South Jersey Man, 50, Charged In DUI Crash That Killed State Police Telecommunicator South Jersey Man, 50, Charged In DUI Crash That Killed State Police Telecommunicator
South Jersey Man, 50, Charged In DUI Crash That Killed State Police Telecommunicator A Camden County man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed a State Police public safety telecommunicator in Burlington County, authorities said. New Jersey State Police have charged Regis A. Vitale Jr., 50, of Waterford Works, for vehicular homicide as the result of a fatal head-on crash involving Daryl ‘Skip’ Akers Jr., 62, of Bridgeton, the State Police employee. On March 11, troopers from Troop “C” Red Lion Station responded to the report of a serious motor vehicle crash on Route 206 in Southampton Township, Burlington County. Upon their arrival, they began life-s…
Trapped Victim Hospitalized Following Sussex County Crash (PHOTOS) Trapped Victim Hospitalized Following Sussex County Crash (PHOTOS)
Trapped Victim Hospitalized Following Sussex County Crash (Photos) One victim was extricated from a crumpled car and taken to a nearby hospital following a serious Sussex County crash, authorities said. The Hampton Township Fire & Rescue squad responded to the crash at the intersection of Route 206 and Cherry Lane the night of Thursday, May 5, the department said. Crews worked to extricate multiple victims before one was turned over to an ambulance for hospitalization, the rescue squad said. The scene was cleared about an hour later. Assisting agencies include the Newton Fire Department, Fredon Volunteer Fire Company, Stillwater Area Volunteer Fire …
Paterson Man Found With Military Knife During Sussex County Traffic Stop: Police Paterson Man Found With Military Knife During Sussex County Traffic Stop: Police
Paterson Man Found With Military Knife During Sussex County Traffic Stop: Police A Sussex County traffic stop led to charges for a Paterson man who was found with a military knife, police said. Carlos M. Ogando-Tavarez was stopped for having tinted front windows and running a red light on Route 206 in Byram on Friday, April 8, township police said. During questioning, officers saw the handle of a weapon underneath the driver’s seat, police said. A follow-up investigation found that Ogando-Tavarez had a large military-style knife. Ogando-Tavarez had several different answers when asked why he had the knife, police said. Ogando-Tavarez was arrested and charged with var…
KNOW ANYTHING? Massive Load Of Concrete Debris Dumped Near Rt. 206 In Sussex County, Police Say KNOW ANYTHING? Massive Load Of Concrete Debris Dumped Near Rt. 206 In Sussex County, Police Say
Know Anything? Massive Load Of Concrete Debris Dumped Near Rt. 206 In Sussex County, Police Say Police are seeking the public’s help tracking down the person who dumped a massive load of concrete debris near Route 206 in Sussex County. The load was dumped on the shoulder of Brighton Road near Route 206 in Andover Township, local police said in a Sunday afternoon release. The load appears to consist of “old portions of a wall or facade with a distinct stamped pattern,” police said. Click here to view additional photos. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Andover Township Police Department at (973) 383-5544.
Accused South Jersey Dealer Indicted For Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl-Heroin: Prosecutor Accused South Jersey Dealer Indicted For Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl-Heroin: Prosecutor
Accused South Jersey Dealer Indicted For Selling Fatal Dose Of Fentanyl-Heroin: Prosecutor A 39-year-old accused drug dealer from Willingboro has been indicted for the death of a man who overdosed on fentanyl-laced heroin, authorities said. A grand jury indicted Antonio Hunte on charges of first-degree strict liability for drug-induced death and other drug possession and distribution charges, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina. The fatal drug sale involved a 23-year-old customer in Mansfield Township three years ago, Coffina said. The indictment was returned on Tuesday, Feb. 1. An arraignment has been scheduled for March 1 in Superior Court in Mount Hol…
25-Year-Old NJ Native Turns Beekeeping Hobby Into Full-Scale Business (Look Inside) 25-Year-Old NJ Native Turns Beekeeping Hobby Into Full-Scale Business (Look Inside)
25-Year-Old NJ Native Turns Beekeeping Hobby Into Full-Scale Business (Look Inside) Once thought to be allergic to bees, one 25-year-old New Jersey man has turned his favorite hobby into a full-scale business while helping others to learn more about apiculture — the art of beekeeping — along the way. Dumont native Patrick Harrison, primary beekeeper at HarBee Beekeeping now open on Route 206 in Newton — tells DailyVoice.com that he once thought he was allergic to bees following an incident at scout camp when he was young. “Someone stepped on what was probably a wasp nest, after that, I carried an EpiPen,” he said. After testing negative for the allergy during his first y…
