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DUI Essex County Sheriff's Officer Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Injured 8: Prosecutor DUI Essex County Sheriff's Officer Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Injured 8: Prosecutor
DUI Essex County Sheriff's Officer Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Injured 8: Prosecutor An Essex County Sheriff's Officer has been charged in a 2022 wrong-way crash that left eight people injured, during which he had been under the influence, authorities in Hudson County said. Michael Johnson, 36, was under the influence when he drove a Jeep Cherokee east in the westbound lanes of the Route 280 entrance ramp near Harrison Avenue around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Johnson, of Irvington, struck a Chevy Traverse and a Nissan Rogue, leaving eight people injured, Suarez said. He was not on duty at the time of the crash. …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Support Surges For Family After Death Of Devoted Dad, Phillipsburg Public Works Employee, 44 Support Surges For Family After Death Of Devoted Dad, Phillipsburg Public Works Employee, 44
Support Surges For Family After Death Of Devoted Dad, Phillipsburg Public Works Employee, 44 Support is on the rise for the family of devoted father and Phillipsburg Public Works employee Kevin Johnson, who died at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the age of 44. Born in Hackettstown, Kevin had been employed with the Department of Public Works with the Town of Phillipsburg, his obituary says. Kevin was known for his love of youth sports and had spent time as a coach with Steele Hill and Firthtown, according to his memorial. He also loved the Philadelphia Eagles. Above all, Kevin was a dedicated family man who embraced his role as a loving father to his wife, Sta…

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by Valerie Musson