in at its beach location — spacious and bright.  Inside out tuna mel…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Officers Justified In Downing Gunman In Jersey Shore Shootout, Grand Jury Finds Officers Justified In Downing Gunman In Jersey Shore Shootout, Grand Jury Finds
Officers Justified In Downing Gunman In Jersey Shore Shootout, Grand Jury Finds UPDATE: Police in Long Branch were justified in taking out a gunman who wounded a detective, started a fire and then came out shooting while trying to flee with an infant in his arms, a grand jury has found. New Jersey law requires that all civilian deaths involving police be investigated and presented to a grand jury no matter the circumstances. Grand jurors in this case had plenty of evidence supporting the Nov. 6, 2021 shooting death of Mark D. Walker II, 34, of Woodbridge, Virginia, after a nine-hour standoff. A Monmouth County prosecutor's detective was trying to serve a warrant that …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Death Of NJ Transit Police Officer Brendan Burke Leaves Loved Ones Reeling Death Of NJ Transit Police Officer Brendan Burke Leaves Loved Ones Reeling
Death Of NJ Transit Police Officer Brendan Burke Leaves Loved Ones Reeling The greatest source of Brendan Burke's pride was his three children. Burke, a Bayonne resident and New Jersey Transit police officer, died on Saturday, April 15.  "His warm and big-hearted personality was not only an asset to us but to the general public as well," NJ Transit PBA 304 wrote on a GoFundMe page that had raised  $27,275 as of Monday, April 24. "Brendan's love for life was displayed in how he adored his family. His passion as a husband and father was second to none. Brendan embraced every friendship with passion and love.  "He was proud of who he was, and where he came from an…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Man Killed By Train In Monmouth County Man Killed By Train In Monmouth County
Man Killed By Train In Monmouth County A man was struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train in Monmouth County Saturday, March 11. The man was struck by North Jersey Coast Line train 4756 around 5:45 p.m. on Corlies Avenue near the Bradley Beach station, a New Jersey Transit spokesperson said. The train departed Bay Head at 5:19 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Long Branch at 5:58 p.m. There were no injuries reported to the five customers or crew on board. The next three North Jersey Coast Line trains were cancelled due to this incident, service has resumed.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
NJ Transit Driver Shoots Teen Boy With Stolen Gun After Assault: Officials NJ Transit Driver Shoots Teen Boy With Stolen Gun After Assault: Officials
NJ Transit Driver Shoots Teen Boy With Stolen Gun After Assault: Officials A 15-year-old boy was in critical condition after being shot by a New Jersey Transit driver apparently being assaulted by him over the weekend in Jersey City, officials said. Charles Fieros, 48, was standing outside the bus on Monticello and Jewett Avenue when he retrieved the gun and shot at the group of boys who had assaulted him around 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Jersey City spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said. Rumors circulated that the driver stole the gun from the teens, however, police said that was not the case. The handgun recovered by JCPD officers came back as stolen. T…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Car Struck By Train In Jersey City Car Struck By Train In Jersey City
Car Struck By Train In Jersey City A sedan was struck by a train Tuesday, Nov. 8 in Jersey City. There were no injuries reported in the crash at 1st and Washington Street grade crossing — between Harsmus Cove and Harborside stations — around 3:50 p.m., NJ Transit officials said. Lightrail and car collide in downtown Jersey City pic.twitter.com/XV23P8Lz6Q — HudPost (@hudpost) November 8, 2022 No injuries were reported to the approximately 90 customers on board the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, nor the operator. HBLR service was briefly suspended between Harborside and Newport stations but has since resumed. New Jersey Trans…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Twitter Fumes Over Amtrak Outage Between NYC/Philly, NJ Transit Delays Twitter Fumes Over Amtrak Outage Between NYC/Philly, NJ Transit Delays
Twitter Fumes Over Amtrak Outage Between NYC/Philly, NJ Transit Delays Amtrak and New Jersey Transit commuters were off to a frustrating start Wednesday, Nov. 2. All Amtrak trains were stopped between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia, with delays of up to 45 minutes reported for NJT.  Trains were in motion as of 7:30, but until then, commuters took to Twitter to vent — specifically on Amtrak's post announcing the outage that caused the standstill. That's not an update. We've been stuck for 2 hours now. No updates, no power, just sitting in the cold. — felon musk (@tylerdecolorado) November 2, 2022 Amtrak's outage caused delays on NJT. Northeast…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Authorities Try To ID Man Struck, Killed By Train In Rutherford Authorities Try To ID Man Struck, Killed By Train In Rutherford
