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: Police Justified Shooting Knife-Wielding NJ Man, Grand Jury Finds
UPDATE: Police were justified in shooting a New Jersey man seen on bodycam video charging at an officer with a knife, a grand jury investigation required by state law found. Luke Mendez, 26, had his wrapped around the knife handle as he barreled down the steps of an Old Bridge home last April 24. Mendez was only two steps from the landing -- less than three feet from an Old Bridge officer -- when he left police no choice. Mendez was pronounced dead at a local hospital about 90 minutes later. Grand jurors reviewed various evidence but didn't really need any more than the bodycam video…
Traffic
Pickup Truck Dumps Lumber, Closes I-295 In Burlington
A pickup truck dumped its load of lumber closing part of Interstate 295 in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 11:31 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 on I-295 southbound at milepost 47 in Burlington Township, according to New Jersey State Police. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford pickup truck carrying 2X4 lumber was involved in a collision with another vehicle causing it to overturn and spill the lumber into the lanes of travel, State Police said. Lanes of travel were sporadically closed for cleanup and vehicle removal. The driver of the truck was evaluate…
Police & Fire
Angels In Blue From Small NJ Town Honored For Saving Convulsing Infant's Life
Guardian angels come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Three of them were all wearing blue one steamy day last summer when an infant suddenly stopped breathing in Cresskill. Cresskill Police Officer Bryan Gil was working a road detail at the intersection of Union Avenue and Piermont Road when he heard a young mother scream for help. Her child, barely 15 months old, had begun convulsing. Gil radioed for EMS and other resources, then began delivering back blows to help clear the infant's airway. Arriving instantly were Officer Andrew Vigorita, who continued the back blows, and Officer Michae…
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Update
: Carbon Dioxide Leak Clears Stew Leonard's In Paramus, Three Employees Rescued From Roof
Five employees checked out OK, and firefighters plucked three others from the roof, after a broken refrigeration pipe filled Stew Leonard's in Paramus with carbon dioxide early Tuesday. The store hadn't opened yet when responders rushed to the Paramus Park mall at 7:45 a.m. Nov. 6, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. The pipe had been ruptured, releasing the CO2, while a service company was doing maintenance work, the chief said. Everyone was evacuated, including three workers who'd gone to the roof of the building and had to be collected by borough firefighters using a ladder truck, Ehr…
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Pedestrian Leaving MNF Game On Route 3 Whacked In Head By Rental Truck Mirror
A man walking from MetLife Stadium on Route 3 after the Giants-Cowboys Monday Night Football game was clocked in the head by the mirror of a rental truck. The 29-year-old victim from North Bergen was headed eastbound near the Hackensack River bridge when he was whacked from behind by the mirror of a Ryder Chevy, East Rutherford Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. He tried to keep walking but required medical attention and was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center by East Rutherford EMS, the captain said. The 61-year-old driver from Paterson remained at the scene, he said. No summonse…
Police & Fire
Coast Guard, First Responders Rescue 5 After Boat Capsizes Near Barnegat Inlet
The U.S. Coast Guard, along with state and local responders, rescued five people from the water after their personal boat capsized at the entrance to Barnegat Inlet, authorities said. At approximately 6:57 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 watchstanders at Sector Delaware Bay were informed that a vessel had capsized, stranding six people in the water. A 29-foot Response Boat and a 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew launched from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Inlet to assist the stranded boaters. Coast Guard boat crews rescued three people, an off-duty lifeguard rescued two and the remaining boater swam to shor…
Police & Fire
Multiple-Injury Crash Reported On Route 130 Burlington County (
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A serious rush-hour crash, with multiple injuries, occurred in Burlington County, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash happened at about 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 on the 4100 block of Route 130 in Beverly, initial reports said. A medical helicopter and EMS crew had been requested for multiple victims, reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
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Multiple People Hurt In Head-On South Jersey Crash (
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There were multiple injuries in a head-on crash, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred before 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11 at Cedar and Cohawkin roads in Harrison Township, initial reports said. At least four EMS crews were called and a medical helicopter, reports said. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
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US Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Off Jersey Shore
A 46-year-old fisherman suffering a medical emergency was rescued off the Jersey Shore by members of the US Coast Guard from Barnegat and Atlantic City, authorities said. The rescue involved the fishing vessel "Captain John" about 45 miles east of Point Pleasant. A crew member aboard Captain John reportedly used a marine radio to notify Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders of the emergency at about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. The Coast Guard launched an MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City. A 47-foot motor lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station B…
