No Charges For NJ Trooper In Fatal Hope Township Pursuit: AG
A state trooper involved in a pursuit that led to the death of a 76-year-old Vietnam veteran will not face charges, authorities announced on Thursday, May 22, authorities said.
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at 10:19 a.m., New Jersey State Trooper Christopher Bird began following an SUV on Route 80 eastbound and initiated a traffic stop, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said.
The driver of the SUV, Sean Mamakas, a 33-year-old Kempton, PA resident, continued traveling eastbound, exiting the interstate at Exit 12 and headed toward County Road 521 southbound in Hope Township, authorities said…
Street Takeovers Injure Two Cops In Newark, 5 Arrested: Police
Five people have been arrested for their role in two street takeovers that occurred in Newark last November and last month, authorities said.
On Sunday, November 24, at 1:02 a.m. police responded to Miller Street near McCarter Highway after receiving reports of erratic driving by multiple drivers, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said.
The suspects began to flee when police arrived, Miranda said. Wyatt Bowden, a 19-year-old Somerville resident, drove over the foot of a Newark police officer, Miranda said. A pursuit ensued and Bowden was taken into custody, Miranda said.
He…
Chase Ends In Crash, TASER Device Use Near Train Tracks In Yonkers, Police Say (Video)
A high-speed pursuit that started on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester ended with a dramatic crash, foot chases across train tracks and through a park, and three arrests, authorities said.
The incident began on Wednesday, April 9, when a vehicle fled from a Westchester County Police traffic stop on the Saw Mill Parkway, the department announced along with the Yonkers Police Department on Friday, May 2.
The suspects’ luck soon ran out after they took the Yonkers Avenue exit, a move police say turned out to be a critical mistake.
That's because Yonkers Po…
North Stonington School Social Worker Charged With DWI, Cops Say — District Won't Address It
A Connecticut woman who was arrested after police said she was driving intoxicated down the wrong side of I-395 at high speeds, nearly crashing into multiple vehicles, reportedly worked as a school social worker, Daily Voice has learned.
Cailin Sorder, 34, of Griswold, was charged on Saturday, March 22, with operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving the wrong way on a limited-access highway, engaging police in a pursuit, interfering with an officer, and first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said.
Original Report: Intoxicated Wrong-Way…
Shots Fired At Police Officer Lands Reading Man Homicide Attempt Charge: Berks DA
A 22-year-old man was arrested after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at police officers during a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle, the Berks County District Attorney's office announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
The incident began when officers spotted a stolen Toyota Camry on Cotton Street around 8:01 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, as detailed in the DA's release. When they attempted a traffic stop, the driver, later identified as Davius Manuel Ortiz, fled on foot, leading police through alleys and backyards.
During the chase, Ortiz reportedly fired at least seven shots at officers and nearby …
Reckless, Fleeing Driver Nabbed Through Use Of Tire Deflation Device In Albany, Police Say
A Capital Region man allegedly driving recklessly was nabbed with more than two kilos of cocaine after he failed to stop for police and sped away before being apprehended with the use of stop sticks.
The incident occurred in Albany at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28, on I-87.
According to New York State Police Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, troopers attempted to stop Nashaan A. Howard, age 40, of Schenectady, in Albany County in Bethlehem.
When Howard failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated. O'Neil said Howard was driving recklessly at a high rate of speed and discarding items from the vehicle durin…
31lbs Drug Bust, 3 Bizarre Incidents Leads To Arrest Of Lancaster Felon: PD
A Lancaster crime spree led police to 31 pounds of drugs, a stolen gun, thousands of dollars, and the arrest of a convicted felon that they believe is responsible, according to a release on Thursday, Sept. 18.
Marckenson James Cile, 25, of Lancaster, is behind bars again, this time on felony charges following three crimes all linked to him, police explained.
The first incident was suspicious activity in the 400 block of North Prince Street on July 18, 2024.
An attempted break-in was found but no one was home, "however, officers did observe in plain view evidence to sugges…
Paterson Car Thief Bails On Fort Lee Friend After Pursuit-Crash In Pompton Lakes: Police
Two car thieves were in custody after the driver led a pursuit and crashed, leaving his pal at the scene in Morris County this week, police said.
On Wednesday, Sept. 4 around 1:45 a.m., Pompton Lakes Patrolman Collins was on duty when he spotted a 2023 Toyota Corolla that had been reported stolen the night before, police said in a news release.
The vehicle was occupied by two individuals later identified as Dakota Cirelli, 24, of Paterson and Dilayda Aksoy, 22, of Fort Lee, and fled toward Watervliet and Albany avenues when they noticed police were after them.
The vehicle cr…
Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Linden Crash, 3 In Custody: Cops
Three people were in custody in Linden following a pursuit-crash involving a stolen vehicle on Friday, Aug. 30, authorities said.
Police in Linden were notified of a pursuit entering the area around 5:30 p.m., police said in a Facebook post.
The pursuit had been terminated on Route 1 near S. Wood Ave. A short time later, the stolen vehicle struck a curb near the intersection of S. Stiles Street 21st Street and became disabled, police said.
Three suspects fled from the vehicle on foot. Officers from Linden, Elizabeth, Union, Rahway, the Union County Sheriff’s Office, and the New Jersey Stat…
Greenwich Police Nab Violent Kidnapper Who Fled From Westchester County, Cops Say
Police in Fairfield County nabbed a violent kidnapper who fled from Westchester County after committing the alleged crime.
The incident took place in Greenwich early Thursday, Sept. 21.
According to Lt. Patrick Smyth, of the Greenwich Police, the department was notified by authorities in Westchester that police pursued a suspected wanted in a kidnapping and assault with a gun in Rye and had crossed state lines into the Town of Greenwich.
The suspect, identified as Daniel Patrick Twomey, age 39, of Lodi, New Jersey, was believed to be armed and dangerous, Smyth said.
Greenw…
