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PA Man Posing As Amazon Worker Robbed, Pistol-Whipped NJ Homeowner: Authorities PA Man Posing As Amazon Worker Robbed, Pistol-Whipped NJ Homeowner: Authorities
PA Man Posing As Amazon Worker Robbed, Pistol-Whipped NJ Homeowner: Authorities A Pennsylvania man was among a trio of unemployed ex-cons posing as Amazon delivery workers who pistol-whipped a New Jersey homeowner before fleeing with cash, sneakers and jewelry, authorities said. Newark native Jazmir Carter, 25 — currently of Stroudsburg, PA — and Brick City residents Ameer Holcomb, 42, and Michael Carter, 26, forced their way into the North Arlington home after the victim opened the door around 9:30 a.m. Feb. 21, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. North Arlington police notified his office, the prosecutor said, and a joint investigation led to raids by his det…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Lebanon Police Officers Shot ID'd By Mayor Lebanon Police Officers Shot ID'd By Mayor
Lebanon Police Officers Shot ID'd By Mayor Three Lebanon City police officers were shot and one died while responding to a domestic disturbance— which turned out to be an armed burglary— on Thursday, Mar. 31, according to Mayor Sherry Capello. Lt. William Lebo, 63, was shot dead responding to the call after 40 years of service and just a month away from retirement, Mayor Capello said. The shooting happened at a home in the 1100 block of Forest Street in Lebanon shortly before 4:30 p.m., county officials say. Travis Shaud, 34, had broken into the home and was armed with multiple weapons, Capello says. Two other officers w…

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by Jillian Pikora
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SWAT RAID: Bergen Auto Detailer Charged With 20 Guns, 15 Rifles, Grenade Launcher — All Stolen SWAT RAID: Bergen Auto Detailer Charged With 20 Guns, 15 Rifles, Grenade Launcher — All Stolen
SWAT Raid: Bergen Auto Detailer Charged With 20 Guns, 15 Rifles, Grenade Launcher — All Stolen A Moonachie auto detailer wanted by federal authorities was caught with 20 stolen handguns, 15 stolen rifles, a stolen grenade launcher – and sports memorabilia that wasn't his, either, authorities said. Abdel W. Shileh, a 35-year-old Palestinian national, faces a staggering 81 counts involving the possession of stolen weapons, armed burglary and other offenses, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Detectives from Musella's Narcotics Task Force watched late last week as Shileh met with a pair of gun buyers -- Michael Hayes, 31, of Jersey City and Turron Ward, 43, of Irvington – at h…

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by Jerry DeMarco