'Get The F--- Out Of My Face,' Watkinson Tells Lower Chichester Officer Before I-95 Chase 'Get The F--- Out Of My Face,' Watkinson Tells Lower Chichester Officer Before I-95 Chase 'Get The F--- Out Of My Face,' Watkinson Tells Lower Chichester Officer Before I-95 Chase
'Get The F--- Out Of My Face,' Watkinson Tells Lower Chichester Officer Before I-95 Chase A man accused of parking across two handicap spaces without a placard escalated a simple citation into a vehicle pursuit, nearly striking an officer in the process, Lower Chichester police announced Sunday, Jan. 19. Timothy W. Watkinson, 29, was charged with misdemeanor fleeing or attempting to elude police, summary reckless driving, and summary careless driving, police said. Watkinson was parked in two handicap spots at 10:08 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, when an officer approached his vehicle to issue a parking violation, police said. The car had darkly tinted windows, was not running, and di…
Fatal I-83 Motorcycle Crash Lands York Man Charges: PA State Police Fatal I-83 Motorcycle Crash Lands York Man Charges: PA State Police Fatal I-83 Motorcycle Crash Lands York Man Charges: PA State Police
Fatal I-83 Motorcycle Crash Lands York Man Charges: PA State Police A York man is facing serious charges after a road rage incident on I-83 led to a motorcyclist’s death, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Ray Hacker, 31, of York, PA, was arraigned on charges including Homicide by Vehicle, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Reckless Driving, and Careless Driving, according to PSP Troop J. The crash happened on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at approximately 11:23 a.m., on I-83 northbound at mile marker 35.5 in Fairview Township, York County, authorities said. An investigation revealed that Hacker was involved in a road rage incident with a mo…
Drunk, Reckless Driver Busted On New Year's Eve: Denville PD Drunk, Reckless Driver Busted On New Year's Eve: Denville PD Drunk, Reckless Driver Busted On New Year's Eve: Denville PD
Drunk, Reckless Driver Busted On New Year's Eve: Denville PD A 52-year-old Budd Lake resident was arrested for driving while intoxicated on New Year's Eve in Denville, authorities said. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, officers conducted a welfare check on Jermaine Jackson, who was sleeping in his vehicle which was parked and idling on East Main Street, Denville police said. An investigation revealed Jackson was under the influence of alcohol and he failed field sobriety tests, police said. Jackson was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and careless driving, police said.
'Loud Bang' Leads Police To Drunk, Reckless Driver: Denville PD 'Loud Bang' Leads Police To Drunk, Reckless Driver: Denville PD 'Loud Bang' Leads Police To Drunk, Reckless Driver: Denville PD
'Loud Bang' Leads Police To Drunk, Reckless Driver: Denville PD A 31-year-old Rockaway woman was arrested and charged with drunk driving following a crash on Sunday, Dec. 22, authorities said. That day, officers were alerted to a "loud bang" on Indian Road and Route 53, Denville police said. Officers discovered a crash with the driver, Kristen Cobb, still inside the vehicle, police said. Following an investigation, Cobb was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated, police said. Cobb was also issued summonses for reckless driving and careless driving, police said.
Middletown Dad Wanted For DUI, Child Endangerment After Crash: Police Middletown Dad Wanted For DUI, Child Endangerment After Crash: Police Middletown Dad Wanted For DUI, Child Endangerment After Crash: Police
Middletown Dad Wanted For DUI, Child Endangerment After Crash: Police A Middletown man wanted for allegedly driving under the influence and endangering two young children during a crash has a previous DUI case still pending, Lower Swatara Township police announced on Saturday, Dec. 28. Stone Bissland, 27, of Middletown, is accused of being under the influence of alcohol when he crashed at West Main and North Wood streets near Middletown on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7:07 p.m., police said. Two children under the age of 3 were in Bissland's vehicle at the time of the crash, which left multiple people, including the children, injured and requiring hospital treatment, …
'You're Good:' NJ State Troopers Often Gave Connected Motorists Free Pass, Comptroller Finds 'You're Good:' NJ State Troopers Often Gave Connected Motorists Free Pass, Comptroller Finds 'You're Good:' NJ State Troopers Often Gave Connected Motorists Free Pass, Comptroller Finds
'You're Good:' NJ State Troopers Often Gave Connected Motorists Free Pass, Comptroller Finds The difference between getting a ticket and getting a warning from a New Jersey State Trooper could be based on who you know, according to a new report from the New Jersey Comptroller's Office. As part of its Police Accountability Project, the comptroller's office reviewed camera footage of 501 stops by state police that did not result in a ticket. In 27% of the stops, motorists presented a courtesy card, claimed to have a friend or relative in law enforcement, or flashed a law enforcement badge and then were let go, the report said. In some cases, the trooper released the motorist immediat…
Careless Driver Crashes Into Post Office: Montgomery PD Careless Driver Crashes Into Post Office: Montgomery PD Careless Driver Crashes Into Post Office: Montgomery PD
