Two police officers involved in shooting now suspended
Posted on Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
Two police officers are currently suspended after being involved in the fatal shooting of a man from New Brunswick.
According to police, the two officers approached three men that were “behaving suspiciously.” The two officers did not have batons or chemical spray with them and the incident resulted in the two officers fatally shooting one man.
His family is now claiming that he was unarmed even though the two officers have stated that he threatened them with a wooden board. A departmental review is currently underway at this time.
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N.J. man arrested for third DWI in 16 days
Posted on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
A 45-year-old New Jersey man was recently arrested for his third DWI in 16 days.
According to police officials, the man was pulled over at 11:23 p.m. when his Buick went into an intersection and caused a police officer’s vehicle to swerve out of the lane. A police officer followed the man’s car and observed him swerving through the middle lane without ever turning.
The man was cited for 11 traffic violations as a result and police found a 40-ounce open bottle of alcohol in his car. Police then found that the man was charged with drunk driving on April 9 and April 11. He is being held in Cumberland County jail at this time.
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Economic impact on domestic violence cases shown in national study
Posted on Monday, April 30th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
A national study conducted by surveying laws enforcement agencies shows that there is a connection between the current economic state and the number of domestic violence calls.
Researchers surveyed over 700 law enforcement agencies and found that 56 percent of responding agencies stated that they have noticed the an increase in domestic violence incidents in a down economy.
A similar study in 2010, only 40 percent noticed that domestic violence incidents increase in a poor economy. In the state of New Jersey, officials stated that there was a 10 percent increase in domestic violence calls from 2010 until now.
In 2011, aggravated assault as well as simple assault have also increased. Poor economy creates financial issues and more stress in the home increases the number of domestic violence cases.
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Twenty-seven arrested for pornography charges in New Jersey
Posted on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Nearly 27 people were arrested in New Jersey for pornography charges after it was found by police that they were using inappropriate photos of children for “personal satisfaction.”
Police have stated that those arrested were not selling images, but they were distributed them in a file sharing ring. The arrests began on March 1 with a 23-year-old man that lived right next door to a child care development center.
One man, a 66-year-old, was found running the file sharing program when police came to his door. Police officials have stated that those arrested, 26 men and one woman, thought that they could commit crimes while in their homes, but the diligent work of law enforcement prevented this.
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DWI Task Force in Monmouth County to set up checkpoint
Posted on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
The Monmouth County DWI Task Force has announced that they will be setting up a drunk driving checkpoint from 11 p.m. on Friday to 3 a.m on Saturday.
According to task force members and Wall police officials, the check point will be on the northbound lanes on Route 34 and direct them to a parking lot off of the highway where they will check to make sure the the driver is not impaired while behind the wheel. Drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs are the number one concern in the checkpoint.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime such as drug possession or driving under the influence, this is a stressful and difficult time for you. Contact the New Jersey drug possession lawyers of the Law Offices of Jason A. Volet by calling 732-503-8968.
Amanda Bynes cited for DUI after traffic accident
Posted on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Amanda Bynes, 26, has been arrested and cited for suspicion of driving under the influence after striking a police car at an intersection in West Hollywood early Friday morning.
Police have stated that Bynes was previously at the Greystone Manor Supperclub before the accident occurred, but her father has claimed that she was not drunk when she hit the car.
He stated that the cop pulled out in front of her and she was just “upset and very emotional.” There was minor damage to both vehicles after the collision and Bynes was booked into jail, where she remained overnight, as a result.
DUI charges can be very stressful, especially if you are wrongly accused. If this has happened to you or a loved one, you need representation on your side that is committed to helping other fight for justice. Contact the New Jersey drunk driving defense lawyers of the Law Offices of Jason A. Volet by calling 732-503-8969 today.
Supreme Court rules strip-searching allowed for any arrest
Posted on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at 3:21 pm
The Supreme Court made a ruling on Monday that states that strip-searching is allowed for anyone arrested before they are admitted to jail. The strip-searching can be done on a detainee when they are arrested for any offense even if police do not have a suspicion that the person is carrying contraband.
The 5-to-4 vote passed the bill into law and it states that the courts do not have the power to prevent correctional facility employees from checking to make sure if a detainee is carrying illegal substances, weapons or information related to gangs and public health, by forbidding them to strip-search the detainee.
The Supreme Court decision does make the strip-searches a requirement, but they are now allowed. This means that the Fourth Amendment, which discusses illegal searches, does not prohibit employees from strip-searching. The minority opinion on this decision has stated that the new law violates “human dignity and individual privacy.”
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Co-founder of Roc-A-Fella records pleads guilty in drug case
Posted on Monday, March 26th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
A co-founder of Roc-A-Fella records, Kareem Burke, has recently plead guilty to drug charges after admitting to planning to sell marijuana. Burke has helped launch the careers of many rappers, including Jay-z.
The 38-year-old North Bergen resident appeared in court last week and plead guilty to for planning to sell 100 kilograms of marijuana and a single count of conspiracy to distribute.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 18 and faces up to 40 years on jail. He was arrested in a drug sting in 2010 that involved 50 other people.
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Additional patrol on the roadway for St. Patrick’s Day
Posted on Monday, March 19th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Nearly 120 additional New Jersey State Police were on the roadway during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend in order to stop drunk drivers, drivers who were on cell phones and those breaking other driving laws.
Because many people celebrate the holiday, there are more people on the roadway. The additional patrol is to make sure that this does not mean that more accidents occur.
Last year during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, there were five fatal car accidents. Officials are urging that people find a designated driver before getting behind the wheel.
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New Jersey man arrested for alleged robbery, other charges
Posted on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 at 1:46 pm
A New Jersey man was arrested over the weekend for multiple outstanding warrants, one including a robbery charge.
According to police, the 33-year-old man has a warrant out for felony drug charges as well as robbery, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and institutional vandalism.
The police stated that the man’s arrest occurred after he started a fight with another man at a bar when he lost a pool game that they bet money on.
The man then took the other man’s money and began to threaten him. When police arrived, they found the man highly intoxicated and arrested him. They then found that he had multiple outstanding charges.
If you or a loved one has been arrested of a serious crime, you need representation on your side at this time. Contact the New Jersey criminal defense lawyers of the Law Office of Jason A. Volet by calling 732-503-8968 today and discussing your legal options.
