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Bus Transporting Phillipsburg Elementary Students Struck By Vehicle On Route 22 Bus Transporting Phillipsburg Elementary Students Struck By Vehicle On Route 22
Bus Transporting Phillipsburg Elementary Students Struck By Vehicle On Route 22 A bus transporting first- and second-graders from the Phillipsburg School District was struck by a vehicle on Route 22 shortly after dismissal on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the superintendent confirmed. The bus was transporting 22 children from Phillipsburg Primary School, which had just dismissed its students, when it was struck by a vehicle on Route 22 eastbound, Superintendent Gregory Troxell told Daily Voice. Any students with injuries were evaluated and transported to the hospital by the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad, the Superintendent said, adding that all injuries appeared to be minor. I…

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Alert Issued For Missing Phillipsburg Woman With Dementia, 67 Alert Issued For Missing Phillipsburg Woman With Dementia, 67
Alert Issued For Missing Phillipsburg Woman With Dementia, 67 An alert has been issued for a missing Phillipsburg woman who suffers from dementia and/or psychosis. Sharon Schall, 67, was last seen Nov. 5, police said. Schall, of S. Main Street, suffers from psychosis and/or dementia, according to her family. She does not drive and is known to take weekly walks to the downtown Easton area. Schall is believed to be traveling on foot. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Phillipsburg Police Department at (908) 835-2002.

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MISSING: Phillipsburg Police Search For 26-Year-Old Woman With Autism, Mental Health Disorders MISSING: Phillipsburg Police Search For 26-Year-Old Woman With Autism, Mental Health Disorders
Missing: Phillipsburg Police Search For 26-Year-Old Woman With Autism, Mental Health Disorders Phillipsburg Police are searching for a 26-year-old woman with autism and mental health disorders. Crystal Ortiz was last seen near Summit Avenue around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, Phillipsburg Police said. She has autism and suffers from mental health disorders, the department added. Anyone with information about Ortiz’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Phillipsburg Police Department at 908-835-2002.

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P’Burg Man Armed With Stolen Revolver Threatened To Kill Victim During Sexual Assault: Police P’Burg Man Armed With Stolen Revolver Threatened To Kill Victim During Sexual Assault: Police
P’Burg Man Armed With Stolen Revolver Threatened To Kill Victim During Sexual Assault: Police A Phillipsburg man was armed with a stolen revolver when he sexually assaulted and threatened to kill his victim, authorities charged. Qasim T. Woods, 41, was charged with second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and tampering with physical evidence following a Thursday, May 18 gunpoint sexual assault, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said Tuesday, May 30. Woods was allegedly found with the silver revolver used during the incident that was determined to have been stolen out of Pennsylvania. Woods was charged on Thursday, May 25 with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, se…

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Arrest Made In Knifepoint Sexual Assault Behind Phillipsburg Alleyway: Prosecutor Arrest Made In Knifepoint Sexual Assault Behind Phillipsburg Alleyway: Prosecutor
Arrest Made In Knifepoint Sexual Assault Behind Phillipsburg Alleyway: Prosecutor An Easton man was arrested over a year after authorities say he held a woman at knifepoint and sexually assaulted her behind a Phillipsburg alleyway. John H. Holmes, 40, of the 200 block of Northampton Street, was charged with two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, criminal restraint, theft, and weapons offenses, Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer said in a release on Friday, Feb. 3. The woman had just gotten off of a bus in Easton when Holmes approached her and started following her across the Northampton Street Bridge toward Uni…

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UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Warren County Girl Found Safe UPDATE: 13-Year-Old Warren County Girl Found Safe
Update: 13-Year-Old Warren County Girl Found Safe UPDATE: Moira has been found and is safe, police said. --------------- Seen her? Police have issued an alert for a missing 13-year-old girl from Warren County. Moira Kathcart was last seen in the 100 block of Filmore Street on Tuesday, Oct. 11, Phillipsburg Police said. She was reported missing to the Washington Township Police Department on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Anyone with information about Moira’s whereabouts is urged to call the Phillipsburg Police Department at (908) 835-2002 immediately.

