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Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Somerset County Driver Clocked At 120 MPH In CT: State Police
A 20-year-old New Jersey man was clocked at 120 miles per hour on a Connecticut roadway, police said. Ethan Steier, of Warren (Somerset County), was in a green BMW when police spotted him near Exit 2 on Route 8 south, around 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 in Bridgeport, CT, state police said. The area has a posted speed limit of 55 mph, state police said. When troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Steier accelerated and entered onto I-95 southbound, eluding troopers, police said. Minutes later, another trooper spotted the BMW exiting I-95 southbound at Exit 18 in Westport and tried t…
Police & Fire
Update
: NJ College Student Dead, GF Hospitalized In Horrific Crash
UPDATE: A 19-year-old college student from Garfield was killed and his girlfriend seriously injured when his Mustang slammed into the front of a new restaurant in Ridgefield early Saturday. The two were headed north on Broad Avenue when Yusuf Bakmaz missed the split to Grand Avenue on the left around midnight June 24, Ridgefield Police Chief TJ Gallagher said. The teen's white 2002 Ford Mustang barreled over the island, clipped another vehicle and swerved directly into Karden, which opened in April at the site of the old Chan's Dragon Inn. Bakmaz -- a sophomore who majored in computer sc…
Police & Fire
NJ Man Dies When Speeding Truck Overturns, Goes Airborne In Head-On MD Crash
A New Jersey man was among two drivers killed when an SUV struck a median and went airborne on I-95 in Maryland before crashing head-on into another truck late on Thursday afternoon. Baltimore's Dennis English, Jr., 45, and John Mastropietro, 64, of Oceanport, NJ, have been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the two killed in a violent head-on crash in Abington on Thursday, June 8 that injured two others. Witnesses said that a Subaru Forester being driven by Mastropietro was struck head-on by a speeding GMC Terrain SUV that overturned on I-95 after crossing over two lanes …
Police & Fire
NJ Man Caught Going 142 MPH On PA Turnpike: State Police
A 23-year-old New Jersey man—who missed his last NJ court date for speeding—was found going 142 miles per hour, leading Pennsylvania State Police on a chase on the PA Turnpike, according to PSP Newville. Alix Preston Eugene of Tinton Falls Township was clocked at the high speed in gray Hyundai Elantra on Interstate 76 at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, according to a state police release the following weekend. A traffic stop was attempted but Eugene supposedly sped on for more eight miles when— "in an attempt to elude the police" he swerved across two lanes …
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Man Indicted In Fatal 91 MPH Crash: Prosecutor
A 24-year-old Toms River man has been indicted in connection with a fatal crash in which he was traveling 91 miles per hour, authorities said. Alejandro Huerta-Arias was indicted by a Grand Jury on the charge of vehicular homicide on April 6, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The fatal crash occurred in Lakewood Township on March 9, 2022, resulting in the death of Mark Mandel, 32, of Lakewood, he said. At approximately 8:15 a.m., Lakewood Township police responded to the intersection of Madison Avenue and Courtney Road for a serious motor vehicl…
News
'I'm No Hero': Former Marine, Tow Truck Driver Details Route 17 Rescue
The way Paul Cameci sees it, he was simply doing the right thing when he rescued a man from his overturned vehicle on Route 17 last month. Carmeci was driving to his job at Nick's Towing Service early Friday, March 10, and was on the northbound exit ramp off Route 3 West in Rutherford, when he saw debris and a tractor trailer in front of him. He got out of his tow truck and saw something even more horrific: "I could see the person's hand sticking out of the passenger window," Carmeci said. Hero Paul Carmeci of Nick's Towing Service in Rutherford.Nick's 24-Hour Towing Service The dri…
Police & Fire
Speeding Teen Crashes Parents' Corvette In Edison
A 17-year-old driver was speeding before crashing his parents' Corvette overnight in Edison, authorities said. The driver damaged the entrance to Pierre's Deli on Georges Road around 1 a.m., totaling the car, South Brunswick police said. The driver was issued a summons. Police said speed was the reason for the crash.
Police & Fire
Accused Dealers Nabbed As Heroin, Crack Cocaine Found During Sussex County Stop: Police
Three accused dealers were arrested and charged after a Sussex County traffic stop led to the discovery of heroin and crack cocaine, authorities said. Officers stopped a car that was speeding in the left lane of Route 26 in Byram and met with the driver, William Connolly, of Morristown, on Saturday, August 6, police said. While speaking with Connolly, officers learned that he had a glass crack cocaine pipe in his pocket, as well as other drug paraphernalia, police said. A follow-up search of the car led to the alleged discovery of crack cocaine, heroin, a scale, and plastic bags used for p…
Police & Fire
Speeding Driver Had Ecstasy Pills, Powder During Route 78 Traffic Stop, Police Say
A driver stopped for speeding on Route 78 early Wednesday was found with both ecstasy pills and powder, authorities said. Donald Thomas, 37, was stopped for speeding on Route 78 in Readington Township around 1:50 a.m., local police said. Thomas, of East Orange, was found with several ecstasy pills and a bag of suspected crushed ecstacy, police said. Thomas was charged with drug possession and issued summonses for speeding, maintenance of lamps, driving while suspended, and drug possession in a motor vehicle, authorities said.
