Tag: New Jersey agencies

Patrol
14-Year-Old Accused of Killing New Jersey Officer to be Charged as Adult
"The message is very clear: If you’re a child, I don’t care. If you shoot a cop, you’re getting tried as an adult. I have no tolerance for violence and we’re gonna clean up New Jersey," Interim New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said.
April 3, 2025
Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona was killed in March. A 14-year-old is accused of the murder. The teen is reportedly a member of the Bloods gang.
Patrol
New Jersey Officer Injured Rescuing Driver from Fiery Crash
Officers found one of the vehicles involved in this crash, flipped over and on fire. First responders worked to get the driver of the overturned vehicle out, during which time, an officer suffered burns to his hands.
February 19, 2025
Patrol
Video: New Jersey Officer Helps Save Baby Girl After She Stopped Breathing
Patrolman Chris Rudy was the first emergency responder to arrive on the scene after the mother made a frantic call to 911 to report her 1-week-old daughter was not breathing.
January 17, 2025
Middle Township (New Jersey) Police Patrolman Chris Rudy arrived on scene asking for the mother to let him take the baby and begin CPR.
Command
Women in Law Enforcement: New Jersey's Captain Heather Glogolich
“As captain of the NJITPD, I have been given the unique opportunity to train our team on a higher level, still remain active in patrol tactics, enhance the positive culture within the agency, and help add even more professionalism to our department.”
December 10, 2024
Women Of Le Glogolich
Patrol
DOJ Report Says Trenton Police Violated Federal Civil Rights Laws
The DOJ spent a year conducting what's known as a pattern or practice investigation, which looks into whether the Trenton Police Department has a pattern of conduct that violates federal law.
November 22, 2024
Training
New Jersey Officer Seriously Injured in Range Accident
The incident happened at the Passaic County Police Academy Shooting Range. The officer is currently receiving treatment at St. Joseph's University Trauma Center and is reported to be in serious, but stable condition.
September 11, 2024
Investigations
New Jersey Detective Shot Serving Search Warrant
Perth Amboy detectives were in Rahway attempting to execute an arrest warrant for a suspect in an aggravated assault incident that occurred on July 23.
July 25, 2024
Special Units
New Jersey Trooper Dies During Training
"We're waiting [for] the results of the autopsy. He was in tremendous physical condition, so that's why it's more surprising to all of us," Major Michael Krzyzkowski said.
May 6, 2024
Trooper Marcellus Bethea was an eight year veteran of the New Jersey State Police. He was reportedly training to join an elite team when he died.
Command
New Jersey Sheriff Dies from Apparent Suicide in Restaurant
Witnesses say Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik walked into the restroom around 3:30 p.m. followed moments later by the sound of a gunshot ringing through the eatery.
January 24, 2024
Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik died from suicide Tuesday afternoon.
Patrol
New Jersey Officer Injured by Incendiary Device Thrown at Patrol Vehicle
The officer had pulled over and was attempting to remove the smoking object when it exploded, a police report said.
November 22, 2023
Command
NJ City’s Police Officials Sue State AG Over Department Takeover
Attorney General Matthew Platkin put the 300-plus officer Paterson police department under state supervision in March.
October 11, 2023
Patrol
Man Charged with Driving SUV into Home, Then Police Station
John G. Hargreaves was immediately taken into custody when his Toyota SUV came crashing through the lobby of the Independence Township Police Department.
October 2, 2023
Independence Township, NJ, police officers take John G. Hargreaves into custody after the man drove an SUV into the police station on Sept. 20.
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