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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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U.S. Marshals Service Operation Clean Sweep results in the arrest of 190 Fugitives throughout NJ

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Newark NJ, the U.S. Marshals Service has conducted a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative focusing on some of the most violent offenders throughout New Jersey. This enforcement initiative, called Operation “Clean Sweep,” resulted in the arrest of more than 190 fugitives, gang members, sex offenders and violent criminals in the District of New Jersey.

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NJ State Troopers to Set Up Sobriety Checkpoint in Monmouth County

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Belmar Borough NJ,  In an effort to make our roads safer and reduce crashes attributed to driving while under the influence, the New Jersey State Police will set up a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, September 18, in the Belmar Borough, Monmouth County area.

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New Jersey State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Identifying Deceased Male found in Sea Bright

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Sea Bright NJ, The New Jersey State Police Homicide South Unit and Missing Person’s Unit are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a deceased male in Monmouth County.

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Diver Unhurt After Skidding Off the Garden State Parkway in Twp. of Washington

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Twp. of Washington NJ, Twp. of Washington Fire Department reports this morning around 7am, a driver went off the road into the center woods of the Garden State Parkway. Driver is ok and car was removed. Twp. of Washington Fire Department was assisted by New Jersey State Police .

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NJ State Troopers to Set Up Sobriety Checkpoint in Ocean County on Saturday

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Ocean County NJ,  in an effort to make our roads safer and reduce crashes attributed to driving while under the influence, the New Jersey State Police will set up a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, August 21, in the Toms River Township, Ocean County area.

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New Jersey State Police Seeking Public’s Looking to Identify Police Impersonator

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Brick Township NJ, The New Jersey State Police, Wall Township Police Department, and Brick Township Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a man suspected of impersonated a police officer.
On August 1, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the victim stopped her car in Brick Township because she thought a police officer was pulling her over. The suspect was driving behind the victim in a black, older model Ford Crown Victoria when he activated a blue dome light on the front dashboard.

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Married detectives agreed to forfeit their jobs to resolve charges that they filed false reports about physical altercation in a bar in North Wildwood

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North Wildwood NJ,  Married detectives with the New Jersey State Police today agreed to forfeit their jobs to resolve charges that they filed false reports about their conduct during a physical altercation in a bar in North Wildwood, N.J., in February 2020.

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NJ State Police Arrest Man Who Fired a Gun at a Motorist During a Road Rage Incident

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Vineland City NJ, the New Jersey State Police have arrested Cary Speaks, 29, of Birdsboro, PA, for allegedly brandishing a handgun and shooting at another driver during a road rage incident in Vineland City, Cumberland County.
On June 20, troopers from Troop “A” Port Norris Station responded to State Highway 55 southbound in the area of milepost 35 for the report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they discovered that a victim’s Ford F-150 was struck by gunfire as he was approaching exit 35. During the investigation, detectives determined that the driver of an unidentified white SUV fired a gun and struck the victim’s vehicle during a road rage incident. The victim provided a description of the suspect, who fled the scene traveling southbound.

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NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Man Who Shot and Struck a Vehicle on Interstate 78

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Bedminster Township NJ, The New Jersey State Police are investigating a shooting incident where a man shot and struck a vehicle in Bedminster Township, Somerset County.
On Wednesday, July 7, troopers from Troop “B” Perryville Station responded to Interstate 78 westbound in the area of milepost 28 where the driver of a Toyota Camry alleged that her vehicle was struck by gunfire.
Based on the preliminary investigation, at approximately 8:25 p.m., following an apparent road rage incident, the driver of a large black newer model SUV with Pennsylvania license plates fired a weapon and struck the victim’s vehicle. The suspect continued traveling westbound and fled the scene.
A detective with the New Jersey State Police Forensic Imaging Unit created a composite sketch of the suspect.
Anyone traveling on I-78 westbound between Exit 26 and Interstate 287 during 8:20 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. on July 7, that may have seen anything or had a activated dashboard camera is asked to contact the Perryville Station Detective Bureau at 908-730-7042. Anonymous tips are welcome.
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New Jersey Attorney General Announces Arrests of 31 Alleged Sex Offenders in “Operation 24/7”

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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced arrests of 31 individuals who are charged with sexually exploiting children online. The 31 men were arrested in “Operation 24/7,” a collaborative operation launched to address the continued spike in reports of potential threats to children from online predators during the COVID pandemic.

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New Jersey State Police Leads Multi-Agency Cooperative Deployment, dubbed “Operation Summer in the City,” Targeting Violent Fugitives

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Newark NJ, the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit coordinated a 2-day cooperative mobile deployment dubbed “Operation Summer in the City.” This multi-agency effort led to the arrest of 20 fugitives in Essex County, which included 7 documented street gang members. These deployments will continue throughout the summer as part of a comprehensive initiative to reduce violent crime statewide.

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NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Identifying Burglary Suspects at Sandy Island Gun Club

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Barnegat Bay  NJ, the New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying three men who allegedly burglarized a hunting club located on a remote island in the Barnegat Bay off Harvey Cedars, Ocean County.
On June 4, the men were captured on video surveillance entering the property of the Sandy Island Gun Club. The men broke a second story window to gain entry inside, caused additional damage to the property and stole several items.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Leonardo Arcos at [email protected] or the Tuckerton Station Detective Bureau at 609-296-3132. Anonymous tips are welcome.

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NJ State Troopers Seize 121 Pounds of Marijuana and THC Products During Commercial Vehicle Inspection

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Greenwich Township NJ,  The New Jersey State Police have arrested Storm Zhu, 37, of Hacienda Heights, CA, after troopers seized more than $850,000 worth of marijuana and THC products during a commercial vehicle inspection in Warren County.

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