Swatting Threat At Bergen County School Sparks Police Response, Investigation Swatting Threat At Bergen County School Sparks Police Response, Investigation Swatting Threat At Bergen County School Sparks Police Response, Investigation
Swatting Threat At Bergen County School Sparks Police Response, Investigation A reported threat at a Bergen County school prompted an immediate police response before investigators determined it was likely a hoax, authorities said. Englewood police responded to Elisabeth Morrow School on Thursday, Oct. 15, and worked with school staff to take precautions to protect students, employees and the surrounding community, Police Chief Thomas Greeley said. Investigators later determined the incident appeared to be a case of "swatting," in which someone reports a false threat to trigger an emergency police response. Police said there was no known credible threat to the schoo…

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Lost Hiker, Dog Rescued From Mountain Near Whitehouse Station After Search Lost Hiker, Dog Rescued From Mountain Near Whitehouse Station After Search Lost Hiker, Dog Rescued From Mountain Near Whitehouse Station After Search
Lost Hiker, Dog Rescued From Mountain Near Whitehouse Station After Search A person who became lost on Cushetunk Mountain in Hunterdon County was safely rescued along with their dog after emergency crews launched a coordinated search, authorities said. Whitehouse Rescue Squad, Whitehouse Fire Company and Readington Township police were dispatched to the mountain around 6:15 p.m., according to the rescue squad. Crews used ATVs and the CalTopo Search & Rescue mapping application to access the mountain before continuing about half a mile on foot along the trails. The Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety helped pinpoint the missing person's coordinates. …
Suspicious Packages Sent To 3 NJ Congress Members' Offices, Prompting Closures Suspicious Packages Sent To 3 NJ Congress Members' Offices, Prompting Closures Suspicious Packages Sent To 3 NJ Congress Members' Offices, Prompting Closures
Suspicious Packages Sent To 3 NJ Congress Members' Offices, Prompting Closures Suspicious packages sent to the New Jersey offices of three members of Congress prompted closures and emergency responses on Friday, Oct. 16, officials said. U.S. Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez and Frank Pallone were among the lawmakers whose district offices received suspicious packages, according to statements from the lawmakers and News 12 New Jersey. Watson Coleman announced that her district office would remain closed for the day. Menendez said his Jersey City office was also temporarily closed while local authorities responded to a suspicious package. "The substance w…
Rookie NJ Cop Critical After Being Struck By Drunk Driver During Traffic Stop, Department Says Rookie NJ Cop Critical After Being Struck By Drunk Driver During Traffic Stop, Department Says Rookie NJ Cop Critical After Being Struck By Drunk Driver During Traffic Stop, Department Says
Rookie NJ Cop Critical After Being Struck By Drunk Driver During Traffic Stop, Department Says A South Jersey rookie police officer is in critical condition after being struck by a suspected drunk driver during a traffic stop on Friday night, Oct. 16, authorities said. Middle Township Patrolman Austin Kapurelos, who joined the force last January, was conducting a motor vehicle stop on Route 47 South, also known as Wildwood Boulevard, shortly after 10 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle, Middle Township police said. Emergency crews treated Kapurelos at the scene before taking him to AtlantiCare Medical Center, where he remained in critical but stable condition as of Saturday, Oct. 17…
NJ Town's Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave, But Why Remains A Mystery NJ Town's Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave, But Why Remains A Mystery NJ Town's Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave, But Why Remains A Mystery
NJ Town's Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave, But Why Remains A Mystery A police chief in one New Jersey town is facing formal charges, announced at a Township Committee meeting held largely behind closed doors on Friday, Oct. 16. Springfield Police Chief John Cook, who was sworn in in 2011, has been placed on administrative leave and Capt. Jonathan Rachel has been named officer in charge. Cook is a 37-year veteran of the department. Springfield Mayor Harris Laufer read a statement before the special meeting adjourned, saying the committee had considered resolving the matter without formal charges but ultimately decided against it. "The com…

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Gia Giudice's NJ Restaurant Breaks Silence On Backlash Gia Giudice's new Bergen County restaurant has broken its silence following a wave of poor reviews. Il Vero is standing by its controversial no-children policy, saying its adults-only atmosphere was intentional and that not every restaurant is meant for everyone. The Westwood restaurant opened by the daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice and business partner Maria Sausa, has faced criticism from early diners over everything from its prices and food to a policy barring children. Now, Sausa is responding. "Our decision to create an adults-only dining experience at …

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'Lynching' Halloween Display Draws Outrage In Pennsylvania Town A Pennsylvania homeowner's Halloween display featuring tombstones and bodies wrapped in bags hanging from a tree with nooses around their necks has sparked outrage from the NAACP and local residents. The display at Cleveland Street and Farragut Avenue in Bristol Borough, Bucks County, has drawn criticism over its resemblance to lynching, with the NAACP calling the imagery deeply harmful. Residents raised concerns about the decorations during a borough council meeting earlier in the week, as reported by Lower Bucks Source. One resident called the display offensive. In response, Council Pres…

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Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check A nationwide meat and poultry recall has prompted federal food safety officials to warn consumers to check their refrigerators before their next meal. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat products because they may have been stored at improper temperatures, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recalled products were shipped to retail and foodservice locations nationwide and in Hong Kong. They were produced approximately between Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, Oct. 7. Consumers who have the…

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Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check A nationwide meat and poultry recall has prompted federal food safety officials to warn consumers to check their refrigerators before their next meal. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat products because they may have been stored at improper temperatures, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recalled products were shipped to retail and foodservice locations nationwide and in Hong Kong. They were produced approximately between Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, Oct. 7. Consumers who have the…

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Mass Casualty Incident: Truck Plows Through Youth Soccer Fields In Kansas Mass Casualty Incident: Truck Plows Through Youth Soccer Fields In Kansas Mass Casualty Incident: Truck Plows Through Youth Soccer Fields In Kansas
Mass Casualty Incident: Truck Plows Through Youth Soccer Fields In Kansas A pickup truck drove through youth soccer fields, turning an afternoon of games into a deadly emergency, according to multiple reports. A child and an adult were killed, and multiple others were injured at the Stryker Sports Complex in northeast Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, Oct. 17. A suspect is in custody, according to CNN. Emergency crews responded around 3:25 p.m. after reports that a vehicle had driven through an active youth soccer game, according to NBC affiliate KSN-TV in Wichita. Wichita police described the emergency as a mass casualty incident involving a vehicle and said there …