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Traffic Snarls in Grand Junction Following Two Separate Collisions Involving Police Cruiser

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Grand Junction, CO – Two separate vehicular collisions disrupted traffic on Sunday afternoon in Grand Junction, requiring extensive clean-up efforts and causing temporary road closures. The incidents, involving a police vehicle and another two-vehicle crash nearby, occurred concurrently around 2:30 p.m., impacting major thoroughfares and drawing quick response from local authorities. In one of the accidents, a Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) vehicle collided with another vehicle at the intersection of North Avenue and 29 Road. The police car remained on the scene blocking traffic until it could be towed away. The other vehicle involved … Read more

Judge Upholds $12.9 Million Award to Stroke Victim Wrongly Arrested for DUI by New Jersey State Police

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Essex County, New Jersey — A New Jersey state judge has upheld a substantial $19.1 million jury verdict awarded to a woman after she was misarrested and denied essential medical care upon suffering a stroke, leading to severe and permanent injuries. The decision by Judge Thomas Vena is significant, maintaining the reduced compensation amount of $12.9 million, adjusted due to considerations of pre-existing conditions that partially contributed to her injuries. In October 2017, an incident occurred that dramatically altered the life of the woman involved. Found in a state of confusion behind the wheel on … Read more

Alert: Boiling Spring Lakes Police Issue Warning on Jury Duty Phone Scam

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Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C. — Local authorities in Boiling Spring Lakes are issuing warnings to residents about a deceptive phone scam revolving around purported missed jury duties. The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department (BSLPD) has identified a fraudulent scheme where individuals impersonate law enforcement officers to mislead and extort residents. According to the police, scammers have been contacting locals, falsely claiming they have overlooked jury duty or court dates, and then attempt to coerce them into paying fines over the phone. BSLPD has categorically stated that their officers never demand payments in such a manner … Read more

Robbinsville Township Police Highlight Importance of Adhering to School Bus Safety Regulations

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Robbinsville, NJ – As the school year gains momentum, local law enforcement in Robbinsville Township is calling on drivers to strictly adhere to state laws regarding school bus safety. This initiative aims to protect children as they travel to and from school amidst increasing concerns over traffic incidents involving school buses. The police emphasize the importance of obeying the flashing lights system on school buses: flashing yellow lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop, while red lights and extended stop arms signal that children are getting on or off the bus. Drivers on … Read more