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Howell PD: Shoplifters Exposed Police, Customers To Coronavirus Howell PD: Shoplifters Exposed Police, Customers To Coronavirus
Howell PD: Shoplifters Exposed Police, Customers To Coronavirus Three men tried to steal more than $2,000 worth of power tools from a Lowe's Home Improvement store and one of them went inside knowing he was infected with coronavirus, authorities said. Four patrol officers and several customers were exposed to COVID-19, Howell police said on Facebook.  Police were called to the Route 9 store about 2 p.m. Monday, where they found the suspects detained by civilians, according to the post on Howell Police Department's Facebook page. All three subjects were arrested, secured in patrol cars and transported to headquarters, according to the post. On the …

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by Jon Craig
News
'Do Not Dump Your Pets,' Elizabeth Police Tell Residents After Rescuing Massive Snake 'Do Not Dump Your Pets,' Elizabeth Police Tell Residents After Rescuing Massive Snake
'Do Not Dump Your Pets,' Elizabeth Police Tell Residents After Rescuing Massive Snake A snake found on a street in Elizabeth has a new home, authorities said. Sgt. Anthony Chodan, a biologist, rescued the snake from Pine Street March 27, police said on Facebook. The snake was identified as a pet and adopted out to a family in Jackson, Elizabeth police told Daily Voice. "Citizens should NOT dump their pets," Elizabeth police wrote, noting residents can be connected with rescue organizations. Police would not comment further on the situation. Sgt. Anthony ChodanElizabeth PD

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
'HEART OF GOLD': Lakewood Rabbi Zeev Rothschild, 62, Dies Of Coronavirus 'HEART OF GOLD': Lakewood Rabbi Zeev Rothschild, 62, Dies Of Coronavirus
'Heart OF Gold': Lakewood Rabbi Zeev Rothschild, 62, Dies Of Coronavirus Rabbi Zeev Rothschild, 62, of Lakewood died Wednesday due to COVID-19 complications. Rabbi Rothschild lived on Forest Avenue in the heart of Lakewood Township around the corner from Bais Medrash Govoah, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish Litvak yeshiva. Rothschild was the founder and owner of NPGS, a local food co-op with two locations, one in Lakewood and one in Jackson. Originally launched as the Non-Profit-Grocery-Store, it provided the community with groceries at reasonable prices.  Rothschild lived in the same Jersey Shore town where dozens were ticketed for violating coronavirus ban…

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by Jon Craig
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NJ National Guard Captain Is 1st Coronavirus Death In U.S. Military NJ National Guard Captain Is 1st Coronavirus Death In U.S. Military
NJ National Guard Captain Is 1st Coronavirus Death In U.S. Military A captain in the New Jersey Army National Guard has died of the coronavirus, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Monday night. U.S. Army Capt. Douglas Linn Hickok of Jackson died on Saturday, seven days after being hospitalized. Hickok is the first U.S. service member to die of the coronavirus, U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said. Hickok was originally from Jackson and served as a drilling guardsman and physician’s assistant, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. "I’m heartbroken by the loss," Murphy wrote on Twitter. "Our thoughts are with his wife, children, and their family." Hick…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Howell Police ID Fleeing Motorcyclist Who Crashed Into Patrol Car UPDATE: Howell Police ID Fleeing Motorcyclist Who Crashed Into Patrol Car
Update: Howell Police ID Fleeing Motorcyclist Who Crashed Into Patrol Car Howell police have identified the man who crashed his vehicle into one of their patrol cars and then tried to flee on foot, authorities said. What began as a motor vehicle stop near Aldrich Road West became a pursuit and a crash around 8 p.m. Monday, police said in a Facebook post. A traffic stop was initiated. At first, the motorcyclist yielded before proceeding southbound on Route 9 at a high rate of speed. As he approached Lanes Mill Road he had to slow for traffic. He attempted to exit Route 9, but struck the side of the patrol car operated by Howell Police Officer T.J. Hurley. Joseph …

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by Jon Craig
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UPDATED: Coronavirus Concerns Cancel Classes Across NJ UPDATED: Coronavirus Concerns Cancel Classes Across NJ
Updated: Coronavirus Concerns Cancel Classes Across NJ Several schools and universities have cancelled classes in an effort to plan ahead and prevent the spread of coronavirus in New Jersey (scroll for complete list). As of Thursday, there were 29 presumed positive cases in New Jersey, including a 16- and- 17-year-old. UPDATE: All Bergen County schools will close indefinitely as of 3 p.m. Friday, Bergen County Jim Tedesco announced Thursday evening. Rutgers University recently announced classes would be held remotely after spring break. Students were strongly encouraged to remain off campus through April 3. Bergen Community College extended S…