Authorities Try To ID Man Struck, Killed By Train In Rutherford A man was rendered unidentifiable when he was struck and killed by a commuter train in Rutherford. Police found the dismembered body after responding to the call near the intersection of Park and East Erie avenues just west of the Rutherford train station shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. He'd been struck by the Bergen County Line No. 1854 train, which left Waldwick at 7:35 a.m. and was due to arrive in Hoboken at 8:20 a.m., NJ TRANSIT's Jim Smith said. It apparently wasn't an accident, responders at the scene said. It was also the second violent death in roughly 14 hours in Rutherf…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Train Kills Pedestrian In Somerset County Train Kills Pedestrian In Somerset County
Train Kills Pedestrian In Somerset County A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in Somerset County, officials confirmed. The crash involving Gladstone Branch Train 440 occurred just before 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 in Far Hills, NJ Transit officials said. No injuries to the three customers or crew members were reported. The train was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken at 12:22 p.m. Gladstone Branch was temporarily suspended between Bernardsville and Gladstone but has since resumed. New Jersey Transit Police are leading the investigation.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
RECOGNIZE THEM? Thugs Beat, Rob Bergenfield Man, 66, In Glen Rock RECOGNIZE THEM? Thugs Beat, Rob Bergenfield Man, 66, In Glen Rock
Recognize Them? Thugs Beat, Rob Bergenfield Man, 66, In Glen Rock A 66-year-old Bergenfield man who was carrying a substantial amount of cash was beaten and robbed by a pair of ruthless thugs who left him in the parking lot of the Glen Rock warehouse where he works, authorities said. Glen Rock police released surveillance image photos Thursday night in the hopes of identifying the assailants. Co-workers at the De Boer Drive warehouse called 911 after hearing the victim’s cries for help shortly before 3 p.m., Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. The victim “was in possession of a large amount of cash” when he bought lottery tickets at a nearby Maple Avenue …

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
FRIGHTFUL ENCOUNTER: Armed Burglars Confront Boys In Glen Rock Home FRIGHTFUL ENCOUNTER: Armed Burglars Confront Boys In Glen Rock Home
Frightful Encounter: Armed Burglars Confront Boys In Glen Rock Home SEE ANYTHING? Two Glen Rock teens were confronted in their home Wednesday afternoon by burglars -- one armed with a knife and the other a crowbar, authorities said. At least two and possibly three of them had forced their way in through the back door of the Glen Avenue home off Harristown Road home around 2 p.m., Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. The teens told police they were taking an afternoon nap when they heard a noise and were confronted by two Hispanic intruders. The burglars "appeared not to be aware that the boys were in the house," the chief said. They told the teens they would…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Human Remains Of Woman Struck By Train Need Identification: NJSP Human Remains Of Woman Struck By Train Need Identification: NJSP
Human Remains Of Woman Struck By Train Need Identification: Njsp A woman struck by a train in 2008 still has not been identified, but authorities in New Jersey are hoping to change that. The woman was struck by a New Jersey Transit train at the Fisk Avenue Crossing in Brielle, on June 15, 2008, State Police said. The victim was described as a white female, approximately 18 to 30 years old, 5’4” tall, 123 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair. Above is a facial reconstruction sketch created by a detective from the New Jersey State Police Forensic Imaging Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Marianna Tropeano of the New Je…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
NJ Transit Rider Who Spit On, Beat Driver With Umbrella Sought By Police NJ Transit Rider Who Spit On, Beat Driver With Umbrella Sought By Police
NJ Transit Rider Who Spit On, Beat Driver With Umbrella Sought By Police Police are on the hunt for a woman who they say assaulted a New Jersey Transit bus driver in Newark. Surveillance video shows the suspect spitting on and hitting the driver with an umbrella around 1 p.m. Thursday, April 7 at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Clinton Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The driver told officers that as she stopped the bus so that a woman could board when she saw her running toward the bus, they said. After she got on the bus, the woman apparently started screaming and yelling. The bus driver claims she tried to calm the …

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Youngsters Seen At Fire That Engulfed Row Of Buses In NJ TRANSIT Lot, Investigators Say Youngsters Seen At Fire That Engulfed Row Of Buses In NJ TRANSIT Lot, Investigators Say
Youngsters Seen At Fire That Engulfed Row Of Buses In NJ Transit Lot, Investigators Say Investigators are trying to identify a group of youngsters who they said were spotted near a fire that destroyed a row of buses last week at an NJ TRANSIT lot in Hudson County, Daily Voice has learned. Surveillance cameras captured images of the youths that were shared with area law enforcement following the April 20 fire at the open-air storage lot off Tonnelle Avenue (Routes 1&9) in North Bergen. The blaze broke out shortly after 4:30 p.m. that day, fully engulfing six out-of-service buses and severely damaging a seventh. Authorities haven't officially said how they believe it start…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Morris County Man Struck, Killed By Train In Morris County
