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Dramatic Glen Rock Manhunt: Drones, K9s, and Six Police Agencies Rush to Find Missing Person Before Nightfall
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GLEN ROCK, NJ – A multi-agency search involving numerous law enforcement departments and advanced technology successfully concluded late Thursday afternoon (October 9th) in Glen Rock. Police safely located and apprehended an endangered individual who had been missing for several tense hours.
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TRENTON, NJ — A new bill under consideration in the New Jersey Legislature sponsored by District 6 (Burlington and Camden),Senator MICHAEL L. TESTA, JR.District 1 (Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland), Senator ANTHONY M. BUCCO District 25 (Morris and Passaic) could dramatically change the chain of command for the New Jersey State Police, shifting oversight away from the state attorney general and placing the agency directly under the governor’s authority.
Continue reading NJ Lawmakers Consider Bill to Strip Control of State Police From Attorney General
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Sea Girt NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice announced charges today against a Newark man and four co-defendants for their roles in a car theft ring.
Continue reading 2025 NJ State Police “Most Wanted” Fugitives Announced
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Continue reading NJ State Police Looks for Answers in Animal Cruelty Investigation
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Wayne NJ , a New Jersey State trooper, Alexander Lark, is facing multiple charges, including animal cruelty and assault, after allegedly killing his dog, vandalizing public property, and attacking a fellow officer outside the Wayne Police Department.
Continue reading New Jersey State Trooper Charged with Killing Dog and Assaulting Officer
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Mahwah NJ, a tractor-trailer fire on Route 287 Northbound in Mahwah caused major delays during Wednesday morning’s rush hour, closing lanes and backing up traffic for miles.
Continue reading Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Lanes on Route 287 in Mahwah
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced a commercial vehicle travel restriction on multiple interstate highways, effective Saturday, February 8, at 3 p.m. This restriction comes as a significant winter storm is forecasted to bring snow, sleet, and ice across the state, creating hazardous travel conditions.
Continue reading New Jersey Issues Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions
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Continue reading NJ State Police : Two Receive Super Trooper of the Year Awards
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Ridgewood NJ, Residents and officials across New Jersey are grappling with an unusual mystery: the repeated sightings of large drones in the skies over central and northern parts of the state. These unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), spotted since mid-November, have prompted a flurry of concerns, from public safety to national security.
The Village is aware that drones have been sighted over Ridgewood, and the Police Department has reported all sightings to both county and federal agencies through the proper reporting chains. As information becomes available, it will be shared with residents.
Continue reading New Jersey Drone Mystery Sparks Concern and Calls for Action
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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Police Department addresses large drown sightings over the township. In a Facebook post the Wyckoff Police Department stated,” We have been made aware of large flying drones being observed this evening throughout the Township.”
Continue reading Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Wyckoff
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Ridgewood NJ, Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year, with millions taking to the roadways. Our priority is ensuring everyone traveling through New Jersey arrives at their destinations safely. Drive responsibly and make safety your top priority this holiday season. The NJ State Police encourage you to follow a few safety tips to prepare for the unexpected emergencies associated with holiday traffic. Before you head out, please consider the following:
Continue reading New Jersey State Police: Keep the Roads Safe This Holiday, Drive Sober!
Continue reading New Jersey Proposes New Boater Safety Rules
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Continue reading Spare Tire Hits Car on Garden State Parkway Causing Serious Damage
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Fort lee NJ, a tragic accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Bergen County claimed the life of a Nutley man and injured a toddler on Sunday night, according to state police reports.
Continue reading Nutley Man Killed, Toddler Injured in Tragic Crash on New Jersey Turnpike
