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Bushkill Man Charged With Aggravated Assault By Vehicle Following Serious Motor Vehicle Collision On Federal Land

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on March 24, 2022, Fitzgerald C. Providence, age 49, of Bushkill, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury for aggravated assault by vehicle and other related motor vehicle offenses stemming from a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred on federal land. According to United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, the indictment alleges that on September 24, 2021, on Bushkill Falls Road, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, in Pike County, PA, Providence operated a motor vehicle in a reckless and grossly negligent

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Road Raged Driver Beat Father in Front of Wife, Children After Motor Vehicle Crash

NEW CASTLE, DE – A traffic collision on Springfield Boulevard in New Castle turned violent Sunday night when Brandon Norma, 29, of Bear, DE began assaulting the other driver involved in the crash in front of his family. Police responded to the scene of the crash and Delaware State Troopers after Norma assaulted the driver of the other vehicle and threatened to kill his wife and young children inside the car, then fled. “On March 20, 2022, at approximately 5:26 p.m., troopers responded to the intersection of Springfield Boulevard at Fantail Court, New Castle, in reference to an accident involving

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‘Fugititve of the Week’ Arrested After Motor Vehicle Accident

Concord, NH – Earlier this month, U.S. Marshals – New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force “Fugitive of the Week,” Jonathan David Hodgman was arrested after a motor vehicle accident. Jonathan Hodgman, 41 years-of-age, who was known to have ties in both the Laconia & Concord, NH areas was featured as the “Fugitive of the Week” on March 10, 2021. Mr. Hodgman was being sought on a Belknap County arrest warrant alleging probation violations stemming from a 2017 arrest and conviction for narcotics offenses. As part of the search for Hodgman, he was featured as the “Fugitive of the Week” on

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It’s Time to Reopen Toms River’s Motor Vehicle and Unemployment Offices, Holzapfel said

TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy maneuvers himself and his administration into a post-pandemic stance, State Senator James Holzapfel this week said it’s time for the Governor to put his money where his mouth is. Holzapfel is calling for Murphy to reopen the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission Office and Unemployment Office. The unemployment office has been closed and the MVC operates on an appointment-only schedule. In Toms River, former Councilwoman Maria Maruca serves as director. Senator Holzapfel today increased pressure on the Murphy Administration to return staff to state agencies and restore all motor vehicle and unemployment

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Two years in, it’s time for New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to get back to work

From the Desk of Senator Kristin Corrado Senator Kristin M. Corrado will introduce a bill that will require the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to fully reopen according to pre-pandemic guidelines. “The continued delays and congestion at MVC facilities are inexcusable, and it is obvious the commission still needs some guidance from the Legislature on how to return to pre-pandemic operations,” said Corrado (R-40). “We are more than two years into this pandemic and there are still some MVC employees that are working from home and facilities that offer some services but not all. As a result, many New Jerseyans need

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South Korea’s Hyundai Motor to take a fresh crack at Japan sales

By Tim Kelly and Maki Shiraki TOKYO – South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co said on Tuesday it is returning to Japan 12 years after leaving because of poor sales, as growing demand for electric vehicles offers a fresh opening in a market dominated by Toyota Motor. Hyundai said it will sell its Nexo SUV hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle and its Ioniq 5 midsize crossover electric vehicle (EV), which is at the heart of the company’s attempt to capture 10% of global EV sales by 2025. “We haven’t yet set a target for sales, but we will try to provide

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Paterson woman charged with DWI, child endangerment after motor vehicle crash

OAKLAND, NJ – On Saturday, January 29, 2022, Officer Matthew Lopez responded to Skyline Drive on a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a white Honda CRV and a black Ram pickup truck. After an on-scene investigation, it was discovered that the Ram truck was making a U-turn and was struck by the CRV. The driver of the CRV, a 39-year-old female resident of Paterson underwent field sobriety tests and was subsequently arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. She provided Officers with false pedigree information and had also been operating the vehicle with a juvenile passenger. A third passenger of

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New Jersey Attorney General busts cop for conducting unauthorized motor vehicle accident investigation

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the indictment of a suspended detective of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office (CMCPO) on charges that he conducted an unauthorized investigation into a minor motor vehicle accident involving a relative. The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) obtained a state grand jury indictment today charging Detective Sgt. Robert P. Harkins Jr., 49, of Wildwood Crest, N.J. with the following offenses: Official Misconduct (2nd Degree) Tampering with Public Records or Information (3rd Degree) Falsifying or Tampering with Records (4th Degree) The indictment is the result of an investigation by the New Jersey

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Lacey police report arrests during multiple motor vehicle stops

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Lacey Township Police Department reported 4 incidents involving charges against drivers of motor vehicles over the past week. Motor Vehicle Crash/Warrant Arrest On Thursday January 20, 2022, at 1651 hours Officer Daniel Biel responded to Lanoka Farms for a report of a motor vehicle crash. During the investigation it was discovered one of the drivers, 34 year-old Justin Scialfa, had an active warrant for his arrest.  He was place under arrest and later transported to Ocean County Jail. DWI Arrest On Friday, January 21, 2022 at 1348 hours, officers were dispatched to the area of

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Motor vehicle crash leads Brick police to crack dealers

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – At approximately 9:30 P.M. on Wednesday, December 29th, Detectives from the Street Crimes Unit observed a white Honda on Drum Point Rd. fail to maintain its lane of travel. The vehicle pulled into the Wawa at 383 Drum Point Rd., and the occupants entered the store. K-9 Officer Scott Smith arrived to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the discovery of a quantity of amphetamine pills, crack cocaine, paraphernalia, and a large amount of cash. The driver, Frank Russo Jr. (67 years old from Brick) was charged with distribution of crack cocaine, possession of crack

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Branchburg teen, passenger killed in motor vehicle crash

BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson and Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor announced an ongoing investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old Branchburg male resident. Prosecutor Robertson stated that on Friday, October 8, 2021 at approximately 8:21 p.m. Branchburg Township Police responded to a single motor vehicle crash on Fairview Drive, Branchburg Township, New Jersey. Responding Officers along with Emergency Medical personnel upon arrival to the crash scene initiated life-saving measures on a male passenger from the vehicle who was ejected from

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