A multi-agency effort to stop the efforts of a local drug trafficking ring has resulted in 26 arrests thus far in the Jersey City area. The effort involved local, state, and federal officials and has netted guns, drugs, and several alleged gang members. Continue reading Operation Wetlands Nabs New Jersey Drugs, Guns
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New Jersey moved to toughen laws in 1st offense DWI cases where the defendant is guilty of driving with a high level of alcohol, indicating significant impairment. Continue reading New Jersey DWI Laws to Require Ignition Interlock In a move that would make New Jersey the one of the few states on the east coast to legalize medical marijuana, a bill easily cleared the legislature, and awaits the governor’s signature. Governor Corzine has indicted that he will sign the bill before leaving office next week. Governor-elect Christie has indicated that he has some reservations with the legislation, but it appears the final version tightened restrictions and eased concerns that it could open the door to recreational marijuana use. Continue reading NJ Legislature Passes Medical Marijuana Bill Just this past week, the first in 2010, the New Jersey Judiciary Committee began looking at 5 bills drafted by a group of four assemblywomen, according to the Associated Press. The five bills are all seeking tougher domestic violence laws and greater protection for domestic violence victims. Continue reading New Jersey Considering New Domestic Violence Laws Currently, there is a law on the books in New Jersey that increases the penalty for a drug charge when the crime is committed in proximity to a school. Like similar laws in other states, this one was passed with good intentions in mind. However, a 2005 study showed that the law is having little effect on the safety of our children and instead causing more problems than good. Continue reading NJ Drug/School Zone Law May Be Changed New Jersey is unique in its utilization of drug courts. With drugs often being a catalyst for crime, these courts seek to attack the problem at its source, the addiction, often giving offenders a second chance at doing right through options like drug treatment and probation. Continue reading New Jersey Drug Courts Give Offenders Second Chance New police technology in New Jersey is being used to aggressively scan and track citizens, searching for criminal and civil violations. Continue reading Deptford NJ Police Department Deploys New License Plate Scanners Newark officials are expected to clear several old warrants over a 4 day period this week in a program that is both fair and effective. Fugitive Safe Surrender is costing the state $100,000 but saving much more than that as it allows people to bring themselves in rather than waiting for law enforcement to come find them. Continue reading New Jersey Warrants Cleared En Masse Beginning about a month ago, white vans filled with volunteers and community officials took to the street in the late night and early morning hours. These “caravans” are intended to prevent crime by making their concern for safer neighborhoods known. Continue reading Newark Community Patrols Acting to Prevent Crime Sixty three year old Roy Campbell has been a common feature of the affluent Glen Ridge area for the past five years. In those five years Campbell has given many rides to the residents and visitors here without charging a penny. Continue reading Harassment Charges Dropped Against Glen Ridge Jitney Driver |
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