New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Press Releases

• Published on June 7, 2023 - 00:58 GMT

  Attorney General Platkin, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Department of Banking and Insurance Take Action ...

  Order to Show Cause | Complaint NEWARK — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride today announced action being taken against MV Realty together with their principals Amanda J. Zachman f/k/a …

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• Published on June 6, 2023 - 15:10 GMT

  New Jersey Bureau of Securities Brings Action Against Coinbase Citing Crypto Staking Offerings That Violate the Securities Law

  Coinbase Penalty and Cease and Desist Order NEWARK — The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that the Bureau of Securities (the “Bureau”) today issued a Summary Cease and Desist Order against Coinbase, …

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• Published on June 5, 2023 - 22:24 GMT

  Attorney General Platkin Announces Primary Election Safeguards to Protect the Right to Vote

  TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced several key measures the Department of Law and Public Safety will be taking as part of its Voter Protection Initiative during the 2023 primary election to help ensure a fair, free, and smooth-running …

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• Published on June 2, 2023 - 19:59 GMT

  AG Platkin Announces Arrests of 14 Individuals Charged in Connection with Multi-Agency Takedown of Chop Shop Operations in ...

  TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, and Interim Director Derek Nececkas today announced charges against 14 individuals in the takedown of alleged chop shop operations linked to the theft of more than 35 vehicles …

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• Published on June 1, 2023 - 01:13 GMT

  AG Platkin, Division of Criminal Justice, and County Prosecutors to Participate in Multistate Study Examining Intimate Partner ...

  TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that the Office of the Attorney General, the Division of Criminal Justice, and the county prosecutors will participate in the multistate Preventing and …

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• Published on June 1, 2023 - 01:13 GMT

  UPDATE: Bridgeton Man Found Guilty in Connection with Shooting of NJ State Police Detective in 2020 in Pittsgrove

  SALEM, N.J. — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the conviction of one of the defendants charged in the shooting of a New Jersey State Police detective in 2020 while the detective was investigating a home invasion at a Salem County mobile …

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• Published on May 26, 2023 - 19:25 GMT

  Attorney General Platkin Announces New Online Platform for Victim Compensation Payments

  NEWARK—Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA) announced the launch of a new online case processing system that will increase and improve access to the critical support the Victims of Crime …

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• Published on May 26, 2023 - 19:25 GMT

  UPDATE: AG Platkin Announces Sentencing of Two Men Who Used Phony Deeds for Atlantic City Properties to Defraud Investors

  MAYS LANDING — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the sentencing of two Atlantic County men who had pleaded guilty after producing fake deeds for Atlantic City properties in order to scam real estate investors out of over half-a-million …

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• Published on May 26, 2023 - 19:25 GMT

  UPDATE: Ex-Case Worker for Department of Children and Families Pleads Guilty After Abusing His Authority to Pressure Women Into ...

  TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a former case worker for the New Jersey Department of Children and Families pleaded guilty after he made unwanted sexual advances toward women and tried intimidating women under investigation or …

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• Published on May 26, 2023 - 08:11 GMT

  Attorney General Platkin Announces Guilty Pleas in $1.3 Million Internet Fraud Scheme Involving Fictitious Sale of Aviation ...

  TRENTON–Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced guilty pleas in a $1.3 million internet fraud scheme that tricked businesses throughout the U.S. and abroad into paying for specialized aviation equipment that was never received. Four individuals …

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• Published on May 25, 2023 - 20:47 GMT

  AG Platkin, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Remind Motorists to Practice Safe Driving during the “101 Days of Summer”

  TRENTON–As summer approaches, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) want to remind all New Jersey residents and visitors about the importance of safe driving during this busy season. Beautiful weather, coupled …

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• Published on May 25, 2023 - 20:47 GMT

  UPDATE: Grand Jury Indicts Mantua Police Officer on Manslaughter Charge in September 2021 Fatal Shooting of Homeowner

  TRENTON — A state grand jury on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 voted to file a criminal charge against a Mantua Township police officer in connection with the death of Charles Sharp III, 49, of Mantua, N.J., who was shot and fatally wounded by the officer on …

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• Published on May 25, 2023 - 20:47 GMT

  AG Platkin and Acting DOE Commissioner Allen-McMillan Release a Resource Guide for Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools

  Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Acting Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan today announced the release of the “Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools” resource guide, which …

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• Published on May 24, 2023 - 06:22 GMT

  Grand Jury Declines to File Charges in Police-Involved Shooting in Long Branch that Killed Virginia Man on November 6, 2021

  TRENTON — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Mark D. Walker II, 34, of Woodbridge, Virginia, who was shot and fatally wounded by police officers in Long Branch, N.J., …

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• Published on May 24, 2023 - 06:22 GMT

  Attorney General Platkin Joins Multistate Complaint Against Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls

  Multistate Complaint NEWARK—Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today joined a multistate lawsuit against Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves, for …

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• Published on May 23, 2023 - 18:48 GMT

  Attorney General Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Announce Consent Agreements in Family Leave Act Cases

  TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has finalized consent decrees resulting in the recovery of a total of over $200,000 in relief in two cases alleging that employers violated the New Jersey …

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• Published on May 22, 2023 - 19:18 GMT

  AG’s Division of Criminal Justice Issues New Guidance on Enforcing Laws Against Misuse of ATVs, Off-Road Vehicles in Parks, ...

  TRENTON — With summer approaching, the Attorney General’s Office today issued new guidance clarifying state law on the improper use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in parks, preserves and other protected natural spaces as well …

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• Published on May 22, 2023 - 19:17 GMT

  AG Platkin, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announce the Beginning of the 2023 “Click It or Ticket” Seat Belt Enforcement ...

  2023 Grantee List TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the start of New Jersey’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, reminding drivers and passengers that seat belts save lives. …

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• Published on May 22, 2023 - 19:17 GMT

  New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces 1st Quarter 2023 Total Gaming Revenue Results

  ATLANTIC CITY —  Casino Net Revenue and Gross Operating Profit: Based upon filings from the casino licensees made with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, the casino licensees reported 1st quarter 2023 Net Revenue of $756.6 million, reflecting a 4.6% …

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• Published on May 20, 2023 - 06:25 GMT

  Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Temporary Injunction Prohibiting Implementation of Hanover Twp. Board of ...

  We are gratified that the Superior Court has temporarily prohibited the Hanover Township Board of Education from implementing its policy requiring school staff to out LGBTQ+ youth to their parents. That prohibition will remain in effect until the court has …

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