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From the South Orange Police Department 11/3/2024-11/10/2024 11/3 Burglary SOPD received a call from…

PSE&G crews are repairing a damaged gas lamp that has long created a dark stretch of sidewalk between Harmon Road and Village Green Court. An 87-year-old woman was injured when she fell in the dark on the sidewalk there on Thanksgiving.

Maplewood Police Chief Albert Sally told Village Green, “The suspect in custody has no history or contact with the Maplewood Police Department.”

The decision relates to suits by 3 former CHS students who were abused by Nicole Dufault. Dufault was arrested in 2014 and pled guilty to aggravated criminal sexual contact in 2020.

From Maplewood Police Department: Press Release November 7th – November 13th November 7-11, 2024:…

SOMSD Supt. Bing: “Unfortunately, our students and staff continue to experience negative interactions with individuals who refuse to leave the field upon request when schools utilize it. These instances have occurred during and after the school day, forcing staff and Underhill security to call local police.”

From Maplewood Police Department: Press Release On Saturday November 2, 2024 at approximately 9:30…

From the South Orange Police blotter, 10/19-10/31: 10/23 Theft SOPD received a report of…

The New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection has declared a fire ban on bonfires and residential fire pits — unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity.