Tag: automobile theft
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Marlboro ordinance targets individuals who trespass to steal vehicles
MARLBORO — The members of the Marlboro Township Council have adopted an ordinance that will impose penalties on individuals who are convicted of trespassing on private property for the purpose of stealing a motor vehicle. The ordinance was adopted during the Dec. 15 council meeting. Mayor Jonathan Hornik said the ordinance would take effect immediately.…
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Monmouth state senator introduces legislation to fight car thefts
State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) has announced the introduction of legislation, S-3385, that would, if passed in the Assembly and Senate and signed into law, target repeat offenders by establishing a “rebuttable presumption” of pretrial detention for the crime of carjacking, and for the crimes of car theft and burglary where the defendant has a…
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Holmdel officials adopt ordinance targeting perpetrators of vehicle thefts
HOLMDEL — The members of the Township Committee have adopted an ordinance that makes certain acts illegal when those acts are committed by individuals who may be planning to commit vehicle theft in Holmdel. During a meeting on Dec. 13, Mayor Greg Buontempo, Deputy Mayor D.J. Luccarelli, Committeeman Rocco Impreveduto and Committeeman Brian Foster voted…
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Marlboro ordinance proposes fine for trespassing to steal a vehicle
MARLBORO — The members of the Marlboro Township Council have introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, levy penalties on individuals who are convicted of trespassing on private property for the purpose of stealing a motor vehicle. The ordinance was placed on the Nov. 10 council meeting agenda by Mayor Jonathan Hornik and subsequently introduced…
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Proposed Holmdel ordinance targets perpetrators of automobile thefts
HOLMDEL — The Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that will, if adopted, make certain acts illegal by individuals who are planning to commit automobile theft in Holmdel. During a meeting on Nov. 22, Mayor Greg Buontempo, Deputy Mayor D.J. Luccarelli, Committeeman Rocco Impreveduto and Committeeman Brian Foster voted “yes” on a motion to introduce…
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Attempted car theft in Marlboro ends in fatal crash in Old Bridge
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office announced on Nov. 9 that it is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred following a police pursuit after an attempted car theft in Marlboro. According to the Attorney General’s Office, the motor vehicle crash occurred at about 2:14 a.m. Nov. 9 near the intersection of Spring Valley…
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Gov. Murphy announces comprehensive plan to combat auto theft
Gov. Phil Murphy, alongside state Senate President Nick Scutari and state Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, has announced his support for a series of legislative proposals and administrative actions to combat auto theft in New Jersey. The Nov. 7 announcement builds upon steps taken earlier this year, which have already proven to have an impact. Auto…