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NJ State Police Arrest Suspect Wanted for Shooting Man at American Dream

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East Rutherford NJ,  New Jersey State Police have arrested Anwar Stuart, 20, of Brooklyn, N.Y., for allegedly shooting a man during an attempted robbery at American Dream in East Rutherford, Bergen County.

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Gymnastics Coach Charged with Manufacturing and Possessing Child Porn

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Lake Hiawatha NJ,  the New Jersey State Police have arrested Nicholas Adair, 24, of Lake Hiawatha, N.J., for allegedly manufacturing and possessing child sexual abuse material.

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New Jersey State Police Respond to a Shooting Incident at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford NJ, yesterday evening, the New Jersey State Police responded to a shooting incident that occurred at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, Bergen County.

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NJ State Trooper Prevents Suicide Talks Down Overpass Jumper

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Hillside NJ, Last week, a New Jersey State Trooper rescued a suicidal man attempting to jump from an overpass in Hillside, Union County.

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New Jersey State Police and NJ Attorney General’s Office Join Forces to Respond to the Rapid Raise in Auto Thefts State Wide

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Trenton NJ, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today warned residents about a serious spike in motor vehicle thefts across the state, while noting that stolen vehicles are frequently used to commit other violent crimes. To address this growing concern, the New Jersey State Police and Division of Criminal Justice are expanding the Auto Theft Task Force by adding additional detectives and prosecutors, as well as bringing on board additional police departments from around the state.

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NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Identifying Human Remains

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Carteret NJ, the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons & Human Trafficking Unit and the Carteret Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the body of a woman that was found at a waterfront park in Carteret, N.J.

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New Jersey State Police Arrest Teaneck Man After DWI Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Weapon Changes

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Teaneck NJ, the New Jersey State Police have arrested Kevin A. Simmons, 49, of Teaneck N.J. after a traffic stop led to a DWI arrest and the recovery of weapons and drugs.

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Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Winter Storm

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Commercial Vehicle Restrictions in Place on Multiple Interstate Highways Beginning 5:00 P.M. Tonight

Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m., in preparation for a winter storm forecasted to impact the state with severe weather conditions starting tonight, Friday January 28, through the afternoon of Saturday, January 29. Executive Order No. 285 declares a State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey, allowing resources to be deployed throughout the state during the duration of the storm.

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Soaring Commodity Prices have led to a Recent Spurt in Catalytic Converter Thefts Statewide

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Trenton  NJ, the New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying two suspects who allegedly stole two catalytic converters from the Victor Robbins Group located on State Highway 38 in Hainsport Township, Burlington County.

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Light Snow but Hazardous Travel Conditions , Especially for the Friday Morning Commute

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey State Police warn widespread snow is expected to impact our state Thursday night into Friday morning. Be sure to monitor the weather closely as forecasts can change.

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Simultaneous Crashes on the Garden State Parkway in Twp. Of Washington Lead to Multiple Injuries

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Twp. of Washington NJ, multiple individuals were injured in seemingly simultaneous crashes on the Garden State Parkway southbound and northbound near East Glen Avenue, Washington Township on Friday afternoon, 12/10. New Jersey State Police Bloomfield Barracks Patrol units were assisted by personnel and vehicles from Washington Township Police, Washington Township Fire Department, Washington Township EMS, Paramus EMS, and The Valley Hospital Emergency Services Division. Four (4) vehicles were removed from the scene by flatbed tow trucks. Traffic in the area was backed up for miles in both directions for over one (1) hour.

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Driver Still Missing : New Jersey State and Paramus Police are still investigating the Monday Night Motorcycle Crash on the Garden State Parkway

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Paramus NJ, New Jersey State and Paramus Police are still looking for the driver of a motorcycle that was found wrecked and on fire on the Garden State Parkway southbound in Paramus on Monday night.

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Leader of Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Gets 33 Months for Illegal Possession of Firearm

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Newark NJ, a Suffolk County, New York, man was sentenced today to 33 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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Driver Killed as Tanker Truck Catches Fire After Overturning on I-287 in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, the driver of a gasoline tanker was killed in a fiery crash Saturday morning along Interstate 287 in New Jersey,  New Jersey State police said.

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Man Charged With Leading Burglary Crime Wave Across the State of New Jersey

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Teaneck NJ,  Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the indictment of a man who is charged with leading a criminal ring responsible for numerous residential burglaries across much of New Jersey.

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