Those who ride motorcycles understand that there is nothing quite like that feeling. The lifestyle, the freedom, the culture, and even the less frequent trips to the gas station are all great reasons to ride in New Jersey. Unfortunately, bikers also assume a greater risk of serious injury or even wrongful death due to the inherent dangers of riding […]
On September 22nd, 2017, 66-year-old Karen Borkowski was struck by a vehicle while crossing Ocean Boulevard in Long Branch. Borkowski was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident according to nj.com. The driver of the vehicle was off-duty police detective Jake Pascucci. As a result of this accident, detective Pascucci has pled guilty to […]
Following last month’s tragic deaths of two grandparents at the hands of a drunk driver, the debate over New Jersey’s drunk driving laws has resurfaced among lawmakers, residents, and the media alike. In the drunk driving accident in question, Frank Cabezas, 23, who had already had his license suspended for a previous DUI/DWI arrest, was once […]
On Wednesday, April 5th, a Howell Township officer was in his patrol car enforcing the statewide crackdown on distracted driving known as “U Driver, U Text, U Pay” when his car was ironically struck by a driver who was reportedly using his phone to navigate without a hands-free setup. The driver, 80-year-old Gregory Nayvelt of […]
In New Jersey, driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) charge can be proven several ways to the court. Most commonly, prosecutors use blood alcohol content (BAC) evidence, obtained by breath tests, blood tests, or a urine test, to prove intoxication. Much less commonly, however, DWI prosecutions can be secured through witness testimony, specifically by the arresting […]
2017 promises to be a difficult year for Middlesex County NJ residents. The Police Chiefs Association of Middlesex County has endorsed a DWI and DUI checkpoint campaign across the county. Traffic stops will be set up to test for sobriety, apprehend intoxicated drivers, and generally discourage people from driving while under the influence of drugs […]
Police in Allentown NJ busted two people for drug crimes after a routine traffic stop for a busted tail light. The arrests were made around 10:20 p.m. According to law enforcement, an Allentown patrol cop spotted the suspects’ vehicle near the intersection of North Main Street and Broad Street in Allentown, New Jersey. The car […]
Stafford NJ police arrested two women who allegedly had large quantities of heroin and prescription medication in their motor vehicle. The arrests were made around 1:30 a.m. Stafford Township police officers were on patrol when they spotted a disabled car on the grassy median in the area of Route 72 and South Union Street in […]
Highlands Borough police used a stun gun to apprehend a local man who was allegedly eluding police. The incident began around 3:35 p.m. According to Monmouth County authorities, an Atlantic Highlands patrol officer saw the suspect commit a traffic violation while driving a 2011 Dodge Charger. The patrol cop attempted to pull over the suspect, […]
A pedestrian suffered significant physical injuries after he was hit while walking across a road in Freehold Township, NJ. The serious car accident occurred shortly before 7:00 p.m. The victim, an 82-year-old man who lives in Freehold, was attempting to walk across Route 9, near South Street, when a car hit him. The driver of […]
