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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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Police: Repeat Offender From Westwood Nabbed After Stealing Dog, iPad In Washington Township Police: Repeat Offender From Westwood Nabbed After Stealing Dog, iPad In Washington Township
Police: Repeat Offender From Westwood Nabbed After Stealing Dog, iPad In Washington Township A 21-year-old repeat offender from Westwood broke into a Washington Township woman's home, then stole her dog and an iPad, authorities said. Township detectives nabbed Jordan David Dufont a short time later after pinging his phone, Capt. John Calamari said. Dufont had gone to his on-again, off-again girlfriend's home on Hickory Street, broke in by smashing a back window and was confronted by the victim, Calamari said. He then fled with her mixed-breed dog and iPad, the captain said. Police were familiar with Dufont, who, records show, has a history that includes arrests for aggravated ass…

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