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Throngs Of Unruly Teens Break Up NJ Haunted Hayride Event, Police Say Throngs Of Unruly Teens Break Up NJ Haunted Hayride Event, Police Say
Throngs Of Unruly Teens Break Up NJ Haunted Hayride Event, Police Say About 200 teens and young adults caused chaos at a PTA-sponsored hayride in Collingswood, authorities said. The large group was dropped off by several vehicles on the outskirts of Knight Park on Saturday, Oct. 19, the Collingswood Police Department said in a Facebook post. The teens and young adults started fighting each other, ran recklessly through the crowd, and cut in line for the Haunted Hayride. Officers at the event broke up the unruly teens and other Camden County police departments were called in to help. "To ensure the safety of those in attendance, the decision was mad…
NJ TikToker Brags About Ripping Down Greek Flags (That She Thought Were Israeli) NJ TikToker Brags About Ripping Down Greek Flags (That She Thought Were Israeli)
NJ TikToker Brags About Ripping Down Greek Flags (That She Thought Were Israeli) A TikTok video of a woman bragging about ripping down Greek flags that she thought were Israeli flags hanging outside of a Montclair restaurant is going viral. As of Wednesday night, Oct. 16, the video shared by Ambamelia had more than 3.9M views on the platform. The incident happened at Efi's Gyro on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair on March 11, despite the video being shared Tuesday, Oct. 15, the restaurant said in a statement shared to Instagram. "I don't stand for Zionism in Montclair," the woman says as she films. "There's a genocide, you know that, right?" Two employees came out and l…
New Jersey Hospital Worker, Nursing Student Arrested In Dangerous Car Rally New Jersey Hospital Worker, Nursing Student Arrested In Dangerous Car Rally
New Jersey Hospital Worker, Nursing Student Arrested In Dangerous Car Rally An illegal car meetup with fires and a police officer nearly being struck has led to two more arrests — this time of people from outside the Philadelphia suburbs, police announced on Saturday, Sept. 28.  Alexis Boyce, 20 of Englishtown, NJ, turned herself into Philadelphia Police at 600 Arch Street at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, and Albert Woynar, 18 of Pittsburgh, was arrested by Pennsylvania State Troopers later that day, Philadelphia Police detailed in the release. Both were wanted in connection with a 50-car meetup in the 7400 block of Bustleton Avenue on Saturday, Se…
Golf Course Near Ex-Playboy Club Vandalized, NJ Town's Mayor Says (VIDEO) Golf Course Near Ex-Playboy Club Vandalized, NJ Town's Mayor Says (VIDEO)
Golf Course Near Ex-Playboy Club Vandalized, NJ Town's Mayor Says (Video) A golf course located next to a former Playboy Club was vandalized in Sussex County on Saturday, July 27, authorities said. Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi posted a video on Facebook of the vandalism at Great Gorge Golf Course, which is located next to the site of a former resort, that previously had a Playboy Club in the 70s and 80s. The video shows the 27-hole golf course torn up from what appears to be tire tracks. "If you have any information on who did this please contact the Vernon Police Dept at 973-764-615," Rossi said. To view the video, click here.
Porta-Potties Vandalized By Truck In Hunterdon County Park Porta-Potties Vandalized By Truck In Hunterdon County Park
Porta-Potties Vandalized By Truck In Hunterdon County Park Police are looking for a trucker who vandalized multiple porta-potties in a Hunterdon County park on Sunday, May 26. At 11:40 p.m., a driver in a maroon Chevy pickup truck with an engine hoist in the bed struck all of the porta-potties in Heritage Park, pushing one into a playground, Bethlehem Township Mayor Paul Muir said on Facebook. All of the porta-potties will likely need to be replaced, Muir said. New Jersey State Police is investigating, Muir said and anyone who can identify the truck or the driver is asked to call 908-730-1600.