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Warren County Man, 63, Met Up For Sex With Undercover Cop Posing As Teen Girl: Prosecutor Warren County Man, 63, Met Up For Sex With Undercover Cop Posing As Teen Girl: Prosecutor
Warren County Man, 63, Met Up For Sex With Undercover Cop Posing As Teen Girl: Prosecutor A 63-year-old man from Warren County is facing numerous charges after investigators caught him meeting up for sex with an undercover cop he thought was a 14-year-old girl, authorities said. Paul Tedeschi, of Lee Avenue in Alpha, was charged with second-degree attempted luring, second-degree sexual assault, attempted child endangerment, and promoting prostitution, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a release on Friday, Sept. 2. Police in Phillipsburg learned from a source on Sunday, Aug. 21 that Tedeschi was looking for an underage girl to have sex with, Pfeiffer said. A fol…

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ARSON INVESTIGATION: Suspect Car Seen Near Phillipsburg Alley Moments Before Fire, Police Say ARSON INVESTIGATION: Suspect Car Seen Near Phillipsburg Alley Moments Before Fire, Police Say
Arson Investigation: Suspect Car Seen Near Phillipsburg Alley Moments Before Fire, Police Say Recognize this car? Police investigating an arson fire are seeking information on a vehicle that was seen near a Phillipsburg alley just moments before the blaze broke out. The vehicle pictured above was seen near Lewis Street and Pear Alley in Phillipsburg just before the arson fire at 4 Lewis St. on Friday, July 15, Phillipsburg Police said in a release on Wednesday, July 27. According to police, the car — thought to be a dark red Hyundai Sonata — was seen in Pear Alley between 8:25 p.m. and 8:34 p.m. just before the fire was reported. Scroll down to view additional photos. Posted b…

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KNOW HIM? Man Wanted For Assault At Phillipsburg Wawa KNOW HIM? Man Wanted For Assault At Phillipsburg Wawa
Know HIM? Man Wanted For Assault At Phillipsburg Wawa Recognize him? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man wanted for an assault at Wawa in Phillipsburg. The man — pictured above — is accused of assaulting a victim at the Phillipsburg Wawa around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, Phillipsburg Police said in a release on Tuesday, July 26. Additional details were not released. Anyone with information about the assault or the man’s identity is asked to call the Phillipsburg Police Department at 908-835-2002 or send an email to Patrolman Widemond at mwidemond@pburg.org. All tips can remain anonymous.

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18-Year-Old Nabbed After Firing Gun During Attempted Assault In Phillipsburg: Prosecutor 18-Year-Old Nabbed After Firing Gun During Attempted Assault In Phillipsburg: Prosecutor
18-Year-Old Nabbed After Firing Gun During Attempted Assault In Phillipsburg: Prosecutor An 18-year-old Phillipsburg man was arrested after firing several gunshots during an attempted assault in the area, authorities announced. James Goodwine, of Elm Street, was charged with attempted aggravated assault, conspiracy, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, all second-degree offenses, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a release on Friday, June 10. Goodwine is accused of firing the illegally owned gun several times while attempting to assault a resident with others on Ann Street near Allen Alley in Phillipsburg on Monda…

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NJ Police Officer Sent Dozens Of Child Porn Files Through ‘KIK’ Messaging App, Prosecutor Says NJ Police Officer Sent Dozens Of Child Porn Files Through ‘KIK’ Messaging App, Prosecutor Says
NJ Police Officer Sent Dozens Of Child Porn Files Through ‘KIK’ Messaging App, Prosecutor Says A New Jersey police officer was charged after allegedly sending dozens of child pornography and abuse files through a messaging application called ‘KIK,’ authorities announced Wednesday. Phillipsburg Police Officer Gary A. Ricker, Jr., 33, was charged with two counts of child endangerment, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a release alongside local officials. Ricker was identified via a cyber-tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received on Monday, Jan. 31 that stated that someone in Phillipsburg was distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM)…

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PA Man, 23, Found With Handgun, 8.5 Pounds Of Pot After Phillipsburg Traffic Stop: Prosecutor PA Man, 23, Found With Handgun, 8.5 Pounds Of Pot After Phillipsburg Traffic Stop: Prosecutor
PA Man, 23, Found With Handgun, 8.5 Pounds Of Pot After Phillipsburg Traffic Stop: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Pennsylvania man was found with a handgun during a traffic stop, leading to the discovery of more than eight pounds of marijuana, authorities said. Jeremiah Jackson, of Alpine Road in Henryville, PA, was found with a handgun during a traffic stop on South Main Street in Phillipsburg on Dec. 2, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a Friday release. Jackson was arrested on weapons charges, and a follow-up search of his 2015 Honda Civic turned up 8.5 pounds of raw marijuana, Pfeiffer said. Jackson was charged with second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun and …

