Tag: Jackson Police Department
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Eight new officers appointed to Jackson Police Department
JACKSON – Police Chief Matthew Kunz has introduced eight new officers who have joined the Jackson Police Department. The new officers took the oath of office during April 12 meeting of the Township Council. Kayla Reale is a 2013 graduate of Jackson Memorial High School. She graduated from Ocean County College in 2015 after studying…
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Jackson council adopts ordinance to expedite hiring of police officers
JACKSON – The members of the Township Council in Jackson have adopted an ordinance that will permit the hiring of certain police officers without an examination requirement. During a meeting on Feb. 8, Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Nino Borrelli and Councilman Alexander Sauickie voted “yes” on a motion to…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, Jan. 26
New Jersey American Water has begun its next phase of water main replacement in the Candlewood section of Howell. Township Manager Brian Geoghegan reported on the project during the Jan. 18 meeting of the Township Council. “They are scheduled to start on Old Bridge Drive near the Newbury Road intersection on Jan. 24. Be aware…
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Jackson police surprise youngster; let community know ‘Jake’s Got This’
JACKSON – Jake Kulesa, who is 8, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was 13 months old. A nonprofit organization to benefit the youngster was started in October after Jake’s trial run with a hyperbaric chamber. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that supplies pure oxygen into an individual’s bloodstream while he lies…
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Valuables left in vehicles are drawing thieves to Jackson
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department, in response to a recent rash of thefts from motor vehicles, is once again reminding individuals not to leave valuables in vehicles and to lock their vehicles when they are parked. In a social media post, police wrote, “Do not leave valuable electronics, large sums of cash, wallets containing…
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Three teenagers arrested following police pursuit, crash in Jackson
JACKSON – Three young men from Philadelphia, Pa., were arrested after what police described initially as suspicious behavior turned into a high-speed pursuit and a single-vehicle crash on Route 537 on the evening of Oct. 4. According to Jackson police, at 8:44 p.m. Oct. 4, officers Christopher Brown and Michael DeBlasi were on patrol on…
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Ewing man pleads guilty to committing assault in Jackson
JACKSON – A male resident of Ewing Township has pleaded guilty to charges that were lodged against him following events that occurred in May on Maria Street in Jackson. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Sept. 29, Michael Mahan, 38, pleaded guilty to eluding police, making terroristic threats, aggravated assault and driving…
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Jackson council authorizes acceptance of body-worn camera grant
JACKSON – The Township Council has authorized Jackson’s participation in and acceptance of a $273,092 grant from New Jersey’s body-worn camera grant Program. During a recent meeting, Township Council Vice President Martin Flemming, Councilman Alexander Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chisholm and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” to authorize a resolution accepting the funding. The resolution approves…
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Jackson woman charged with murder
JACKSON – A 44-year-old female resident of Jackson has been charged with murder in connection with the death of her husband. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz announced that on Aug. 2, Antonia Ashford, 44, was charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of her husband, Roderick…