$500 Reward For Train Station Rock Thrower: Hunterdon County Crimestoppers $500 Reward For Train Station Rock Thrower: Hunterdon County Crimestoppers
$500 Reward For Train Station Rock Thrower: Hunterdon County Crimestoppers A $500 reward is being offered after a threw a rock, breaking windows of a Hunterdon County train station on twice on Saturday, April 27, authorities said. At 5:54 a.m., surveillance footage from a nearby business shows the man picking up a rock and throwing it at the rear windows of the Lebanon train station, causing them to crack, NJ Transit police said.  He came back about 12 hours later, picked up a rock, and again threw it at windows, causing additional damage, NJ Transit police said. The man broke four windows, causing $535 in damages, NJ Transit police said. The man is describe…
Anti-Israel Stickers Were Posted At Starbucks Before Red-Paint Attack, Glen Rock Chief Says Anti-Israel Stickers Were Posted At Starbucks Before Red-Paint Attack, Glen Rock Chief Says
Anti-Israel Stickers Were Posted At Starbucks Before Red-Paint Attack, Glen Rock Chief Says UPDATE: Whoever defaced a sign with red paint at a Starbucks in Glen Rock was apparently mimicking similar attacks that have occurred throughout the U.S. and Canada since the Israel-Hamas war began last October, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. Ackermann also said that stickers bearing hateful messages against Israel that were found with the overnight vandalism on Feb. 19 apparently had been attached sometime before then. "A closer examination of these stickers shows scratches and marks that may indicate they had been on the poles for a few days," the chief said. In an effort to narrow do…
UPDATE: Red Paint, Anti-Semitic Messages Deface Sign At Glen Rock Starbucks UPDATE: Red Paint, Anti-Semitic Messages Deface Sign At Glen Rock Starbucks
Update: Red Paint, Anti-Semitic Messages Deface Sign At Glen Rock Starbucks Authorities were searching for whoever defaced a sign at a Starbucks in Glen Rock overnight with red paint, graffiti and stickers with hateful messages against Israel. The manager of the shop in the borough's central business district called police shortly after 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. In addition to the paint, stickers were attached, one of which read: "FROM THE U.S. TO PALESTINE ABOLISH THE SETTLER STATE." "it is believed that the act occurred in the early morning hours prior to the opening of the store," the chief said. Ackermann said his department is…
BIAS CRIME: Englewood Man Attacks Couple Trying To Stop Vandalism Of Pro-Israel Sign: Leonia PD BIAS CRIME: Englewood Man Attacks Couple Trying To Stop Vandalism Of Pro-Israel Sign: Leonia PD
Bias Crime: Englewood Man Attacks Couple Trying To Stop Vandalism Of Pro-Israel Sign: Leonia PD A 23-year-old Englewood man assaulted a man and hit a woman who tried to stop him from vandalizing a pro-Israel sign on a Leonia street, authorities charged. The couple was headed across the Edgewood Road bridge over Route 95 shortly before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, when they saw Keon Jordan Davis Williams damaging the sign, Leonia Police Chief Scott Tamagny said. They pulled over and exchanged words with him, the chief said. Davis-Williams then “knocked the driver’s cellphone out of his hand, damaging the cellphone, then assaulted the driver and struck the passenger when she attempted…
Group Of Kids Threw Rocks At Man's Car Before He Was Stabbed 2X At NJ Mall Parking Garage: Cops Group Of Kids Threw Rocks At Man's Car Before He Was Stabbed 2X At NJ Mall Parking Garage: Cops
Group Of Kids Threw Rocks At Man's Car Before He Was Stabbed 2X At NJ Mall Parking Garage: Cops A 56-year-old man was stabbed twice after a group of juveniles threw rocks and other objects at his car at a Hudson County mall, authorities said. Police said only that the man suffered two puncture wounds, one to his lower abdomen and another to the upper left side of his stomach, around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in a parking garage at Newport Centre in Jersey City. "It appears the incident occurred after 5-6 juveniles allegedly threw rocks and other objects at his vehicle," a city spokeswoman said.  Responding officers administered aid until EMTs arrived and transported the victim …
