2018 News Releases

December 26, 2018

State Police Investigate Fatal Crash that Killed Four on the Garden State Parkway

Dover Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police are investigating a two-car crash that killed Kevin Quispe-Prieto, 21, of Beachwood, N.J., Jimmy Quispe-Prieto, 23, Victor Lugo, 24, and Robert Ordenana, 23, all of Lakewood, N.J., earlier this morning in Dover Township, Ocean County. Read more...

December 13, 2018

Five Charged in Takedown of Newark Drug Trafficking Ring

Newark, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested five suspects of an alleged drug trafficking ring and seized weapons, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana and more than $150,000 as a result of "Operation Drive Thru." Read more...

November 26, 2018

State Police Seeking Public's Assistance with Identifying Vehicle Struck in Fatal Crash

Mount Laurel Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public's assistance with identifying a vehicle struck by the at fault driver in a fatal crash that killed Madelynn Rizzo, 9, of Union, N.J. and seriously injured Marcelo Rizzo, 37, of Elizabeth, N.J. and Juliana Rizzo, 8, of Union, N.J. Read more...

November 09, 2018

State Police Seize 27 pounds of Fentanyl Pills, Heroin, and Shut Down Drug Production Mill

Irvington Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police Auto Theft Task Force, which is comprised of the Division of Criminal Justice, Newark Police Department, and Bloomfield Police Department, arrested Juan Rodriguez, 43, and Beatrice Sepulveda, 29, both of Irvington Township, N.J., and shut down a narcotics processing mill, seizing 27 pounds of fentanyl pills and other narcotics. Read more...

November 08, 2018

Troopers Rescue Unconscious Man from Burning Car

Gloucester Township, N.J. - On Sunday, November 4, Troopers Thomas O鈥機onnor and Christopher Warwick pulled an unconscious man from a burning car moments before it became fully engulfed in flames on State Highway 42 in Gloucester Township, Camden County. Read more...

November 05, 2018

State Police Arrest Two for the Disposal of a Body in Southampton

Southampton Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Daniel Waterfield, 53, of Lawnside, N.J. and Amanda Seth, 35, of Camden, N.J., for disposing of the body of Kerri Stetser, 36, of Paulsboro, N.J., on the side of a road in Southampton Township, Burlington County. Read more...

November 02, 2018

State Police Arrest Man for taking Upskirt Pictures

Montague, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Stephen Grogan, 41, of Branchville, N.J., for allegedly taking pictures up a woman鈥檚 skirt at a grocery store in Montague Township, Sussex County. Read more...

October 31, 2018

State Police Seeking Public鈥檚 Assistance with 1978 Murder of Deal Family

West Trenton, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public鈥檚 assistance with the 40-year-old unsolved murder of a South Jersey couple and their three-year-old son. Read more...

October 24, 2018

State Troopers to Set Up Sobriety Checkpoint in Monmouth County

West Trenton, N.J. - In an effort to make our roads safer and reduce crashes attributed to driving while under the influence, the New Jersey State Police will set up a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, October 27, in the Belmar Township, Monmouth County area. Read more...

October 03, 2018

State Police Arrest Man for Stealing $46,480 from ATM鈥檚

West Trenton, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Basilio Lazu, 42, of Buena Borough, N.J., for allegedly stealing cash from various ATM鈥檚 in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester Counties. Read more...

September 16, 2018

New Jersey Sends Additional Personnel to Areas Affected by Hurricane Florence

West Trenton, N.J. - Sixteen additional members of New Jersey Task Force One (NJ-TF1) were deployed late last night at the request of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). New Jersey is also sending 6 rescue boats and 5 vehicles to assist the rescue efforts. Read more...

September 11, 2018

New Jersey Search and Rescue Team Deployed to Carolinas

West Trenton, N.J. - Colonel Patrick Callahan, of the New Jersey State Police, announced the deployment of 80 members of New Jersey Task Force 1 to assist with search and rescue operations as Hurricane Florence moves towards the Carolinas. Read more...

September 07, 2018

State Police Seize $375,000 worth of Heroin and Cocaine

Fair Lawn Borough, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Wellingon Moya, 44, of New York, N.Y., and Douglas Watson, 41, of Hawthorne, N.J., and seized $375,000 worth of heroin and cocaine. Read more...

