A Newark police officer was killed and another was seriously injured following a shooting. 26-year-old Joseph Azcona was fatally shot near Broadway and Carteret Street, while he was investigating a group that allegedly had illegal guns. The suspect, a 14-year-old boy, faces murder charges and weapons offenses.
A Linden man was charged with lighting a smoke bomb at a McDonald’s restaurant back in December. The incident took place at the location on Route 22 in Union. 24-year-old Kevin Hodge was found after his photo was shared on social media.
A husband and wife have filed a lawsuit against Pompton Lakes and the borough’s fire chief. The couple, who worked for the fire department, claim the chief used racial slurs, threats of violence and intimidation against them and that the borough failed to take action.
The Wanaque Police Department announced the passing of their dispatcher Diane Drew. Drew served the department for 27 years.
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