Careless Driver Crashes Into Post Office: Montgomery PD A 79-year-old Skillman resident crashed her car into the Blawenburg Post Office on the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 16, authorities said. At 12:16 p.m., the woman was backing out of a parking spot, when she thought she had put her vehicle in drive, Montgomery police said. The vehicle was actually still in reverse and when she stepped on the accelerator, the car backed into the front of the post office, police said. The post office sustained structural damage to the front of the building, and was inspected by Montgomery Township Code Enforcement, police said. The driver and two people inside th…
Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of Stafford School Superintendent George Chidiac (VIDEO) Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of Stafford School Superintendent George Chidiac (VIDEO) Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of Stafford School Superintendent George Chidiac (VIDEO)
Bodycam Footage Shows DUI Arrest Of Stafford School Superintendent George Chidiac (Video) Newly released bodycam footage showed the aftermath of a crash and the DUI arrest of the superintendent of the Stafford Township School District, authorities said. George Chidiac of Bayville was arrested after crashing into a utility pole on Sunday, Oct. 27, according to an arrest report. Berkeley Township police responded to reports of a power outage and a loud explosion on Chelsea Drive near Mill Creek Road at around 12:20 a.m. Police said Chidiac, 52, was walking away from his gray Kia Forte that crashed off Chelsea Drive when officers arrived. He told the office…
Video Shows Unlicensed Westfield Bartender's DUI Arrest After Crash Video Shows Unlicensed Westfield Bartender's DUI Arrest After Crash Video Shows Unlicensed Westfield Bartender's DUI Arrest After Crash
Video Shows Unlicensed Westfield Bartender's DUI Arrest After Crash A New Jersey bartender is facing a slate of charges, including DUI and driving without a license, after police spotted her driving erratically following a crash she had been involved in last month, according to police papers obtained by Daily Voice. The 37-minute bodycam footage of the arrest, published by Transparency Bodycam, shows 33-year-old Melissa Hoffman’s erratic behavior during the field sobriety tests and her emotional outburst in the back of the patrol car during her arrest on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Those who know Hoffman, of Cranford, describe her as a dedicated pillar of the Cra…
Patrol Car Hit By Columbia Man During DUI Incident: Mount Joy Police Patrol Car Hit By Columbia Man During DUI Incident: Mount Joy Police Patrol Car Hit By Columbia Man During DUI Incident: Mount Joy Police
Patrol Car Hit By Columbia Man During DUI Incident: Mount Joy Police A Columbia man is facing multiple charges, including DUI and drug possession, after allegedly crashing into a police patrol car in Mount Joy, authorities announced on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Christian H. Geib, V., 35, was found hunched over the wheel of his vehicle at West Main Street and South Market Avenue on Nov. 2, 2024, Mount Joy police said. Officers were called to the scene after the car had reportedly been parked at the intersection for 20 minutes without moving. When police blocked the vehicle and approached, Geib reportedly hit the gas, causing his car to collide with the patrol car. O…
DUI, Child Neglect For Minivan Driver After Near Miss With Police Car In Mount Olive: Cops DUI, Child Neglect For Minivan Driver After Near Miss With Police Car In Mount Olive: Cops DUI, Child Neglect For Minivan Driver After Near Miss With Police Car In Mount Olive: Cops
DUI, Child Neglect For Minivan Driver After Near Miss With Police Car In Mount Olive: Cops A Long Valley man was charged with driving while intoxicated and child neglect after nearly colliding with a police cruiser at the ITC Mall Complex in Flanders last week. The incident occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at 12:04 a.m., when Sgt. Tyler Mullooly observed a Honda minivan cross the center line near Famous Footwear, narrowly missing his patrol vehicle, police said. Sgt. Mullooly initiated a traffic stop and observed the driver and passenger switching seats as he approached the vehicle. The driver, identified as 46-year-old Raghunath Angeveettil, was found seated in the passenger s…
Heroin Found On Unconscious Driver Found Slumped At Green Light In Florham Park: Police Heroin Found On Unconscious Driver Found Slumped At Green Light In Florham Park: Police Heroin Found On Unconscious Driver Found Slumped At Green Light In Florham Park: Police
Heroin Found On Unconscious Driver Found Slumped At Green Light In Florham Park: Police A 41-year-old Morristown man was arrested Wednesday night, Nov. 20, after police in Florham Park found him unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle stopped at an intersection. Florham Park police responded to a 9-1-1 call just after 9:30 p.m., reporting a driver slumped over the steering wheel in a parked vehicle on the Park Ave Connector Road, authorities said. When Officer Kyle Kepler arrived, he found the truck parked across two lanes with the ignition still on. Passersby had also reported the concerning scene. Upon entering the vehicle, Kepler confirmed the driver was breathing and had…