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Man On FBI's 'Most Wanted' List Captured In California 15 Years After NJ Robbery Tie-Up: Feds Man On FBI's 'Most Wanted' List Captured In California 15 Years After NJ Robbery Tie-Up: Feds
Man On FBI's 'Most Wanted' List Captured In California 15 Years After NJ Robbery Tie-Up: Feds A man who has been on the FBI's "Most Wanted" list for a 2009 armed robbery of a New Jersey restaurant has been captured in California. Kofi Edwards, 51, was arrested without incident in Sacramento, CA following a tip from the public, the FBI's Newark Central Jersey Safe Streets Task Force announced. FBI Newark had offered up to $10,000 leading to Edward’s arrest and will pay out the reward. On March 17, 2009, Edwards and several others allegedly went into a Woodbridge restaurant, using a weapon to rob the business and tie up three people.  Edwards was charged with Hob…
Newark Man Flashes Passing Cars In Hackettstown: Police Newark Man Flashes Passing Cars In Hackettstown: Police
Newark Man Flashes Passing Cars In Hackettstown: Police A 27-year-old Newark man was arrested on Friday, April 26 for flashing his genitals to passing vehicles in Hackettstown, authorities said. On Tuesday, March 5 at 10:37 a.m., Jared Aponte flashed his genitals to vehicles at Valentine Street and Jefferson Street, Hackettstown police said. On Saturday, April 20, at 12:35 p.m., police responded to Hackettstown High School after a woman said Aponte made a sexual comment to her while she was sitting in her car in the junior parking lot, police said. The woman began to yell and scream and fled the area, police said. Aponte was charged with lewdne…
Porch Pirate Snatches Package Worth $3K From Hackettstown Home (VIDEO) Porch Pirate Snatches Package Worth $3K From Hackettstown Home (VIDEO)
Porch Pirate Snatches Package Worth $3K From Hackettstown Home (Video) Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man caught on video stealing a package worth $3,000 off the front porch of a Hackettstown home. The theft occurred on Musky Ridge Drive around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, Hackettstown Police said. Surveillance footage appears to show the man donning a black baseball cap and holding a Wendy’s fast food bag as he snatches the package and takes off. Scroll down to view the 19-second video clip from Hackettstown Police: Press Release (12/13/23): Theft of Package The Hackettstown Police Department is looking for the public’s he…
Naughty Or Nice? NJ Police Department Gets Festive With New Speed Radar Naughty Or Nice? NJ Police Department Gets Festive With New Speed Radar
Naughty Or Nice? NJ Police Department Gets Festive With New Speed Radar One New Jersey police department is getting extra festive this Christmas season with its holiday-themed speed radar. “Santa is still making his naughty and nice lists,” reads a Facebook post from Hackettstown Police alongside a photo of the radar signs, which are set up on Warren and Willow Grove Streets. Drivers’ speeds are displayed by the radar as they pass by — underneath, of course, they’ll be able to see if they were “naughty” or “nice” based on their mph. Christmas is just around the corner, but we are reminding 🚗drivers Santa🎅 is still making his naughty and nice lists 📜.... P…
Dashcam Footage Shows Near Police Car Crash With 20-Year-Old Who Ran Stop Sign In NJ Dashcam Footage Shows Near Police Car Crash With 20-Year-Old Who Ran Stop Sign In NJ
Dashcam Footage Shows Near Police Car Crash With 20-Year-Old Who Ran Stop Sign In NJ Authorities in New Jersey have released footage of a 20-year-old driver running a stop sign that nearly caused a police car crash and reminding drivers to obey the rules of the road. On Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 5:17 p.m., a Hackettstown police officer was traveling west on Franklin Street when a Subaru, driven by the 20-year-old male from Allamuchy Township, traveling north on Sharp Street ran the stop sign nearly causing a crash with the police officer’s vehicle, police said. Press Release (10/5/23): Car Runs Stop Sign, Nearly Causes Crash With Police Vehicle On Wednesday, October 4, 2…
