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Wanted Man Rams 2 Police Cars In Stolen U-Haul Van In Failed NJ Escape: Cops Wanted Man Rams 2 Police Cars In Stolen U-Haul Van In Failed NJ Escape: Cops
Wanted Man Rams 2 Police Cars In Stolen U-Haul Van In Failed NJ Escape: Cops A wanted man rammed a stolen U-Haul van into two police cars at an Essex County hotel before the driver was arrested following a short foot chase, authorities said. Christopher Barnes, 65, of Morristown, faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, which occurred on Friday, Jan. 17, according to Fairfield Police. The situation unfolded at approximately 7:38 a.m. when Fairfield officers received an alert from their Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) indicating that a stolen U-Haul van had entered town. The van, displaying an Arizona registration, had been reported stolen from…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Funeral Arrangements, Viewing Set For Lt. Gov. Oliver Funeral Arrangements, Viewing Set For Lt. Gov. Oliver
Funeral Arrangements, Viewing Set For Lt. Gov. Oliver New Jersey is preparing to honor Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who died on Tuesday, August 1, at the age of 71. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the official New Jersey State Funeral and Memorial Service for Oliver will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on Saturday, August 12. The public is invited to attend. Prior to her funeral, Oliver will lie in state in the Rotunda of the State Capital on Thursday, August 10 and the Essex County Courthouse on Friday, August 11, accompanied by a full honor guard, Murphy said. "Together, we will honor and celebrate her remarkable co…

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by Sam Barron
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Nutley PD: Man Charged With Assault After Punching BOE Member During Parade Nutley PD: Man Charged With Assault After Punching BOE Member During Parade
Nutley PD: Man Charged With Assault After Punching BOE Member During Parade A Nutley Board of Education member filed a police report saying he was punched by a community member while marching in the Columbus Day Parade, according to a recent news report. Charles Kuchinski refused medical attention after Lawrence Quirk, 62, struck him in his right shoulder during at Franklin and Stager streets, authorities said. Quirk -- known only through Facebook by Kuchinski -- was issued a summons and charged with aggravated assault, police said.  A hearing at the Essex County Courthouse is scheduled for Dec. 3 at 9 a.m. Nutley BOE communications director Karen…

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by Cecilia Levine