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Tesla 'Drove Itself,' NJ Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret Tesla 'Drove Itself,' NJ Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret
Tesla 'Drove Itself,' NJ Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret What began as a routine parking maneuver ended with a Tesla plowing through a grass median, striking multiple vehicles, and crashing into a support pillar outside a Hershey outlet store, police said. The crash happened at the Tanger Outlets in Derry Township around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, according to Derry Township police Sharada Naganur, of Princeton, New Jersey, was parked or attempting to park her 2026 Tesla when the vehicle suddenly jumped a curb and turned sharply right, police said. The Tesla traveled down a grass median toward the row of stores, striking a small tree and thr…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Two Injured In Crash: Manchester Twp Police Two Injured In Crash: Manchester Twp Police
Two Injured In Crash: Manchester Twp Police Two people were injured after a car crashed into a parked car early Sunday morning, Manchester Township police said. At 1:30 a.m., officers responded to Eighth Avenue and Cumberland Boulevard after a Honda was traveling westbound when it crashed into the back of a Hyundai within 50 feet of a stop sign, Manchester Township police said. A 25-year-old passenger in the Honda reported injuries to her head, chest and leg, police said. A 6-year-old passenger reported a leg injury, police said. The investigation into this crash is ongoing; however, at this point, failure to maintain a lane appears…

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by Sam Barron
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Keyport Child Porn Raid Ends In Arrest Of 58-Year-Old Man: Middlesex Prosecutor Keyport Child Porn Raid Ends In Arrest Of 58-Year-Old Man: Middlesex Prosecutor
Keyport Child Porn Raid Ends In Arrest Of 58-Year-Old Man: Middlesex Prosecutor A 58-year-old Central Jersey man was found with child pornography following a tip from a nearby law enforcement agency, authorities said. Michael Shaw, who lives in the Keyport section of Old Bridge, was arrested Friday, June 12 at his home after an investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas J. Montagna announced Monday, June 22. The investigation began after a referral from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and was led by Detective Ken McGarry of t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway After Crash: NJSP NJ Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway After Crash: NJSP
NJ Man Killed Trying To Cross Atlantic City Expressway After Crash: Njsp A 34-year-old Manahawkin man was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Atlantic City Expressway Saturday, June 20, authorities said. At 10:16 p.m., Joseph Pagano was operating a Dodge pickup west on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township when he was involved in a crash with two other vehicles, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Pagano pulled his vehicle to the right shoulder and exited it, becoming a pedestrian, Postorino said. Pagano then crossed the westbound lanes of travel, when a Nissan SUV struck him in the left lane, Postorino said. Pa…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Driver Killed 2 Delaware Teens Walking E-Bike In Delaware: State Police NJ Driver Killed 2 Delaware Teens Walking E-Bike In Delaware: State Police
NJ Driver Killed 2 Delaware Teens Walking E-Bike In Delaware: State Police A 23-year-old New Jersey man is facing charges after Delaware State Police say he left the scene of a crash that killed two teenagers walking an electric bike early Saturday morning, June 20. Nizaiah Ellis, of Newfield, was arrested following the crash on Dupont Parkway in Townsend, according to Delaware State Police. The crash happened at approximately 1:10 a.m. on southbound Dupont Parkway, south of Denny Lynn Drive, police said. A 17-year-old male and a 17-year-old female, both from Townsend, were walking an electric bike in or near the left lane of the highway when a southbound Nis…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police
Stable Worker Stabs Roommate At Long Island Equestrian Center: Police A stable worker is being sought after stabbing his roommate during an argument at the North Shore Equestrian Center on the LIU Post campus in Brookville, NY, police said. Brookville Police were notified Saturday, June 20, by staff at Glen Cove Hospital that a stabbing victim was receiving treatment for injuries sustained during an incident at approximately 10 p.m. Friday, June 19, according to Police Chief Kenneth Lack. The preliminary investigation determined that an altercation occurred between two roommates who were both employed by the North Shore Equestrian Center, Lack said. Duri…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Body Pulled From Jersey Shore Water: NJSP Body Pulled From Jersey Shore Water: NJSP
Body Pulled From Jersey Shore Water: Njsp A man's body was recovered from water at the Jersey Shore, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers responded to reports of a deceased man in the water in Townsend Inlet Bay in Sea Isle City at 9:23 a.m. Friday, June 19, according to Trooper II Christopher Postorino. The body was recovered from the water, police said. The case remains under investigation. No additional information was immediately available, State Police said.

