New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 26, 2023 - 01:22 GMT

UPDATE: State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer Who Struck a Motorist Outside of a Disabled Vehicle While ...

EAST BRUNSWICK — A state grand jury has voted not to file criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Julius Filep, 55, of Edison, N.J. Mr. Filep was fatally injured on August 1, 2021, when a police vehicle struck him in …

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Published on July 25, 2023 - 17:13 GMT

AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Take Enforcement Actions to Combat Disability Discrimination

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in five cases alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of the Law Against …

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Published on July 25, 2023 - 17:13 GMT

Grand Jury Indicts Three Suspects in March 2 Shooting of NJSP Detective in Paterson

PATERSON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a state grand jury has voted to file criminal charges against three defendants stemming from the shooting of a New Jersey State Police detective in Paterson back in March. New Jersey residents …

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Published on July 20, 2023 - 20:15 GMT

Business Owner Facing Aggravated Manslaughter, Other Charges in Connection With 2022 Fatal Fire at Elizabeth Waste Management ...

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that a state grand jury has voted to file criminal charges against a Long Island man in connection with a deadly May 2022 fire at a Waste Management facility in Elizabeth, which resulted in the …

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Published on July 20, 2023 - 20:15 GMT

State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting in Millville, N.J. that Occurred on Jan. 4, 2022

TRENTON – A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Daniel Ackley, 33, of Millville, N.J., who was fatally injured when Officer Timothy Rehmann of the Millville Police …

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Published on July 19, 2023 - 18:55 GMT

New Jersey State Police Assumes Control of New Jersey Port from Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor

Guidance Document TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan announced that as of Monday, July 17 the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Port Security Section (PSS) …

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Published on July 19, 2023 - 18:55 GMT

UPDATE: AG’s Office Identifies Decedent in Ongoing Death in Custody Investigation

TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office has identified the decedent in an ongoing death in custody investigation in Cumberland County, N.J., being conducted pursuant to Attorney General Directive 2019-4, which implements the statutory requirement that the …

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Published on July 19, 2023 - 01:40 GMT

UPDATE: AG’s Office Releases Identities of Officer and Decedent Along With 911 Call and Video Footage Related to Fatal Motorcycle ...

TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office today released video footage from police dashboard and body-worn cameras as well as audio of a 9-1-1 call related to a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred during a police pursuit in Pemberton on April 20, 2023. The …

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Published on July 15, 2023 - 16:31 GMT

AG’s Office Investigating Death Following Arrest in Fairfield Township, Cumberland County

BRIDGETON, N.J. —The Attorney General’s Office is investigating the death of a man on Sunday, July 9, 2023, following an arrest by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) one day prior, on July 8, 2023 in Fairfield Township, in Cumberland County, N.J. The …

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Published on July 15, 2023 - 16:31 GMT

New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces June 2023 Total Gaming Revenue Results

ATLANTIC CITY — Today the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the June 2023 total gaming revenue results. Casino Win: Based upon filings with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, Casino Win for the nine casino hotel properties was $241.6 …

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Published on July 14, 2023 - 12:55 GMT

AG Platkin Announces Major Milestone for Personalized Handgun Authorization Commission

Performance Standards and Qualifying Criteria TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the Personalized Handgun Authorization Commission (PHAC) has taken a major step forward by defining the features of smart guns to be made …

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Published on July 14, 2023 - 12:55 GMT

AG Platkin, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announce Campaign Targeting Excessive Speeding to Increase Safety on New Jersey ...

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are joining forces with law enforcement agencies across the state and the nation to raise …

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Published on July 12, 2023 - 18:09 GMT

AG Platkin Announces Pilot Program to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Motor Vehicle Enforcement Actions Taken by New ...

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the initiation of a traffic stop pilot program that will involve all members of the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) who regularly conduct motor vehicle enforcement actions in an effort to reduce …

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Published on July 12, 2023 - 18:09 GMT

AG Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs Announce $502,000 Settlement with Freedom Mortgage Corp.

Consent Order NEWARK – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that a nationwide mortgage provider formerly based in New Jersey has agreed to a $502,000 settlement to resolve allegations that it violated the …

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Published on July 12, 2023 - 18:09 GMT

UPDATE: AG’s Office Releases Video Footage, 9-1-1 Call Related to Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Laurence Harbor

Note: Members of the press can email the Communications Office to obtain a link to download the recordings. OLD BRIDGE – The Attorney General’s Office today released footage from a police body-worn camera and audio from a 9-1-1 call related to a fatal …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 03:50 GMT

Attorney General’s Office Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Jersey City

JERSEY CITY — The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Jersey City, New Jersey. One male civilian sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time. …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 03:50 GMT

AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Issues New Report on White Supremacy, Best Practices for Combating Racist Violent Extremism ...

Executive Summary | Statements of Support | Explainer | Full Report TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today the release of a report examining white supremacy in New Jersey. The Report, …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 03:50 GMT

AG Platkin Announces New Senior Attorney to Lead a New Office Focusing on Developing Alternative and Community Responses to Mental ...

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that a new senior-level position has been established to develop innovative non-law enforcement, community-based responses to mental health emergencies, as well as to implement the statewide …

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Published on July 7, 2023 - 21:46 GMT

Grand Jury Indicts New Jersey Department of Corrections Police Officer with Official Misconduct

TRENTON — A state grand jury last week voted to indict New Jersey Department of Corrections Correctional Police Officer Giuseppe Mandara with one count of second-degree official misconduct in connection with an August 23, 2019 physical altercation with a …

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Published on July 5, 2023 - 18:49 GMT

Division on Civil Rights Takes Enforcement Action Against Housing Providers for Failing to Comply with the Fair Chance in Housing ...

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued 30 Notices of Violation to housing providers across the State for allegedly violating New Jersey’s Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA). …

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