Pedestrian, 67, Critically Hurt In Hackettstown Pickup Truck Crash Pedestrian, 67, Critically Hurt In Hackettstown Pickup Truck Crash
Pedestrian, 67, Critically Hurt In Hackettstown Pickup Truck Crash A 67-year-old man remains in critical condition after being struck by a pickup truck in Hackettstown, police said. Hackettstown Police were called to the access road near Wendy’s on Mountain Avenue around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, the department said. Investigators say a 59-year-old Oxford Township man was behind the wheel of a Chevy pickup making a left turn onto the access road from the Wendy’s parking lot when he struck the victim, who was crossing the road. The pedestrian, of Wildwood, Florida, suffered serious injuries and was flown to Morristown Medical Center, where he r…
Major Search For Hackettstown Teen Possibly Already In Another State Major Search For Hackettstown Teen Possibly Already In Another State
Major Search For Hackettstown Teen Possibly Already In Another State Police have issued an alert for a Hackettstown teen who has been missing for five days and may be on his way to Florida. Mauricio Tiul-Morales, 16, was last seen at his home on Mountain Avenue on Wednesday, Sept. 13, Hackettstown Police said in a Monday release.  Tiul-Morales stands 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs between 140 and 150 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing an orange shirt, blue jeans, black sneakers, a black hat, and has an earring in the shape of a cross in his right ear. He should be carrying a black suitcase and has a possible destination …
Thousands Of Dollars In iPads, Mac Minis Stolen During Hackettstown Computer Store Burglary: PD Thousands Of Dollars In iPads, Mac Minis Stolen During Hackettstown Computer Store Burglary: PD
Thousands Of Dollars In iPads, Mac Minis Stolen During Hackettstown Computer Store Burglary: PD Know anything? Police are seeking clues on a weekend burglary that resulted in thousands of dollars in losses for a Hackettstown computer store. Hackettstown Police say at least three people cut through the back door of Computer Wholesales Inc. on Willow Grove Street and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of iPads and Mac Minis sometime between Saturday night, Sept. 9, and Sunday morning, Sept. 10. The burglars then left in a White Pella box truck and a White SUV or Minivan, police said. Press Release (9/11/23): Computer Wholesales Inc. Burglary The Hackettstown Police Department is c…
'Just Take Me To Jail,' Man With Meth Tells North Jersey Cops 'Just Take Me To Jail,' Man With Meth Tells North Jersey Cops
'Just Take Me To Jail,' Man With Meth Tells North Jersey Cops A Hackettstown man was arrested after he was allegedly found with a meth pipe sitting on an unmarked police car asking officers to take him to jail. Officers found Cody Zeigler, 27, sitting on the hood of an unmarked vehicle at the Hackettstown Police Department around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, they said. Zeigler remarked, “just take me to jail,” before pointing to a pipe with suspected meth residue that he put on the vehicle’s hood, according to police. He was then arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and disorderly conduct. Zeig…
'I Got You:' Video Shows Hackettstown Cop Lifting Elderly Woman Through Window Of Burning Home 'I Got You:' Video Shows Hackettstown Cop Lifting Elderly Woman Through Window Of Burning Home
'I Got You:' Video Shows Hackettstown Cop Lifting Elderly Woman Through Window Of Burning Home The moment a Hackettstown Police officer saved a 91-year-old woman from a burning home by lifting her out the window was captured in a heroic video clip. The blaze broke out at a home on Thomas Drive just after 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, June 24. Independence Township Police responded and assisted a 61-year-old woman out of the residence — but her mother was still trapped inside. Hackettstown Police Officer Ryan Blankenship arrived, entered the home, and found the woman in a bedroom. He then “went through the bedroom window and lifted her off the bed and handed her out the window” to Indepen…
