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Paterson NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced arrests of five persons in the takedown of a major fentanyl and heroin mill in Paterson, N.J., that distributed its narcotics in wax folds stamped with the same brand names that have been linked to 14 fatal and 13 nonfatal overdoses.
Continue reading Major Fentanyl and Heroin Mill in Paterson Busted
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Paterson NJ, The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) in collaboration with the Paterson Division of Health and the Passaic County Department of Health have conducted a rapid testing pilot program, Point of Care for the Homeless. The Point of Care test provides test results within 15 minutes and was conducted at Eva’s Village on Wednesday, July 22.
Continue reading CITY OF PATERSON CHOSEN FOR RAPID TESTING FOR THE HOMELESS PILOT PROGRAM
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Wayne NJ, The logjam of frustrated drivers continues at Motor Vehicle Commission facilities across the state, and now things will only get worse in Passaic Country, where the licensing center in Wayne is being closed for more than a week after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
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Newark NJ, the FBI has identified Roy Den Hollander as the primary subject in the attack that occurred at the home of the Honorable Esther Salas on July 19, 2020. Den Hollander is now deceased. The investigation remains ongoing. Individuals who believe they have information relevant to the investigation should contact FBI-Newark at 973-792-2000, press option 2.
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North Brunswick Township NJ, US Marshals and the FBI continue to investigating the deadly shooting at the North Brunswick home of US District Court of New Jersey Judge Esther Salas, according to law enforcement officials.The son of the Newark-based federal judge has been shot and killed, and her husband shot and critically injured in an attack at the family’s home, according to law enforcement sources.
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Paterson NJ, The 9th district is represented by Democrat Bill Pascrell, who resides in Paterson. Congressman Pascrell was first elected to Congress in 1996 from the old 8th district, defeating incumbent William J. Martini. The redistricting resulted in Pascrell’s hometown of Paterson being added to the 9th district, which had been represented by Steve Rothman, a fellow Democrat who like Pascrell entered Congress by winning a seat in the 1996 federal election. Both incumbents declared their intentions to run for their party’s nomination for the seat, which Pascrell won. Pascrell defeated Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, the Republican nominee, in the general election.
Continue reading Meet CD9 Republican Candidate Billy Prempeh
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Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ERICK MACIAS (DOB: 05/05/1985; married; employed as a chiropractor) of 111 East Dewey Avenue, Apt. 254, Wharton, NJ on charges of Robbery, Assault, and Theft offenses. The arrest is the result of a two-month investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.
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TOTOWA NJ, The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation into the death of a 51-year-old man, who died earlier today after he was arrested by a New Jersey state trooper during a motor vehicle stop outside the State Police Totowa Substation. The man was placed under arrest after the state trooper discovered suspected narcotics in his vehicle.
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Hoboken NJ, As the mass of mobs across the country calling for the removal, engaging in vandalizing, and toppling historical statues continue largely unopposed by political “leadership,” a petition to save Columbus Park and the statue of famed Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in Hoboken was launched today by Joshua Sotomayor Einstein.
Continue reading Save Hoboken’s Columbus Park Petition Launched by Joshua Sotomayor Einstein
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Hawthorne NJ, Multiple non life threatening injuries were reported following a four (4) vehicle Wednesday afternoon, 07/01 collision in the 100 block of Wagaraw Road, Hawthorne. A Volkswagen Jetta was catapulted into the side of an industrial building, and a 4-door Buick sedan was propelled into a utility pole after the vehicles collided. One (1) vehicle fled the scene; three (3) vehicles were removed by tow trucks. Hawthorne Police,Hawthorne EMS responded to the incident. Two (2) Hawthorne EMS ambulances were required to transport patients to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center.
Continue reading Vehicle Catapulted in to the Side of a Building in Hawthorne
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Paterson NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced voting fraud charges against Paterson City Councilman Michael Jackson, Councilman-Elect Alex Mendez, and two other men in connection with the May 12, 2020 special election in the City of Paterson.
All four men are charged with criminal conduct involving mail-in ballots during the election. The investigation by the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) began when the U.S. Postal Inspection Service alerted the Attorney General’s Office that hundreds of mail-in ballots were found in a mailbox in Paterson. Numerous additional ballots were found in a mailbox in nearby Haledon. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all voting in May 12 elections in New Jersey was done by mail-in ballots.
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Old Bridge NJ, Mark Razzoli, candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District released the following statement after calls for statues of Jesus to be torn down:
“Where has our country gone? Statues toppled, parts of cities destroyed or taken over. The mob mentality of those who are shaming us for loving our country and guilting us into silence have but one agenda – destroy democracy and capitalism. What started as a call for equality and to hold rogue police officers accountable has become something very different – anarchy. The goal – usher in a socialist society and destroy America. Whether you’re a Democrat or Republican, WE have always cherished our freedom and come together thru love of country. Destroying monuments and now calls to destroy statues of Jesus are not based on fighting for black people to achieve equality. It’s based on destroying the fabric of our country. We cannot remain silent. Whether you are Black or White. Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu or any other religion – we all lose if socialism grow
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TRENTON NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced charges against an attorney stemming from a major corruption probe by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) that previously led to five former public officials and political candidates in New Jersey being charged with taking bribes.
Continue reading Morristown Attorney Charged in NJ Public Official Bribery Scheme
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Oradell NJ, Oradell PBA reported a bear has been spotted on the New Milford / Oradell border near the County Property (Old Water Company Buildings). Do not approach it if seen and call 911 to report its location. We previously reported a bear was spotted in Hawthorne and Twp of Washington.
Continue reading Black Bears Making the Rounds in North Jersey
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Bayonne NJ, A New Jersey state trooper was criminally charged today for allegedly stalking a female motorist in his patrol vehicle while on duty. This is not the first time a NJ State Trooper has been charged with making amorous advances toward motorist . In 2016 a New Jersey State Trooper was arrested and suspended from his job after he allegedly pulled over several women in order to ask them out on dates and then tried to cover up the improper stops. Trooper Marquice Prather, 37, of Linden, New Jersey was arrested on Dec. 9 and charged with tampering with public records or information and falsifying or tampering with records.
Continue reading Another NJ State Trooper Charged with Making Amorous Advances Toward Motorist
