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Wilkes-Barre Police Make Arrest After Man Violates Protection Order
Wilkes-Barre Police Respond to PFA Violation
**WILKES-BARRE, PA** – On February 27, 2025, at 5:04 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police were called to a business on South Main Street in response to an alleged PFA violation. The reporting indicated a verbal altercation between two individuals.
The involved parties include a 57-year-old defendant, Norman Strohach, and a 24-year-old female victim, both residents of Wilkes-Barre, PA. The victim reported that Strohach appeared at her workplace, contravening an active protection order.
Upon verifying the validity of the PFA, police took Strohach into custody without incident. He was then transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment.
Aberdeen Police Remind Public About New Jersey Move Over Law
Aberdeen, NJ – Public Alert on New Jersey Move Over Law
New Jersey drivers are being reminded of the important “Move Over Law,” aimed at protecting first responders, law enforcement, and roadside workers. The Aberdeen Township Police Department has highlighted this law to ensure the safety of those who work to keep the public secure.
The Move Over Law, enforced under New Jersey Statute 39:4-92.2, requires drivers to shift into the next lane when safe upon approaching a vehicle with flashing lights stopped on the roadside. If unable to move over, drivers should slow down and proceed with caution.
Each year, lives are lost due to non-adherence to this law. Drivers are urged to prioritize the safety of emergency workers by either moving over or slowing down and staying alert if unable to shift lanes.
For any inquiries about this law, individuals can contact the Aberdeen Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit at 732-566-2054 ext. 219. The department also encourages sharing this information to spread awareness and promote road safety.
Utica Police Arrest Suspect in Wallet and Purse Theft
Utica Police Arrest Suspect in Wallet and Purse Theft
**UTICA, NY** – Utica Police Department received a report of a wallet and purse theft from a vehicle on Stark Street on November 24th, 2025. The case was investigated following reports of unauthorized use of the victim’s credit cards at multiple locations. Utica Police’s Criminal Investigations Division, with Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center and Patrol Division assistance, identified a suspect from surveillance footage.
Officers located 25-year-old Joel Rodriguez on Tuesday, taking him into the department for questioning. Rodriguez faces charges including two counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the fourth degree, two counts of Identity Theft in the second degree, and Petit Larceny.
Newark Police Request Help in Locating Woman for Shooting Investigation
Newark Police Request Help in Locating Woman for Shooting Investigation
**Newark, NJ** – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is appealing to the public for assistance in finding Shanah Reddick, 35, who is wanted for questioning in an aggravated assault shooting that occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
At approximately 2:35 a.m. on that day, the police were dispatched to the 100 block of West End Avenue following a gunfire alert from the shot spotter detection system. Residents reported hearing a loud bang, but officers did not find a crime scene upon arrival.
The situation took a turn at 6:10 a.m. when a resident identified a bullet hole in a window and ceiling of a home on the same block. Reddick is suspected to be a witness to this event, now under the investigation of the Major Crimes Division Shooting Response Team.
Director Miranda encourages anyone with information about Reddick’s location to contact the Police Division’s Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Tips remain anonymous and could result in a reward; submissions can also be made through the Police Division’s website.
