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Piscataway Woman Killed In Route 287 Crash: Njsp
A 72-year-old Piscataway woman was killed in a vehicle collision on Route 287 on Tuesday, June 24, authorities said.
At 10:36 a.m. a Honda minivan traveling south on Route 287 in Edison Township struck the rear of a Ford box truck, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
Judith Kennen, the front seat passenger, sustained fatal injuries while her husband, Albert, sustained minor injuries, Lebron said.
The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
Missing Child Found Alive 1,000 Miles Home Year Later
A child who vanished from Georgia more than a year ago has been safely found in Connecticut after a traffic stop unraveled a disturbing case of custody interference, authorities said.
The child’s mother, who did not have legal custody, fled with the child during a scheduled visit on October 23, 2023, violating a court order from Cobb County, Georgia, according to the US Marshals Service.
Authorities say she refused to return the child even after the court demanded it, instead claiming she was a sovereign citizen who “did not recognize the decision of the court," the marshals said…
NJ Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force
The Old Bridge Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of one of its own.
Officer Andrew Paterek died on Monday, June 23, the Old Bridge PBA Local 127 said.
“Andrew was more than a dedicated officer,” the PBA said in a statement. “He was a friend, a protector, and a true example of what it means to serve with integrity and compassion. His kindness, humility, and commitment to our community touched countless lives. Whether responding to a call, lending a helping hand, or simply offering words of encouragement, Andrew’s presence made this world a better, safer place.”
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Legislator Stalked Outside His Long Island Home: Police
A Suffolk County legislator and retired detective was stalked outside his Northport home by a man who repeatedly showed up in a pickup truck to intimidate his family, authorities said.
Joshua Smith, 47, of Kings Park, was arrested on Indian Head Road at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, according to Suffolk County Police.
Between Sunday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 18, Smith allegedly parked a white 1989 Chevrolet pickup truck in Legislator Robert Trotta’s driveway multiple times and revved the engine, police said. Trotta reported the unsettling activity to police on Wednesday…
NJ Man Extradited, Arraigned In Murder Of Girlfriend Found Shot In PA Hotel
Orenthia Upshur, 51, has been extradited to Pennsylvania and formally arraigned for the murder of his girlfriend, 49-year-old Maisha Coon, who was found shot to death in a Bensalem hotel room on Jan. 15, 2025, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23.
Upshur was transported from a New Jersey prison to Bensalem by the Bucks County Sheriff's Department after waiving extradition. He was arraigned before District Justice Falcone and remanded to the Bucks County Correctional Facility after being denied bail.
He is now charged with Criminal Homicide, Kidnapping, Unlawful Restraint, Weapons Violatio…
25-Year-Old Woman Killed In Cape May County Crash: Njsp
A 25-year-old Belleplain woman was killed in a crash on Route 550 in Cape May County early Thursday morning, June 19.
At 3:34 a.m., troopers responded to County Road 550 West in Dennis Township after a Honda Civic veered off the roadway to the right and crashed into a tree, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
The driver, Gabrielle Platt, sustained fatal injuries, Lebron said.
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Off-Duty Cop Killed In Fiery Crash On Route 295
An off-duty Trenton police officer was identified as the victim killed in a fiery crash early Sunday morning, June 22, on a state highway, officials confirmed.
Timothy Long, 50, was driving a Honda SUV northbound on I-295 near milepost 45.8 in Westampton Township around 5:58 a.m. when he lost control, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said.
The vehicle went off the road, struck a traffic sign and a tree, then caught fire, according to Marchan. Long died at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
On Sunday evening, the New Jersey State PBA confirmed that Long was a…
310-Pound Bloods Gang Member, Ex-Con Wanted By US Marshals Fights Cops: Police
A Bloods gang member and ex-con wanted by the US Marshals Service in a string of charges across New Jersey was arrested in Paramus, where he tried fighting off Paramus officers, police said.
Paramus officers Jason Hrbek, Michael Cleary, and Matthew Orefice responded to Howland Avenue for a dispute where they encountered Danny Urena, 32, of Passaic on Thursday, June 19 at approximately 1:15 p.m., Paramus Police Deputy Chief Frank Scott said.
Urena, standing at 6 feet and 3 inches and weighing 310 pounds, gave officers a false name, tried fleeing, and “continually flailed his arms and le…
NJ Man Killed In Crash After Medical Episode: Manchester PD
A 77-year-old Whiting man was killed in a crash in Manchester on Thursday, June 19, after sustaining a medical emergency, authorities said.
Officers responded to County Route 539 for a two-vehicle crash between a gray 2016 Toyota Tacoma and a blue 2024 Ford Maverick, Manchester police said. The Ford crossed the center line and struck the Toyota on the driver's side-rear, while both cars were driving on Route 539, police said.
After the initial crash, the Ford continued to travel south and left the roadway to the right, crashing into a tree, police said. The Toyota overturned, police said.
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