Police & Fire
Shooting Investigated, SWAT Team Responds In Gloucester County
Gloucester County SWAT Team was called on a report of a shooting late Tuesday, authorities said. At 8:42 p.m., Gloucester County Communications received a 9-1-1 call from a man reporting he had been shot on South Academy Street, according to Glassboro police. A perimeter was established while officers assessed the scene and gathered additional information. A short time later, police located the victim who was suffering a head injury. The victim was evaluated by EMS and refused any further medical treatment, police said. Several witnesses, unrelated to the investigation reported hearing o…
Police & Fire
Elizabeth EMT Supervisor Recovering After Serious Motorcycle Crash
Support is surging for an EMT supervisor who was seriously in a motorcycle crash while coming home from work in Elizabeth Friday. Jason Hamilton, affectionately known as "Hammy," was flown to the hospital after the crash at the corner of Magie Avenue and Springfield Road, City Spokeswoman Kelly A. Martins said. Hamilton faces a long road ahead as he recovers at University Hospital, those who know him say. Please keep in your prayers our EMS Supervisor Jason “Hammy”Hamilton (S5) who is assigned to the Elizabeth Fire... Posted by Friends of Elizabeth NJ EMS locals 87 & 309 on Saturd…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Brick
A 75-year-old pedestrian was hurt when he was struck by an SUV on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. Michael Falcone of Brick reportedly suffered internal injuries as a result of the crash which occurred Monday afternoon as Falcone was crossing The Boulevard at Blake Circle in the Greenbriar section of the township, police said. Joyce Asay, 82, also of Brick was reportedly driving a ;2014 Subaru Legacy westbound on Blake Circle at 2:58 p.m. Monday, police said. Falcone was walking east toward The Boulevard, police said. Asay's vehicle reportedly stopped at the intersection as …
News
Injured EMT Settles Suit Against Mountain Creek For $1.75 Million
An EMT who was injured in a fall while working at Mountain Creek reportedly settled a lawsuit against the resort for $1.75 million. Frank Villecco was working for Atlantic Health, which provided emergency medical services to the Vernon Township resort, when he slipped on water while bringing an injured skier into a medical room in March 2013, New Jersey Law Journal reported. Villecco suffered a herniated disc, which required fusion surgery, a spinal cord stimulator implant and pain medication for what became a chronic condition, his lawyer said. He sued Mountain Creek for not removing the …
Police & Fire
Watch
: Newark Firefighters Revive Car Crash Victim Thanks To Newly Implemented Training
A newly-implemented policy in Newark requiring all firefighters respond to life-threatening calls paid off big time Saturday. Firefighters who otherwise may not have responded to the crash at Elizabeth Avenue and W. Peddie Street were able to revive one of the drivers. Arriving crews found one of the drivers without a pulse, and Battalion Chief Orlando Arce immediately began chest compressions while members of Engine 10 administered oxygen, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. Members of Ladder 5 and Rescue 1 removed the driver from the vehicle and also assisted wi…
Police & Fire
Heroes
: Marlboro Police Officers, EMS Squad Save 1-Year-Old Baby's Life With CPR
A 1-year-old baby's life was saved this week by a Central Jersey police department's patrol officers and EMS Squad, authorities said. A frantic 9-1-1 caller from a Marlboro Township residence, at about 11:15 p.m. on Monday, said his daughter "was choking and not breathing." Officers from the Marlboro Police Department -- some of them with young daughters -- and members of the Marlboro Township First Aid Squad arrived within minutes, according to Capt. Steve Levy, a department spokesman. "They evaluated the girl and realized she was unresponsive, gasping for air and turning blue,"…
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Woman Seeking Cherry Hill EMT Who Saved Her Life In Crash 20 Years Ago
Beth Mazgajewski is fully healed from the crash that nearly took her life 20 years ago in every way except for one. She hasn't been able to stop thinking about the Cherry Hill EMT who saved her life. Mazgajewski recently took to Facebook to seek out the off-duty responder, calling the attempt to find him a "long shot." Mazgajewski says she was broadsided while trying to make a left turn on Haddonfield-Berlin Road exiting the TD Bank parking lot next to Vito’s pizza on Sept. 22, 2001. Well, I did not expect this post to get the attention it did but getting more eyes on it can’t hurt. …
Police & Fire
Foot Stuck In Snowblower In Monmouth County
First responders were called to a home in Monmouth County on a report of a foot stuck in a snowblower, authorities said. Firefighters from Millstone helped extricate the patient's foot from the machine at 43 Carrs Tavern Road in Millstone about 4 p.m. on Monday, initial reports said. The victim suffered "serious trauma" and was taken by EMS crews to an area hospital, reports said. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Police & Fire
Hero
: State Trooper Saves Unconscious Man At Garden State Parkway Service Area
A New Jersey State Trooper performed life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a 44-year-old man who collapsed and stopped breathing at a service area on the Garden State Parkway in Central Jersey, authorities said. At about 5 p.m. on Friday, Trooper John Taggart, of Troop “D” Holmdel Station, was dispatched to a 9-1-1 call for a man who reportedly suffered a medical episode and collapsed in the bathroom of the Monmouth Service Area in Wall Township, state police said. When Taggart arrived, he found the man lying on the floor unconscious and not breathing. After determining th…
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