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Washington Heights Fire Company Financial Secretary Admits Stealing $17K, DA Says
A financial secretary for a fire company in the region has admitted to stealing more than $17,000 from the department.
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Friday, Nov. 1, that Lynn T. Simpson, age 43, of Wallkill, pled guilty to grand larceny in the Third Degree in connection with the theft of $17,947 from the parade fund of the Washington Heights Fire Company in Middletown.
As part of the plea agreement, Simpson will repay all the stolen money, Hoovler said.
The department was scheduled to host a parade in September 2023, which includ…
Child, 7, Struck, Critically Hurt In Crash Near South Jersey Middle School: Police
A 7-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a car, authorities said.
On Thursday, Oct. 20, at approximately 3:20 p.m., Evesham Police and Fire Departments responded to the 200 block of Stallion Court, Marlton, for the report of a pedestrian-involved crash.
The pedestrian, a Marlton child. was found in the street, suffering from serious bodily injuries, police said.
Both the Evesham Police and Fire Departments attended to this child, and coordinated a medevac helicopter, to airlift the child to Cooper Hospital in Camden for treatment.
The …
Son Of Bergen County Executive Charged With Impersonating Police Officer In Florida
The son of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco was arrested on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer on Route 95 in Florida, authorities said.
James J. Tedesco IV, 43, of Nanuet had an NYPD jacket and DEA hat with him, as well as two AR-15 rifles, 1,139 rounds of ammo and a bag loaded with gas mask equipment and suits, when he was stopped on the southbound interstate in Vero Beach shortly after 4:30 p.m. Monday, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office said.
He was arrested, processed and sent to the county jail about 2½ hours later, records show.
Tedesco posted a $26,000 b…