Police & Fire
Philly Man Gets 6 Years In NJ State Prison For Fatal High-Speed Crash On Tacony-Palmyra Bridge
A Philadelphia man who was driving at a high rate of speed on the Tacony-Palmyra bridge has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey state prison for his role in causing a five-car collision that killed one of the drivers, authorities said. Jonathan Ramos, 29, of Philadelphia pleaded guilty in July to leaving the scene of a fatal accident as well as traffic summonses for speeding and driving with a suspended license, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. Ramos was sentenced Wednesday by Superior Court Judge Philip E. Haines. A co-defendant, Brandon Moore, 24, also o…
News
Late For Work? PA Man Named 'Cruz' Drove Over 100 MPH On His Way To Work
How fast would you drive to get to work on time? Marc Anthony Cruz, 30, of Lancaster, was arrested after riding his motorcycle at speeds greater than 100 MPH-- leading police on a chase that ended at his place of employment, according to the New Holland police department. Cruz was spotted driving his motorcycle at 51 MPH in a 35 zone by officers patrolling the area of Martindale and Gristmill roads in Earl Township on Sunday at approximately 11:20 p.m. When officers attempted to stop Cruz, he "took off at speeds over 100 MPH and failed to stop at 2 separate stop signs," police said in a st…
News
Mini Cooper Goes Airborne, Slams Into Minivan On Route 17, Critically Injures Other Driver
UPDATE: Authorities identified the driver of a speeding Mini Cooper that flew into a minivan on Route 17, critically injuring its driver, as a 33-year-old warehouse worker from Hudson County. Witnesses told police that Christopher Macias of Guttenberg was racing the driver of another vehicle – believed to be a Camaro – when he failed to negotiate the exit ramp to Hoboken Road on the southbound highway shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The other vehicle kept going, they said. Macias’s Mini Cooper hit the grass triangle median separating the exit and…
News
North Arlington PD: Arrested Driver Found Carrying Loaded Gun
An impaired out-of-state driver wasn't just carrying a bogus ID and a stolen credit card when North Arlington police arrested him, authorities said. Searching Elyjah J. Allen, 21, of Brooklyn at headquarters, officers found a gun hidden in his sneaker. Police had taken Allen into custody after stopping him for speeding on Sunday and finding him under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Sunday, Capt. Robert J. Reilly said. He was also carrying a fake ID and stolen credit card, the captain said. Police found the .22-caliber handgun during a search at headquarters, Reilly said. Allen …
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: Fatal Jersey Shore Crash Is 'Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare'
The speeding driver in a head-on crash is now charged with manslaughter after a high school passenger in the other car died on Tuesday, authorities said. Michael Pillarella, 26, of the Manahawkin section of Stafford, has been newly charged with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide and speeding, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Pillarella was driving north on Radio Road near Baltusrol Court in Little Egg Harbor at about 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 30 when he lost control of his car on a curve, crossed over the center line and struck a southbound vehicle, auth…
News
NJ: 2020 Traffic Deaths Increased During
Covid-
19
Even though COVID-19 took countless vehicles off the road, the number of fatal crashes in New Jersey – and throughout the country -- actually increased last year, authorities announced Tuesday. We all know why. Even though fewer people drove, those who did took more risks and were involved in more deadly collisions, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. Irresponsible driving led to a 5% increase in fatal crashes statewide last year, to 552 from the year before, State Police reported. This comes at a time when traffic volumes were drastically reduced because of stay-at-home ord…
Police & Fire
Police ID Atlantic County Driver, 44, Killed When Car Hits Tree
Authorities have identified an Atlantic County driver who was killed early Sunday when his car struck a tree. Glen Mclean, 44, of Pleasantville, was traveling north about 2:30 a.m. on South Shore Road in Absecon when his car careened off the road and went airborne before hitting the tree, Absecon police said. Mclean was pronounced dead at the crash scene. Speeding likely contributed to the crash, according to police. There were no passengers in his car. An investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is urged to call Absecon police at 609-641-0667.