September 05, 2018

State Police Introduces Newly Appointed Deputy Superintendents

West Trenton, N.J. - Earlier today, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Colonel Patrick Callahan announced the promotions of Lieutenant Colonel Fritz Frag茅 and Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Noble at a ceremony held at the New Jersey State Police Headquarters in West Trenton, N.J. Read more...

August 30, 2018

State Police Urge Responsible Driving on Land and Water this Labor Day Weekend

West Trenton, N.J. - The official end of summer is upon us, which means many will take advantage of the long Labor Day weekend to head to the Jersey shore and other vacation destinations for one last balmy getaway. Read more...

August 29, 2018

$5,000 Reward Offered in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Investigation

Woodland Twp., N.J. - The New Jersey State Police announced that the Human Services Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspected driver in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of Janis Ammlung, 56, a resident of the New Lisbon Developmental Center in Woodland Township, Burlington County. Read more...

August 22, 2018

State Troopers to Set Up Sobriety Checkpoint at PNC Arts Center

West Trenton, N.J. - In an effort to make our roads safer and reduce crashes attributed to driving while under the influence, the New Jersey State Police will set up a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, August 25, at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J. Read more...

August 17, 2018

State Police Arrest Two Men and Seize more than $1 Million in Counterfeit Designer Merchandise

Atlantic City, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Mohammad Usman, 35, of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., and Kashif Ansari, 32, of Atlantic City, N.J., for allegedly selling counterfeit designer merchandise out of several stores on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Read more...

August 17, 2018

State Troopers to Set Up Sobriety Checkpoint in Ocean County

West Trenton, N.J. - In an effort to make our roads safer and reduce crashes attributed to driving while under the influence, the New Jersey State Police will set up a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, August 18, in the Toms River, Ocean County area. Read more...

August 03, 2018

Eight Arrested in Takedown of Drug Trafficking Ring

State Police seize heroin, cocaine, and $65,610 in 鈥淥peration Punch Out鈥� Read more...

August 02, 2018

State Police Investigate Crash Involving Monmouth County Sheriff鈥檚 Office Vehicle

Wall Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police is investigating a fatal crash involving a Monmouth County Sheriff鈥檚 Office vehicle that occurred on Wednesday, August 1, in Wall Township. Read more...

August 01, 2018

State Police Arrest Suspect for Bulk Copper Theft Worth Nearly $350,000

Millstone Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Jeremy Guarino, 36, of Phillipsburg, N.J., for allegedly stealing nearly $350,000 worth of premium copper wiring from his employer over a two-year period. Read more...

July 23, 2018

Charges Upgraded for Man Arrested in Tonya Cook Homicide Investigation

Lawrence Township, Cumberland County, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police and Cumberland County Prosecutor鈥檚 Office have announced that charges have been upgraded to murder for Dennis Parrish, 52, of Vineland, N.J. in connection with the homicide investigation of Tonya Cook, 32, of Vineland, N.J., whose remains were discovered on Monday, July 2, in Lawrence Township, Cumberland County. Read more...

July 17, 2018

State Police and Burlington County Prosecutor Announce the Arrest of Mahwah Couple for Murder of their Infant Son

Mahwah, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested William Herring, 42, and Brianna Brochhausen, 22, both of Mahwah, N.J., for the murder of their 4-month-old son who suffocated on a bed in a motel room in Springfield Township, Burlington County. Read more...

July 17, 2018

State Police Seek the Public鈥檚 Assistance with Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Investigation

Paterson, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Investigations Unit is seeking the public鈥檚 assistance with a hit-and-run crash investigation that claimed the life of a pedestrian. Read more...

July 13, 2018

161 New Troopers Receive Badges in Toms River

Toms River, N.J. - Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, and Colonel Patrick Callahan of the New Jersey State Police, presented badges to New Jersey's newest state troopers during graduation ceremonies at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena this morning. Read more...

July 11, 2018

State Police Arrest Man for Sharing Child Pornography Online

Summit, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Jeffrey Sapara, 50, of Summit, N.J. for allegedly sharing child pornography on the internet. Read more...

July 5, 2018

State Police Seeking Public鈥檚 Assistance with Homicide Investigation

Lawrence Township, Cumberland County, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public鈥檚 assistance with the homicide investigation of Tonya Cook, 32, of Vineland, N.J., whose burned and dismembered remains were discovered off of Banks Road in the area of Lummistown Road in the township. Read more...