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4 Families Displaced By Phillipsburg Fire 4 Families Displaced By Phillipsburg Fire
4 Families Displaced By Phillipsburg Fire Four families were displaced in a fire that ravaged a Phillipsburg duplex Thursday morning. The blaze broke out at  77-79 Glen Ave., police said. Kaitlyn Louise Vafiadis and Chris Nichols had just left to take their children to school when an apartment adjacent to their Glen Avenue unit went up in flames and caused extensive smoke damage in their home, according to LehighValleyLive and a GoFundMe launched by family friend Sherry Burd. “Many tears are shed as families are displaced pets that did not survive and all the Christmas presents lost along with family heirlooms that can n…

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KNOW THEM? Police Seek ID For Phillipsburg Assault Suspects KNOW THEM? Police Seek ID For Phillipsburg Assault Suspects
Know Them? Police Seek ID For Phillipsburg Assault Suspects Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two men they say were involved in an assault in Phillipsburg. The men recently assaulted the victim in the downtown area of Phillipsburg, authorities said Friday. Anyone with information about the suspects’ identities is asked to contact the Phillipsburg Police Department at (908) 835-2002.

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Phillipsburg Man Nabbed With 138 Grams Of Cocaine, More Than $23K Cash In Easton Phillipsburg Man Nabbed With 138 Grams Of Cocaine, More Than $23K Cash In Easton
Phillipsburg Man Nabbed With 138 Grams Of Cocaine, More Than $23K Cash In Easton A Phillipsburg man was found with more than 100 grams of cocaine and $23,000 in cash in Easton following an investigation into the drug’s distribution that spanned nearly two months, authorities announced Monday. Eugene Burnham, of the 300 block of South Main Street in Phillipsburg, was arrested Monday after a search warrant carried out on his 2011 Ford pickup truck turned up more than a half ounce of cocaine, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said. A secondary search warrant carried out at 548 West Berwick St. in Easton turned up more than 138 grams of cocaine and $23,577 in cash,…

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Social Media Post Leads To Misconduct, Criminal Sex Charges For Longtime NJ Police Officer Social Media Post Leads To Misconduct, Criminal Sex Charges For Longtime NJ Police Officer
Social Media Post Leads To Misconduct, Criminal Sex Charges For Longtime NJ Police Officer A longtime New Jersey police officer has been jailed on sex crime and misconduct allegations that came to light after a social media post called him a "perv," authorities said. Phillipsburg Police officer William Lance, 50, was arrested Tuesday after a social media post made by a resident stated, "Officer Lance is A PERV” and asked viewers to "share" their "stories" "if [they] have one,” Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a Wednesday release. A follow-up investigation into the source of the post led to charges for fourth-degree criminal sexual contact and second-degree offic…

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Wrong-Way Driver ‘Tried To Kill’ Wife, Phillipsburg Motorcyclist Says In Caption Of Viral Photo Wrong-Way Driver ‘Tried To Kill’ Wife, Phillipsburg Motorcyclist Says In Caption Of Viral Photo
Wrong-Way Driver ‘Tried To Kill’ Wife, Phillipsburg Motorcyclist Says In Caption Of Viral Photo A Phillipsburg man’s GoPro captured the terrifying moment a wrong-way driver nearly hit his motorcycling wife — and he’s diligently searching for the identity of the person behind the wheel. “I’m glad my wife is still alive — because someone on S. Main tried to kill her,” starts a widely shared Facebook post from Mitch Traphagen of Phillipsburg. Traphagen was riding behind his wife, Michelle, who he says was nearly struck by the driver near 991 S. Main St. just after 12 p.m. Tuesday. However, the driver wasn’t passing another vehicle — “he went into the lane either intentionally or due to…

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Phillipsburg Man Accused Of Robbery, Carjacking Jailed In PA, Prosecutor Says Phillipsburg Man Accused Of Robbery, Carjacking Jailed In PA, Prosecutor Says
Phillipsburg Man Accused Of Robbery, Carjacking Jailed In PA, Prosecutor Says A Phillipsburg man accused of carjacking a woman at gunpoint earlier this month was arrested and jailed in Pennsylvania, authorities said. Dennie J. Vella, of Hudson Street, was charged Monday with first-degree robbery, first-degree carjacking and second-degree possession of a weapon following the May 11 incident near main St. in Phillipsburg, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a release. Vella, 44, is accused of carjacking a woman who agreed to give him a ride to Wawa, LehighValleyLive reports. The former Florida resident has a laundry list of prior criminal and drug charg…

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