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Lodi NJ, Detectives from the New Jersey State Police Major Crime North Unit (MCNU) and Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office have linked Kenneth Regan, 21, of Centereach, N.Y. and Douglas Coudrey, 22, of Eastport, N.Y. to a homicide that occurred in Nassau County, N.Y. last month. Justin Gottlieb, 27, of Plainview, N.Y., was shot and killed on January 14, 2020.
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Teaneck NJ, A Sunday afternoon, 02/16, 911 telephone caller who advised Teaneck Police that someone was in his home trying to shoot him, resulted in a full Bergen County SWAT Team response to a single family home located in the 200 block of Churchill Road, Teaneck. Nearby homes were evacuated and portions of several local street were closed as SWAT Team members operated. SWAT Team operations were still in progress as of early Sunday evening. Two (2) Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps units were placed on standby at the scene.
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West Trenton, N.J. – The Super Bowl is one of America’s most anticipated sporting events of the year. Whether you are hosting a party or traveling to watch the game with family and friends this weekend, we urge everyone to enjoy the game responsibly.
The big game is only two days away and as everyone prepares this weekend, the New Jersey State Police will have increased patrols statewide to target dangerous driving behaviors.
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Lodi NJ, Detectives from the New Jersey State Police Major Crime Unit and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit are seeking the public’s assistance with a fatal shooting that occurred on Interstate 80 in Bergen County.
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Lodi NJ, in what appears to be an act of “road rage”, gunfire killed one person and wounded another in an incident shortly after midnight on Route 80 in Lodi, New Jersey.
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Plainfield NJ, A Plainfield, New Jersey, tax preparer was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the IRS, falsifying his tax returns, and witness tampering, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Samuel Davis Jr., 54, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Susan D. Wigenton to a three-count information charging him with conspiring to defraud the IRS, filing false personal tax returns, and witness tampering. Judge Wigenton imposed the sentence today in Newark federal court.
Continue reading Tax Preparer and NJ State Trooper Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Tax Fraud
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Paramus NJ, The New Jersey State Police have arrested Cashovey McCallum, 20, of Newark, N.J. and a 17-year-old juvenile male from Irvington, N.J., for allegedly robbing and assaulting an Uber driver on the Garden State Parkway in Paramus .
On Saturday, August 3, Saka Akinkunle was working as an Uber driver when he picked up two passengers in Irvington Township, Essex County. Shortly after getting into the car, the passengers requested to change their destination. Akinkunle advised them to enter the new address in the Uber mobile app. The passengers stated that their cell phones were dead and requested to borrow Akinkunle’s phone. While the suspects had the driver’s cell phone, they made an unauthorized electronic funds transfer from Akinkunle’s Uber account into an unknown account.
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Old Tappan NJ, New Jersey State Police Detective Sergeant Dennis Cappello, of the Forensic Photography and Composite Artist Unit, is assisting the Old Tappan Police Department with a child luring investigation.
On Tuesday, September 24, the suspect pictured in the composite sketch attempted to lure a 13-year-old boy while he was walking home from school. The man, who was in a dark-colored sedan, attempted to initiate a conversation with the boy about the Yankees. The boy immediately ran away and called his parents.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 40’s with dark hair, dark sunglasses and a goatee.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Old Tappan Police Department at 201-664-122
**AMBER ALERT****
New Jersey State Police Issues Amber Alert
The New Jersey State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Dulce Maria Alavez, 5 years old, of Bridgeton City.
Dulce is a Hispanic female , approximately 3’, 60-70 pounds, brown eyes, and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a yellow shirt (with an elephant), black and white pants and white shoes.
Detectives believe that Dulce was taken by a light-skinned Hispanic male, 5’6″ to 5’8″, thin build, no facial hair and facial acne, wearing orange sneakers, red pants and a black shirt.
The suspect was last seen leading Dulce from the Bridgeton City Park playground to a red van with a sliding side door and tinted windows at approximately 4:20 P.M. yesterday afternoon.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit at (609) 882-2000 ext. 2554, Bridgeton Police Department at (856) 451-0033 or CALL 911 immediately.
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Bayhead NJ, This weekend marks the unofficial end of the summer season, which means many will be on the roads enjoying the final days of sunshine and warm temperatures. Residents and tourists alike can expect increased traffic and congestion on our roadways and waterways this weekend. Responsible vehicle operation both on and off of the water is the first step to ensuring a safe holiday for everyone.
During the 2018 Labor Day holiday period, two of the seven fatal crashes in New Jersey involved impairment from alcohol or drugs as a contributing factor. If you plan on drinking alcohol this weekend, don’t make a bad decision by getting behind the wheel. Tragedies can be avoided by calling a taxi, using transportation applications such as Uber and Lyft, having a designated driver, or making plans to stay where you are.
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West Orange NJ, New Jersey State Troopers reported that at 10:22 a.m., a dump truck struck two troopers outside of their patrol cars and multiple pedestrians at an accident investigation on I-280 EB MP 9.8 in West Orange. Both troopers were transported by ambulance to an area hospital.
No serious injuries reported by pedestrians. Dump truck remained on scene. All lanes closed due to the investigation. Expect delays. No additional information is available.
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Upper Freehold Twp NJ, A New Jersey State Trooper swam to rescue a stranded kayaker, who fell overboard while fishing on Assunpink Lake in Upper Freehold Twp., Monmouth County.
On Sunday, June 23, at approximately 4:06 p.m., Troopers responded to Assunpink Lake for the report of an overturned kayak. When troopers arrived, they observed a man clinging to the capsized vessel approximately 150 yards from shore.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey State Police , “On this day forty-six years ago, Trooper Werner Foerster made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his fellow troopers and the citizens of our State. As an organization, we ensure that every trooper, past and present, honored with wearing the blue and gold uniform of a New Jersey State Trooper remembers the life and death of Trooper Foerster, but it is equally important that the public also remembers,” said Colonel Patrick Callahan of the New Jersey State Police. “Our pursuit of Joanne Chesimard will not cease until she is returned to New Jersey to serve out the remainder of her prison sentence for the brutal murder of Trooper Werner Foerster. We owe it to the Foerster family, the State Police Family, and every family member who has suffered the devastating loss of a loved one killed in the line of duty.”
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Trenton NJ, State Police Office of Target Hardening to Deploy Troopers to Transportation and Religious Centers
Beginning this week, troopers from the Office of Target Hardening will conduct security operations as well as public awareness contacts at transportation locations and religious facilities throughout the state in preparation of religious holiday gatherings. So, what does this mean?
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