Video: DUI Driver 2X Legal Limit Says Car Hit Black Ice Before Slamming Denville Building Video: DUI Driver 2X Legal Limit Says Car Hit Black Ice Before Slamming Denville Building
Video: DUI Driver 2X Legal Limit Says Car Hit Black Ice Before Slamming Denville Building New bodycam footage shows the arrest of a 31-year-old Rockaway woman who was more than twice the legal limit when her vehicle slammed into a Denville office building last month, police paperwork shows. Police were called to 95 E Main Street near Indian Road on reports of a "loud bang" around 10 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2024, Denville police said. There they found Kristen Cobb, whose vehicle had veered off the road and struck the exterior of the building with airbag deployment. Officers detected a strong odor of alcohol from Cobb's breath. She claimed she “slipped on black ice” while driving ho…
Homeless Man Found Sleeping At Ridgewood High School Athletic Field: Police Homeless Man Found Sleeping At Ridgewood High School Athletic Field: Police
Homeless Man Found Sleeping At Ridgewood High School Athletic Field: Police A 54-year-old homeless man was found sleeping at Ridgewood High School Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, police said. The man was found near the footbridge of the high school field just before 7 a.m. by a concerned citizen who called police, Ridgewood Ridgewood Police Capt. Glenn Ender said. Students typically begin arriving at school around 8 a.m. At 8:30 a.m., the temperature in Ridgewood was 11 °F. The man was transported to The Valley Hospital.
Belleville Burglar Busted In Secaucus, Stole $3K From Trucks: Police Belleville Burglar Busted In Secaucus, Stole $3K From Trucks: Police
Belleville Burglar Busted In Secaucus, Stole $3K From Trucks: Police A 23-year-old Belleville man was arrested and charged on Friday, Jan. 17 with breaking into trucks in Secaucus last October. On Tuesday, Oct. 29, officers responded to a fenced in parking lot on Henry Street on a repot of a person, later identified as Luis Najera Mendoza, who broke into six trucks and stole their EZ Pass transponders and portable radios, valued at $3,000, Secaucus police said. A search of Mendoza's residence turned up several of the stolen items, police said. Mendoza is charged with two counts of burglary and theft of moveable property, police said. He was released pending…
Thief Steals Mercedes At Westport Gas Station In Broad Daylight, Owner Hurt Trying To Stop Him Thief Steals Mercedes At Westport Gas Station In Broad Daylight, Owner Hurt Trying To Stop Him
Thief Steals Mercedes At Westport Gas Station In Broad Daylight, Owner Hurt Trying To Stop Him Police are investigating a bold daylight car theft at an Exxon gas station that left the owner injured, authorities said.  Officers responded to the station at 485 Post Road East in Westport around 3:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, authorities said.  The victim told police that as they were pumping gas, a young man slipped into the driver's seat of the black 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS unnoticed.  The owner tried to get the suspect out, but they opened the car door and knocked them to the ground before speeding off in the stolen vehicle toward Compo Road North, police said.  …
Quick-Thinking Newington Store Employee Saves Woman Held Captive for 2 Days: Police Quick-Thinking Newington Store Employee Saves Woman Held Captive for 2 Days: Police
Quick-Thinking Newington Store Employee Saves Woman Held Captive for 2 Days: Police A Connecticut duo kidnapped a woman and held her for two days, forcing her to withdraw money from her bank during the terrifying ordeal, police said. She can thank her release to a Shop & Shop employee who felt something was wrong and contacted police.  Amanda Ditommaso, 37, and Tylone Graham, 41, both of New Britain were arrested by Newington police after an investigation into a disturbing incident reported on Oct. 28, 2024, officials said.  A concerned Newington store employee called police that day when he noticed the two forcing a woman to withdraw money. When officers arr…
'Get The F--- Out Of My Face,' Watkinson Tells Lower Chichester Officer Before I-95 Chase 'Get The F--- Out Of My Face,' Watkinson Tells Lower Chichester Officer Before I-95 Chase
'Get The F--- Out Of My Face,' Watkinson Tells Lower Chichester Officer Before I-95 Chase A man accused of parking across two handicap spaces without a placard escalated a simple citation into a vehicle pursuit, nearly striking an officer in the process, Lower Chichester police announced Sunday, Jan. 19. Timothy W. Watkinson, 29, was charged with misdemeanor fleeing or attempting to elude police, summary reckless driving, and summary careless driving, police said. Watkinson was parked in two handicap spots at 10:08 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, when an officer approached his vehicle to issue a parking violation, police said. The car had darkly tinted windows, was not running, and di…
