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Hawthorne Man Charged with Recording Juveniles with Hidden Camera and Attempting to Arrange to Meet with 13-Year-Old

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Hawthorne NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a Passaic County man has been charged after he allegedly used a hidden camera to record children in his bathroom and attempted to meet with who he believed to be a 13-year-old child.

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Tragic Crash on I-287 Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Oakland Man

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Oakland NJ, a devastating car crash on Interstate 287 in Mahwah has claimed the life of 19-year-old Jonathan Rodriguez-Pluchino, a resident of Oakland, New Jersey. The fatal incident occurred during Tuesday morning rush hour, around 7:15 a.m., according to the New Jersey State Police.

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NJ State Police Launch Increased Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

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West Trenton NJ,  Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and the beginning of the busy travel season. Safety must be a priority on every journey as roadways fill with drivers heading to the shore, local parks, lakes, and family gatherings. No matter how short the trip, every drive carries risks—and your choices behind the wheel can make all the difference. We urge all motorists to stay alert, avoid distractions, obey speed limits, and never drive under the influence. Buckle up, be patient, and remain mindful of pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

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Glen Rock Emergency Services Conducts Training Exercise with NJ State Police

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Glen Rock NJ, the New Jersey State Police, in coordination with Glen Rock Emergency Services, conducted a helicopter landing demonstration on Thursday night at 8:00 PM. This was a scheduled training exercise for Glen Rock  emergency personnel.

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The Remains of a Mom who Disappeared 11 years ago have been Identified thanks to Ramapo College Students

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Mahwah NJ, in a remarkable breakthrough, the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center has successfully identified human remains discovered in New Jersey eight years ago as belonging to Maria Quinones Garcia, a Pennsylvania woman reported missing in 2014. This achievement underscores the pivotal role of investigative genetic genealogy in resolving long-standing mysteries and providing closure to affected families.

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Fatal Crash on New Jersey Turnpike: Irvington Man Killed in Collision with Tractor-Trailer in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford NJ,  a fatal crash on the New Jersey Turnpike early Wednesday morning claimed the life of 28-year-old Rasheed Folaji from Irvington, according to New Jersey State Police.

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New Jersey’s Pedestrian Deaths Surge to Record High: What’s Driving the Crisis?

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s streets have become some of the most dangerous in the nation for pedestrians, with walker fatalities hitting a 36-year high in 2024. According to New Jersey State Police, 221 pedestrians were killed in crashes last year—a staggering 29% increase from 2023.

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The New Jersey State Police Spearhead Shutdown of Huge Lodi/Paterson Drug Mill

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Lodi NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice today announced a 53-count state grand jury indictment charging 20 people for their alleged roles in operating opioid mills in North Jersey.

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NJ State Police Search for Garden State Parkway Fatal Hit and Run Suspect

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Middletown Township NJ, the New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with a fatal hit-and-run motor vehicle crash investigation that occurred on Garden State Parkway in Middletown Township, Monmouth County.

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New Jersey State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Locating Escaped Sex Offender

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Newark NJ, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Nicholas Voutsas escaped from a New Jersey Department of Health medical transport van that was en route to University Hospital in Newark, Essex County. As a result, the initial investigating agency, the New Jersey Human Services Police Department, charged Nicholas Voustas with escape.

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Major Crash on I-287 North in Mahwah Causes Extended Closures and Delays

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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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New Jersey State Police Being Investigated Over Alleged Traffic Enforcement Slowdown

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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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Advisory: Increase in Drone Sightings Across Hackensack and New Jersey

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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.

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Local Assemblymen Say its Time To Act on Unexplained Drone Sightings

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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.

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Justice After Decades: Breakthrough DNA Technology Solves 1997 Murder of Tamara Tignor

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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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