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2 Caught Stealing From Shuttered Polish Restaurant In Bergen County, Police Say 2 Caught Stealing From Shuttered Polish Restaurant In Bergen County, Police Say 2 Caught Stealing From Shuttered Polish Restaurant In Bergen County, Police Say
2 Caught Stealing From Shuttered Polish Restaurant In Bergen County, Police Say Two Paterson men were caught stealing appliances from an abandoned property in Bergen County, and one had an outstanding warrant, police said. Elmwood Park police responded to 871 River Dr., a shuttered Polish restaurant, on Thursday, Sept. 24, after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle parked behind the building, Police Chief Michael Foligno said. Officers found a Chevy Express van occupied by Matthew Warren, 41, and Quasheem Reels, 39, both of Paterson, the chief said. Investigators determined Warren and Reels had stolen two old appliances from the property and put them in the …

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Stolen BMW Chase Ends On Route 78 With 4 Men Charged Stolen BMW Chase Ends On Route 78 With 4 Men Charged Stolen BMW Chase Ends On Route 78 With 4 Men Charged
Stolen BMW Chase Ends On Route 78 With 4 Men Charged Four Newark men were arrested after a stolen BMW fled police and became disabled on Route 78, authorities said. Warren Township police received an automated license plate reader alert for a stolen BMW X3 around 2 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Warren Township Police Chief Robert W. Ferreiro said. Officers confirmed the SUV was still listed as stolen and began searching for it, Ferreiro said. Warren Township and Bernards Township officers found the BMW near Liberty Corner Road within minutes, according to Ferreiro. The vehicle fled, and officers began a pursuit. Police deployed tire deflation de…
NJ Town Tax Collector Found Dead In Town Hall By Cleaning Crew, Police Say NJ Town Tax Collector Found Dead In Town Hall By Cleaning Crew, Police Say NJ Town Tax Collector Found Dead In Town Hall By Cleaning Crew, Police Say
NJ Town Tax Collector Found Dead In Town Hall By Cleaning Crew, Police Say A New Jersey town's 59-year-old tax collector was found dead inside an office at Town Hall late Wednesday night, Sept. 23, authorities said. Police were called to 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, the location of Parsippany Town Hall, around 10:30 p.m. Sept. 23 on a report of an unresponsive man, Parsippany Detective Lt. Brian Conover said. The 911 caller was an employee of the cleaning service contracted by Town Hall, according to Conover. Responding officers found Terrence "Terry" Whalen unresponsive inside an office, police said. Whalen was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Members of th…
Verizon Visit Ends With Wild Dash Across Route 3: Police Verizon Visit Ends With Wild Dash Across Route 3: Police Verizon Visit Ends With Wild Dash Across Route 3: Police
Verizon Visit Ends With Wild Dash Across Route 3: Police A visit to a Clifton Verizon store ended with a wild foot chase across Route 3 after a man accused of posing as a customer bolted from police, authorities said. Brandon Duncan, 32, of Newark, was inside the Verizon store on Route 3 west in Clifton around 5:37 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, impersonating an account holder and attempting to make unauthorized transactions, Clifton Police D/Lt. Robert Anderson said. Officers Eric Allmendinger and Billy Ramirez responded and approached Duncan after store employees pointed him out, Anderson said. Duncan initially gave the officers a fake name befor…
NJ Corrections Officer Took 14-Year-Old Son To Park For Fight: Prosecutor NJ Corrections Officer Took 14-Year-Old Son To Park For Fight: Prosecutor NJ Corrections Officer Took 14-Year-Old Son To Park For Fight: Prosecutor
NJ Corrections Officer Took 14-Year-Old Son To Park For Fight: Prosecutor A New Jersey corrections officer was arrested and charged after he took his 14-year-old son to a park to fight another child, authorities announced Thursday, Sept. 24. Anthony Sanchez, a 19-year veteran corrections officer at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated assault and employing a juvenile to commit a criminal offense, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. In July, Sanchez took his 14-year-old son to a park to fight another child, giving his son detailed fighting instructions during the altercation…

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Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes
Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes A longtime Route 23 Asian restaurant is closing its doors after nearly 14 years — but its owners are already hinting at what's next. Blossom Asian Bistro announced that Saturday, Sept. 26 will be its final day of business after the restaurant was unable to reach an agreement with its landlord. "We are truly grateful for your support and friendship over the years. It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we sincerely thank you for being part of our journey," the restaurant said. Blossom Asian Bistro has been serving customers since 2012, according to its website. The restaurant specialize…

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Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs
Accused Penn State Cocaine Ringleader Pushes For Later Trial Date: Court Docs The accused leader of a cocaine trafficking operation tied to Penn State students and two fraternity houses is pushing to take his case before a Centre County jury in December after being held for court, court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Sept. 22 show. Agostino Abbatiello, 24, of Westbury, previously of Carle Place, New York, was held for further proceedings following a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 2, according to a motion filed by his attorney, Philip M. Masorti. His formal arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, but Abbatiello intends to waive that a…

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Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels
Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled after testing uncovered a contamination concern. New York-based Galil Importing Corp, located in Hauppauge on Long Island, is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it may contain elevated lead levels, according to the company’s announcement posted on the FDA website. Consumers should stop using the affected product and either discard it or return it to the purchase location for a refund. The recall covers cinnamon in transparent plastic containers holding 3.2 ounces (90 grams). Shoppers should check for UPC 794711005484 and lot code GAP11…

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Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels
Cinnamon Recall Issued After Testing Finds Elevated Lead Levels A spice-cabinet staple is being recalled after testing uncovered a contamination concern. New York-based Galil Importing Corp, located in Hauppauge on Long Island, is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it may contain elevated lead levels, according to the company’s announcement posted on the FDA website. Consumers should stop using the affected product and either discard it or return it to the purchase location for a refund. The recall covers cinnamon in transparent plastic containers holding 3.2 ounces (90 grams). Shoppers should check for UPC 794711005484 and lot code GAP11…

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Stunning Scenario: Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Stunning Scenario: Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Stunning Scenario: Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says
Stunning Scenario: Canada Prepped For Possible US Invasion, Prime Minister Says Canada’s leader says his government has considered a scenario few neighbors would want on their planning list. In an interview this week with The New York Times, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada has prepared for the remote possibility of a US military invasion, describing it as an “extreme tail risk.” He framed the exercise as contingency planning, not an outcome his government expects. “That’s just risk management,” Carney told The Times. “That’s not a base case, but it would be irresponsible not to” prepare. The comments followed President Donald Trump’s repeated re…