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Boy Seized With BB Gun At Rutherford HS Playoff Game Boy Seized With BB Gun At Rutherford HS Playoff Game
Boy Seized With BB Gun At Rutherford HS Playoff Game A 17-year-old boy who apparently thought it was a good idea to bring a BB gun to Rutherford High School's state playoff game against visiting Hanover Park was quickly taken into custody, authorities said. The Friday night lights made it easy for a concerned citizen to see the weapon, which the boy pulled from his waistband to show other fans near the end of the Nov. 3 game, Rutherford Police Chief John Russo said. The citizen went straight to one of the officers on duty. It was "just a matter of minutes," the chief said, before Officer Anthony Bachmann and Sgt. Scott Ahearn seized the boy …
UPDATE: Stolen Car Chase Ends In Fiery Crash, Two In Custody On Route 3 UPDATE: Stolen Car Chase Ends In Fiery Crash, Two In Custody On Route 3
Update: Stolen Car Chase Ends In Fiery Crash, Two In Custody On Route 3 A stolen car chase from Belleville to Rutherford before dawn Sunday ended with a fiery crash and two arrests, authorities said. Three occupants bailed out of the stolen SUV and fled into a nearby residential area following the crash on eastbound Route 3 just west of Orient Way shortly before 1:30 a.m. Oct. 30, the witnesses said. Rutherford Police Lt. David Dovato nabbed one of them. A Bergen County Sheriff's K-9 Unit grabbed the other. Both were turned over to Belleville police. The third suspect got away. On eastbound Route 3 near Orient Way in Rutherford.RUTHERFORD FIRE DEPT No seri…
FOOTBRAWL: St. Mary, Harrison High School Game Stopped After Benches Clear, Fans Rush Field FOOTBRAWL: St. Mary, Harrison High School Game Stopped After Benches Clear, Fans Rush Field
Footbrawl: St. Mary, Harrison High School Game Stopped After Benches Clear, Fans Rush Field Benches cleared and fans ran onto the field during a brawl that canceled the varsity football game Saturday between St. Mary and Harrison high schools in Rutherford before halftime. Police restored order as the Oct. 29th game was called in only the second quarter with the Gaels of St. Mary winning 30-0. No injuries were reported, Rutherford Police Chief John Russo said. An investigation was underway with possible charges expected. "It began with players and coaches, then ended with fans entering the field," the chief said. "We have accusations of several assaults but we were una…