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Fleeing Driver Hits Officer, Arrested At NJ Costco: Police Fleeing Driver Hits Officer, Arrested At NJ Costco: Police
Fleeing Driver Hits Officer, Arrested At NJ Costco: Police A 27-year-old Denville man was arrested and charged after he struck a police officer while fleeing on Sunday, Oct. 20, authorities said. While officers were conducting a traffic stop on Indian Road, it was discovered the driver, Liam Harrigan, had an active NCIC Warrant out of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Denville police said. As officers attempted to take Harrigan into custody, he fled from them in his vehicle, police said. While fleeing, Harrigan struck a Denville police officer, leaving him with minor injuries, authorities said. A short time later, New Jersey State Police…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Careless Bus Driver Strikes 13-Year-Old Girl, Father: Police Careless Bus Driver Strikes 13-Year-Old Girl, Father: Police
Careless Bus Driver Strikes 13-Year-Old Girl, Father: Police A 13-year-old girl and her father were hospitalized after being struck by a bus in Rahway on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 10, authorities said. At 8:23 p.m., the two were crossing the intersection when they were struck by the NJ Transit bus, which was turning from Elizabeth Avenue onto West Scott Avenue, Rahway police said.  The 13-year-old sustained head pain and a severe leg injury, requiring a tourniquet to address the injury. The father sustained minor abrasions on his body. Both the juvenile and her father were transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Videos Show Street Racer Taunting Cops With Dangerous Stunts Before Newark Arrest Videos Show Street Racer Taunting Cops With Dangerous Stunts Before Newark Arrest
Videos Show Street Racer Taunting Cops With Dangerous Stunts Before Newark Arrest The social media accounts of the 19-year-old Queens man who was arrested in Newark for his dangerous stunts show him taunting police across the tri-state area. Antonio Ginestri, who'd been wanted by the NYPD and other agencies, had a history of provoking cops into pursuing him and then posting the videos on YouTube, amassing millions of views. Ginestri also operated a TikTok with more than 139K followers and had 23.1K followers on Instagram. Following his May 21 arrest in Newark, NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Operations Kaz Daughtry said: "One of the most prolific street racers in NYC can no l…

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by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
BMW Driver Zoomed Through Newark, Filmed Himself Provoking Cops For Clout, Police Say BMW Driver Zoomed Through Newark, Filmed Himself Provoking Cops For Clout, Police Say
BMW Driver Zoomed Through Newark, Filmed Himself Provoking Cops For Clout, Police Say A 19-year-old Queens man was arrested and charged after eluding Newark police for a social media video, authorities said. On Thursday, April 11 at 1:16 a.m., police were patrolling Broad Street and Market Street when they observed a black BMW that traveled around their vehicle at a high rate of speed with no license plates, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. The driver, Antonio Ginestri, made a turn from Market Street onto Broad Street, although ‘No Turns’ signs are posted at the intersection, Fragé said . Police initiated a motor vehicle stop, but G…

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by Sam Barron