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Probationer Shot Dead By Pennsylvania State Police Previously Lived As Fugitive In New Jersey Probationer Shot Dead By Pennsylvania State Police Previously Lived As Fugitive In New Jersey
Probationer Shot Dead By Pennsylvania State Police Previously Lived As Fugitive In New Jersey A 35-year-old Johnstown man who was shot and killed during a 100 mph chase on US 22 in Pennsylvania had a lengthy criminal record including getting caught while hiding out in New Jersey, authorities say. Krysten Harland Pretlor, had been living in Johnstown, Pennsylvania prior to the deadly shooting on Thursday, Nov. 3.  The Garden State native's extensive criminal background includes being captured on May 18, 2017 after the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Squad received a tip that he was in a local in resident’s home, the office stated in a release at the time. He was arreste…

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by Jillian Pikora
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400+ Health Products Recalled From Family Dollar Over Improper Storage 400+ Health Products Recalled From Family Dollar Over Improper Storage
400+ Health Products Recalled From Family Dollar Over Improper Storage More than 400 over-the-counter health products such as toothpaste, deodorant and pain relievers have been recalled from Family Dollar stores over improper storage, the FDA announced. The products were stored and inadvertently shipped to certain stores on or around May 1 through June 10, and stored outside of labeled temperature requirements, federal officials said. Family Dollar has not received any consumer complaints or reports of illness related to this recall. Family Dollar has notified its affected stores asking them to check their stock immediately and to quarantine and disconti…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Clifton PD: Shoplifter Tries To Stab Security Guard, Caught Hopping Bus Clifton PD: Shoplifter Tries To Stab Security Guard, Caught Hopping Bus
Clifton PD: Shoplifter Tries To Stab Security Guard, Caught Hopping Bus A shoplifter tried to stab a security guard at a Clifton dollar store, then was caught and subdued while trying to flee on a bus, authorities said. Jose Sandoval, 29, pulled the knife and tried to stab the guard during a struggle at the Family Dollar store on Getty Avenue Monday afternoon, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. Responding officers grabbed Sandoval after he tried to hop the bus in the area of Main and Crooks avenues, Bracken said. Sandover was charged with aggravated assault, robbery, theft and weapons possession and sent to the Passaic County Jail, the lieutenant said. The em…

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by Jerry DeMarco