Hackettstown Police Probe Skyland Medical Group Burglary Hackettstown Police Probe Skyland Medical Group Burglary
Hackettstown Police Probe Skyland Medical Group Burglary Hackettstown Police are seeking clues after an overnight burglary at the Skyland Medical Group. The burglary occurred at the 117 Seber Rd. location in Doctors Park between 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, and 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, the department said. The burglar — or burglars — entered the building through a side window, police added. No further details were released. Press Release (4/13/23): Skyland Medical Group Burglary The Hackettstown Police Department is currently investigating a... Posted by Hackettstown Police Department on Thursday, April 13, 2023 Anyone with informa…
Watch As Hackettstown Apartment Burglar Kicks Down Door, Runs Off With Cash (VIDEO) Watch As Hackettstown Apartment Burglar Kicks Down Door, Runs Off With Cash (VIDEO)
Watch As Hackettstown Apartment Burglar Kicks Down Door, Runs Off With Cash (Video) The suspect in a Hackettstown apartment burglary was caught on camera busting through the door and running off with cash and jewelry after two women came in and asked to use the bathroom, apparently in hopes of scoping the place out for the intruder, say authorities who are looking for more clues. The burglary occurred at 175 Main St. just after 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, Hackettstown Police said. About 15 minutes earlier, two women unknown to the residents came to the apartment asking to use the bathroom, according to police. One of them used the bathroom while the other stood in th…
Video Shows Pickup Truck Slam Into Parked Car In Hackettstown Hit-And-Run (WATCH) Video Shows Pickup Truck Slam Into Parked Car In Hackettstown Hit-And-Run (WATCH)
Video Shows Pickup Truck Slam Into Parked Car In Hackettstown Hit-And-Run (Watch) The moment a pickup truck slammed into a parked car in Hackettstown and sped off was captured in a surveillance clip police have released in hopes of tracking down the driver. The crash occurred near the intersection of Route 46 and Center Street just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, police said. The truck is seen slamming into a parked vehicle before fleeing the scene. Scroll down to view the full video clip: Press Release (4/5/23): Hit-And-Run Crash The Hackettstown Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in... Posted by Hackettstown Police Department on Wednesday, A…
Main Street Fire Displaces 6 In Hackettstown Main Street Fire Displaces 6 In Hackettstown
Main Street Fire Displaces 6 In Hackettstown Six people were displaced by a fire that ripped through a home on Main Street in Hackettstown. On Monday, Jan. 23, at 2:22 p.m., Hackettstown police, firefighters and the Rescue Squad responded to 300 Main Street, which is a residential over commercial wood framed building, in reference to a structure fire. Police observed smoke coming from the roof and began to evacuate the second floor. The fire was knocked down at approximately 2:41 p.m. The building was deemed uninhabitable. No injuries were reported.  The investigation conducted by the Hackettstown Detective Bureau, Mount Olive …
18 Catalytic Converters Stolen From Amazon Delivery Trucks In Hackettstown, Police Say 18 Catalytic Converters Stolen From Amazon Delivery Trucks In Hackettstown, Police Say
18 Catalytic Converters Stolen From Amazon Delivery Trucks In Hackettstown, Police Say Thousands of dollars’ worth of catalytic converters were cut and stolen off of Amazon delivery trucks in Hackettstown overnight Saturday, police say. A total of 18 of the devices were snatched from delivery trucks parked on Willow Grove Street between 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Hackettstown Police said. The monetary value of the parts stolen “is in the thousands of dollars,” according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hackettstown Police Department at 908-852-3300 or TEXT-A-TIP: Text ‘TIP HACKPD’ followed by your message, to 888-777.
