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Charges Filed In Allentown Shooting Prompting Town-Wide Shelter In Place Charges Filed In Allentown Shooting Prompting Town-Wide Shelter In Place
Charges Filed In Allentown Shooting Prompting Town-Wide Shelter In Place A 52-year-old New Jersey man has been charged in connection with a shooting that left a woman injured prompting a town-wide shelter-in-place on Tuesday, Dec. 31,2024, authorities said. Daniel Williams, of Allentown, is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and multiple weapons offenses, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. The endangering charge stems from a child being present in the home at the time of the shooting, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 12:51 p.m., bringing officers from t…

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Shooter In Custody Following Incident That Had Entire NJ Town Under Shelter In Place: Officials Shooter In Custody Following Incident That Had Entire NJ Town Under Shelter In Place: Officials
Shooter In Custody Following Incident That Had Entire NJ Town Under Shelter In Place: Officials A 52-year-old gunman is in custody after a shooting in New Jersey prompted a shelter-in-place order for the entire town on Tuesday, Dec. 31, officials said. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office identified the suspect as Daniel Williams, who was being sought in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier in the afternoon. Authorities announced Williams' capture shortly after 6 p.m., bringing relief to the community. The shooting unfolded around 2 p.m. at a home on Johnson Drive, according to local police and a statement from Allentown Mayor Thomas Fritts. The victim sustained injurie…

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NJ Police Officer Who Once Saved Animals From Fire Retiring After 26 Years NJ Police Officer Who Once Saved Animals From Fire Retiring After 26 Years
NJ Police Officer Who Once Saved Animals From Fire Retiring After 26 Years Rafael Burgos' law enforcement career, which was filled with accolades, is coming to an end next month. Burgos will be retiring from the Franklin Borough Police Department on Monday, Nov. 4, after 29 years of service, with the last 26 years spent in Franklin. A walkout ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m. at police headquarters at 15 Corkhill Rd.  Aside from being a police officer, Burgos was a member of the United States Coast Guard. After graduating from the Ocean County Police Academy, he began his career in Allentown, NJ, before joining Franklin Borough, rising up to the rank of serg…

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