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Caught in the Web: Defending Against Internet Crime Allegations

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In today’s digital world, the internet is a place where people can connect, socialize, and even do business. However, the anonymity and wide reach that the internet offers can also make it a fertile ground for criminal activity. Among the most severe and complex internet crimes are those that involve allegations of child exploitation and sex offenses. Defending against such accusations can be incredibly difficult, not only because of the serious legal consequences but also due to the social stigma that often accompanies these charges.

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Law Enforcement and EMS Appreciation Sunday at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark attended a beautiful service Sunday morning on Law Enforcement and EMS Appreciation Sunday at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Glen Rock.

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It’s official: N.J. Police Licensure Act Takes Effect

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Ridgewood NJ,  new state law went into effect this month requiring New Jersey’s approximately 40,500 police officers to hold valid, active licenses issued by the Police Training Commission (PTC) in order to serve as law enforcement officers.

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The King of Con by Thomas Giacomaro and Natasha Stoynoff

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Upper Saddle River NJ, from time to time the Ridgewood blog does book reviews and we just finished the “King of Con ” by Thomas Giacomaro  and Natasha Stoynoff published in 2018 . We received a copy from the author Tom Giacomaro , the “King of Con: himself through a mutual friend  in early February and finally got to reading it this past weekend .

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An Overview of New Jersey Prison Statistics

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New Jersey’s prison system has been facing increasing scrutiny from both advocates and policymakers in recent years. With the possibility of criminal justice reform on the horizon, understanding how various prison statistics fit into a bigger picture of mass incarceration is essential for creating meaningful change. This blog post will provide an overview of some key New Jersey prison statistics, exploring why certain numbers have grown or decreased over time and analyzing their potential implications. We’ll also look at best practices implemented by other states across the country that could be applied to reduce overcrowding and improve conditions within New Jersey’s prisons. By gaining insight into these incarcerated populations affected by mass incarceration, we can equip ourselves with the knowledge necessary to enact real change for these individuals who live behind bars.

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Precautions Being Taken in New Jersey in Response to the Attacks in Israel

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Trenton NJ, Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Regarding Precautions Being Taken in New Jersey in Response to the Attacks in Israel:

As we worry about loved ones abroad, we know that members of our Jewish community throughout the country, and here in New Jersey, are worried for their safety as they continue to celebrate the High Holidays.

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Monmouth County Man Admits making Telephone and Email threats to New Jersey Public Officials

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Monmouth County Man admitted making telephone and email threats to New Jersey state officials, judges, law enforcement, and attorneys, bomb threats to government offices, a police department, two law firms and a business

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Trenton NJ, a Monmouth County, man today admitted making threatening telephone and email communications to New Jersey state officials, judges, law enforcement officers, and attorneys, and phoning in false bomb threats to local and state government offices, a police department, two law firms and a commercial establishment, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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C-NOTES FROM HEAVEN

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Saddle River NJ, Well, it was twenty years ago today…when a bunch of FBI guys got hit in the head with a million bucks, falling from the New Jersey sky.

Until that moment, April 2002 had been going okay for NJ con master, Thomas Giacomaro, author of the 2018 memoir The King of Con: How a Smooth-Talking Jersey Boy Made and Lost Billions, Baffled the FBI, Eluded the Mob, and Lived to Tell the Crooked Tale.

True, he was doing 18 months for embezzlement at Fort Dix prison, just south of Trenton. But it was easy time in a low-security prison. And he was such a clean, neat inmate…he was a shoo-in to get out by Christmas. 

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THE LITTLE CASUALTIES OF WAR

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Saddle River NJ, Childhood memories of spring are usually happy and bright: Icicles dripping, chocolate Easter bunnies, putting your sneakers on after a long, Jersey winter.

For local anti-hero, Thomas Giacomaro, spring reminds him of the day he saw his father almost kill two men. 

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Surveillance State : Acting Attorney General Seeks Publics Feedback on use of Facial Recognition Technology by Law Enforcement

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Trenton NJ,  acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the launch of an online portal soliciting comment from the public on regulating the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement in New Jersey for investigative purposes.

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NJ Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Thinks the Answer to Community Police Relations is Less Police Training Not More

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Trenton NJ, after a whole summer of social unrest over police and community relations the NJ Senate Law and Public Safety Committee voted on legislation to loosen training requirements for new police officers. S4208 would allow municipal and county police departments to establish a nine-month probationary period for new officers, during which they could assume police duties without completing basic training. In response to this legislation advancing, New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP), a far left social justice group released the following statement.

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New Jersey Transit Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management ,First responders , and Law enforcement Conduct a Training Exercise at Wayne Route 23 Transit Center

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Wayne NJ, the New Jersey Transit Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), together with additional law enforcement and emergency response partners, conducted a training exercise on Saturday, November 20th at the Wayne Route 23 Transit Center. The exercise began around 9 am and continued for approximately 3 hours.

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Mercer County Man Admits Interfering with Law Enforcement Officers During “Mostly Peaceful Protests” in Trenton

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Trenton NJ, A Mercer County, New Jersey, man today admitted attempting to interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder when he attempted to set fire to a police vehicle during a riot in the City of Trenton, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Department Homeland Security Issues “Non Specific” National Terrorism Advisory

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WASHINGTON DC, after the catastrophic  security failures at Capitol Hill on January 6th  , Department Homeland Security Issues “Non Specific” National Terrorism Advisory :

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Nashville Bombing Suspect May Have Been Killed in the Blast

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Nashville TN, CBS News is reporting that law enforcement sources claim the suspect in the Nashville explosion on Christmas Day may have been killed in the blast. DNA tests are being conducted on the human remains found at the scene.

Multiple sources confirm that Anthony Quinn Warner, a Nashville area resident, has been identified as a person of interest in this case. Federal agents are currently searching his home.

Warner, a Nashville area resident, had a similar make and model RV as the one in photos released to the public. Warner was described as a 63-year-old White man.

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