Tag: Jackson Township Police Department
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Unconscious woman rescued from fire in residence
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – An unconscious woman was rescued from a burning home when police officers and firefighters responded to a residence on Huntington Drive on the afternoon of Dec. 15. Jackson police reported that at 12:58 p.m., officers Kevin Chesney, Joe Candido and Cassie De La Torre responded to a report…
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Parents encouraged to be alert to possible drug abuse
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – A Jackson resident whose 22-year-old son is continuing to fight a battle against drug abuse shared that challenge with fellow residents during a special event presented by the Jackson Police Department. Lynda McDonald described the difficult circumstances her family has faced as her son has battled drug abuse…
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Police disarm knife-wielding man
JACKSON – An incident involving police officers and a man holding a knife ended without injury to anyone and no charges being filed against the man. Jackson Police Capt. Steven Laskiewicz said the incident took place just before 9 p.m. March 27 when police received a report of a man who allegedly threatened someone with…
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Jackson police officers commended for response
JACKSON – A recent situation that could have quickly turned fatal was handled by a pair of Jackson police officers who have since been commended for their efforts. At 11:30 p.m. Feb. 21, officers Anthony Riso and Phil Minissale were called to a Kings North Road residence in response to an abandoned call for assistance, according…
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Call volume, arrest data for 2015 reported by Jackson police
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Information regarding the number of calls received and the crimes addressed by the Jackson Police Department during 2015 was recently provided by the department, giving the public a glimpse into the efforts of the force that employs more than 80 individuals. “Calls for service can range from minor problems to…