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NJ: 2020 Traffic Deaths Increased During
Covid-
19
Even though COVID-19 took countless vehicles off the road, the number of fatal crashes in New Jersey – and throughout the country -- actually increased last year, authorities announced Tuesday. We all know why. Even though fewer people drove, those who did took more risks and were involved in more deadly collisions, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. Irresponsible driving led to a 5% increase in fatal crashes statewide last year, to 552 from the year before, State Police reported. This comes at a time when traffic volumes were drastically reduced because of stay-at-home ord…
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Newark Mayor Singles Out Stubborn Party Host, Imposes Even Stricter Orders As Virus Spreads
If you throw a party, you can expect a summons. That was Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka's message the public Monday evening. Particularly, to a Camden Street resident, busted by police for a weekend banger that went until 1 a.m. Baraka singled out the homeowner in a live COVID-19 briefing while addressing the climbing cases in the city, where nearly 19 percent of the population is infected. "We know about [the party]," the mayor said. "You may get a summons. If you continue to have these wild events in your home, then we’re going to fine you." Officers responding to the scene said…
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'There Will Be Blood On Our Hands': Murphy Slams Atlantic County Official Urging NJ's Reopening
An Atlantic County official calling for the reopening of New Jersey amid the coronavirus crisis got an earful from Gov. Phil Murphy Saturday. Atlantic County Surrogate James Curcio published a Facebook post Friday saying officials in his county need to "sound the alarm... Trust American freedom ingenuity and the US Constitution. Untie the hands of the Private Sector so it can rescue NJ from this nightmare." Murphy's response? "We need responsible leadership." "If we quote-un-quote untie the system right now there will be blood on our hands," the governor said. "This is literally life …
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Woman Who Organized NJ Anti-Lockdown Protest Charged With Violating Lockdown
A Toms River woman who helped organize an anti-lockdown protest in Trenton has been charged with violating New Jersey's emergency stay-at-home orders during the event, authorities said. Kim Pagan helped organize Friday's Trenton rally against Gov. Phil Murphy's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus crisis, State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan said. Pagan was charged by New Jersey State Police with violating the orders, in which protestors gathered outside the State House and along Trenton streets in their car…
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: Mount Laurel Man Who Drove Pick-Up On Soccer Field Violated 'Stay At Home' Order
A Burlington County man was ticketed for violating the governor’s stay-at-home order to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The man was spotted driving his pickup truck on a municipal soccer field around 7:15 p.m. Saturday, authorities said. A Berlin Police Department Facebook post showed video of the truck on the fields. An off-duty Pine Hill police officer spotted the vehicle and called to Berlin police. Along with video from a resident, Berlin officers notified Mount Laurel Police who responded to the driver’s residence, their post said. Anthony Fazio of Mount Laurel was charged with c…