Tag: New Jersey agencies

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Bystander Comes to Aid of NJ Officer During Chokehold Attack
As the officer tried to arrest him on defiant trespass and disorderly conduct charges, a struggle ensued during which the man was able to put a chokehold on the officer, "effectively cutting off" his blood and oxygen supply, police said.
May 23, 2023
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Dashcam Shows NJ Officer Struck by Car While Assisting Motorist
Robbinsville Township Police Department released video of when one of its officers was struck by a vehicle last weekend. The officer suffered several injuries but was released from the hospital two days later.
April 26, 2023
Dashcam video captures the moment when Patrolman Connor Boyle was struck by a car while he was assisting a disabled motorist.
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NJ Man Arrested Over Death Threats Against FL Sheriff
"Once he's extradited, he'll be housed at the happiest place on earth: the Volusia County Branch Jail," Sheriff Mike Chitwood said during a press conference Tuesday.
April 4, 2023
Volusia County, FL, Sheriff Mike Chitwood holds a photo of a New Jersey man who is being extradited to Florida over death threats against him.
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NJ Attorney General Takes Over Paterson Police Department
The move represented an operational takeover of one of the largest police departments in New Jersey, sidelining a police chief, Englebert Ribeiro, who was sworn in just three weeks ago.
March 28, 2023
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NJ Chief Sworn In by US Supreme Court Justice Alito
“I’m honored and humbled to be sworn in as chief in such an iconic building, and to have a Supreme Court justice representing the highest court in the land swear me in,” Chief James A. Sarkos, 46, said in his speech during the Nov. 17 event.
November 30, 2022
Atlantic City Police Chief James Sarkos speaks during his swearing-in event in which U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito administered the oath of office.
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NJ Captain Dies Suddenly on Duty
“Captain Jamolawicz died unexpectedly tonight while on-duty serving our community,” Bayonne Police Chief Robert Geisler said in a statement.
November 16, 2022
Capt. Paul Jamolawicz of the Bayonne (NJ) Police Department died suddenly on duty last week. (Photo: Bayonne PD)
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Judge Dismisses Corruption Case Against NJ Chief
Judge Marilyn Clark issued a 56-page decision on Nov. 2, dismissing charges that the chief had conspired to commit misconduct, and committed misconduct and corruption of public resources.
November 11, 2022
Chief Robert Kugler of the Saddle Brook (NJ) Police Department was accused of corruption. The indictment was dismissed by a judge. (Photo: Saddle Brook PD/Facebook)
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NY Police Department Evacuated Over Suspicious Package
“From a public safety perspective, we always assume it's a danger first. Let the public know, keep everybody safe, until we learn otherwise," says Spring Valley Police Chief Richard Olecszczuk.
November 9, 2022
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Woman Shielded Wounded NJ Officers with Her Car During Last Week’s Attack
Other officers were eventually able to carry the injured officers away. They were taken to University Hospital for treatment.
November 7, 2022
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2 NJ Officers Shot from Elevated Position
One officer was struck in the neck and the other in the leg. They were hit by gunfire from an elevated position, possibly a window or a roof, according to officials
November 1, 2022
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2022 Innovative LE Leaders: New Jersey Agency Offers Hope to the Addicted
Chief James Abbott of the West Orange Police Department lets addicts come to his city’s police station, turn in their drugs, and seek help and even treatment.
September 28, 2022
West Orange, NJ, Police Chief James Abbott credits a lot of people with creating and maintaining his agency’s addict assistance program, Operation Hope. The program provides peer counseling and helps addicts find treatment options.
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2022 Innovative LE Leaders: New Jersey Lieutenant Turns Life Experience into Training
Lt. Heather Glogolich teaches officers how to be the best they can be.
September 21, 2022
Lt. Heather Glogolich of the Morris Township Police Department is a survivor of domestic abuse who uses her experience to counsel victims. She also trains officers in how to be servant leaders, giving back to their communities and fellow officers. (Photo: Provided by Heather Glogolich)
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