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Newark mayor and state senator feud over “fake sister city incident”

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Newark NJ, what started off as a seemingly well-intentioned partnership has turned into a giant embarrassment for the city of Newark. Earlier this year, Mayor Ras Baraka invited what he thought was the Hindu nation of Kailasa to Newark’s City Hall for a cultural trade agreement, but it turns out Kailasa is no nation at all; it’s a fake.

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New York Man Sentenced to 43 Years in Prison for Multistate Kidnapping, Assault, ending in a North Jersey Arson Rampage

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Paterson NJ, a Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 516 months in prison for a multistate crime spree during which he kidnapped and sexually assaulted his former girlfriend, assaulted a federal employee, set fire to a used car dealership, and rammed multiple police vehicles before being apprehended, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Lamborghini Thief Gets 3 Years After an Unregistered Loaded Handgun in his Possession

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Elizabeth NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) today announced a three-year prison term for a man convicted of illegally possessing a weapon in connection with an auto theft investigation conducted by the New Jersey State Police Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF), of which OIFP is a member.

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Clifton Man Charged for Allegedly Smearing Feces on a Sign at the Elementary School in Paterson

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Clifton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a bias intimidation charge against a Passaic County man in connection with vandalism targeting the Dr. Hani Awadallah public school in Paterson, NJ in the early morning hours of April 10, 2023.

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Essex County Man Convicted of Wire Fraud in Connection with Romance Scam

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Newark NJ, an Essex County, man was convicted of conspiring to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in connection with an online romance scam, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Hoboken Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing over $1.5 million from over 100 Victims made up mainly of Non-profits, Private Schools, and Religious Institutions

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Hoboken NJ, a Hudson County, New Jersey, woman pleaded guilty today to stealing over $1.5 million from over 100 victims made up mainly of non-profits, private schools, and religious institutions throughout New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Update on NJ Attorney General Takeover of Paterson Police Department

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Paterson NJ, Under the leadership of Interim Officer-in-Charge Major Frederick Fife, the team of law enforcement professionals announced last week, in collaboration with key members of the Paterson Police Department, have been reviewing, evaluating and analyzing information, procedures, policies, equipment, staffing, and the overall operations of the Paterson Police Department. Another critical effort includes assessing and improving the communication between the department and the public. This diagnostic process is labor intensive and will be of an ongoing nature over the upcoming weeks and months.

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Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin Presides at Golden Anniversary Mass

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over 100 Couples Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage

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Newark NJ, more than 100 couples celebrating 50 years of marriage ā€” plus a few marking their 65th and 70th years together ā€” will be honored by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, at the Archdiocese of Newarkā€™s annual Golden Anniversary Mass on Sunday, April 16, at 3 p.m. in Newarkā€™s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

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NJ Attorney General Seizes Control of the Paterson Police Department

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Paterson NJ,Ā  Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that his Office is superseding the Paterson Police Department, and assuming control of all police functions, including internal affairs investigations, effective immediately. Isa Abbassi, a twenty-five-year veteran of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and its current Chief of Strategic Initiatives, will become the Officer-in-Charge of the Paterson Police Department in May, having been appointed to that position by Attorney General Platkin. In the interim, command of the department will be assumed by key members of the Attorney Generalā€™s staff and leaders from within the New Jersey State Police (NJSP).

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NJ Attorney General, NJSP, and NYPD Seize 100 Handguns with Large Capacity Magazines Stolen from Freight Train

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North Bergen NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), and the New York Police Department (NYPD) today announced the seizure of 100 guns and 200 large capacity ammunition magazines (LCMs) that were stolen in transit between a Vermont firearms importer and a Louisiana weapons wholesaler last week. Most of the recovered cargo was found stashed in a Hudson County storage facility. A New Jersey woman has been charged with unlawful possession of the weapons and related offenses.

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Do Good, Feel Great: Lung Association Invites New Jersey Area Residents to Climb Stairs of Iconic Red Bull Arena

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Fight For Air Climb raises money to support the American Lung Association in New Jersey

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Harrison NJ,Ā  Here in New Jersey, there are more than 980,000 people living with lung disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and others. To help fund the American Lung Associationā€™s work to end lung disease, today, the American Lung Association in New Jersey announced that it will host the iconic Fight For Air Climb at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ on Saturday, April 29, 2023 starting at 9:00 a.m. with a fundraising goal of $75,000.

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Vernon Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Official Misconduct After Attempting to Hook Up with Women While on Duty

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Newton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart today announced that a suspended Vernon township police officer pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his pursuit of personal relationships with women for his own prurient interests while on duty, even as his role as a law enforcement officer compromised their ability to freely consent.

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Hudson County Man Admits Producing Child Porn Using Social Media to Coerce Minors

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Union CityĀ  NJ,Ā  Hudson County, New Jersey man, admitted producing images of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Paterson School Bus Company Manager Accused of Employing Unqualified Drivers, Operating Unsafe Buses, and Failing to Conduct Mandatory Drug Testing and Background Checks

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Paterson NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a guilty plea was entered by a manager of two Paterson school bus companies accused of employing unqualified drivers, operating unsafe buses, and failing to conduct mandatory drug testing and background checks on its employees.

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Man Accused of Shooting NJ State Trooper in Paterson Arrested in South Carolina

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Paterson NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced the arrest of a man charged with opening fire on two on-duty New Jersey State Troopers in Paterson and hitting one, in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 2.

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