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NJ Rental Ford Expedition Linked To East Coast Thefts Sought By Pennsylvania State Police NJ Rental Ford Expedition Linked To East Coast Thefts Sought By Pennsylvania State Police
NJ Rental Ford Expedition Linked To East Coast Thefts Sought By Pennsylvania State Police A rented Ford Expedition tied to thefts along the East Coast remains missing, and Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating its occupants. The 2024 Ford Expedition Max Limited, bearing Florida registration 16BSJL and VIN 1FMJK1K82REA28658, has been linked to multiple thefts involving cash, credit cards, checks, and driver’s licenses, police said. The stolen items are allegedly being used to fraudulently withdraw funds from banks. The suspects have reportedly used rental vehicles in recent crimes. This Ford Expedition was rented in New Jersey on March 13, 2025,…

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by Jillian Pikora
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EXCLUSIVE: Boy, 14, Steals Car, Wrecks It 21 Miles From Home In New Jersey EXCLUSIVE: Boy, 14, Steals Car, Wrecks It 21 Miles From Home In New Jersey
Exclusive: Boy, 14, Steals Car, Wrecks It 21 Miles From Home In New Jersey A 14-year-old boy is expected to face multiple charges after stealing a vehicle and crashing it more than 21 miles away in New Jersey, sources tell Daily Voice. The Franklin Borough (Sussex County) teen jumped behind the wheel of a vehicle in town and drove all the way to Frelinghuysen (Warren County) early Monday, March 17, according to New Jersey State Police and Daily Voice sources. The vehicle was found wrecked at the intersection of Johnsonburg and Ackerson roads in Frelinghuysen at approximately 4:25 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The vehicle was found unoccupied and …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes Along Route 17, Parkway Ends In 5 Arrests: Police Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes Along Route 17, Parkway Ends In 5 Arrests: Police
Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes Along Route 17, Parkway Ends In 5 Arrests: Police A pursuit involving a stolen Mercedes-Benz GLE ended in multiple arrests after five suspects attempted to flee police in Paramus early Sunday, Feb, 16, police said. Sgt. Sean Nutland first spotted the stolen 2017 white Mercedes-Benz traveling north on Route 17 near Ridgewood Avenue around 2:50 a.m., according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti. After confirming the vehicle was reported stolen out of Kearny, the driver made a U-turn onto Route 17 South at Linwood Avenue and attempted to evade officers at high speeds. Officer Cesar Hurtado took over the pursuit as the vehicle continued o…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Shot Fired By Clifton Homeowner Scares Off Overnight Car Thieves Shot Fired By Clifton Homeowner Scares Off Overnight Car Thieves
Shot Fired By Clifton Homeowner Scares Off Overnight Car Thieves An armed Clifton homeowner confronted and apparently scared off a group of vehicle thieves by firing a gunshot into the air, authorities said. At least four bandits approached the Robin Hood Road home in the city's Montclair Heights section shortly after 3:15 a.m. Thursday, June 13, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. "Although we can confirm that entry was not made into the home, the details of how the crime unfolded are still under investigation," the lieutenant said. "However, at some point during the incident, an altercation took place between the homeowner and the suspects which result…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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NJ Man Steals Construction Vehicle, Crashes Multiple Times, Prosecutor Says NJ Man Steals Construction Vehicle, Crashes Multiple Times, Prosecutor Says
NJ Man Steals Construction Vehicle, Crashes Multiple Times, Prosecutor Says A 24-year-old man has been arrested for stealing a construction vehicle and leading a police pursuit in Somerset County on Tuesday, June 4, authorities said. Amr Khodeer, of Somerville, stole a vehicle from Union Street and sped away around 2:15 p.m. on June 4,  Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police John Mitzak said. Khodeer drove "in a reckless manner," hitting two other cars and a structure in Bridgewater Township, authorities said. One of those driver…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Thieves Flee After Crashing Stolen Car On Garden State Parkway, Lead Pursuit In Another Thieves Flee After Crashing Stolen Car On Garden State Parkway, Lead Pursuit In Another
Thieves Flee After Crashing Stolen Car On Garden State Parkway, Lead Pursuit In Another Two juveniles and an 18-year-old are in custody after crashing a stolen vehicle on the Garden State Parkway and trying to flee, police said. Quamir Kirkland, 18, of Somerset, and two juveniles from Mount Laurel and Atlantic City, initially crashed a Kia Sportage stolen out of Atlantic City near milepost 101.7 in Tinton Falls on Saturday, May 26 at 7:25 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Troopers arriving at the scene established a perimeter, and arrested Kirkland and the Mount Laurel girl, police said. Moments later, Wall Township police reported a Cadillac XT6 stolen …

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by Cecilia Levine