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Mahwah NJ, a significant crash on Interstate 287 northbound near Exit 66 by Route 17 disrupted traffic and caused extensive delays Thursday evening, with serious injuries reported.
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Trenton NJ, NJ Attorney General Platkin comments on the current investigation of the NJ State Police on the the alleged slowdown in NJ State Police traffic enforcement .Platkin said, “The New Jersey State Police is tasked with the difficult, dangerous, and often thankless job of keeping the public safe. Troopers routinely rise to the occasion by tackling some of the most pressing public safety challenges we face — whether that be narcotics trafficking, gun violence, or responding to natural disasters. In my years of State government service, I have seen their work firsthand and know the deep commitment that so many Troopers have to serving the public. I am proud to have supported them in those efforts.
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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department is closely monitoring a recent surge in sightings of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, in our area and throughout the state. These devices have become increasingly popular and accessible due to their affordability and ease of use, offering many benefits in delivery services, search and rescue missions, security measures, and infrastructure assessments.
However, drones can also pose risks when misused, potentially for illegal or harmful activities, including acts of terrorism.
Continue reading Advisory: Increase in Drone Sightings Across Hackensack and New Jersey
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Trenton NJ, with unexplained drone sightings escalating across New Jersey and dominating national headlines, Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio and Assembly Republican Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips are demanding an emergency conference with legislative leadership, Gov. Phil Murphy, and top state security officials.
Continue reading Local Assemblymen Say its Time To Act on Unexplained Drone Sightings
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Bridgewater NJ, in a case that haunted Somerset County for over 25 years, investigators have finally made an arrest in the 1997 murder of Tamara Tignor, thanks to advanced DNA technology. Robert Creter, a 60-year-old Canadian man, has been charged with murder in connection to Tignor’s brutal death, prosecutors announced this week.
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Mendham NJ, a growing wave of mysterious drone sightings in North Jersey has left residents and local leaders searching for answers. In response, a coalition of 19 mayors and elected officials from Morris County is demanding immediate action from state and federal authorities.
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Morristown NJ, residents across Morristown, Madison, and Mendham in Morris County, New Jersey, were left questioning unusual drone activity on Monday night. Witnesses reported seeing at least five drones—possibly as many as a dozen—flying in erratic patterns, with some describing the drones as significantly larger than standard commercial models. The sighting has prompted a federal investigation as questions about the drones’ capabilities and purpose linger.
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The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with a shooting investigation on Interstate 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County.
Based on a preliminary investigation, on Wednesday, November 27, at approximately 6:18 a.m., Troop “B” Totowa Station troopers responded to a “Road Rage Shooting Incident” on Interstate 80 eastbound near exit 47B. The suspect, driving a silver minivan with an unknown Pennsylvania license plate, pulled alongside the victim’s vehicle, a blue Subaru Outback, and fired at least one gunshot round, hitting the rear driver’s side window.
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Ridgewood NJ, Eight men have been charged for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to steal luxury cars in New Jersey including Ridgewood, Paramus and Tenafly, New York, and elsewhere, and transport them across state lines, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
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Trenton NJ, an anonymous tip has brought serious allegations against Lt. Col. Sean Kilcomons, the second in command of the New Jersey State Police, sparking a formal investigation by the state’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability. The tipster claims Kilcomons made an “inappropriate and discriminatory comment” about Attorney General Matt Platkin during the annual Take Your Child to Work Day in April.
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Franklin :Lakes NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of STEPHEN BOJEKIAN, 69, retired Chief of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department ,of Franklin Lakes, on the charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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East Rutherford NJ, the American Dream mall faced an unexpected evacuation early Tuesday evening after a suspicious vehicle was spotted in the parking garage, according to authorities.
Around 5:30 p.m., mall security noticed a Tesla parked on the ground level of the C parking deck with its driver’s side door left open and unattended. The vehicle’s unusual state raised concerns, prompting immediate action. Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron of the New Jersey State Police stated that after a K-9 sweep, the dog alerted the team, signaling potential danger.
Continue reading American Dream Mall Evacuated After Suspicious Vehicle Alert, Reopened Safely
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Saddle River NJ, a four-car, chain-reaction crash occurred Saturday night on Route 17 South near East Allendale Road when a Range Rover lost control and rear-ended two police vehicles and a stopped car. The driver, Joseph Ford, 18, of New York City, was later arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), along with multiple other charges.
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Woodcliff Lake NJ, A devastating single-car accident late Saturday night claimed the lives of three Woodcliff Lake residents. The crash occurred just before midnight on the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge Township, according to local authorities.
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