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Undercover Crossers: That Pedestrian You Don’t Stop For In Rochelle Park Could Be Police Undercover Crossers: That Pedestrian You Don’t Stop For In Rochelle Park Could Be Police
Undercover Crossers: That Pedestrian You Don’t Stop For In Rochelle Park Could Be Police Rochelle Park police aim to reduce the number of pedestrians struck by vehicles by crossing busy streets themselves – in plain clothes. The undercover street-crossers aren't looking only for motorists who fail to yield during the 60-day educational campaign that began on Wednesday. They’re also targeting jaywalkers and pedestrians who don’t cross streets safely – while also enforcing bicycle helmet safety. “Regrettably, since January 2019, Rochelle Park has experienced several serious collisions involving pedestrians,” Police Chief Robert Flannelly said. In one instance, an SUV struck an…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Paterson Police Chase Group, Nab Two With Guns Paterson Police Chase Group, Nab Two With Guns
Paterson Police Chase Group, Nab Two With Guns Paterson police on a special traffic detail chased down two men and seized a pair of handguns that they said they were carrying. The officers were part of a special operation Saturday that produced 434 traffic summonses, 17 other violations and 10 vehicle tows, Police Director Jerry Speziale said. At one point, Detective Sgt. Jack DeSalvo and Detective Ricardo Vazquez heard a radio transmission from headquarters advising that several men wearing all black clothing were seen with guns in the area of 150 Putnam Street. On their way to the scene, the detectives spotted a group on Warren Stree…

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by Jerry DeMarco