Wanted Man Rams 2 Police Cars In Stolen U-Haul Van In Failed Fairfield Escape: Cops Wanted Man Rams 2 Police Cars In Stolen U-Haul Van In Failed Fairfield Escape: Cops
Wanted Man Rams 2 Police Cars In Stolen U-Haul Van In Failed Fairfield Escape: Cops A wanted man rammed a stolen U-Haul van into two police cars at an Essex County hotel before the driver was arrested following a short foot chase, authorities said. Christopher Barnes, 65, of Morristown, faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, which occurred on Friday, Jan. 17, according to Fairfield Police. The situation unfolded at approximately 7:38 a.m. when Fairfield officers received an alert from their Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) indicating that a stolen U-Haul van had entered town. The van, displaying an Arizona registration, had been reported stolen from…
Man Crashes Into Waterbury Cop Cars In Failed Attempt To Escape Drugs Arrest: Cops Man Crashes Into Waterbury Cop Cars In Failed Attempt To Escape Drugs Arrest: Cops
Man Crashes Into Waterbury Cop Cars In Failed Attempt To Escape Drugs Arrest: Cops A 26-year-old Connecticut man turned what should have been a routine traffic stop into a mountain of felony charges earlier this week after allegedly crashing into multiple police cars while carrying a large amount of drugs, authorities said. Vincent Simmons, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and is now facing multiple drug-related and traffic charges, police said. Officers patrolling Baldwin Street spotted Simmons sitting in a running vehicle with several visible violations, authorities said. When they approached to speak with him, Simmons allegedly threw the car into rever…
DUI Driver Strikes Police Car In Gaithersburg: Cops DUI Driver Strikes Police Car In Gaithersburg: Cops
DUI Driver Strikes Police Car In Gaithersburg: Cops A drunk driver’s dangerous decision ended with a police cruiser smashed and a night behind bars after a collision in Montgomery County, authorities say. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, when a black Acura barreled into a marked Montgomery County Police cruiser on I-270 near I-370. An officer had parked the vehicle with its emergency lights activated, blocking lanes to protect state police investigators at the scene of a prior crash, according to officials. The aftermath of the crash in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Department of Police The imp…
Two Men Shot In Newark: Police Two Men Shot In Newark: Police
Two Men Shot In Newark: Police Two men were shot in Newark on the early morning of Thursday, Jan. 16, authorities said. At 2:05 a.m., police responded to the 200 block of Washington Street on a call of a shooting, Newark Public Safety Director Eugene Miranda said Two gunshot victims were located and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, authorities said. .Each is reportedly in stable condition, Miranda said. This incident remains under investigation, Miranda said.
Serial Jersey City Burglar Busted In Bayonne: Police Serial Jersey City Burglar Busted In Bayonne: Police
Serial Jersey City Burglar Busted In Bayonne: Police A 37-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged on Monday, Jan. 13 with committing multiple burglaries in Bayonne, authorities said. At 4:02 p.m., officers responded to Tiger's Deli  at 1224 Kennedy Blvd. on a report of a burglary in process, Bayonne police said.  Shortly thereafter, officers located Roshawn Simmons, who was wearing the exact clothing description and was confirmed as the burglar, police said. He was placed under arrest, police said. A search of Simmons resulted in the recovery of money believed to be removed from the store, police said. Various burglar tool…
Body Armor, Badge Stolen From West Chester Officer’s Patrol Car By Serial Burglar: DA Body Armor, Badge Stolen From West Chester Officer’s Patrol Car By Serial Burglar: DA
Body Armor, Badge Stolen From West Chester Officer’s Patrol Car By Serial Burglar: DA A Brookhaven man is accused of committing a string of burglaries in West Chester, including stealing a police officer’s body armor vest and badge from a patrol car, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced Friday, Jan. 17. Lawrence Dass, 27, was charged with five counts of burglary and related offenses following his Jan. 14 arrest by the West Chester Borough Police Department. He was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Marian Vito, who set bail at $50,000, officials said. Dass is being held at Chester County Prison ahead of a preliminary hearing scheduled for Jan. 21. Aut…