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National Night Out

Stafford, VA
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Picks Wrong Place, Time To Ride Recklessly In Stafford County: Sheriff Motorcyclist Picks Wrong Place, Time To Ride Recklessly In Stafford County: Sheriff
Motorcyclist Picks Wrong Place, Time To Ride Recklessly In Stafford County: Sheriff A reckless motorcyclist already wanted in Prince William County chose the wrong place and wrong time to recklessly drive a motorcycle straight into the hands of deputies in Stafford. Robert Ouzts, 22, chose to work against police, not with them during the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday afternoon, landing him a spot behind bars after attempting to avoid his arrest on a host of charges. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at around 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 1, deputies were conducting traffic control as the celebration was set to begin in Stafford Market Place when a motorc…

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by Zak Failla
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman, 20, Two Teens Arrested For Fight At National Night Out Event In South Jersey: Police Woman, 20, Two Teens Arrested For Fight At National Night Out Event In South Jersey: Police
Woman, 20, Two Teens Arrested For Fight At National Night Out Event In South Jersey: Police An Atlantic City woman and two teens were accused of fighting during a National Night Out event in Egg Harbor Township, authorities said. Latairah Abdul-Haqq, 20, was arrested, along with two 17-year-old girls from Mays Landing and Galloway, an Egg Harbor Township police spokesperson said on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The three were charged with disorderly conduct and simple assault. Investigators said the fight started right before the event's fireworks display at around 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6. "Large groups of teenagers were continuously gathering throughout the evening and …

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by Chris Spiker
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job
Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job Employees from a Hudson Valley town bid farewell to their police chief, who resigned to take a new position. For the past 11 years, Police Chief Keith Dworkin has called Dutchess County and the Fishkill Police Department home, but on Friday, July 19, he said goodbye to take another position as chief in the village of Millbrook. In a Facebook post, the department said Dworkin had worked tirelessly during his four years as chief to promote community outreach, encourage public relations, and increase resident confidence in the police department. "Under his leadership, the community policing u…

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by Kathy Reakes
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Cop Stalked Teen Girl, Sent Sexual Photos, Handcuffed Her On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Cop Stalked Teen Girl, Sent Sexual Photos, Handcuffed Her On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Cop Stalked Teen Girl, Sent Sexual Photos, Handcuffed Her On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor A patrolman at the Jersey Shore has been arrested and charged with engaging in a pattern of illegal behavior with a teenage girl, authorities said. Kevin Ruditsky, 46, who works in Manalapan Township, is believed to have sent the 16-year-old girl sexually explicit photos and handcuffed her during a traffic stop, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. An investigation by the MCPO Professional Responsibility Unit was initiated earlier this month upon learning that Ruditsky had been sending inappropriate messages and photos to a 16-year-old girl, …

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by Jon Craig
Hackensack, NJ
News
'National Night Out' Gets New Participant 'National Night Out' Gets New Participant
'National Night Out' Gets New Participant America’s “National Night Out” against crime welcomes a new host this year: the Rochelle Park Police Department. The township's first-ever “National Night Out” is set for this coming Tuesday, Aug. 3 at the Midland School on Rochelle Avenue. The community-building campaign promotes police/community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It will include food and beverage trucks, music, a Wiffle Ball home run derby, first responder giveaways and more, including talks with and demonstrations by: township police, firefighters and Office of Emergency Management personnel, all with equipmen…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
News
Coronavirus Cancels Summer In Hackensack: No Fireworks, Splashpads, Camp This Year Coronavirus Cancels Summer In Hackensack: No Fireworks, Splashpads, Camp This Year
Coronavirus Cancels Summer In Hackensack: No Fireworks, Splashpads, Camp This Year Summer in Hackensack is going to look a lot different this year. In an effort to preserve public safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, city officials in have canceled or in some cases rescheduled summer programs and events. Events that have been canceled include: The Fourth of July celebration and fireworks The 2020 Summer Concert Series The City of Hackensack Recreation Camp (In lieu of the camp, the city will release further details about organizing food distribution to participating children) HACPAC ~ Shakespeare in the Park, Movies Under the Stars, Mini Concerts and Sunset Yog…

