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Suspects Pepper Sprayed, NJ Officers Injured After $5K In Merch Taken From Kohl's: Police Suspects Pepper Sprayed, NJ Officers Injured After $5K In Merch Taken From Kohl's: Police
Suspects Pepper Sprayed, NJ Officers Injured After $5K In Merch Taken From Kohl's: Police A scuffle broke out after a police officer tried to apprehend four Newark residents wanted for stealing more than $5,500 worth of merchandise from at Kohl's in North Jersey on Saturday, June 10, authorities said.  Police were called to the Kohl's at 1901 E Edgar Road on reports of a shoplifting in progress, Capt. Christopher Guenther of the Linden PD said.  When the first officer arrived at the scene, he was confronted by two suspects, Guenther said. The officer attempted to stop the suspects, but was pushed to the ground, Guenther said. The suspects ran from the store into a…

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by Sam Barron
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4-Year-Old Boy On Bicycle Critical After Being Struck By Car In Linden 4-Year-Old Boy On Bicycle Critical After Being Struck By Car In Linden
4-Year-Old Boy On Bicycle Critical After Being Struck By Car In Linden A 4-year-old boy was critically injured after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle with his dad in Linden on Thursday, Sept. 15, authorities said. The boy was with his 32-year-old dad when they were hit by a vehicle at Roselle Street across from E. St. George Avenue, toward Chestnut Street around 7:25 a.m., police said.  The boy was taken to Newark University Hospital where he was in critical condition. His father suffered minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and is cooperating with poilce. The crash remains under investigation by the Linden PD. Anyon…

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by Cecilia Levine