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Cop Stalked Teen Girl, Sent Sexual Photos, Handcuffed Her On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Cop Stalked Teen Girl, Sent Sexual Photos, Handcuffed Her On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Cop Stalked Teen Girl, Sent Sexual Photos, Handcuffed Her On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor A patrolman at the Jersey Shore has been arrested and charged with engaging in a pattern of illegal behavior with a teenage girl, authorities said. Kevin Ruditsky, 46, who works in Manalapan Township, is believed to have sent the 16-year-old girl sexually explicit photos and handcuffed her during a traffic stop, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. An investigation by the MCPO Professional Responsibility Unit was initiated earlier this month upon learning that Ruditsky had been sending inappropriate messages and photos to a 16-year-old girl, …

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by Jon Craig
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'National Night Out' Gets New Participant 'National Night Out' Gets New Participant
'National Night Out' Gets New Participant America’s “National Night Out” against crime welcomes a new host this year: the Rochelle Park Police Department. The township's first-ever “National Night Out” is set for this coming Tuesday, Aug. 3 at the Midland School on Rochelle Avenue. The community-building campaign promotes police/community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It will include food and beverage trucks, music, a Wiffle Ball home run derby, first responder giveaways and more, including talks with and demonstrations by: township police, firefighters and Office of Emergency Management personnel, all with equipmen…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Coronavirus Cancels Summer In Hackensack: No Fireworks, Splashpads, Camp This Year Coronavirus Cancels Summer In Hackensack: No Fireworks, Splashpads, Camp This Year
Coronavirus Cancels Summer In Hackensack: No Fireworks, Splashpads, Camp This Year Summer in Hackensack is going to look a lot different this year. In an effort to preserve public safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, city officials in have canceled or in some cases rescheduled summer programs and events. Events that have been canceled include: The Fourth of July celebration and fireworks The 2020 Summer Concert Series The City of Hackensack Recreation Camp (In lieu of the camp, the city will release further details about organizing food distribution to participating children) HACPAC ~ Shakespeare in the Park, Movies Under the Stars, Mini Concerts and Sunset Yog…

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by Valerie Musson
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Boy, 15, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Plainfield Teen During National Night Out Boy, 15, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Plainfield Teen During National Night Out
Boy, 15, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Plainfield Teen During National Night Out A 15-year-old turned himself in Friday in connection with the shooting death of another youth in North Plainfield days earlier, authorities said.  Altereek Johnson, 16, of Plainfield, was found shot to death around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Steiner Avenue, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office said. He had been shot in the chest.  North Plainfield's National Night Out activities were underway nearby at the time he was found. The activities, held nationwide, are sponsored by law enforcement and other public safety agencies.  The alleged shooter was identified as Q.C. and has…

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
Rapping Sheriff’s Officer Brings Show To Bergen National Nights Out Rapping Sheriff’s Officer Brings Show To Bergen National Nights Out
Rapping Sheriff’s Officer Brings Show To Bergen National Nights Out A video-rapping Hudson County sheriff’s officer who uses music to build relationships with community youngsters is booked at two Bergen County National Night Out events on Tuesday, in Fairview and Garfield. Officer Daniel Rivera – better known as “Bookem” – has been mentoring inner-city youth for five years. He’s produced several videos in the past year aimed at bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community -- among them, “Good Cop.” WATCH BELOW: “Good Cop” (Bookem) "Good CopTEAM BOOKEM Earlier this year, Rivera collaborated on a video with a student from Lincoln High Sc…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Four Northern Highlands Towns Plan What Could Be Biggest-Ever 'Night Out' Against Crime Four Northern Highlands Towns Plan What Could Be Biggest-Ever 'Night Out' Against Crime
Four Northern Highlands Towns Plan What Could Be Biggest-Ever 'Night Out' Against Crime Four Northern Highlands towns are uniting Tuesday for the 35th annual "National Night Out" to prevent crime and illegal drug use. From 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 7, residents throughout Upper Saddle River, Allendale, Saddle River, and Ho-Ho-Kus are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening with local police officers at the Red Barn located behind Crestwood Lake in Allendale. Co-sponsored locally by the USRA Coalition (www.usracoalition.org), the free event will feature a DJ, live music, games, crafts, ice cream, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, bas…

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by Jerry DeMarco