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Trenton Man IDed As Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Hit, Run Vehicle: Morris County Prosecutor Trenton Man IDed As Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Hit, Run Vehicle: Morris County Prosecutor
Trenton Man IDed As Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Hit, Run Vehicle: Morris County Prosecutor A 35-year-old Trenton resident was identified as the man struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Parsippany Monday evening, Aug. 19, authorities said. Jelson Cabrera was struck on Route 46 West near Sandra Drive, a spokeswoman for the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The vehicle fled the scene, authorities said. Cabrera was transported to Morristown Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Investigators said they believe the suspect vehicle is a silver or gray 2019 to 2021 Toyota RAV 4, which is missing a sideview mirror on the passenger side.…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Man Killed While Walking Across Route 9 In Central Jersey, Prosecutors Say Man Killed While Walking Across Route 9 In Central Jersey, Prosecutors Say
Man Killed While Walking Across Route 9 In Central Jersey, Prosecutors Say A man was hit by a vehicle and killed while crossing a busy road in Freehold Township, authorities said. The crash happened at around 8:56 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, a spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said. The wreck was at the intersection of Route 9 North and East Freehold Road. A 56-year-old man died in the crash. The Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response Team and the Freehold Township Police Department were assisting in the investigation. This was the second deadly pedestrian crash in Freehold in less than a week. Frank Tommasini, 76, of …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Thief Broke Into Several Businesses, Vehicles In Central Jersey, Police Say Thief Broke Into Several Businesses, Vehicles In Central Jersey, Police Say
Thief Broke Into Several Businesses, Vehicles In Central Jersey, Police Say An Old Bridge man was accused of breaking into several businesses and vehicles in Aberdeen, authorities said. Johnathan Ruck II was charged with several burglary and theft offenses, the Aberdeen Township Police Department said in a news release on Monday, Aug. 12.  Investigators said Ruck broke into several businesses and vehicles on Route 35 late at night on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and early on Thursday, Aug. 8. Police arrested Ruck at his home and officers found several stolen items inside it. Some items have been returned to their owners, while others still need to have their owner…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In South Jersey A 67-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in Gloucester County, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 12 at approximately 12:05 a.m., Harrison Township Police Department was dispatched to area of Mullica Hill Road and the Route 55 overpass in reference to a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle. A 2011 International 4000 box truck, operated by a 20-year-old male resident of Dover, Delaware, was traveling westbound on Mullica Hill Road when it struck a pedestrian who was walking along the westbound shoulder of the roadway, police said. The pedestrian wa…

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by Jon Craig
Traffic
Person Injured When Vehicle Crashes Into Utility Pole In South Jersey: Police Person Injured When Vehicle Crashes Into Utility Pole In South Jersey: Police
Person Injured When Vehicle Crashes Into Utility Pole In South Jersey: Police A person was injured when a vehicle crashed into a utility pole and overturned in South Jersey, authorities said. The vehicle struck a utility pole in front of Bagel King on West County Line Road in Jackson Township on Tuesday, July 30, police Chief Matthew Kunz said. A Facebook user posted a picture of the damage from the crash at around 7:25 a.m. The picture showed a dark-colored vehicle on its side. The utility pole was damaged and wires were hanging low over the crash site. One person in the vehicle suffered minor injuries, Chief Kunz said.

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed Toms River Pedestrian, Prosecutors Say Man Accused Of Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed Toms River Pedestrian, Prosecutors Say
Man Accused Of Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed Toms River Pedestrian, Prosecutors Say A Seaside Park man was accused of leaving the scene of a crash that killed a Toms River man, authorities said. John Marrone, 68, was charged with causing death or injury while driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced the charges in a news release on Monday, July 22. Toms River police responded to the report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle near the intersection of Route 166 and Old Freehold Road at around 2:50 p.m. on Sunday…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
DWI Driver Passed Out With Foot On Gas Pedal, Weapons In Vehicle On Jersey Shore: Police DWI Driver Passed Out With Foot On Gas Pedal, Weapons In Vehicle On Jersey Shore: Police
DWI Driver Passed Out With Foot On Gas Pedal, Weapons In Vehicle On Jersey Shore: Police A Camden County man was accused of passing out in the driver's seat with a gun and several other weapons in his vehicle in Wildwood Crest, authorities said. Samuel Beatty, 24, of Haddon Township, was arrested on Sunday, June 16, the Wildwood Crest Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, June 18. An officer saw his vehicle with its engine revving while parked and facing the wrong way near the intersection of Bayview and Preston avenues at around 3:30 a.m. The officer found Beatty unconscious in the driver's seat with his foot on the gas pedal. He "showed obvious signs of impairm…

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by Chris Spiker