July 3, 2018

State Police Increase Patrols to Reduce Fatal Crashes during Holiday

West Trenton, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police would like everyone to enjoy their holiday safely. This may include getting together with family and friends at a barbecue, driving to the Jersey shore to enjoy the beach, or going out on the water on a boat. Read more...

June 18, 2018

FEMA and State Schedule Briefings On Disaster Assistance

West Trenton, N.J. - New Jersey County and Municipal Emergency Management officials are invited to briefings which will explain the process of applying for Federal disaster assistance for debris removal, snow removal, emergency protective measures, and hazard mitigation in the wake of the severe winter storm and snowstorm which impacted Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Somerset Counties during the period of March 06-07, 2018. Read more...

May 21, 2018

New Jersey State Trooper Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash

West Trenton, N.J. - It is with great sadness that the New Jersey State Police announces the tragic loss of Trooper Brian McNally #7664, who was killed in an off-duty motor vehicle crash Sunday evening on I-78 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Read more...

May 8, 2018

Governor Murphy Announces Release of GUNStat Report

Hackensack, N.J. - Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Colonel Patrick Callahan announced today that the first GUNStat Report, which provides the public with monthly and quarterly reports of gun-crime statistics, has been released and is now available to the public on the Office of the Attorney General and New Jersey State Police websites. Read more...

May 7, 2018

Public Meeting of the State Emergency Response Commission

West Trenton, N.J. - The State Emergency Response Commission will be holding a public meeting on June 13th 2018. Read more...

April 9, 2018

State Police Arrest Two Men, Seize Guns and More than $130,000 worth of Drugs

Vineland City, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police, with assistance from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Marshal's Service, has arrested Felix Davila, 36, of Bridgeton City, N.J., and Kenneth Ortiz, 23, of Vineland City, N.J, for various weapons and drug offenses. Read more...

March 29, 2018

NJSP Unveil Exhibit Commemorating First All-Female State Police Class in Nation

West Trenton, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police today unveiled a new exhibit at the Museum and Learning Center, located at Division Headquarters, commemorating the first all-female state police class in the nation. Read more...

February 28, 2018

State Troopers Perform Life-Saving CPR on Man Involved in Car Crash

South Toms River Boro, N.J. - Two New Jersey State Troopers performed life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a man for several minutes after he suffered injuries as a result of a car crash. Read more...

February 22, 2018

State Police Announces 2017 Trooper of the Year Recipients

West Trenton, N.J. - Colonel Patrick Callahan earlier today announced Detective Sergeant James Abbes and Detective I Stephen Christinzio as the recipients of the 2017 Trooper of the Year Award for deactivating two live Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) that were found in a garbage bin after an apparent terrorist attack in Seaside Park, N.J. Read more...

February 5, 2018

Off-Duty Trooper Saves Choking Infant

Piscataway, N.J. - An off-duty New Jersey State trooper cleared the airways of a choking two-week-old infant after his neighbor came to his home seeking help. Read more...

January 25, 2018

State Police Arrest Man and Solve Several Burglaries and Forgeries

Pilesgrove Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Shadeed Jordan, 30, of Seabrook, N.J. after troopers linked him to several burglaries, thefts and forgeries in multiple South Jersey counties. Read more...

January 24, 2018

State Police Apprehend Fugitive after Pursuit into Pennsylvania

Greenwich Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police arrested wanted fugitive, Matthew Johnson, 32, of Hampton, N.J., after leading troopers on a pursuit into Pennsylvania. Read more...

January 19, 2018

State Police Arrest Fugitive and Dismantle Heroin Packaging Facility

Passaic, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested Edwin Acosta, 35, of Paterson, N.J., for allegedly operating a large-scale heroin packaging facility in Clifton, N.J., Passaic County. Read more...

January 18, 2018

State Police Charge Couple with Human Trafficking

Lawrence Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have charged Ashley Gardener, 29, and her partner, Breon Mickens, 26, both of Trenton, with human trafficking after troopers encountered the17-year-old victim on Interstate 295 whom the defendants allegedly had forced to engage in prostitution. Read more...

January 5, 2018

State Police Investigate Motor Vehicle Crash that Killed Jersey City Police Officer

Newark, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash involving a Jersey City police lieutenant who was struck and killed earlier today on the New Jersey Turnpike. Read more...

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