News
North Bergen Driver Charged In Horrific Route 17 Crash In Hasbrouck Heights
UPDATE: A pharmacist from North Bergen was charged with assault by auto for a horrific crash last month on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights that left a teenage victim still critical, authorities announced Thursday. Kal Elhoregy, 52, was driving a 2017 BMW M3 that slammed into a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country minivan parked in the Kentucky Fried Chicken lot on the southbound highway at high speed shortly after 9 p.m. Oct. 24, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The Chrysler had two occupants, both 19, Musella said. Although the male passenger was ejected, the female driver was more ser…
Police & Fire
Police: DWI Jersey City Man Busted Swerving, Speeding On Route 46
A 42-year-old man was drunk when he sped and swerved along Route 46 in Morris County, authorities said. George Thomas, 42, was driving a Toyota Camry erratically, swerving and speeding on Route 46 in Budd Lake when he was pulled over just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Mt. Olive Township police said. During questioning, Thomas showed clear signs of intoxication and subsequently failed a series of field sobriety tests, authorities said. Thomas, of Jersey City, was arrested and charged with DWI, speeding, unlicensed, driving while suspended and reckless driving. He was released to a sober driv…
Police & Fire
North Bergen Pharmacist Charged In Horrific Route 17 Crash
UPDATE: A pharmacist from North Bergen was charged with assault by auto for a horrific crash last month on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights that left a teenage victim still critical, authorities announced Thursday. Kal Elhoregy, 52, was driving a 2017 BMW M3 that slammed into a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country minivan parked in the Kentucky Fried Chicken lot on the southbound highway at high speed shortly after 9 p.m. Oct. 24, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The Chrysler had two occupants, both 19, Musella said. Although the male passenger was ejected, the female driver was more ser…
Police & Fire
Police: Speeding Driver, 19, Had More Than 30 LSD Tabs, Pot In Newton Stop
A Sussex County traffic stop led to charges for a speeding driver who was found with more than 30 tabs of LSD along with marijuana, authorities said. Nicholas Guzman, 19, was pulled over for driving more than 15 mph over the 25 mph speed limit southbound on Main Street in Newton around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, authorities said. Officers detected the odor of marijuana while speaking with Guzman, and a subsequent search of his vehicle turned up 31 tabs of suspected LSD, less than 50 grams of marijuana and a digital scale, police said. Guzman, of Somerset, was arrested and charged with possession…
Police & Fire
PD: Newark Duo Busted With Illegal Handgun, Large Capacity Magazine, Ecstasy In Morris County
A man and woman from Newark had an illegal handgun with a large capacity magazine as well as ecstasy and Suboxone when they were pulled over for a violation in Hanover, authorities said Antoine Watson, 31, and Shadeekah Moon, 37, had controlled dangerous substances in plain view when they were pulled over in Hanover Aug. 30, Chief Mark D. Roddy said. A search of the vehicle turned up ecstasy, Suboxone, drug paraphernalia and an illegal handgun, authorities said. Watson was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun, felon in possession of a gun, possession of large capacity magazine, po…
News
Haledon PD: Jersey Shore Ex-Con Flicking Cigarette Ashes From Car Caught With Loaded Gun
An ex-con who flicked cigarette ashes from a speeding car had a loaded gun hidden under the seat, Haledon police said. Officer Jeffrey Welsh smelled raw pot as he approached the 2005 Infiniti sedan during a stop on Pompton Road near Ailsa Avenue, Lt. George Guzman said. Joined by Special Police Sgt. John Jones and a William Paterson University police officer, Welsh found a .44-caliber Smith & Wesson handgun loaded with six bullets under the front passenger seat and a bag of marijuana in back, Guzman said. The driver got a speeding ticket and was released. Welsh arrested the passenger,…
Police & Fire
Middlesex Man, 40, Arrested After Fiery Rollover DWI Crash Hurts 2 Adults, 2 Children
A 40-year-old driver from South Brunswick has been arrested following a serious DWI rollover crash that sent four people to the hospital, authorities said. A 19-year-old Burlington County man suffered serious burns after his Blazer was rear-ended, rolled over and burst into flames on Saturday night, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and North Brunswick Police Department Director Kenneth P. McCormick said. Christopher L. Mertens, 40, of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick was intoxicated and speeding with two children in his 2018 Infiniti Coupe when he collided wi…
Police & Fire
Wanaque Driver Clocked At 145MPH On Route 17, Says
Nysp
A 23-year-old Wanaque driver was stopped on Route 17 in Orange County after speeding past a New York State Police trooper at 145 miles an hour, authorities said. Jeremy Van Leuvan received summonses for reckless endangerment, reckless driving and doing 145mph in a 65mph zone after the trooper stopped his westbound 2009 Dodge Challenger in Wallkill around 10:15 a.m. Friday, the NYSP said. Leuvan was scheduled to answer the summonses on March 13.
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