New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Press Releases

• Published on September 20, 2023 - 00:53 GMT

  State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting in West New York on June 3, 2022

  TRENTON — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Kevin Colindres, 32, of West New York, New Jersey, who was fatally shot by a West New York police officer on June 3, 2022. …

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• Published on September 19, 2023 - 13:39 GMT

  UPDATE: Attorney General’s Office Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage Related to Fatal Police-Involved Shooting That Occurred May 3, ...

  TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office today released footage from four police officers’ body-worn cameras of a fatal police-involved shooting on May 3, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. The civilian who died during the encounter was previously identified as …

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• Published on September 16, 2023 - 22:47 GMT

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

  ATLANTIC CITY — Today the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the August 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 $280.3 …

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• Published on September 14, 2023 - 02:20 GMT

  Bridgeton Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison in 2020 Shooting of NJ State Police Detective in Pittsgrove

  TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that a Bridgeton man has been sentenced to 37 years in state prison, after a jury found him guilty of shooting a New Jersey State Police detective in 2020 while the detective was investigating a …

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• Published on September 13, 2023 - 20:59 GMT

  Attorney General Platkin Announces Applications Now Being Accepted for 2024 Attorney General’s “Honors Program”

  TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced that the application period is open for the 2024 New Jersey Attorney General’s Honors Program, a two-year program that offers recent law school graduates and newly admitted lawyers the opportunity …

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• Published on September 9, 2023 - 01:50 GMT

  Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on the Passing of Board of Public Utilities President Joe Fiordaliso

  Joe Fiordaliso was a leader, a passionate advocate for clean energy, and the embodiment of a public servant. He was also one of the kindest and most decent people you’ll ever meet — and pretty funny, too. A son of Newark and former Mayor of Livingston, Joe …

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• Published on September 9, 2023 - 01:50 GMT

  Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on the Appointment of Tahesha Way as Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey

  As Secretary of State, Tahesha Way has been an exemplary public servant, focused on protecting and safeguarding the right to vote and ensuring the integrity of our local, county, state, and federal election contests. And as head of the Department of State, …

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• Published on September 6, 2023 - 22:16 GMT

  AG Platkin Announces Completion of Investigation Into 2022 General Election in Monmouth County

  Investigative Findings | Policy Recommendations TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that former Attorney General Peter C. Harvey has completed his investigation into the November 2022 General …

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• Published on September 2, 2023 - 04:33 GMT

  With Kickoff to Pro and College Football Seasons Here, New Jerseyans Urged to Avoid Illegal Online Sports Betting and Fantasy ...

  TRENTON – With the kickoff to the football season upon us, the Office of the Attorney General, the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) are reminding New Jerseyans to steer clear of illegal sites when betting on …

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• Published on September 2, 2023 - 04:33 GMT

  Attorney General’s Office, Division of Consumer Affairs Recognize ‘National Child Identity Theft Awareness Day’ with Tips for ...

  TRENTON – In recognition of National Child Identity Theft Awareness Day today, the Office of the Attorney General and the Division of Consumer Affairs are urging parents to take preventative measures to protect their children’s sensitive personal …

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• Published on August 30, 2023 - 23:24 GMT

  Attorney General’s Office Investigating Fatality in the Area of West Side Park in Newark

  TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatality that occurred Tuesday, August 29, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. One adult male sustained a fatal injury. His identity is not being released at this time. According to the preliminary …

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• Published on August 29, 2023 - 02:33 GMT

  UPDATE: AG’s Office Identifies Decedent and Officers, Provides Additional Details on Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Jersey ...

  TRENTON – The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday, August 27, 2023, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Andrew Washington, 52, of Jersey City, sustained fatal injuries. According to the preliminary …

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• Published on August 28, 2023 - 21:30 GMT

  AG Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights Announce a $575K Settlement Resolving Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Jackson Township

  Consent Order TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has reached a settlement resolving a lawsuit it filed alleging that Jackson Township violated the New Jersey Law Against …

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• Published on August 28, 2023 - 16:27 GMT

  AG Platkin and Acting DOE Commissioner Allen-McMillan Release Guide for Addressing AG Platkin and Acting DOE Commissioner Allen-...

  Guidance | Summary Spotlight on Data | Spotlight on Discriminatory Policies | Spotlight on Discriminatory Enforcement Spotlight on Evidence of Bias by School Officials | Spotlight on Discriminatory Processes Spotlight on Disparate Impact Analysis | …

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• Published on August 28, 2023 - 16:27 GMT

  College Student Indicted After Allegedly Impersonating Woman on Social Media to Obtain College Student Indicted After Allegedly ...

  TRENTON — The Office of the Attorney General today announced a state grand jury has voted to file criminal charges against a college student who allegedly deceived children he contacted online into providing him sexually explicit videos of themselves, then …

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• Published on August 28, 2023 - 10:41 GMT

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

  TRENTON – The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Sunday, August 27, 2023, in Jersey City, New Jersey. One man sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time. According to the …

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• Published on August 26, 2023 - 11:05 GMT

  State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting in Plainsboro, N.J., that Occurred on February ...

  TRENTON – A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Atiba Lewis, 45, of Plainsboro, N.J., who was fatally shot by Officer Phillip Nguyen of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s …

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• Published on August 26, 2023 - 01:09 GMT

  New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Leads Multistate Coalition in Praising Stronger Worker Safety Rules

  Motion for Voluntary Dismissal And Vacatur TRENTON – With the final adoption of a robust Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule to protect worker safety, the Office of the Attorney General announced the resolution of a multistate federal …

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• Published on August 24, 2023 - 21:48 GMT

  The Office of the Attorney General Defends States’ Rights to Limit Deadly Weapons

  Third Circuit case | U.S. Supreme Court case TRENTON — In two separate friend-of-the-court filings, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General stood up to the gun lobby which, once again, is seeking to end common-sense weapon restrictions. Yesterday, …

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• Published on August 24, 2023 - 21:48 GMT

  Suspect Arrested in Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Targeting First Responders

  TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office today announced that a retired state Department of Corrections Lieutenant from Atlantic County has been arrested, after allegedly targeting and defrauding first responders he convinced to invest in a purported new …

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