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Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver Who Rammed Luxury Car Into NJ Utility Pole, Fled Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver Who Rammed Luxury Car Into NJ Utility Pole, Fled
Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver Who Rammed Luxury Car Into NJ Utility Pole, Fled Newly released bodycam footage shows a July 2024 arrest of a DUI driver with a history of traffic offenses who fled the scene of a crash in Monmouth County. Transparency Bodycam published footage of the crash on July 22, involving a white 2017 Mercedes GLE that had struck a pole on Mitchell Place near Oakes Road in Little Silver. The driver was identified by Little Silver police as 42-year-old Melissa Diller, of Middletown, according to records published by The Mounmouth Journal. The footage from Officer Andrew White's body-worn camera shows him finding the SUV at the scene with airbag dep…
Hackettstown Man Lied About Assault: Denville PD Hackettstown Man Lied About Assault: Denville PD
Hackettstown Man Lied About Assault: Denville PD A Hackettstown man was arrested on Friday, Sept. 6 and charged with filing a false police report over an assault in Denville, authorities said. On Saturday, Aug. 31, officers began investigating a report that Edward Wess was assaulted by a group of people on Luger Road and his vehicle was damaged by a blunt object, Denville police said. During the investigation, it was determined that the incident did not occur as reported, police said Wess turned himself into Denville police and was charged with false reports to law enforcement authorities, officers said. He was released pending a future …
Officer Will Be In Every Atlantic City School: Should All NJ Districts Have This? (POLL) Officer Will Be In Every Atlantic City School: Should All NJ Districts Have This? (POLL)
Officer Will Be In Every Atlantic City School: Should All NJ Districts Have This? (Poll) Atlantic City has a police officer assigned to each school in its district, officials said. The city's government, police department, and school district agreed to put an officer in each K-8 school and two officers in Atlantic City High School throughout the 2024-25 academic year, the city said in a news release. The new officers were funded through a $3.75 million grant in the COPS Hiring Program. The school resource officers were assigned to their new schools on Tuesday, Sept. 10. "This is something city leaders discussed in the past, but none were able to get the job done until now," sa…
'Shocked' Package Thief Arrested After Pursuit In Passaic County, Police Say 'Shocked' Package Thief Arrested After Pursuit In Passaic County, Police Say
'Shocked' Package Thief Arrested After Pursuit In Passaic County, Police Say A 23-year-old man was arrested after police saw him swipe a package from a porch in Passaic County then brought officers on a foot pursuit. A Bloomingdale resident who recently had a different package stolen called police saying they were expecting a new iPhone on Tuesday, Sept. 10, local police said. So, when the package was set to arrive, officers strategically placed themselves around the home and watched. Just as predicted, a man later identified as Edwin Hilario, of the Bronx, crept up to the home and stole the package containing several iPhones just after it was dropped off, police s…
Sidewalk Save: Bodycam Footage Shows NJ Officers Saving Choking Baby Sidewalk Save: Bodycam Footage Shows NJ Officers Saving Choking Baby
Sidewalk Save: Bodycam Footage Shows NJ Officers Saving Choking Baby Newly-released body-worn camera footage shows two New Jersey police officers saving a choking baby. Hightstown Officers Daniel Abbatemarco and Kenneth Larsen responded to a call of a choking baby girl on March 31. Upon arrival, they were met by a man holding the girl. Larsen arrived on scene and quickly performed the Infant Heimlich Maneuver on the girl, who was breathing again in a matter of seconds. Meanwhile, Abbatemarco and Larsen comforted the man holding her and a woman crying at the scene. "She's breathing, she's clear," the officers say. "Let's let out a cry sweetheart!" …
Paterson Car Thief Bails On Fort Lee Friend After Pursuit-Crash In Pompton Lakes: Police Paterson Car Thief Bails On Fort Lee Friend After Pursuit-Crash In Pompton Lakes: Police
