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Posted on July 18, 2019July 17, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

Erroneous GPS Commands Leads to very steep, narrow, winding, dead end street in Hawthorne

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Hawthorne NJ, A 30-foot long box trailer being pulled by a tractor got impaled on the retaining wall of a single family home in Hawthorne late Wednesday afternoon, 07/17. The mishap occurred after the tractor’s driver followed his GPS’ commands and erroneously wound up on Brockhuizen Lane, a very steep, narrow, winding, dead end street.

Posted on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Six Car Rush Hour Pile Up on 208 leads to Major Delays

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Hawthorne NJ, A six (6) vehicle, late Monday afternoon, 07/08, chain reaction crash on Route 208 southbound in Hawthorne left only the right shoulder open for travel, which caused major delays for rush hour commuters. No injuries were reported in the pile up, but tow trucks were summoned to remove five (5) wrecked vehicles from the highway. Glen Rock Police assisted Hawthorne Police at the scene.

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Posted on July 3, 2019July 2, 2019 by James — 5 Comments

Hudson County Federation of Republican Women Hold Successful Launch Party!

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Jersey City NJ, The Hudson County Federation of Republican Women held a successful launch party June 29, Saturday night at Dorrian’s Red Hand in Jersey City. Dedicated to empowering female voices and growing women’s leadership, the launch party celebrated the newly chartered Hudson County chapter of the New Jersey Federation of Republican Women (NJFRW). The launch party was attended by women and men from across the county as well as NJ Congressional District 5 candidate Dana DiRisio, US Senate hopeful Natalie Rivera, and Gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli. GOP leaders in attendance included Hoboken Municipal Committee Chairman Chris Carbine, Hispanic Republicans of North Jersey Herminio Mendoza, NJ GOP State Committeeman from Hudson County Joshua Sotomayor Einstein, NJFRW Region 2 Vice President Celeste Homaychak, and NJFRW President Angelique Scholl.

Posted on July 1, 2019June 30, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Essex County Man Convicted Of Wire Fraud And Massive Identity Theft

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NEWARK NJ, An Essex County, New Jersey, man was convicted for his role in a scheme to steal victims’ personal information, use it to obtain replacement credit cards and then use the cards to purchase high-value items from retailers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.

Richard Adebayo, 42, of East Orange, New Jersey, was convicted June 27, 2019, on all counts of an indictment charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 14 counts of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft following a nine-day trial before Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court. The jury deliberated one day before returning the guilty verdicts.

Posted on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 by James — 8 Comments

Rutgers-Newark Chancellor Yells at Campus Cops in Car Accident Dispute

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Newark NJ, according to NBC news Rutgers University says the chancellor of its Newark campus has apologized over video that surfaced showing her yelling at campus cops investigating a fender-bender earlier this year.

Posted on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Former Hoboken City Council Candidate Convicted of Conspiring in Vote for Cash Bribery Scheme

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Hoboken NJ, A former candidate for the Hoboken City Council was convicted today of conspiring to promote a voter bribery scheme by use of the mail, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Francis Raia, 67, of Hoboken, New Jersey, was a candidate for Hoboken City Council in 2013. He was convicted of one count of conspiracy to violate the federal Travel Act for causing the mails to be used in aid of voter bribery, contrary to New Jersey state law, during that election. The jury deliberated for one day, following a five-day trial before Senior U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark federal court.

Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

NJ State Trooper Rescues Stranded Kayaker

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Upper Freehold Twp NJ, A New Jersey State Trooper swam to rescue a stranded kayaker, who fell overboard while fishing on Assunpink Lake in Upper Freehold Twp., Monmouth County.

On Sunday, June 23, at approximately 4:06 p.m., Troopers responded to Assunpink Lake for the report of an overturned kayak. When troopers arrived, they observed a man clinging to the capsized vessel approximately 150 yards from shore.

Posted on June 22, 2019June 22, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

No Injuries Report After Tree Falls on House in Hawthorne

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Hawthorne NJ, Hawthorne Police and Hawthorne Fire Deartment responded to a single family home at 3 Mary Street, Hawthorne on Friday morning, 06/21 to assess damage caused by a falling tree. No injuries were reported by the home’s occupants and structural damage was classified as moderate. Members of Hawthorne Fire Tower 2, Engine 3, and Rescue 5 operated at the scene.

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Posted on June 15, 2019June 15, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Man arrested with handgun, ammunition outside Westfield elementary school

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Westfield NJ, A Delaware man was apprehended outside a Westfield elementary school when he was found to be in possession of a handgun and numerous rounds of ammunition Thursday afternoon, after classes had let out for the day, acting Union County Prosecutor Jennifer Davenport announced Friday.

Thomas J. Wilkie, 46, of Bear, Delaware, is charged with second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, fourth-degree possession of hollow-point bullets, and fourth-degree trespassing on school grounds.

Posted on June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Owner Of Clifton Moving Companies Pleads Guilty Extorting Hundreds of Customers

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Clifton NJ, A Clifton, New Jersey, man admitted today to owning and operating a variety of household goods moving companies in New Jersey that systematically extorted hundreds of customers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Rami Zubidat, 31, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Posted on June 11, 2019June 10, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

MARCAL PAPER FIRE INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN

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Paterson NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the results of the investigation into the fire at the Marcal Paper Company, 1 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ, which occurred on Thursday January 31, 2019. The investigation was conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Elmwood Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, National Response Team.

Posted on June 10, 2019June 9, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Columbia Bank is Hosting a Free Cyber Security Seminar

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Hawthorne NJ, As a select business customer of Columbia Bank, we invite you to join us for a FREE Cyber Security Seminar. Guest speakers will cover topics such as securing your business’ online identity, thwarting hackers, and protecting your business and clients from fraud.

Dates & Locations

Wednesday, June 12th from 8:30am to 11:30am
Macaluso’s, 55 4th Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ

Wednesday, June 19th from 8:30am to 11:30am
The Mansion, 3000 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ

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Posted on May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Hoboken Man Admits Pay For Vote Scheme

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Hoboken NJ, A Hoboken, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to promote a voter bribery scheme during a municipal election, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Dio Braxton, 43, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark federal court to an indictment charging him with conspiring with Frank Raia and others to use the mail to promote a voter bribery scheme during the 2013 municipal election in Hoboken.

Posted on May 26, 2019May 25, 2019 by James — 9 Comments

Body Found at Dunkin’ Donuts in Hawthorne

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Hawthorne NJ, The body of an individual believed to have been homeless was found on a bench in front of the Dunkin’ Donuts located at 84 Goffle Road, Hawthorne at 7:16 AM on Saturday morning, 05/25. Paramedics from The Valley Hospital officially pronounced the individual dead shortly after 7:30 AM. Hawthorne Police is handling the investigation.

Posted on May 12, 2019May 11, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

New Jersey rapper charged in campaign finance conspiracy case in 2012 Election

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Maplewood NJ, A United States entertainer and businessman and a Malaysian financier were charged in a four-count indictment unsealed today in the District of Columbia for conspiring to make and conceal foreign and conduit campaign contributions during the United States presidential election in 2012, announced Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.

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