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Motorcyclist Took Off From Bergen County Cop, Rode Recklessly: Police
A motorcyclist refused to stop for a police officer and instead rode recklessly to get away, authorities in Bergen County said.
Edgewater Police Officer Robert Jacobson tried to stop the motorcycle while on patrol Monday, Aug. 17, after finding it had an expired registration and its registered owner had a suspended license, Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin said.
The rider refused to stop and began riding recklessly, eluding the officer, according to the chief.
An investigation identified the rider as the motorcycle's registered owner, Oliver Almanzar, 32, of North Bergen, Martin said. …
CT Man Took 'Upskirt' Photo Of Shopper At NJ TJ Maxx: Police
A Connecticut man accused of taking an "upskirt" photo of a woman shopping at a Bergen County TJ Maxx was arrested in New York and extradited to New Jersey, authorities said.
Edgewater patrol officers responded to the TJ Maxx at 477 River Road at approximately 6:31 p.m. Friday, July 10, on a report of a suspicious person taking pictures, Police Chief Donald Martin said.
Officers determined a man had taken an "upskirt" photograph of a woman who was shopping inside the store, Martin said.
Detective Hansen identified the man as Daniel Tivet, 45, of Colchester, CT, during the investigation, ac…
NJ Times Square Stabbing Victim Was On Her First Day Back From Maternity Leave
Erin Piacenti was on her first day back following maternity leave when she was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday, Aug. 31.
Piacenti, a Chester, NJ resident, had welcomed her daughter Madison five months ago, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her daughter and husband, Frank.
"Becoming a mother was Erin's lifelong ambition, and Madison gave her the greatest possible joy," Shray Gupta, who organized the fundraiser said. "Erin's life was defined not by the circumstances of her death, but instead by the way she lived. Erin was deeply devoted to her family and friends, except…
Stolen Gun, Brass Knuckles Found During Bergen County Dispute: Police
A Bergen County man was carrying a loaded handgun reported stolen in Ohio 15 years ago when police responded to a dispute at a borough home, authorities said.
Officers responded to a Demarest Place residence in Maywood at approximately 8:06 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, on a report of a verbal dispute involving a person refusing to leave, Maywood Police Chief Terence Kenny said.
Officers found Gavae Clarke, 35, of Maywood, involved in the dispute, according to the chief. During the investigation, officers found Clarke with a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm semi-automatic handgun loaded …
NJ Siblings Orphaned After Losing Both Parents In Same Month
The Hendricks family is reeling after their parents, Scott Hendricks and Shannon Coogan, both Wall residents, died last month.
Scott Hendricks, 56, died Monday, Aug. 3 after facing health issues, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his children. Shannon Coogan, 55, died Thursday, Aug. 27, after a stroke.
"Scott and Shannon were both lifelong dear friends of mine," Jenn Stevenson Payne, who organized the GoFundMe wrote. "Their children have been a part of my life, and it is absolutely heartbreaking to see them facing something no child should ever have to endure. There a…
