CRIME & SAFETY
Man Busted With Loaded Handgun During Route 46 Traffic Stop: Police
Pavel Molina was heading east on Route 46 in a Nissan pickup in Mount Olive when police stopped him for a non-functioning headlight around 11 p.m., Mount Olive police said. During the investigation, police determined that Molina had a loaded handgun in the glove compartment, officers said. The handgun was...
Police asking for public’s help finding a missing Wharton man
New York State Police and the Rockaway Township Police Department are asking for the public's help to find a Wharton man who has been missing since Feb. 29. According to New York State Police, 20-year-old Adam Ishak of Wharton left his home and boarded a bus from New York City to Saranac Lake, New York on Feb. 29 at around 7 a.m.
NJ Tri-County Takedown Nets 12,100 Heroin Folds, 9½ Ounces Of Crack, $107,089 Cash, Loaded Gun
Armed with search warrants, investigators hit 10 locations in Passaic, Bergen, and Sussex counties, leading to the arrests of Demoy Woolley and Qa’Lasia Williams. The couple became the focus of an investigation by Wayne police last November, said Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Department Chief Jack McNiff.
NJ police seize 12,000 packages of suspected heroin/fentanyl and other drugs
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – Multiple law enforcement agencies arrested a New Jersey man and woman who allegedly sold heroin/fentanyl, crack/cocaine, and other drugs and endangered the welfare of a child, authorities said. The ATF, the New Jersey State Police, and the United States Secret Service took part in a long-term investigation that led to the […]
Madison PBA to Town Administrator: "You Have Caused the Biggest Recruitment Challenge to Us That Will be Unrecoverable"
Credits:Madison Police Department MADISON, NJ - Three Madison police officers spoke up at the March 25th Madison Council meeting in an effort to get public support in the ongoing battle between the Madison Police Department and the administration of the town of Madison. The Madison Police Department showed up asking the Mayor and Council to "have their backs". The department's main frustration is dealing with the Madison Administration and the lack of response from the Council Administrator and Madison's Chief Financial Officer.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Police Department and their legal council asked...
Two Arrested In Broom Handle Assault: Warren County Prosecutor
Hackettstown Police initially responded to 115 Main St. on a report of stabbing and found two people with minor injuries following a domestic dispute, Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer said. During the dispute, Luis Marroquin brandished a knife and used it a threatening manner toward Santiago Saqui, Pfeiffer said. After...
Franklin man gets 15 years in prison
Brian Reed, 36, of Franklin was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempted enticement of a minor on Tuesday, March 26 by U.S. District Judge Phillip Halpern. He pleaded guilty Oct. 23. Reed had been convicted of endangering the welfare of a child through sexual conduct in Superior Court...
Wastewater Truck Overturns on I-80 in Knowlton – Driver Airlifted
The driver of a truck carrying wastewater was airlifted to a hospital after his tractor-trailer overturned on Route I-80 in the early morning hours of March 19. New Jersey State Police spokesperson Trooper Troy McNair said the accident occurred near milepost 4.8 on I-80 at 12:44 a.m. An investigation determined...
Hanover Township Police Hiring for Substitute Crossing Guard
Credits:Hanover Township Police HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about ensuring the safety of the community's children to join the department as Substitute Crossing Guards. Check out the information below for more details and how to apply. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Butler Police Department Recommends Safety Practices To Help Prevent Car Theft
BUTLER, NJ - Butler Police Department urges residents to take part in specific safety practices to help prevent car theft within the community. Auto theft continues to be of great concern within the state. Butler Police Department encourages all residents to take your keys out of your car, remove all valuables, and lock your vehicle.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Motor vehicle theft continues to be a problem throughout the state. The best defense is to ensure your vehicle is locked with the keys and valuables removed. Although this is not fool-proof, it lowers your risk substantially. Please be alert and report anything suspicious immediately," stated Butler Police Department via Instagram (@buter_police_department_nj). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Fairfield Police Chief Manna Gives Safety Tips After Increase in Home Break-ins
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Fairfield is experiencing residential burglaries of occupied homes, and Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna stated at Monday’s council meeting, “I certainly want our community to know that these types of crimes are not unique to Fairfield but remain a problem in many communities. "In June, Fairfield experienced two residential burglaries of occupied homes. Manna said, “Recently, our detectives were able to identify and charge four suspects with a variety of crimes in connection with these two incidents."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Then this year, in the early morning hours of March 15, we experienced a similar residential burglary of an occupied home. This...
Fairfield P.D. to Get $56K from NJ for Automated License Plate Readers
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- At Monday’s Township Council meeting, Fairfield Mayor William Galese acknowledged that Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has announced that 17 Essex County municipalities in the 11 Congressional District, including Fairfield, will be sharing $963,000 to help fund the purchase of automated license plate readers as part of a comprehensive joint law enforcement plan to help battle auto theft in Essex County. Fairfield's Police Department should be receiving approximately $56,000. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Fairfield Police Foundation will be holding a Steak and Scotch Night at the Franklin Steak House on Thursday, April 25, which coincides with the...
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