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by Valerie Musson
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Boy, 15, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Plainfield Teen During National Night Out Boy, 15, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Plainfield Teen During National Night Out
Boy, 15, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Plainfield Teen During National Night Out A 15-year-old turned himself in Friday in connection with the shooting death of another youth in North Plainfield days earlier, authorities said.  Altereek Johnson, 16, of Plainfield, was found shot to death around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Steiner Avenue, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office said. He had been shot in the chest.  North Plainfield's National Night Out activities were underway nearby at the time he was found. The activities, held nationwide, are sponsored by law enforcement and other public safety agencies.  The alleged shooter was identified as Q.C. and has…

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by Paul Milo
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Police & Fire
‘Bookem’: Rapping Sheriff’s Officer Brings Show To Fairview National Night Out ‘Bookem’: Rapping Sheriff’s Officer Brings Show To Fairview National Night Out
‘Bookem’: Rapping Sheriff’s Officer Brings Show To Fairview National Night Out A video-rapping Hudson County sheriff’s officer who uses music to build relationships with community youngsters is booked at two Bergen County National Night Out events on Tuesday, in Fairview and Garfield. Officer Daniel Rivera – better known as “Bookem” – has been mentoring inner-city youth for five years. He’s produced several videos in the past year aimed at bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community -- among them, “Good Cop.” WATCH BELOW: “Good Cop” (Bookem) "Good CopTEAM BOOKEM Earlier this year, Rivera collaborated on a video with a student from Lincoln High Sc…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
Police & Fire
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Makes Surprise Appearance At Westchester National Night Out Event Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Makes Surprise Appearance At Westchester National Night Out Event
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Makes Surprise Appearance At Westchester National Night Out Event National Night Out was a Hall of Fame event in New Rochelle this week, as Mariano Rivera made a special guest appearance. Attendees received a surprise on Tuesday afternoon when they went to fetch a sausage outside the New Rochelle Police Department, as the Yankee legend was behind the grill. Rivera was sporting a t-shirt representing his wife’s church, Refugio de Esperanza, which is located next door to the station. Scarpino attended several events throughout the county - though none were as star-studded - until rain and thunderstorms ultimately washed out several planned events at area po…

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by Zak Failla
Mt. Kisco, NY
Police & Fire
Police Host National Night Out Events In Mount Kisco, Yonkers, New Rochelle Police Host National Night Out Events In Mount Kisco, Yonkers, New Rochelle
Police Host National Night Out Events In Mount Kisco, Yonkers, New Rochelle Westchester County Police officials are going all-in this year for National Night out, participating in multiple events in the area. Each year, thousands of communities throughout the country celebrate National Night Out, which is designed to “strengthen police-community partnerships and generating further awareness about the safety in our communities. This year, those events will kick off on Tuesday, Aug. 7. During the National Night Out events, there will be “feature family-friendly activities, entertainment, demonstrations and presentations designed to connect with and inform the communi…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Westchester DA To Join Several 'National Night Out' Events This Week Westchester DA To Join Several 'National Night Out' Events This Week
Westchester DA To Join Several 'National Night Out' Events This Week Westchester County is hoping to strengthen the ties between police and the communities they are tasked with protecting at National Night Out events on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Each year, thousands of communities throughout the country celebrate National Night Out, which is designed to “strengthen police-community partnerships and generating further awareness about the safety in our communities. During the National Night Out events, there will be “feature family-friendly activities, entertainment, demonstrations and presentations designed to connect with and inform the community about crime preventi…

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by Zak Failla
Northern Highlands, NJ
Police & Fire
Four Northern Highlands Towns Plan What Could Be Biggest-Ever 'Night Out' Against Crime Four Northern Highlands Towns Plan What Could Be Biggest-Ever 'Night Out' Against Crime
Four Northern Highlands Towns Plan What Could Be Biggest-Ever 'Night Out' Against Crime Four Northern Highlands towns are uniting Tuesday for the 35th annual "National Night Out" to prevent crime and illegal drug use. From 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 7, residents throughout Upper Saddle River, Allendale, Saddle River, and Ho-Ho-Kus are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening with local police officers at the Red Barn located behind Crestwood Lake in Allendale. Co-sponsored locally by the USRA Coalition (www.usracoalition.org), the free event will feature a DJ, live music, games, crafts, ice cream, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, bas…

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by Jerry DeMarco