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VIDEO: Driver, 22, Escapes Burning Jeep In Old Tappan Moments Before It Bursts Into Flames VIDEO: Driver, 22, Escapes Burning Jeep In Old Tappan Moments Before It Bursts Into Flames
Video: Driver, 22, Escapes Burning Jeep In Old Tappan Moments Before It Bursts Into Flames WATCH: A 22-year-old driver avoided a frightful fate after a crash in Old Tappan ignited a ferocious fire that quickly engulfed her Jeep. The Rockland County motorist didn't have much time after her Patriot slammed into a utility pole on Westwood Avenue between Stone Point Park and Washington Avenue South. "Wires fell to the ground, igniting a leaf pile," Police Chief Joseph J. Tracy said. "The fire worked its way to leaves underneath the vehicle -- which ignited the vehicle itself." Christian Michael provided the videos and photo for this story: Jerry DeMarco Old Tappan firefighters …

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Mahwah Pizzeria 'Robber' Threatens To Shoot Employees, Flees Empty-Handed Mahwah Pizzeria 'Robber' Threatens To Shoot Employees, Flees Empty-Handed
Mahwah Pizzeria 'Robber' Threatens To Shoot Employees, Flees Empty-Handed A would-be robber fled a Mahwah pizzeria empty-handed after threatening to shoot the employees, authorities said. The white suspect was wearing a tan jacket when he entered Mahwah Pizza & Pasta on MacArthur Boulevard shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, Mayor Jim Wysocki said. He demanded money from the register and threatened to shoot the employees several times, witnesses said. He didn't show a weapon, however. With no leverage, the would-be Dillinger had little choice but to leave. Witnesses said he fled in a silver Jeep Patriot. ANYONE who might have witnessed the incident, see…

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by Jerry DeMarco