Paterson Car Thief Bails On Fort Lee Friend After Pursuit-Crash In Pompton Lakes: Police Two car thieves were in custody after the driver led a pursuit and crashed, leaving his pal at the scene in Morris County this week, police said. On Wednesday, Sept. 4 around 1:45 a.m., Pompton Lakes Patrolman Collins was on duty when he spotted a 2023 Toyota Corolla that had been reported stolen the night before, police said in a news release. The vehicle was occupied by two individuals later identified as Dakota Cirelli, 24, of Paterson and Dilayda Aksoy, 22, of Fort Lee, and fled toward Watervliet and Albany avenues when they noticed police were after them. The vehicle cr…
Stunning Video Shows Route 55 Wrong-Way Driver Before Deadly NJ Wreck: Report Stunning Video Shows Route 55 Wrong-Way Driver Before Deadly NJ Wreck: Report
Stunning Video Shows Route 55 Wrong-Way Driver Before Deadly NJ Wreck: Report A 62-year-old man from Philadelphia and a 53-year-old woman from Deptford were killed in a head-on crash in Gloucester County, authorities said. Footage being circulated on social media and obtained by 6abc shows a driver identified by police as Stanley Kahana driving the wrong way for several seconds before slamming head-on into another motorist on Route 55 on Thursday, Sept. 5. According to NJSP, Kahana, 62, of Philadelphia, was heading south on the roadway when he crossed into the northbound lanes and continued driving south just before 9 a.m. Kahana eventually struck a northbound …
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…
Three Vehicles Stolen In Phillipsburg: Police Three Vehicles Stolen In Phillipsburg: Police
Three Vehicles Stolen In Phillipsburg: Police Police in Phillipsburg said they are investigating after three vehicles were stolen in the past week. In all three incidents, the vehicles were unlocked, and the keys were left inside, Phillipsburg police said. Officers are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. "Please be sure to protect your belongings and remember to lock your doors," police said. "Remove any and all valuables from your vehicle. Try to park in a well-lit, populated area and always remove your keys."
Competing Theft Crews Call 911, Everyone Ends Up Arrested In Wayne: Police Competing Theft Crews Call 911, Everyone Ends Up Arrested In Wayne: Police
Competing Theft Crews Call 911, Everyone Ends Up Arrested In Wayne: Police Five would-be package thieves from separate crews were arrested in Wayne after plans to beat out their competition last week in Wayne went awry, authorities said. Police received a 9-1-1 call reporting a burglary in progress at a hoem on Ratzer Road around 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, Wayne Police Capt. Dan Daly said. The caller said that two men were in his garage and one was in his backyard. He then said that the men fled and were in a black sedan on Kievit Road. The caller also told police that the suspect vehicle was a Honda. While responding officers found two black sedans on Kiev…
Man Stole Jewelry From Morris County Pawn Shop: Police Man Stole Jewelry From Morris County Pawn Shop: Police
Man Stole Jewelry From Morris County Pawn Shop: Police A 24-year-old Mansfield Township man was arrested on Monday, Aug. 26 and charged with stealing jewelry from a pawn shop in Hackettstown, authorities said. At 12:11 p.m., officers responded to The Gold Mine at 176 Main St. on a report of a theft, Hackettstown Police said. The man entered the store and asked to see several pieces of jewelry, police said. While the victim was distracted, the man stole four pieces of jewelry, valued at $250 and exited the building, police said. Officers were able to locate the man at Madison Street and Church Street and he was charged with shoplifting, police s…
Man Spat At Security Staff At Morris County Hospital: Police Man Spat At Security Staff At Morris County Hospital: Police
Man Spat At Security Staff At Morris County Hospital: Police A 28-year-old Morristown man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, Aug. 28 with assaulting a healthcare worker at a hospital in Denville, authorities said. At 12:30 a.m., officers responded to St. Claire's Hospital on a report of an assault on hospital staff, Denville police said. Upon arrival, hospital staff told police Jordan K. Ali was combative with hospital staff members and spat on security staff while being restrained, authorities said. Ali was charged with assault of a health care worker, police said.
18 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Consignment Shop Drug Ring Bloomingdale, Butler Trio: Police 18 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Consignment Shop Drug Ring Bloomingdale, Butler Trio: Police
18 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Consignment Shop Drug Ring Bloomingdale, Butler Trio: Police Three people have been arrested after authorities uncovered a massive drug ring being run out of a North Jersey thrift store. Search warrants executed at businesses, storage units, and vehicles in Bloomingdale, Newton, and Wayne turned up 18 pounds of marijuana and 1.13 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, Bloomingdale police said. Jesse A Baron, 43, of Bloomingdale, and Ryan T Smith, 36, of Butler, and Daniel F. Valerio, 39, of Bloomingdale, were slapped with various drug possession and distribution charges for running the scheme out of Thrifty Hippie Consignments on Main Street in Bloomin…
Irvington Man, Garfield Woman Busted for Having Sex In Public: Newark PD Irvington Man, Garfield Woman Busted for Having Sex In Public: Newark PD
Irvington Man, Garfield Woman Busted for Having Sex In Public: Newark PD A 44-year-old Garfield woman and a 39-year-old Irvington man were recently arrested for having sex in public multiple times in Newark, authorities said. Melissa Barrett and Christopher Turner were arrested following multiple acts of lewdness that occurred between February 2024 and August 2024, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. On Sunday, Feb. 24, at 8:30 a.m., two juveniles reported they observed a man and woman having sex in public on the 200 block of Ferry Street, Fragé said. A photo of the couple having sex was provided to police, Fragé said. On Thursday, July 25, at 5:12…
One Killed, Five Injured In Three-Car Crash In Hunterdon County: Prosecutor One Killed, Five Injured In Three-Car Crash In Hunterdon County: Prosecutor
One Killed, Five Injured In Three-Car Crash In Hunterdon County: Prosecutor One person was killed and five people were injured in a three-car crash in Hunterdon County on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 22, authorities said. At 7:30 a.m., Franklin Township Police responded to a three-car crash at the intersection of Hogback Road, Route 617 and Lower Landsdown Road, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said. One passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, three passengers sustained serious injuries and were taken to area hospitals, and two drivers were treated at the scene and released, authorities said. The crash is currently under investigation by the…
Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review
Video Showing Arrest Of Surfer From California At NJ Beach Under Review A video showing the arrest of a 28-year-old surfer from California in New Jersey apparently over failure to possess a beach badge is under review, authorities said. Video taken Tuesday, Aug. 20, and shared to Facebook by Austin Downs, shows officers arresting Liam Mahoney of Junction City, CA, in Belmar. Mahoney and a female friend can be heard arguing over a beach badge with officers, who restrain him. At one point, Mahoney appears to try to swat one of the officers away, and a struggle ensues. The officers end up tackling Mahoney down to the sand as young children look on. Mah…
Two Tractor Trailers, Two Cars Collide On Route 80 (UPDATE) Two Tractor Trailers, Two Cars Collide On Route 80 (UPDATE)
Two Tractor Trailers, Two Cars Collide On Route 80 (Update) A crash involving two tractor-trailers and two passenger vehicles closed a portion of Route 80 early Wednesday, Aug. 21, police said. Troopers responded to the crash in the eastbound lanes at milepost 37.6 in Rockaway Township around 8:15 a.m., Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Minor injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation.
Man Busted After Assault At Softball Game: Hackettstown PD Man Busted After Assault At Softball Game: Hackettstown PD
Man Busted After Assault At Softball Game: Hackettstown PD A man was arrested and charged with assault after an altercation at a softball game on Thursday, Aug. 15, authorities said.  At 8:49 p.m., an off-duty officer witnessed the assault at Tannery Field, Hackettstown police said in a release. During the game, an altercation broke out and Jeffrey Binns struck the victim in the face with a closed fist, causing a laceration above his left eye, police said Binns was charged with simple assault, police said.
