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State Charges Millville Court With Discriminating Against Spanish Speakers State Charges Millville Court With Discriminating Against Spanish Speakers
State Charges Millville Court With Discriminating Against Spanish Speakers State authorities filed a complaint Tuesday accusing the city of Millville of violating the law by discriminating against Spanish-speaking defendants. The municipal court in Millville required those who “were or were perceived to be Spanish-speaking” prevented them from participating in court proceedings virtually between June and December 2022, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said on Aug. 8. Instead, they were required to attend court proceedings in person, the attorney general said. The situation was brought to light by Municipal Court Judge Jason Witcher, who accused the …
SEE ANYTHING? Fleeing Auto Parts Thief Hits Saddle Brook Store Employee With SUV SEE ANYTHING? Fleeing Auto Parts Thief Hits Saddle Brook Store Employee With SUV
SEE Anything? Fleeing Auto Parts Thief Hits Saddle Brook Store Employee With SUV A shoplifting turned into a violent robbery when an employee at an auto parts store in Saddle Brook was struck by the thief's vehicle. The Hispanic driver being sought by police was merely shoplifting when he walked out of the Advance Auto Parts store on Market Street with two five-gallon pails full of merchandise around 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 12. That changed after a store employee followed him and asked whether he intended to pay for everything, said Saddle Brook Police Capt. John A. Zotollo Jr., the officer in charge of the department. The thief said no, then loaded the stolen merchand…
Man Who Ripped Victim's Pants During Sex Assault On Newark Street Sought By Police Man Who Ripped Victim's Pants During Sex Assault On Newark Street Sought By Police
Man Who Ripped Victim's Pants During Sex Assault On Newark Street Sought By Police Police seek the public's help in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault in Newark. The assault occurred on Jan 13 at Court Street and University Avenue, Newark police said. He allegedly grabbed the woman, ripping her pants. He is described as Hispanic, about 18 years old, 5-foot-6 inches tall, with a slim build. He was wearing yellow crocs, black pants and a black sweatshirt with red flannel inside.  If you know anything, call 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).