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Thomas Adamo Elected Passaic County Sheriff, Vows To Serve Community He Calls Home Thomas Adamo Elected Passaic County Sheriff, Vows To Serve Community He Calls Home
Thomas Adamo Elected Passaic County Sheriff, Vows To Serve Community He Calls Home Passaic County voters have chosen Democrat Thomas Adamo as their new sheriff, filling the position left vacant by the late Sheriff Richard Berdnik.  A lifelong Passaic County resident, Adamo won the election with 94,157 votes, while Maria Saracino, a detective captain with the county prosecutor's office, garnered 80,135. The role has been vacant since January when then-Sheriff Richard Berdnik died by suicide in the bathroom of a Clifton restaurant. Adamo’s career reflects his dedication and steady rise within law enforcement. Starting as a corrections officer with the Passai…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Feds: Six Jersey City Gang-Bangers Charged With Stabbing Rival Feds: Six Jersey City Gang-Bangers Charged With Stabbing Rival
Feds: Six Jersey City Gang-Bangers Charged With Stabbing Rival Federal authorities have charged six purported members of a Jersey City gang with stabbing a rival in broad daylight on a busy city street. All were part of a street gang that operated in and around the Curries Woods housing complex near the Bayonne border, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today. On Aug. 3, 2020, they sought out the victim and stabbed him, Honig said. The victim was critically injured but survived, she said. Charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering: Sheldon “Thottie” Mays, 21; Jermaine “Maine” Jennings, 20; Divine “Dee” Abraham, …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Undercover Prostitution Sting Nets 5 In Secaucus Undercover Prostitution Sting Nets 5 In Secaucus
Undercover Prostitution Sting Nets 5 In Secaucus Four women and one man were arrested in an undercover prostitution sting in Secaucus, police said. "A majority of our violent crimes are related to the prostitution at some of our hotels," Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. "Therefore, to address the root cause -- prostitution -- we conducted an undercover prostitution sting.  The locations are not being released due to ongoing investigations, the chief said. The following arrests were made on March 26, Miller said. Elena Velikaia, 31, of Brooklyn, NY Nelly Monge, 27, of Paterson Rosa Escalera, 25, of San Juan, Pue…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Ramsey Police Get Body Cams Ramsey Police Get Body Cams
Ramsey Police Get Body Cams Ramsey police will become the latest New Jersey crime fighters to don body cameras beginning on Labor Day. The move follows directives from the state attorney general and Bergen prosecutor’s offices. Officer will wear the Motorola Si500 cameras on their uniforms or “outermost garment…during criminal investigations, motor vehicle stops, witness interviews in criminal investigations, searches, civil disorder, use of force and constructive authority, transporting prisoners, making arrests and conducting protective searches for weapons,” Police Chief Bryan Gurney said Thursday.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Want To Be An NJ State Trooper? Agency Accepting Applications Soon Want To Be An NJ State Trooper? Agency Accepting Applications Soon
Want To Be An NJ State Trooper? Agency Accepting Applications Soon The New Jersey State Police will begin accepting applications for troopers beginning April 29. Applications, which will be available online, will be accepted until May 12, the agency said.  In a filmed segment Thursday, Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver invited men and women of all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds to apply.  The agency's approximately 3,000 troopers patrol state highways, support local law enforcement, conduct investigations and maintain vital criminal records, among other functions. The starting salary for troopers is $62, 736.93.  For more informatio…

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by Paul Milo