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Teen Brandished Imitation Firearm During Road Rage Incident: Franklin PD Teen Brandished Imitation Firearm During Road Rage Incident: Franklin PD
Teen Brandished Imitation Firearm During Road Rage Incident: Franklin PD An 18-year-old Franklin Borough man was arrested and charged after he brandished an imitation firearm during a road rage incident on Friday, Aug. 16, authorities said. David Daneri fled the scene after officers responded to the road rage incident, and with assistance from multiple departments was located minutes later, still in possession of the imitation firearm, Franklin Borough Police said. Daneri was charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, disorderly conduct, harassment, and simple assault  Daneri was issued a complaint summons and released pending his appearan…

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by Sam Barron
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Walmart Staff Shot By Imitation Firearm, Gunman Charged In Sussex County: Police Walmart Staff Shot By Imitation Firearm, Gunman Charged In Sussex County: Police
Walmart Staff Shot By Imitation Firearm, Gunman Charged In Sussex County: Police A local man was charged with aggravated assault and other offenses after shooting projectiles from an imitation firearm at staff members and customers at a Sussex County Walmart, authorities said. Nicholas G. Sacerdote, 18, is accused of running through the Franklin store and shooting customers and staff members with “gel-like projectiles” from an imitation firearm, borough police said in a Monday, April 10 release. The incident, which hurt one staff member, occurred just after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21, the release said. Sacerdote was charged with aggravated assault with an imitation …

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by Valerie Musson
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North Jersey Bank Robber Pretended She Had Gun Then Made Off With $3.8K Cash: Police North Jersey Bank Robber Pretended She Had Gun Then Made Off With $3.8K Cash: Police
North Jersey Bank Robber Pretended She Had Gun Then Made Off With $3.8K Cash: Police A 41-year-old Rahway woman was arrested for pretending to be armed while robbing a Linden bank earlier this week, authorities said. Quiana Nobles told the teller at Northfield Bank on N. Wood Avenue she had a gun and reached into her pocket pretending like she did, as she demanded cash around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, Linden Police Capt. Christopher Guenther said. Nobles was stopped on W. Blancke Street by police with $3,800 in cash, Guenther said. Nobles was charged with first-degree armed robbery and possession of an imitation firearm. She was remanded to the Essex…

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by Cecilia Levine
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PA Man, 35, Threatened Route 78 Driver With Imitation Gun In Warren County, Prosecutor Says PA Man, 35, Threatened Route 78 Driver With Imitation Gun In Warren County, Prosecutor Says
PA Man, 35, Threatened Route 78 Driver With Imitation Gun In Warren County, Prosecutor Says A Pennsylvania man has been charged after he allegedly threatened a driver with an imitation firearm on Route 78, authorities said. Seth Grim, 35, is accused of pointing a firearm and making threatening gestures at another driver on the highway in Pohatcong Township on August 19, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a Tuesday release. A search of Grim’s car turned up an imitation firearm, Pfeiffer said. Grim, of Allentown, was arrested and charged with terroristic threats, possession of an imitation firearm, harassment and disorderly conduct. New Jersey State Police assisted…

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by Valerie Musson
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NJ Man, 41, Charged With Trying To Kidnap Female Pedestrian Using Bogus Handgun NJ Man, 41, Charged With Trying To Kidnap Female Pedestrian Using Bogus Handgun
NJ Man, 41, Charged With Trying To Kidnap Female Pedestrian Using Bogus Handgun A 41-year-old New Jersey man was in custody after trying to kidnap a female pedestrian at gunpoint with a replica handgun earlier this week, authorities said. Gary Prichard, of New Brunswick, drove up to the victim walking on Easton Avenue and drew what appeared to be a handgun while demanded she get into the vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. When the victim refused, Prichard fled the area, said Ciccone alongside New Brunswick Police Director Anthony A. Caputo. Prichard was ultimately identified as the driver and owner of the truck, w…

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by Cecilia Levine