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Morris County A man was killed after being struck by a train in Morris County Thursday night, authorities said. The man was fatally struck by the Morris and Essex Line Train #674 near Morristown Station around 8:45 p.m., an NJ Transit spokesperson told DailyVoice.com. The train had left Dover at 8:26 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken at 9:46 p.m., authorities said. The victim’s identity was not released. The two passengers and crew members on board the train were uninjured. The Morris and Essex Line was temporarily suspended between Madison and Dover b…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
NJ Transit Police Officer, Marine Vet Faces Toughest Battle Yet: Cancer NJ Transit Police Officer, Marine Vet Faces Toughest Battle Yet: Cancer
NJ Transit Police Officer, Marine Vet Faces Toughest Battle Yet: Cancer A 51-year-old New Jersey Transit officer and US Marine veteran is facing one of his toughest battles yet: Cancer. A large tumor was found on Kevin Lenkowski's colon, requiring immediate surgery after a trip to the emergency room just before Thanksgiving, a GoFundMe campaign for him says. Doctors confirmed Lenkowski's worst fear was true. "Needless to say, this has been a life-changing event, not only for Kevin, but for his wife and two daughters who he is putting through college," said the campaign, founded by Dennis Wells. Lenkowski is a US Marine Corps veteran, with eight years of servic…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Family Of Bicycle-Riding Bergenfield Boy Killed In Crash With Bus Gets $1.6M Family Of Bicycle-Riding Bergenfield Boy Killed In Crash With Bus Gets $1.6M
Family Of Bicycle-Riding Bergenfield Boy Killed In Crash With Bus Gets $1.6M The family of a 9-year-old Bergenfield boy who was killed when his bicycle collided with a commuter bus 2½ years ago has reportedly settled a negligence lawsuit for $1.6 million. Alvin Maracallo was headed in the same direction on West Church Street when the driver of the New Jersey Transit bus turned left onto Veterans Plaza, hitting him as he entered the crosswalk shortly before 4 p.m. May 27, 2019. He and the bicycle hit the front wheel, then went under the bus and were run over, police said at the time. Security video from a nearby firehouse shows a good Samaritan rushing to help the b…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Man Struck By Train In Glen Rock Man Struck By Train In Glen Rock
Man Struck By Train In Glen Rock Service was suspended to New Jersey Transit's Main Line after a man was struck by a train Thursday morning. The incident occurred in Glen Rock at 176 Rock Road, suspending service between Ridgewood and Paterson around 8 a.m., local police and NJ Transit officials said. The victim was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson. There were no reported injuries to the 15 commuters or crew on board of the train, Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackerman said. This is a developing story. Check back for more. At the sceneBoyd A. Loving

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Asbury Park Man Struck, Killed By Train In Asbury Park
Man Struck, Killed By Train In Asbury Park A man was struck and killed by a train Sunday night in Asbury Park, authorities said. The man was struck along the North Jersey Coast Line tracks near First Avenue around 9:55 p.m., New Jersey Transit spokesman Jim Smith said. New Jersey Transit police are investigating what train may have been involved.  North Jersey Coast Line rail service was suspended in both directions between Long Branch and Bay Head.  New Jersey Transit police were on scene leading the investigation.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Boy Dies After Being Struck By Train On Jersey Shore: NJT Boy Dies After Being Struck By Train On Jersey Shore: NJT
Boy Dies After Being Struck By Train On Jersey Shore: NJT A boy died after being struck by a train early Saturday morning on the Jersey Shore, New Jersey Transit officials said. The North Jersey Coastline train with two engines had no passenger cars when the boy was struck around 1:30 a.m. near West Bergen Place near Red Bank station, NJ Transit spokesperson Everett Merrill told Daily Voice. The train was heading from the Meadows Maintenance Complex (MMC) in Kearny to Long Branch, he told the outlet. No passengers were on the train and no injuries were reported to the crew. Service was suspended in both directions between Long Bran…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Transit Police Charge Passenger With Assaulting Conductor In Bergen Transit Police Charge Passenger With Assaulting Conductor In Bergen
Transit Police Charge Passenger With Assaulting Conductor In Bergen Authorities captured a Waldwick man wanted for assaulting a conductor at a local train station. New Jersey Transit police tracked down DeVaugn K. Dudley, 23, and took him into custody assisted by Waldwick police, said Emma Wright, NJT's senior public information officer. They charged him with aggravated assault and interfering with transportation in connection with a Nov. 23 incident at the Waldwick station, Wright said. DeVaugn K. DudleyBERGEN COUNTY SHERIFF No sooner was Dudley booked into the Bergen County Jail than a Superior Court judge in Hackensack released him Tuesday, pending…

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by Jerry DeMarco