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Award-Winning NJ Police Officer Battles Cancer, Chief Pleads For Prayers Award-Winning NJ Police Officer Battles Cancer, Chief Pleads For Prayers
Award-Winning NJ Police Officer Battles Cancer, Chief Pleads For Prayers A police officer with roots in the New Jersey borough that he serves is battling cancer, and his chief is asking for prayers. James "Jimmy" Ciampi, of the Fairfield Police Department, was described by FPD Chief Anthony Manna as a "young, bright, and dedicated" officer. Ciampi is unable to come to work and remains focused on battling cancer, Manna said. Ciampi began his career with FPD as a Class II Special Officer in October 2016. A year later, he became a full-time officer. In 2022, Ciampi was assigned to the Essex County Auto Theft Task Force for six months "where he excelled at helping…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Sniper Kendall Howard Accused Of Shooting 2 Newark Officers Captured After Manhunt: Sources Sniper Kendall Howard Accused Of Shooting 2 Newark Officers Captured After Manhunt: Sources
Sniper Kendall Howard Accused Of Shooting 2 Newark Officers Captured After Manhunt: Sources UPDATE: Kendall Howard, the accused East Orange sniper wanted for shooting two Newark police officers, has been captured after a massive search, sources tell Daily Voice. Howard was arrested Wednesday morning by Newark police on two attempted murder charges, sources with direct knowledge of the incident say. Details surrounding his arrest were not immediately clear. Howard had been wanted in connection with another shooting from last Friday when police received a 911 call from a civilian who reported seeing him in the area of an apartment building at 25 Van Velsor Place, authorities said. …

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by Jerry DeMarco & Cecilia Levine
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Man Accused Of Shooting Two Newark Officers Captured: Sources Man Accused Of Shooting Two Newark Officers Captured: Sources
Man Accused Of Shooting Two Newark Officers Captured: Sources UPDATE: An East Orange man wanted for shooting two Newark police officers, has been captured after a massive search, sources tell Daily Voice. Kendall Howard was arrested Wednesday morning by Newark police on two attempted murder charges, sources with direct knowledge of the incident say. Howard had been wanted in connection with another shooting from last Friday when police received a 911 call from a civilian who reported seeing him in the area of an apartment building at 25 Van Velsor Place, authorities said. The officers found Howard after pulling into a parking lot behind the building…

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by Jerry DeMarco & Cecilia Levine
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AMBER ALERT: Police Turn Out In Droves To Search Park Where Missing NJ Girl Was Last Seen AMBER ALERT: Police Turn Out In Droves To Search Park Where Missing NJ Girl Was Last Seen
Amber ALERT: Police Turn Out In Droves To Search Park Where Missing NJ Girl Was Last Seen Police on Friday morning swarmed Bridgeton City Park in groups searching for a 5-year-old girl who authorities say may have been abducted by a man while playing there earlier this week. The reward for locating Dulce Maria Alavez has increased to $30,000, thanks to donations from the FBI, New Jersey State Police Benevolent Association, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office and local businesses. Dulce was playing in the park just before 5 p.m. with her 3-year-old brother Monday when she disappeared, authorities announced earlier this week. Her mother was in a car no more t…

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by Cecilia Levine