Monday, August 6, 2012
Also this week in wacky New Jersey police news, holy stupidity, Batman! A "superhero" causes a stir at a Home Depot.
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” Can You Arrest Me Now? Good: In Part 1 of Criminals Making It Easy for Cops, we take you to Hackettstown. Before Matthew Davis, 20, allegedly tried to rob a gas station there, he had a very pressing phone call to make. To his own home. Using the gas station’s phone. You can guess where this is going. Police used reverse dialing to find Davis’ home and arrested him there. Champagne Wishes and Jail Cell Dreams: Part 2 Criminals Making It Easy for Cops takes us to Lakehurst, where a convenience store employee showed some …
Monday, July 30, 2012
Umbrellas suffer in the name of research and a cop goes way overboard to get a date in this week's weird New Jersey police news.
Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” Stealing in the Name of “Science:” And the winner of Patch’s just-made-up Chutzpah of the Year Award goes to … Piscataway’s Angela Massey and Branden Smith! We bestow this prestigious award on the pair for their explanation for allegedly stealing a restaurant’s outdoor umbrella: It was part of a social experiment on “doing the right thing.” Shockingly, police didn’t take kindly to Massey’s note left behind at the scene mentioning the alleged experiment, promising to return the umbrella and wishing the umbrella-less restaurant…
Monday, July 16, 2012
A man's police connections don't get him anywhere and a young statue fan pleads on YouTube for the return of a beloved lawn ornament in this week's "OMGs from NJ PDs."
Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PDs.” A Place to Rest His Karate-Loving Head: Timothy J. Klein, of Paterson, seemed determined, as so many of our OMG PD stars do, to make a bad night turn worse. It started when a Morristown gas station attendant tried to kick out Klein, 34, who had parked his car there. Threats were made, cops were called and we learned Klein is a “seventh-degree black belt” with a plethora of law enforcement relatives and a talent for escaping convictions. Unmoved, cops briefly took Klein into custody and … well, we recommend just reading the …
Monday, July 9, 2012
New Jersey's roads are filled with troublemakers in this week's OMGs from NJ PD.
Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” Driving While Infuriated: This is one way to get your point across. Montville police arrested Nain Gonzalez, 42, of Clifton, for a road rage incident that can't really be called a heat of the moment decision. After another driver wouldn’t let Gonzalez into a lane, the suspect waited until both cars were stopped at a red light before allegedly popping the lane-denier in the face. Gonzalez didn’t get very far though — state police caught up with him shortly after and restrained his fightin’ arm in cuffs. Think They Called AAA?: …
Monday, July 2, 2012
A senior citizen has an extreme reaction to a neighbor's gas, while a cat causes both a car accident and power outage in this week's OMGs from NJ PD.
Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” Flatulent Feud: Look, no one likes the gassy toots of others, but pulling a gun on a windy neighbor seems a bit extreme. That’s what 72-year-old Teaneck Daniel Collins Jr. did, however, when a neighbor let one rip in an apartment building’s common area, police say. His pooting patrol landed Collins in police custody with an array of gun charges. No word on whether anyone opened a window. Get This Kitty a Car Seat: Janelle Lewis’ unnamed cat could take a lesson from SNL’s Toonces the Driving Cat. Toms River Police say the …
Monday, June 25, 2012
'President Obama' tries to reach Tim Tebow, while a wing-eating champion finds himself in a hot, saucy mess.
Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” Mr. Tebow, I Have the President on the Line for You: Tim Tebow, next time someone tells you President Obama is calling you, keep this story in mind. Hopatcong’s Jason Slater called police with his best Barack Obama impersonation and told them he was the president, requesting to speak to Tim Tebow, he of football kneeling fame. Police showed up at Slater’s mom’s house, where the 28-year-old did the only natural thing: hide in his mom’s closet. Not content to simply let a bad night end quietly, Slater twice threw his summons on …
Monday, June 18, 2012
A trio in West Deptford allegedly tried to take a ShopRite carts for $1,500 in merchandise.
Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” Hide and Seek: There have to be better hiding spots than a car trunk. Mount Arlington police approached the lone sedan in a parking lot near Fireman's Field late Tuesday night. A Pine Brook woman was found in the trunk. Lynn A. Wilson, 48, was charged with providing false information and creating a public alarm. A Herb Garden… of Sorts: It’s one thing to take pride in your garden but make sure your vegetation is of the legal variety. Manchester police say Kevin K. Sangermano, 53, decided to grow marijuana in planters outside…
Monday, June 4, 2012
Meet the latest suspects in crazy police-related news from around New Jersey.
Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on last week for “OMGs from NJ PDs.” A Different Kind of Padded Bra: Many ladies look to enhance their assets, but may we suggest that they avoid narcotics to do so? Wayne Police say Cindy Lou Vandermark didn’t get the message in time. She allegedly stuffed her bra with 30 bags of heroin and assorted paraphernalia, which police found during a traffic stop. Wanted — Better Getaway Cart: Planning is usually the key to a clean getaway. So it seems like the thieves that broke into Minisink Pool Club in Chatham didn't figure into the golf cart pooping out. The …
Brian Pierson
8:25 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
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