28-Year-Old Hackettstown Woman Missing Since New Year’s Eve May Have Gone To Times Square: PD 28-Year-Old Hackettstown Woman Missing Since New Year’s Eve May Have Gone To Times Square: PD
28-Year-Old Hackettstown Woman Missing Since New Year’s Eve May Have Gone To Times Square: PD Police have issued an alert for a 28-year-old Hackettstown woman last heard from on New Year’s Eve, when they say she may have gone to celebrate in Times Square. Lesya Gorgal stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 105 pounds, police said. She has brown eyes and blonde hair and was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, a blue shirt with pink roses, leggings, and black sneakers, Hackettstown Police said Tuesday. Gorgal was last heard from on Saturday, Dec. 31, when authorities say she was “possibly going to Times Square in New York City." Anyone with information about Gorgal’s wher…
MISSING: Endangered Hackettstown Man, 68, Last Seen Leaving Medical Center, Police Say MISSING: Endangered Hackettstown Man, 68, Last Seen Leaving Medical Center, Police Say
Missing: Endangered Hackettstown Man, 68, Last Seen Leaving Medical Center, Police Say Seen him? Police have issued an alert for a missing and endangered Hackettstown man. Thomas F. Cyphers, 68, was last seen leaving Hackettstown Medical Center heading southbound on Willow Grove Street (County Route 604) toward Main Street between 4 and 5 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, police said. He was wearing blue jeans, brown boots, and a green and black checkered shirt. Cyphers stands 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs about 141 pounds, and has blue eyes and gray hair, police said. Anyone with information about Cyphers’ location is urged to call 911 or the Hackettstown Police Department at 908-852-3…
Driver Sought In Hackettstown Lowe’s Hit-And-Run Crash Driver Sought In Hackettstown Lowe’s Hit-And-Run Crash
Driver Sought In Hackettstown Lowe’s Hit-And-Run Crash Recognize him? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the man and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred in the parking lot of Lowe’s in Hackettstown. The man was driving a green 2004-2007 Ford F250 when he struck another vehicle and fled the scene in the parking lot of Lowe’s on Mountain Avenue around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, local police said in a Friday, Nov. 4 release. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hackettstown Police Department at 908-852-3300 or send an anonymous tip by texting 888-777 and in the message part you must first type “TIP HA…
Halloween Jacked: Inflatable Decor Stolen From Hackettstown Lawn In Broad Daylight, Police Say Halloween Jacked: Inflatable Decor Stolen From Hackettstown Lawn In Broad Daylight, Police Say
Halloween Jacked: Inflatable Decor Stolen From Hackettstown Lawn In Broad Daylight, Police Say Know anything? Police are seeking clues after a set of Halloween decorations was brazenly stolen from a Hackettstown front lawn in broad daylight. The Jack Skellington inflatable decoration and Halloween light pictured above were stolen from the front lawn of a home on Main Street near West Valley View Avenue sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, Hackettstown Police said in a Facebook post. The decorations have a combined value of around $80, police said. Press Release (10/17/22): Theft of Halloween Decorations The Hackettstown Police Department is seeking inform…
KNOW THEM? Men Spent Nearly $11K On Bogus Credit Card At Warren County Speedway, Police Say KNOW THEM? Men Spent Nearly $11K On Bogus Credit Card At Warren County Speedway, Police Say
Know Them? Men Spent Nearly $11K On Bogus Credit Card At Warren County Speedway, Police Say Recognize them? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two men they say racked up a bill of nearly $11,000 using a fraudulent credit card at a Speedway gas station in Warren County. The men — pictured above — used a fraudulent credit card to load around $10,800 onto 24 Visa gift cards at the Speedway on Main Street in Hackettstown shortly after 11:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, local police said in a release. The men drove away in a 2018-2021 Jeep Cherokee, possibly with Pennsylvania registration, police say. The vehicle was last seen heading westbound on Route 46. Scroll down to …
2 Men Restrained Female Workers With Zipties To Rob $578K From NJ Check Cashers At Gunpoint: DA 2 Men Restrained Female Workers With Zipties To Rob $578K From NJ Check Cashers At Gunpoint: DA