Lyndhurst Man Wanted On Warrants Charged With Trashing Relative's Home, Fighting Police Lyndhurst Man Wanted On Warrants Charged With Trashing Relative's Home, Fighting Police
Lyndhurst Man Wanted On Warrants Charged With Trashing Relative's Home, Fighting Police A Lyndhurst man wanted for trashing a relative's home ran from police, then fought with them before being subdued, authorities said. Officers responding to a call from a Stuyvesant Avenue home learned that Faiz Mohammad, 27, had become irate and vandalized the place, causing $1,300 worth of damage before fleeing, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Police were looking out for Mohammad when he returned, prompting the relative to hide in a bathroom and call police, Auteri said. He fled again but was spotted soon after by Officer Matthew Dudek on 5th Avenue, the lieutenant said. Dudek ended u…
'Shoot Up The School' Threat Found Scrawled In Teaneck Middle School Bathroom 'Shoot Up The School' Threat Found Scrawled In Teaneck Middle School Bathroom
'Shoot Up The School' Threat Found Scrawled In Teaneck Middle School Bathroom Someone scrawled a threat to shoot up a Teaneck middle school on the wall of a girl's restroom, the district's superintendent said Thursday. “I’m Shoot Up the School," reads the ungrammatical threat found at the Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Supt. Dr. André Spencer wrote in an Oct. 5 email to parents. "Although this can be deemed as an act of vandalism, we want to assure you that we take these matters seriously," the superintendent emphasized. "In addition, we want you to know that our schools are safe and secure. "At this juncture, it has been determined that there is no imminent threa…
Ticketed Driver Dumps Full Soda Cup Into Ridgewood Parking Agent's Car, Flees, But Guess What? Ticketed Driver Dumps Full Soda Cup Into Ridgewood Parking Agent's Car, Flees, But Guess What?
Ticketed Driver Dumps Full Soda Cup Into Ridgewood Parking Agent's Car, Flees, But Guess What? A motorist who found a ticket on his illegally parked vehicle in Ridgewood dumped a full cup of soda through the open driver's side window of a nearby parking agent's vehicle on Friday. A village police officer and patrol supervisor quickly responded to the scene of the Aug. 18 afternoon incident on Chestnut Street near East Ridgewood Avenue. The vandal had driven off, but police now have what looks to be legitimate vehicle information. Charges are expected shortly. Boyd A. Loving took the photo and wrote most of this story.
SEE ANYTHING? Swastikas Spray-Painted Throughout Clifton Park SEE ANYTHING? Swastikas Spray-Painted Throughout Clifton Park
SEE Anything? Swastikas Spray-Painted Throughout Clifton Park Authorities turned to the public for help finding whoever was responsible for littering a Clifton park with spray-painted swastikas. Seven of the hateful symbols were found on benches, trees, a portable bathroom and the blacktop at Dunney Park on Cherry Street early Wednesday, June 21, they said. Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Department Chief Thomas Rinaldi didn’t release any further information in confirming the vandalism. “The investigation remains active and ongoing,” their release says. “More information will be released once it becomes available.” Val…
Arsonist Targeted Jewish Residents In Fiery Anti-Semitic Rampage Across Jersey Shore Town: AG Arsonist Targeted Jewish Residents In Fiery Anti-Semitic Rampage Across Jersey Shore Town: AG
Arsonist Targeted Jewish Residents In Fiery Anti-Semitic Rampage Across Jersey Shore Town: AG A 34-year-old Jersey Shore man accused of spray-painting swastikas on several structures and causing a fire that gutted a house earlier this week was being held in a medical facility, authorities said. Ron Carr, 34, of Manchester, scrawled Nazi symbolism on more than a dozen homes, residential fences and elsewhere, targeting Jewish residents in the early hours of Wednesday, June 7, according to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Carr damaged more than a dozen homes, and used an accelerant to set a fire that destroyed a house in the township…
Youth Gang Seized Following Vandalism In Hasbrouck Heights Park Youth Gang Seized Following Vandalism In Hasbrouck Heights Park
