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Man Filed False Police Report: Evesham PD Man Filed False Police Report: Evesham PD
Man Filed False Police Report: Evesham PD A 42-year-old man from Burlington County has been charged with filing a false police report after claiming an officer assaulted him, authorities said. On Aug. 3, Evesham Police Officers responded to the first block of Lakeside Drive for a 911 service call.  James Newhouse of Marlton reported that an officer physically assaulted him, while on scene for the 911 service. Newhouse alleged the assault caused him physical injury, Evesham police said. An internal affairs investigation commenced, which included a comprehensive review of all police body worn cameras, interv…

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by Jon Craig
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WITHOUT A TRACE: Reward Posted In Search For Missing NJ Man Who’d Been Detained By Police WITHOUT A TRACE: Reward Posted In Search For Missing NJ Man Who’d Been Detained By Police
Without A Trace: Reward Posted In Search For Missing NJ Man Who’d Been Detained By Police Police in Haledon announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to what they called "the successful location and physical recovery" of a borough man who went missing six months ago amid what loved ones consider mysterious circumstances. Felix Joel DeJesus, 41, "was last seen congregating with five (5) civilians" in Westside Park behind John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson on Feb. 2, Haledon police said in announcing the reward on Tuesday, Aug. 9. He was wearing only a t-shirt and pants on what was a freezing evening in early February. Haledon police said they’d interviewed several …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man
White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man A white Philadelphia police officer is being investigated after a video showing him "harassing" a black man went viral on social media (scroll down for the video). "We understand the video circulating has caused anger and disappointment," Philadelphia police said in a tweet Tuesday. "All PPD officers are expected to discharge their duties with honor and integrity. We understand the video circulating has caused anger and disappointment. All PPD officers are expected to discharge their duties with honor and integrity. The officer involved has been placed on administrative duty pending th…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Prosecutor: Mercer County Police Officer Tampered With Records, Suspended Prosecutor: Mercer County Police Officer Tampered With Records, Suspended
Prosecutor: Mercer County Police Officer Tampered With Records, Suspended A Mercer County police officer has been suspended on charges he falsified records in an investigation, authorities said. The Lawrence Township police officer was charged with disorderly persons offenses as a result of an internal affairs investigation, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Authorities discovered falsified records during a criminal investigation last month, Onofri said. Lawrence Township Police Officer Andres Mejia, 42, submitted an arrest report to his superior officers on Aug.16 that it contained false and misleading information, the pro…

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by Jon Craig