2 Men Restrained Female Workers With Zipties To Rob $578K From NJ Check Cashers At Gunpoint: DA Two men from New York City were arrested and jailed after they were apparently connected to a series of gunpoint robberies at check cashing services throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania that involved female workers being restrained with zipties, authorities announced. Ramel Harris, 40, and Neville Brown, 38, both of Brooklyn, were charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, three counts of Hobbs Act robbery, and one count of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announce…
Car Slams Through Hackettstown Bagel Shop Causing Indefinite Closure; Driver Charged With DWI Car Slams Through Hackettstown Bagel Shop Causing Indefinite Closure; Driver Charged With DWI
Car Slams Through Hackettstown Bagel Shop Causing Indefinite Closure; Driver Charged With DWI UPDATE: The driver involved in the crash has been charged with DWI, Hackettstown Police said. Aleksandr Rabinovich, 32, allegedly crashed into the building after he swerved to avoid a deer while traveling east on Route 57 around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. He subsequently refused to submit to a breath test and was charged with DWI, refusal to submit to breath test, and reckless driving, Hackettstown Police said. The building was deemed unsafe by the Hackettstown Construction Official. Other assisting agencies include the Hackettstown Fire Department, the Hackettstown First Aid and Rescue…
KNOW HIM? Video Shows Man Snatch iPad From Hackettstown T-Mobile And Run Away KNOW HIM? Video Shows Man Snatch iPad From Hackettstown T-Mobile And Run Away
Know HIM? Video Shows Man Snatch iPad From Hackettstown T-Mobile And Run Away Recognize him? A man who quickly snatched an iPad from T-Mobile in Hackettstown and ran off was caught on video, and police are seeking the public’s help identifying him. The video shows the man snatching the iPad from the T-Mobile on Main Street in Hackettstown and running out of the store around 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, local police said in a release. The masked man is described as being in his mid-20s with a black hat, a black Nike muscle tank top, blue Nike shorts, white Nike shoes, and a small gold chain, police said. The man also had a medium-sized bandage on his right inne…
Man Sought For Stalking, Terroristic Threats, Cyber Harassment: Hackettstown Police Man Sought For Stalking, Terroristic Threats, Cyber Harassment: Hackettstown Police
Man Sought For Stalking, Terroristic Threats, Cyber Harassment: Hackettstown Police Authorities in Hackettstown are seeking the public’s help locating a man wanted for stalking, terroristic threats, and other serious charges. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Anthony R. Hope, 32, with charges for stalking, cyber harassment, and terroristic threats, Hackettstown Police said in a release on Thursday, June 23. Hope’s last known address was 30 Worlds Fair Dr. in Franklin Township, Somerset County, police said. He is described as a Black male with brown eyes and black hair standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing about 168 pounds. Press Release (6/23/22): An…
Warren County Man Charged With Assaulting Police During 3-Hour Standoff Warren County Man Charged With Assaulting Police During 3-Hour Standoff
Warren County Man Charged With Assaulting Police During 3-Hour Standoff A Warren County man was charged with assaulting police officers during a standoff that lasted more than three hours, authorities said. Officers conducting a welfare check on the 300 block of Washington Street in Hackettstown were speaking with a 66-year-old woman when a 35-year-old man walked onto the roof of the home’s porch from the second-floor window around 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, police said. The man then started waving a tire iron and another smaller handled object while yelling and throwing several items at police, refusing to leave, authorities said. The Warren County Tacti…
Cash, Keys Stolen During Back-To-Back Business Burglaries, Hackettstown Police Say Cash, Keys Stolen During Back-To-Back Business Burglaries, Hackettstown Police Say