Youth Gang Seized Following Vandalism In Hasbrouck Heights Park A group of bicycle-riding juveniles were corraled by police after they vandalized a Hasbrouck Heights park, responders said. A resident called police to report parts of the gazebo at the Terrace Avenue Park near Cleveland Avenue spray-painted and broken off around 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25. A detective tried stopping eight of the juveniles on Henry Street a short time later, but they resisted, responders said. Wood-Ridge police joined their Hasbrouck Heights colleagues who immediately converged on the neighborhood. Ten youngsters were brought to police headquarters, according to an initial …
Repeat Offender Released Under Bail Reform Beats Disabled Lyndhurst Dunkin Donuts Worker Repeat Offender Released Under Bail Reform Beats Disabled Lyndhurst Dunkin Donuts Worker
Repeat Offender Released Under Bail Reform Beats Disabled Lyndhurst Dunkin Donuts Worker It's really serious now. A homeless man with a long history of harassment, vandalism and other lesser crimes savagely attacked a disabled Dunkin Donuts worker in Lyndhurst, authorities said. Alfredo Javier Acevedo Rodriguez, 28, made headlines last year when he vandalized a 9/11 memorial in town. SEE: Lyndhurst PD: Vandal Damages 9/11 Monument Since then, he's repeatedly been picked up for harassing customers outside various businesses, authorities said.  Police have brought him to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center for psychological evaluation and treatment, but he just as quickly si…
Swastika Painted On Soccer Field At Warren County High School, Police Say Swastika Painted On Soccer Field At Warren County High School, Police Say
Swastika Painted On Soccer Field At Warren County High School, Police Say A swastika was painted on the soccer field at a high school in Warren County, police said on Thursday, Oct. 6. The symbol was found painted onto the girls’ soccer field at Hackettstown High School at 599 Warren St. on Saturday, Oct. 1, police said in a press release. A person of interest has been identified by the Hackettstown Detective Bureau. The investigation is ongoing, police said. No further details were released.
Rutgers AEPi House Egged — Again Rutgers AEPi House Egged — Again
Rutgers AEPi House Egged — Again The Rutgers University AEPi house has been egged again, this time around Rosh Hashanah. Photos posted around 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 — the first day of the Jewish New Year — by StopAntisemitism show eggs thrown at the house. It wasn't immediately clear when exactly the incident happened. 📍Rutgers U. - as students celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish Fraternity house @AEPi has been vandalized with eggs once again.Jewish student surveyed in our 2022 ‘Antisemitism on U.S. College & University Campuses’ reported the administration not taking antisemitism seriously. pic.twitter.com/CAtq6t…
Police Seize Teen In Rash Of Thefts, Vandalism In And Around Hackensack Parking Garage Police Seize Teen In Rash Of Thefts, Vandalism In And Around Hackensack Parking Garage
Police Seize Teen In Rash Of Thefts, Vandalism In And Around Hackensack Parking Garage A rash of thefts and vandalism to vehicles in a Hackensack city parking garage was the work of a 15-year-old boy who was nabbed during a stakeout, authorities said. Hackensack detectives thoroughly canvassed the area around the Atlantic Street Parking Garage, including adjacent apartment building lots that had also been targeted, Detective Capt. Michael Antista said. They also reviewed hours of security video from local businesses and developed leads, the captain said Tuesday. Early one morning late last week, Officers Ben Farhi, Aaron Rios and Denisse Caero set up surveillance in the area…
$2.5K Cash Reward For Clues After 11 Pride Flags Damaged, Stolen In Hunterdon County $2.5K Cash Reward For Clues After 11 Pride Flags Damaged, Stolen In Hunterdon County
$2.5K Cash Reward For Clues After 11 Pride Flags Damaged, Stolen In Hunterdon County Authorities are offering a hefty cash reward for clues leading to an arrest after 11 pride flags were reported stolen or damaged in Hunterdon County. The LGBTQ+ pride flags were stolen from homes throughout Frenchtown Borough between Sunday, August 7, and Monday, August 8, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said. The incidents seem primarily isolated between 4th through 6th Streets, according to a post on the borough’s Facebook page. Update Acts of Vandalism in Frenchtown Borough -- UPDATED 8/10/22 The Hunterdon County CrimeStoppers are offering a... Posted by Frenchtown Bo…