'Vendetta Against Women:' NJ Reporter Details Random, Bloody Attack On NYC Streets 'Vendetta Against Women:' NJ Reporter Details Random, Bloody Attack On NYC Streets
'Vendetta Against Women:' NJ Reporter Details Random, Bloody Attack On NYC Streets Those are not "deranged homeless people" who have been carrying out the random attacks on women across New York City, said 1010 WINS reporter Kelly Dillon. Those are men with a vendetta against women, she said. The 40-year-old news and traffic reporter fell victim to one of the random attacks while leaving work last week, and now, she is using her platform to bring awareness to it. Dillon was heading back to New Jersey after getting off from work last Tuesday, Aug. 14 into Wednesday, Aug. 15 at midnight on Hudson and King streets in New York City when it happened, she said in a 22-minute T…
Masturbating Convertible Driver Shows Up To Teens' NJ Lemonade Stand, Police Say Masturbating Convertible Driver Shows Up To Teens' NJ Lemonade Stand, Police Say
Masturbating Convertible Driver Shows Up To Teens' NJ Lemonade Stand, Police Say A 52-year-old New Jersey man was arrested for masturbating in front of and exposing himself to multiple people, including two teenage girls at their lemonade stand, authorities said. Brian J. Miller, of Maple Shade, first was seen masturbating with his pants down in his silver convertible while speaking to a woman outside of the CVS pharmacy on W. Main Street in Moorestown around 1:45 p.m. Sunday, July 28, police in Moorestown said.  "The male spoke with the female for a short period until the female noticed the male had his pants pulled down, exposing his intimate parts, and was perfo…
Missing Morris County Girl Found Safe On Train In North Carolina: Prosecutor Missing Morris County Girl Found Safe On Train In North Carolina: Prosecutor
Missing Morris County Girl Found Safe On Train In North Carolina: Prosecutor A 15-year-old Morris County girl, who had been missing since last month, was found safe on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 13, authorities said. Investigators determined the girl was on an interstate train heading south and contacted police in North Carolina, who were able to locate her on a train, unharmed, and took her into protective custody, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Morris County Sheriff James  Gannon said. The girl was first reported missing on Saturday, July 27, authorities said.  An initial search utilizing K-9’…
All Lanes Closed After Route 521 Crash: DEVELOPING All Lanes Closed After Route 521 Crash: DEVELOPING
All Lanes Closed After Route 521 Crash: Developing A crash on Route 521 in Warren County has closed all lanes on Tuesday, Aug. 13, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 521 at Exit 12 by Dogwood Road and Blairstown Road in Hope Township, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.  All lanes are closed and the exit ramp has also been closed as police remain on scene, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. Emails have seen sent to the Blairstown Police Department and Warren County Prosecutor's Office requesting additional information. 
Driving Too Slowly Gets Man Busted For DWI: Sparta PD Driving Too Slowly Gets Man Busted For DWI: Sparta PD
Driving Too Slowly Gets Man Busted For DWI: Sparta PD A 45-year-old Franklin man was arrested for DWI on the early morning of Sunday, Aug. 11, after he was observed driving 10 miles below the speed limit, authorities said. At 1:48 a.m., officers were patrolling Sparta Avenue when they noticed a vehicle driving southbound failing to maintain a single lane of travel and driving below the speed limit, Sparta police said. After pulling over the vehicle, officers detected the odor of alcohol from the man's mouth and believed he was impaired, police said. The Franklin man was asked to perform several sobriety tests before he was arrested for DWI and…
NJ Woman Arrested Twice In One Night After Trying To Bite Police, Urinating On Floor: Police NJ Woman Arrested Twice In One Night After Trying To Bite Police, Urinating On Floor: Police
NJ Woman Arrested Twice In One Night After Trying To Bite Police, Urinating On Floor: Police A 21-year-old West Milford woman was arrested twice in one night and hit with numerous charges after she became disorderly when leaving a party and again when released from police custody, in Byram Township on Saturday, July 20, authorities said. As Katelyn Lewandosky left a party near 151 Lackawanna Dr., she began screaming and banging on doors, and was located by officers yelling in the roadway, Byram Township police said. Lewandosky appeared agitated and intoxicated and continued to act unruly in the roadway as officers tried to deescalate the situation, police said. She began flailing h…
Man Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Franklin Borough Police Man Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Franklin Borough Police
Man Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Franklin Borough Police A 41-year-old Branchville resident was arrested on Saturday, July 6, after he fled a traffic stop in Franklin Borough, authorities said. While officers were initially approaching his vehicle, Shaun Cancelliere drove away and managed to elude law enforcement, Franklin Borough police said in a release. Nearby agencies were notified to be on the lookout for Cancelliere and he was located by the Andover Township Police Department, officers said. Cancelliere was charged with eluding and disorderly conduct, police said. He was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending an appearanc…
Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Officer Head-On, Passenger Seriously Injured In NJ: Police Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Officer Head-On, Passenger Seriously Injured In NJ: Police
Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Officer Head-On, Passenger Seriously Injured In NJ: Police A 57-year-old Butler resident was driving while intoxicated when he drove head-on into a police car in Morris County on Friday, July 26, sending the officer and his own passenger to the hospital, authorities said. While Butler police were conducting speed enforcement, Charles Dampman was driving a black Ford Explorer when he entered the opposite lane of travel on Bartholdi Avenue and struck police officer Justin Brunda's parked vehicle head-on at a high rate of speed, officers said. Brunda was transported to a local hospital where he was later released, police said. Dampman's…
6 Charged In Luxury NJ Car Thefts: Prosecutor 6 Charged In Luxury NJ Car Thefts: Prosecutor
6 Charged In Luxury NJ Car Thefts: Prosecutor Five men and one juvenile were recently arrested and charged with numerous residential and vehicle burglaries in Somerset County, authorities said. In October 2023, broke into a Bernards Township home through a rear sliding window and stole a 2023 Mercedes Benz, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald announced. A 2020 Kia, previously stolen from Newark, was let behind at the scene. Several days later, entry was made into a home in Bernardsville and two BMWs were stolen, authorities said. In November, a Dodge Charger and BMW were stolen, authorities said. In December, police from Gre…
'I Just Struck a Pedestrian': 911 Call Released In Deadly Cyclist Crash Involving Trooper 'I Just Struck a Pedestrian': 911 Call Released In Deadly Cyclist Crash Involving Trooper
'I Just Struck a Pedestrian': 911 Call Released In Deadly Cyclist Crash Involving Trooper The New Jersey State Attorney General's Office released surveillance camera footage and police radio transmissions after a state trooper struck and killed a Morris County cyclist in February. At 6 a.m., on Monday, February 5, Kesene Grier was driving an unmarked police SUV when she struck Raul Diaz, a 59-year-old Long Valley resident in Hackettstown, the state attorney general's office said. Diaz was transported to Hackettstown Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, the state attorney general's office.  "I just struck a pedestrian on a bike," Grier is heard saying on police radio…
Man Stabbed A Knife Into Picnic Table At Community Event: Franklin Borough PD Man Stabbed A Knife Into Picnic Table At Community Event: Franklin Borough PD
Man Stabbed A Knife Into Picnic Table At Community Event: Franklin Borough PD A 37-year-old Franklin Borough man was recently arrested and charged after he stabbed a knife into a kitchen table at a community event in Franklin Borough last month, authorities said. On Saturday, June 29, Christian Hansen initiated an argument at the Franklin Nite community event with four other men at a basketball court near a live entertainment area by Franklin Pond, Franklin Borough police said. During the dispute, Hansen brandished a folding a knife and drove it into a nearby picnic table in full view of families and children, police said. Hansen was charged with disorderly conduct a…
Man Shot, Assaulted On NJ Turnpike Roadside, Ditched By Assailants He Was Traveling With: Cops Man Shot, Assaulted On NJ Turnpike Roadside, Ditched By Assailants He Was Traveling With: Cops
Man Shot, Assaulted On NJ Turnpike Roadside, Ditched By Assailants He Was Traveling With: Cops A Texas man was shot during an argument with people he'd been riding with, then assaulted and ditched on the shoulder of the New Jersey Turnpike in Secaucus, authorities said. At 2:26 p.m., a 52-year-old Houston resident got into an argument with two men while traveling in a white Nissan passenger vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike Monday, July 22, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The man was shot before the car pulled over to the side of the road near Interchange 17, where all occupants got out of the vehicle and began assaulting the victim, Lebron sai…
Security Guard Charged In Deadly Assault At Elizabeth Lounge: Prosecutor Security Guard Charged In Deadly Assault At Elizabeth Lounge: Prosecutor
Security Guard Charged In Deadly Assault At Elizabeth Lounge: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Elizabeth resident was arrested and charged on Friday, July 12, with a deadly assault in 2023, authorities said. In July 2023, Elizabeth police found Jose Lopez suffering from a head injury at the El Monsignor Lounge, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves, and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca said. Lopez was taken to a rehabilitation facility where he died in March, authorities said.  Regis Pelegrino Motas was identified as Lopez's assailant, and had been working as a security guard at the lounge at the time of the inciden…