Drunken Driver, Passenger Charged In Route 206 Crash: Police Drunken Driver, Passenger Charged In Route 206 Crash: Police
Drunken Driver, Passenger Charged In Route 206 Crash: Police A Sussex County driver was drunk and one of his passengers was under the influence following a crash on Route 206, authorities said. Vincent A. Reinke, of Newton, crossed the double-yellow line and sideswiped a southbound vehicle on Route 206 N. in Byram on Dec. 30, Byram Township Police said Tuesday. During questioning, Reinke appeared to be intoxicated and was taken into custody after failing a series of field sobriety tests, authorities said. Meanwhile, Lake Hopatcong resident Kayle E. Runne, a passenger in Reinke’s vehicle, was also arrested for being under the influence of CDS, police…
Not So Sweet: Tractor-Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pounds Of Sugar Overturns In Sussex County Not So Sweet: Tractor-Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pounds Of Sugar Overturns In Sussex County
Not So Sweet: Tractor-Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pounds Of Sugar Overturns In Sussex County Emergency crews made a not-so-sweet discovery Thursday evening when they rushed to the scene of a Sussex County crash and found an overturned tractor-trailer loaded with 40,000 pounds of sugar. The trailer overturned and went down an embankment on Limecrest Road in Andover Township around 4:40 p.m., the local police department said. A detour was put into place as heavy duty wreckers from three companies were called to the scene to help upright the tractor-trailer due its size and embankment angle, police said. No injuries were reported, and the road was reopened by 9:20 p.m., the township…
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Was NJSP Sgt., National Guardsman Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Was NJSP Sgt., National Guardsman
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Was Njsp Sgt., National Guardsman The motorcyclist killed in a crash Tuesday on Route 206 has been identified as a New Jersey State Police sergeant and member of the US National Guard. Juan Fajardo, 41, of Columbus, was on his Ducati when he collided with a Ford Transit van around 4:15 p.m. near the Mansfield Square shopping center, Mansfield police said. Life saving measures performed by EMS and police officers were unsuccessful. It is with great sorrow that Colonel Patrick J. Callahan announces the untimely passing of Sergeant Juan Fajardo #6564,... Posted by New Jersey State Police on Thursday, November 11, 2021 Th…
Fatal Crash Closes Route 206 In South Jersey During Evening Rush Fatal Crash Closes Route 206 In South Jersey During Evening Rush
Fatal Crash Closes Route 206 In South Jersey During Evening Rush Police, firefighters and EMS crews were called to a fatal rush-hour crash in South Jersey, authorities said. The crash was reported at about 4:30 p.m. along Route 206 between Route 68 and Mansfield Road East in Mansfield, initial reports said.  Route 206 was closed in both directions.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
DWI PA Man Found With Hollow-Point Bullets At Route 206 Gas Station: Police DWI PA Man Found With Hollow-Point Bullets At Route 206 Gas Station: Police
DWI PA Man Found With Hollow-Point Bullets At Route 206 Gas Station: Police A PA man was intoxicated when he was found with a box of hollow-point bullets at a gas station on Route 206, police said. Police responding to a report of an erratic driver on Route 206 found Ronald E. Whitaker slumped over the steering wheel at the Shell gas station in Stanhope on Oct. 30, Byram Township police said in a Wednesday release. Whitaker, of New Milford, PA, was awoken by officers who felt that he was intoxicated. Whitaker subsequently failed a series of field sobriety tests, authorities said. Officers arrested Whitaker and conducted a search of his vehicle, which turned up a…
Sussex County Man, 42, Airlifted In Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer On Route 206 Sussex County Man, 42, Airlifted In Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer On Route 206
Sussex County Man, 42, Airlifted In Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer On Route 206 A 42-year-old Sussex County man was airlifted with serious injuries after crashing head-on into a tractor-trailer on Route 206 Wednesday afternoon, police confirmed. Christopher A. Morales, of Newton, was driving southbound on Route 206 in a 2008 Jeep Patriot when he veered into the northbound lanes and crashed head-on into a 2013 Peterbilt tractor-trailer near the intersection of Brighton Road around 3:50 p.m., Andover Township police said. Morales was treated at the scene for head and leg injuries by Lakeland EMS and St. Clare's ALS before being airlifted to Morristown Medical Center via …