ID Sought For Suspect In Lehigh Valley Vandalism Spree (PHOTOS) ID Sought For Suspect In Lehigh Valley Vandalism Spree (PHOTOS)
ID Sought For Suspect In Lehigh Valley Vandalism Spree (Photos) Recognize him? Authorities are attempting to identify a suspect in a vandalism spree in the Lehigh Valley area. The man pictured above is a suspect in a string of vandalism incidents that occurred in the center city of Bethlehem overnight between Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, Bethlehem Police said in a release on Tuesday, August 9. Scroll down to view additional footage of the suspect. -Attempt to identify- Case #2022-029435 and associated reports The City of Bethlehem Police Department is looking to... Posted by Bethlehem Police Department, Bethlehem, PA on Tuesday, August…
More Than 100 Teens Wreak Havoc At Pequannock Youth Club, Charges Sought More Than 100 Teens Wreak Havoc At Pequannock Youth Club, Charges Sought
More Than 100 Teens Wreak Havoc At Pequannock Youth Club, Charges Sought A Pequannock youth club has issued a harsh warning to local parents after more than 100 teens showed up at the property to wreak havoc. “Well over” 100 teens went to the Boys & Girls Club of Pequannock on Oak Avenue on Thursday, July 21, the organization confirmed in a Facebook post. “Some of them went on top of our busses, ripped open the emergency hatches and went inside the locked busses,” the post says. The teens were apparently caught on video, and the footage will be turned over to police for further examination, the club said. “Police will be reviewing the footage charges will …
SERIAL CALLER: Midwest Woman Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Ramsey Police HQ SERIAL CALLER: Midwest Woman Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Ramsey Police HQ
Serial Caller: Midwest Woman Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Ramsey Police HQ A Midwest woman who once set fire to garbage bins outside a middle school -- and then contacted authorities to confess -- was charged this week with threatening to blow up Ramsey police headquarters. The threat by Amber Schadewald, 24, "led to a search of the building, parking lot and departmental and personal vehicles by Bergen County sheriff's bomb dogs" back in January, Ramsey Police Chief Brian Lyman said. The subsequent investigation led to Schandewald, who "was believed to be in a group home in Minnesota at the time she made the threat," Lyman said Thursday. Schadewald has a history…
CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Man Who Vandalized Flemington Mexican Eatery Sign Busted On 3rd Attempt: PD CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Man Who Vandalized Flemington Mexican Eatery Sign Busted On 3rd Attempt: PD
Caught IN THE ACT: Man Who Vandalized Flemington Mexican Eatery Sign Busted On 3rd Attempt: PD A Flemington man who vandalized a Mexican restaurant sign was finally caught in the act after having successfully pulled it off twice in the past few weeks, police said. Eduardo E. Garcia, 45, was seen attempting to vandalize the sign in front of Viva Mexico on Main Street around 4:25 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, Flemington Police said. The sign had been vandalized with spray paint twice before, according to a recent post from the department. ***PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED*** Overnight last night or early this morning the sign for Viva Mexico, 148 Main Street,... Posted by Flemington …
Parking Garage Vandalism Suspect Sought In Lehigh Valley, Police Say Parking Garage Vandalism Suspect Sought In Lehigh Valley, Police Say
Parking Garage Vandalism Suspect Sought In Lehigh Valley, Police Say Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect in the recent vandalization of a Lehigh Valley parking garage. The suspect — pictured above — is wanted for questioning in connection to vandalism that occurred at the Walnut Street parking garage in Bethlehem, local police said in a release on Wednesday, May 18. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Bethlehem Police at 610-865-7000 or send an email to Officer Lopez #480 at mlopez2@bethlehem-pa.gov.
