Work-Bound Lyndhurst Woman Killed When Truck Hits Tree Work-Bound Lyndhurst Woman Killed When Truck Hits Tree
Work-Bound Lyndhurst Woman Killed When Truck Hits Tree A Lyndhurst woman on her way to work was killed when her truck slammed into a tree early Saturday, authorities said. The 40-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene after her Chevy Tahoe struck the tree off the northbound lane across from an industrial park on Chubb Avenue near Route 3 around 7:15 a.m., Detective Sgt. Vincent Auteri said. Although the investigation was in its early stages, speed appeared to be a factor, Auteri said. The limit on that stretch is 25 miles an hour. Auteri thanked township firefighters and the Bergen County Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification,…
Police Chase: Wayne Man Wanted In Attempted Water Gap Kidnap Captured On Route 46 Police Chase: Wayne Man Wanted In Attempted Water Gap Kidnap Captured On Route 46
Police Chase: Wayne Man Wanted In Attempted Water Gap Kidnap Captured On Route 46 A Wayne man wanted for an attempted kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon at the Delaware Water Gap national park was captured in Warren County, authorities said. An off-duty firefighter called police early Monday evening while following a vehicle driven by 57-year-old Jeffrey A. Mulcahy on eastbound Route 46 in Independence Township following the incident, said Hackettstown police, who'd heard the alert and were waiting for him. Mulcahy kept going when they tried stopping him, throwing a t-shirt out the window during a brief pursuit, they said. He eventually pulled over, refused at …
Nutley Police Officer OK After Fleeing Newark Driver Hits Him: Police Nutley Police Officer OK After Fleeing Newark Driver Hits Him: Police
Nutley Police Officer OK After Fleeing Newark Driver Hits Him: Police A Nutley police officer suffered minor injuries to his arm when a Newark motorist struck him with her vehicle July 6, the department said in a statement.  Police approached a suspicious vehicle driven by Shanoa Glover, 30, on Franklin Avenue. Glover hit the officer when she fled from the scene, according to police.  Police briefly chased her but broke off the pursuit. She was identified and later arrested by authorities in Newark.  Glover has been charged with aggravated assault, obstruction and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.  She was also issued numer…
Former High School Athlete Charged With DWI After River Vale Crash Former High School Athlete Charged With DWI After River Vale Crash
Former High School Athlete Charged With DWI After River Vale Crash A multi-sport athlete from Rockland was drunk when his car jumped a curb, toppled a street sign and slammed into a telephone pole in River Vale, authorities said. Raymond Amato, 22, of Pearl River was behind the wheel of a speeding car on Rivervale Road when an officer pulled behind him shortly before 3 a.m. May 26, police said. Amato turned on to Prospect Avenue and immediately crashed, they said. The officer found Amato assessing the damage, Detective Sergeant Peter Martin said. He "immediately detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on the driver’s breath," Martin said. The officer…
Teen Driver Behind Wheel In Crash That Killed Newton's Alexis Faye Faces Multiple Charges Teen Driver Behind Wheel In Crash That Killed Newton's Alexis Faye Faces Multiple Charges
Teen Driver Behind Wheel In Crash That Killed Newton's Alexis Faye Faces Multiple Charges A teen driver has been charged in connection with a Fredon crash that killed a 17-year-old female passenger, NJ.com reports. The teen, whose name was not released, was charged with aggravated manslaughter, death by auto and violating a law intended to protect public health and safety following the May 11 crash, NJSP told the media outlet. The teen was also issued summonses for: speeding reckless driving failure to maintain a lane failure to keep right violating provisions of his state-issued, graduated driving license (2) Newton's Alexis Faye, 17, died as a result of the crash. Two other …