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by Cecilia Levine
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INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: Ocean County Man, NJ Residents Get Lucky At Lottery Drawing INSTANT MILLIONAIRE: Ocean County Man, NJ Residents Get Lucky At Lottery Drawing
Instant Millionaire: Ocean County Man, NJ Residents Get Lucky At Lottery Drawing New Jersey Lottery picked another "million dollar replay millionaire" on Friday in Asbury Park. James Wood of Little Egg Harbor in Ocean County won $1 million. Wood was speechless as he grabbed a giant replica of his check before asking, "Can I take it home?" Wood was selected from 15 million entries, "second chance" losing instant lottery tickets. Woods told Lottery officials he is still in shock, and feels like his wildest dreams have finally come true.  When asked if they had any plans for the big prize, James mentioned his family was hoping to take a vacation to Hawaii this s…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty, Says Friend’s Mom Organized Long Branch Murders Jackson Man Pleads Guilty, Says Friend’s Mom Organized Long Branch Murders
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty, Says Friend’s Mom Organized Long Branch Murders A former Long Branch woman enlisted her son and his friend to murder her daughter more than 25 years ago and, months later, enticed them with the promise of insurance money to kill her husband, a Jackson man told a judge, according to a published report. Jose Carrero, 48, of Jackson, pleaded guilty before state Superior Court Judge Ellen Torregrossa-O’Connor to two counts of conspiracy to commit murder in a plea agreement that requires him to testify against the mother and son, the Asbury Park Press reported on Friday. Carrero admitted conspiring with Dolores Morgan, formerly known as Dolor…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Arrest Made For White Supremacist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti; Second Suspect Sought In Jackson Arrest Made For White Supremacist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti; Second Suspect Sought In Jackson
Arrest Made For White Supremacist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti; Second Suspect Sought In Jackson An Ocean County woman was arrested and a second person is being sought in connection with the spray-painting of a swastika and other anti-Semitic graffiti on a business in Jackson, police said. Virginia Mailloux, 40, of Jackson, was arrested at her home on Thursday and charged with criminal mischief, trespassing and bias intimidation, Jackson police said. Mailloux is accused of painting hateful vandalism which was discovered last week at B&B Tent and Party Rentals on Progress Place, police said. She was released ahead of a court hearing. Police found anti-Semitic graffiti that included…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Swastikas, 'White Power' Painted On Jewish-Owned Jersey Shore Businesses Swastikas, 'White Power' Painted On Jewish-Owned Jersey Shore Businesses
Swastikas, 'White Power' Painted On Jewish-Owned Jersey Shore Businesses Jewish owners of a Howell business showed up at work to find swastikas painted on dumpsters, trash cans and utility poles -- days after a similar incident in Jackson, reports say. Police in Jackson were investigating a large blue swastika and the words "white power" spray-painted on a commercial property on Progress Place near Route 195. A few days later in Howell, someone spray-painted a swastika and other graffiti near a another Jewish-owned business. Swastikas were found on a utility pole, trash cans and along a fence, The Lakewood Scoop reported. On Thursday, Gov. Phil Murphy tweeted:…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Jackson Man, 41, Pleads Guilty To Operating Meth Lab From Pickup Truck Jackson Man, 41, Pleads Guilty To Operating Meth Lab From Pickup Truck
Jackson Man, 41, Pleads Guilty To Operating Meth Lab From Pickup Truck A 41-year-old Jackson man has pleaded guilty to operating a methamphetamine production facility, authorities said. Michael Canto pled guilty on Monday, and faces up to five years in state prison when he is sentenced on April 3, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Canto was arrested last July after police who stopped him on his motorcycle found him with a large quantity of methamphetamine. Jackson police subsequently obtained a search warrant for Canto's 2002 Ford F-150 pickup truck, which turned up evidence indicating he was operating a meth production facility o…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Jackson Motorist Indicted In DWI Death Of Toms River Man Jackson Motorist Indicted In DWI Death Of Toms River Man
Jackson Motorist Indicted In DWI Death Of Toms River Man A 55-year-old man from Jackson was indicted for vehicular homicide Wednesday in connection with a fatal car accident last fall. Douglas Thompson's charges stem from an Oct. 15, 2019, drunk driving crash that killed Thomas Marciano, 65, of Toms River, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer. Marciano was stopped behind another vehicle making a left-hand turn near Route 9 and Stevens Road when his car was struck from behind by a vehicle operated by Thompson, police said.  Marciano was transported to Community Medical Center and subsequently flown to Jersey …

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by Jon Craig