Newark veterinarian from Hillside charged with animal cruelty

NEWARK, NJ — Ehren Seth Yablon, a veterinarian at the Newark Veterinary Hospital, has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty and other charges related to the mistreatment of dogs under his care, according to an April 26 press release from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. Yablon, 44, of Hillside, owns the Newark Veterinary […]

US attorney announces launch of anti–hate crime initiative in NJ

NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger recently announced his office’s participation in a first of its kind, anti–hate crime outreach program, titled United Against Hate, which seeks to directly connect federal, state and local law enforcement with traditionally marginalized communities in order to build trust and encourage the reporting of hate crimes and […]

Online portal launched to allow county prosecutors to report asset seizures and forfeitures

Online portal launched to allow county prosecutors to report asset seizures and forfeitures

TRENTON, NJ — In accordance with legislation mandating comprehensive disclosure and transparency requirements for the system of civil asset forfeiture, acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced April 5 the launch of an online portal that allows county prosecutors to submit reports detailing seizure and forfeiture activities by law enforcement agencies in their counties. This […]

State kicks off distracted-driving awareness campaign and crackdown

State kicks off distracted-driving awareness campaign and crackdown

TRENTON, NJ — Kicking off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety recently announced the results of a 2021 study, which found that, at any given time, one in five drivers on selected high-crash corridors in New Jersey were driving while distracted. […]

New Jersey partners with FCC on robocall investigations

New Jersey partners with FCC on robocall investigations

TRENTON, NJ — On March 28, acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a partnership with the Federal Communications Commission to support investigations of illegal robocalls. More than 20 states have established formal working relationships with the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau to support robocall investigations and protect American consumers and businesses. “We all know unsolicited robocalls […]

AG announces indictment of five men for trafficking stolen vehicles

TRENTON, NJ — Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on March 18 that five defendants have been indicted on charges that they conspired to steal, receive and/or fence at least a dozen mostly high-end vehicles worth approximately $600,000. They were charged in a multicounty investigation by the New Jersey State Police Motor Vehicle Crimes […]

NJ launches statewide multimedia impaired-driving safety awareness campaign

NJ launches statewide multimedia impaired-driving safety awareness campaign

TRENTON, NJ — Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety announced Feb. 28 the launch of a statewide multimedia campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of driving impaired — whether under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or prescription or over-the-counter medications. Building on the success of […]

AG announces $165,000 in grants for community policing programs focused on young people

AG announces $165,000 in grants for community policing programs focused on young people

TRENTON, NJ — Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced Dec. 17 that the Attorney General’s Office intends to award a total of $165,000 in grants to nine law enforcement agencies and two municipalities across 11 counties to fund innovative community policing initiatives with youth engagement as a priority. Grantees are Bayonne Police Department, Camden […]

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