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Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Bergen Democratic Party Leader Ferriero

Published July 29, 2010

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Bergen Democratic Party Leader Ferriero

Charges are upgraded against teens in Summit beating death

Published July 27, 2010

Union County Prosecutor’s Office Nigel Dumas, 19, of Morristown, left, Khayri Williams-Clark, 18, of Summit, right and a 17-year-old Summit resident whose name has not been released have been charged with murder in the beating death of Abelino Mazariego, 47

NJ Judge Recommends Change to Police Lineups

Published June 23, 2010

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey judge has found that a test used by courts in 48 states and the federal system to assess the reliability of witness identification is flawed and inadequate — a finding that could alter the way juries hear about evidence in court.

Sen. Robert Menendez needlessly delays U.S. marshal appointment

Published June 10, 2010

Sen. Robert Menendez refuses to approve Lourdes Timberman Correa for U.S. Marshal, and he won’t say why.

In a rare break, Lautenberg and Menendez feud over U.S. marshal

Published June 8, 2010

Usually the fights that break out over federal nominations concern judges or U.S. attorneys. Yet for months, New Jersey’s two U.S. senators have been at odds over whom to recommend to President Obama for the state’s next U.S. marshal, whose duties include capturing fugitives and overseeing security in federal courthouses.

Lautenberg Endorses Lourdes Correa Timberman; Menendez Hesitates

Published June 6, 2010

THE Bergen County freeholder that Sen. Bob Menendez backed to be the next U.S. Marshal in New Jersey is out of the running, but there’s no sign he and Sen. Frank Lautenberg will agree on someone else soon.

Trooper Castellano succumbed to injuries sustained while on duty

Published June 1, 2010

West Trenton, New Jersey - New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Joseph R. Fuentes announced the passing of New Jersey State Trooper Marc K. Castellano, 29. Trooper Castellano succumbed to injuries sustained while in the performance of his duties at Jersey Shore Medical Center. 

New Police Sergeants Exam to be announced September 1st, 2010

Published June 1, 2010

Today NJ Civil Service announced the 2010 Police Sergeant applications will come out September 1st instead of July 1st.  Further, they expect the new sergeant’s exam to be given in January 2011.