Cash, Keys Stolen During Back-To-Back Business Burglaries, Hackettstown Police Say A set of keys and a stack of cash were stolen during back-to-back business robberies in Hackettstown, according to police who are seeking clues on the suspects. At least three suspects were involved in burglaries on Willow Grove Street in Hackettstown between 5 a.m. and 5:40 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, Hackettstown Police said Wednesday. The keyset was stolen from the Hackettstown Medical Center Annex building, and an unknown amount of cash was taken from the Randolph Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery about 40 minutes later, according to police. One of the suspects was behind th…
RECOGNIZE HIM? Video Shows Man Snatching M&M Display From Warren County Candy Shop: Police RECOGNIZE HIM? Video Shows Man Snatching M&M Display From Warren County Candy Shop: Police
Recognize HIM? Video Shows Man Snatching M&M Display From Warren County Candy Shop: Police Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man who was caught on surveillance footage stealing an M&M character display from the front of a Warren County candy shop. A 14-second clip shows the man heading eastbound on Main Street before taking the yellow M&M display from the front of Tracy’s Candy Shoppe at 210 Main St. around 1 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, Hackettstown Police said in a release on Wednesday, March 16. The man then continues walking eastbound on Main Street. Press Release (3/16/22): Theft of M&M Character Display The Hackettstown Police Department i…
Alert Issued For North Jersey Teen Missing For Weeks Alert Issued For North Jersey Teen Missing For Weeks
Alert Issued For North Jersey Teen Missing For Weeks Police have issued an alert for a North Jersey teen they say has been missing for more than three weeks. Alejandro Tiul Choc, 16, was last seen at his home on Main Street in Hackettstown on Monday, Feb. 21, local police said in a Wednesday, March 16 release. Choc is described as a Hispanic male standing five feet tall and weighing about 130 pounds, police said. He was last seen wearing a black button-down shirt, black jacket, blue jeans, green sneakers, pink and white ankle bracelet, green and white wrist bracelet, and a black backpack. Choc’s destination is unknown, police said. Anyone…
Worker Zip-Tied In Warren County Armed Robbery, Police Say Worker Zip-Tied In Warren County Armed Robbery, Police Say
Worker Zip-Tied In Warren County Armed Robbery, Police Say A worker was zip-tied and later hospitalized in an armed robbery in Warren County over the weekend, authorities said. Two men forced an employee into another section and demanded to open the safe at Anderson Check Cashing on Main Street in Hackettstown between 8:45 and 9 a.m. Saturday, local police said. When the safe was opened, one of the suspects zip-tied the worker while the other stole an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. Of the men also wielded a handgun, authorities said. Both suspects fled in a tan or beige Ford Explorer with New Jersey license plates that had a driver wai…
Suspect In $6K Lowe’s Scanner Theft ID’d, Wanted By Hackettstown Police Suspect In $6K Lowe’s Scanner Theft ID’d, Wanted By Hackettstown Police
Suspect In $6K Lowe’s Scanner Theft ID’d, Wanted By Hackettstown Police Police are seeking the public’s help locating a man identified as the suspect in the theft of $6,000 worth of scanners from a back office at Lowe’s in Hackettstown.  Joshua J. Ascencio, pictured above, is accused of stealing 4 Zebra MS9300 scanning receiving devices valued at $6,000 from an office at Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Mountain Avenue in Hackettstown around 5:45 p.m. on Oct. 16, local police said in a Monday release. Ascencio, 37, then drove away in a white car, police said. His last known address was an apartment at 2840 Sedgwick Ave. in the Bronx. Anyone with informati…
Driver Stops, Stares Down Girls Walking Home In ‘Suspicious’ Hackettstown Incident Driver Stops, Stares Down Girls Walking Home In ‘Suspicious’ Hackettstown Incident
Driver Stops, Stares Down Girls Walking Home In ‘Suspicious’ Hackettstown Incident An older man stopped and stared at three middle school girls walking home Thursday afternoon in what police are calling a “suspicious incident.” The man was behind the wheel of a black Honda Civic when he stopped and stared at the girls in the area of Centenary University near Second and Third Avenues between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., police said. The girls then ran away, and the man turned down Second Avenue and made a left onto Grand Avenue, police said. It was not clear whether the man was trying to follow the girls. The man is described as having an olive skin color and a gray beard and w…