Know Anything? Elk Statue Vandalized In Front Of Hunterdon County Charity Lodge (PHOTOS) Know Anything? Elk Statue Vandalized In Front Of Hunterdon County Charity Lodge (PHOTOS)
Know Anything? Elk Statue Vandalized In Front Of Hunterdon County Charity Lodge (Photos) Know anything? Police are seeking clues after a legendary elk statue that stands in front of a well-known charity lodge was vandalized with graffiti. The vandalism occurred in front of the Flemington Elks Lodge on Route 31 late on Saturday, May 7, according to Dave Norton, owner of The Corner boutique and photography studio located just down the road at 52 Main St. The word “devil” appears to have been scrawled across the statue in red paint. The Flemington Elks Lodge is described as a nonprofit organization that regularly gives back to the community, its Facebook page says. The funding u…
Lehigh Valley Vandalism Suspect Sought, Police Say Lehigh Valley Vandalism Suspect Sought, Police Say
Lehigh Valley Vandalism Suspect Sought, Police Say Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a vandalism suspect in the Lehigh Valley. The suspect — pictured above — vandalized the Walnut Street parking garage in Bethlehem, local police said in a Sunday, May 8 release. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to call Bethlehem Police at 610-865-7000 or send an email to Officer Landis #464 at slandis@bethlehem-pa.gov.
'Cowards Who Hate Themselves' Left Swastikas, Racial Slurs At William Paterson, President Says 'Cowards Who Hate Themselves' Left Swastikas, Racial Slurs At William Paterson, President Says
'Cowards Who Hate Themselves' Left Swastikas, Racial Slurs At William Paterson, President Says Campus police at William Paterson University were trying to determine who scrawled swastikas and a racial epithet on the walls of a residence hall, the school president said. The vandalism discovered by a resident assistant at Hillside Hall on Pompton Road in Wayne early on Friday, Feb. 18 was a "repugnant and cowardly act of hate on our campus," WPU President Richard J. Helldobler wrote in a letter to the community. Maintenance staff "quickly cleaned and painted the walls," he noted. In addition to a campus police investigation, Helldobler said the incident was "referred to the campus Bia…
RECOGNIZE HIM? Police Seek ID For Man In Morris County Chick-fil-A Vandalism RECOGNIZE HIM? Police Seek ID For Man In Morris County Chick-fil-A Vandalism
Recognize HIM? Police Seek ID For Man In Morris County Chick-fil-A Vandalism Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they say vandalized a Morris County Chick-fil-A restaurant Thursday. The man — pictured above — purchased food from the Morris Plains location on Route 10 East before drawing graffiti on what appears to be a restroom door, according to the Morris County Sheriff’s Office. The man then fled in a dark-colored SUV with a possible New York license plate, police said. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to contact the Morris county Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at 973-COP-CALL.
Police: Restitution 'Will Be Sought' From Underage Vandals In Trio Of Glen Rock Attacks Police: Restitution 'Will Be Sought' From Underage Vandals In Trio Of Glen Rock Attacks
Police: Restitution 'Will Be Sought' From Underage Vandals In Trio Of Glen Rock Attacks Authorities will seek restitution from the families of three juveniles accused of trashing a Glen Rock dentist’s office, as well as from those of two others identified in a pair graffiti attacks, the borough’s top law enforcer said. Security video from a neighboring business helped identify two boys from Hawthorne and one from Glen Rock – all 15 years old – who entered Glen Rock Pediatric Dentistry on Rock Road through an unlocked door and vandalized the business, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said Monday. All three were interviewed at police headquarters “in the presence of a parent” and h…