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by Cecilia Levine
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No Charges For Tesla Driver, 22, After Crash Kills Piscataway Motorcyclist In South Plainfield No Charges For Tesla Driver, 22, After Crash Kills Piscataway Motorcyclist In South Plainfield
No Charges For Tesla Driver, 22, After Crash Kills Piscataway Motorcyclist In South Plainfield A 52-year-old Piscataway motorcyclist who was conscious and speaking with officers immediately after a fiery crash involving a Tesla near the entrance ramp to Interstate 287 died approximately one hour later, authorities said. The collision happened at approximately 1 a.m. Sunday, June 14, in the area of Stelton Road and the I-287 North entrance ramp, South Plainfield police said. A Tesla driven by a 22-year-old Warren man was turning left when it collided with the northbound BMW motorcycle on Stelton Road, police said. Officers found the motorcycle engulfed in flames and its operator,&nbs…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Newark Airport Arrest Ends Hunt For Fatal Maryland Hit-Run Driver Bound For Honduras: Police Newark Airport Arrest Ends Hunt For Fatal Maryland Hit-Run Driver Bound For Honduras: Police
Newark Airport Arrest Ends Hunt For Fatal Maryland Hit-Run Driver Bound For Honduras: Police A deadly early morning hit-and-run in Maryland ended with the arrest of a 26-year-old man hundreds of miles away in New Jersey as he attempted to flee to Honduras, police say. Josue David Carranza Castellon was arrested at Newark International Airport on Thursday, June 18, apparently attempting to leave the country following a fatal crash in Gaithersburg the day before. According to the Montgomery County Police Department, shortly after 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 56-year-old Brian Roy Longaberger was struck by a gray 2011 Honda CR-V at the intersection of Muddy Branch Road and We…

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by Zak Failla
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WANTED: Masked Gunman Stole $60K In Jewelry From Bayonne Shop, Took Rideshare To JC, Cops Say WANTED: Masked Gunman Stole $60K In Jewelry From Bayonne Shop, Took Rideshare To JC, Cops Say
Wanted: Masked Gunman Stole $60K In Jewelry From Bayonne Shop, Took Rideshare To JC, Cops Say Police in Bayonne are seeking the 24-year-old masked robber who they say made off with approximately $60,000 in jewelry from a Bayonne business before using a rideshare service to flee to Jersey City. The armed robbery happened Thursday, June 18, at Jewelry by Peter, located at 180 Broadway in Bayonne, where Tomani Johnston entered the store wearing a surgical mask, displayed what appeared to be a black handgun, and demanded $10,000 from employees, according to Bayonne Police Sgt. Kenneth Drago. Johnston then went behind the sales counter and took multiple pieces of jewelry valued at a…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Little League Prez Stole $73K From Youth Baseball Program: Prosecutor NJ Little League Prez Stole $73K From Youth Baseball Program: Prosecutor
NJ Little League Prez Stole $73K From Youth Baseball Program: Prosecutor The president of a Little League baseball association in New Jersey has been charged with stealing more than $73,000 from the organization over nearly three years, authorities said. Donald Petito, 42, of Freehold, was charged with third-degree theft by unlawful taking or disposition, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. An investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Financial Crimes and Special Prosecutions Unit began after a Monmouth County Crime Stoppers tip, authorities said. Investigators found that beginning in March 2022, Petito submitted fake rei…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day
Why Tesla Didn't Electrify CT Town Pool After Splashdown On Opening Day Opening day at the Steve Benko Pool in New Canaan didn't go quite as planned.  Instead of swimmers diving in, a Tesla did. A now-viral video taken by Kristen Schilo of New Canaan Dogs shows firefighters hoisting the electric vehicle from the pool at Waveny Park after it crashed through a fence and plunged into the water Tuesday morning, June 16.  Multiple lifeguards and police officers entered the pool to help the driver out of the submerged vehicle, police said. He was the only person inside. Concerns about the pool becoming electrified appear to be unfounded. According to EV F…

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by Cecilia Levine