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NC Man Charged In Halloween Road Rage Shooting On NJ Turnpike, Troopers Say NC Man Charged In Halloween Road Rage Shooting On NJ Turnpike, Troopers Say
NC Man Charged In Halloween Road Rage Shooting On NJ Turnpike, Troopers Say A North Carolina man was accused of shooting at another driver during a road rage incident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County late on Halloween night, authorities said. Brandon Rudd, 34, of South Mills, NC, was charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses, state police said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 12. The charges stemmed from shots fired on the NJ Turnpike in Mansfield Township on Thursday, Oct. 31. Troopers responded to the southbound side of the turnpike near milepost 48.3 at around 11:59 p.m. Investigators said Rudd and the victim …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Thieves Wanted After Jewelry Stolen At NJ Turnpike Rest Area, State Police Say Thieves Wanted After Jewelry Stolen At NJ Turnpike Rest Area, State Police Say
Thieves Wanted After Jewelry Stolen At NJ Turnpike Rest Area, State Police Say Troopers were looking for three men suspected of stealing jewelry from a vehicle at a New Jersey Turnpike rest stop in Mercer County, authorities said. State police shared three photos of the suspects in a Facebook post on Friday, Oct. 4. The burglary happened at the Woodrow Wilson Service Area in Hamilton Township at around 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. Investigators said the men broke the vehicle window and removed two bags of jewelry before leaving the rest area. State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance in Identifying Men Wanted for Theft The New Jersey State Police is…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Motorcycle Club Mourns Loss Of Rider 'BadKarma' Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash Motorcycle Club Mourns Loss Of Rider 'BadKarma' Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash
Motorcycle Club Mourns Loss Of Rider 'BadKarma' Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash A Pennsylvania-based motorcycle club is mourning the loss of one of its riders who died during a group ride on the NJ Turnpike over the weekend. New Jersey State Police identified the motorcyclist killed in Robbinsville on Saturday, Sept. 14 as Jeff Ford.  Sgt. Charles Marchan said that Ford, 42, of Willow Grove, PA, was ejected from his bike in the outer roadway after it overturned in a series of collisions around 3:50 p.m., killing him. Ford's Facebook page and social media tributes indicate his name within his Philadelphia-based motorcycle club, The Commission, was "BadKarma." The…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Early-Morning Crash Clogs Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge Early-Morning Crash Clogs Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge
Early-Morning Crash Clogs Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge A portion of the Garden State Parkway was seeing heavy delays early Monday, Aug. 19 due to a crash. The accident happened in the southbound lanes, north of Exit 129 to the NJ Turnpike in Woodbridge.  As of 6:30 a.m., heavy delays were reported.

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads
Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads Following fierce storms swept through the region Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, many roadways were still flooded and wet, making for treacherous commutes Wednesday, Aug. 7. As of 8 a.m., Route 17 north was closed in Hasbrouck Heights at Route 46 due to flooding. The borough's fire department shared scenes from local streets. Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the storm. For several hours, the department responded... Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the st…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams NJ Turnpike (Developing) A tractor-trailer fire on the New Jersey Turnpike was jamming traffic in South Brunswick, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 on the outer roadway southbound north of Interchange 8A (Route 32) in SOuth Brunswick, according to NJDOT. Two right lanes of three lanes were blocked as of 2:30 p.m., 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates.

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by Jon Craig
News
NJ Transit, Amtrak Service Resumes After Power Outage, Brush Fire NJ Transit, Amtrak Service Resumes After Power Outage, Brush Fire
NJ Transit, Amtrak Service Resumes After Power Outage, Brush Fire Service to NJ Transit and Amtrak trains was disrupted for the second time this week on Thursday, June 20 due to both power issues and brush fires along the NJ Turnpike, officials said. Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New Haven had been suspended while NJ Transit service in and out of NY Penn Station was also suspended, due to power issues on the Amtrak line, NJ Transit said. Service had resumed as of 10 p.m. with serious delays. A brush fire in Secaucus was compounding the issue as it was impacting wire repairs. NJ Transit service was also disrupted Tuesday morning, June 18, leavin…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
DUI Driver Sentenced In NJ Turnpike Crash That Killed Philadelphia Passenger: Prosecutor DUI Driver Sentenced In NJ Turnpike Crash That Killed Philadelphia Passenger: Prosecutor
DUI Driver Sentenced In NJ Turnpike Crash That Killed Philadelphia Passenger: Prosecutor A 32-year-old driver from Philadelphia has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with a crash that killed his passenger in Edison, authorities said. Yvenson Louis, 32, was sentenced on June 12 in connection with the fatal crash that occurred on March 27, 2023, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. At approximately 2:40 a.m., New Jersey State Police responded to the southbound side of the New Jersey Turnpike at mile marker 87.5. Troopers found two vehicles, a 2012 Dodge Journey that had struck the rear of a 2019 Vo…

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by Jon Craig