Steve Janoski
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Headlock? Taser? Gun? NJ police learn jiujitsu to restrain hostile subjects without harm
Teaching techniques that properly restrain suspects lowers officers' likely use of the deadly locks and holds that killed George Floyd and Eric Garner → Read More
Former top aide to NJ Senate leader pleads guilty to tax evasion and wire fraud conspiracy
Tony Teixeira conspired with Sean Caddle, the man at center of a murder-for-hire plot, to falsely inflate the invoices to various campaigns. → Read More
Which police in your town have used excessive force? NJ expands access to that info
The state said police departments must create a summary report on misconduct. But transparency advocates say the policy dilutes a Supreme Court ruling. → Read More
Search continues for man accused of shooting two Newark police officers
Authorities are still searching for a man who allegedly shot two Newark police officers at close range Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Passaic prosecutor had staffer wash her rugs, clean attic, pull rats from trash, suit says
On prosecutor Camelia Valdes' command, the assistant allegedly burned vacation days to hang shower curtains, assemble furniture, organize shoes → Read More
NJ probes Black ironworker's claim that union reserved plum construction jobs for whites
The worker claimed the Bloomfield-based Ironworkers Local 11 gave favored jobs such as the building of American Dream mall to whites instead of Blacks. → Read More
Bergen man gets six years for role in ghost gun trafficking ring
Michael Maresca, 34, of Hasbrouck Heights was sentenced to six years in prison for allegedly trafficking ghost guns into the Paterson area. → Read More
NJ creates office to sue gun manufacturers, vowing to 'hold the industry accountable'
The office is the state's latest response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that undercut its strict laws on gun ownership. → Read More
Want to carry a gun in NJ for self defense? Prepare to train, spend – and get sued.
A recent Supreme Court ruling makes it easier to carry a gun in public. But using it will requires proper training, and you could still face lawsuits. → Read More
New suit looks to overturn NJ assault rifle ban in wake of Supreme Court landmark ruling
The suit says the NJ ban violates the precedent established by the Supreme Court in its ruling last month which overturned a New York gun law. → Read More
Supreme Court ruling striking down NY gun law could eviscerate NJ's restrictive laws
The court voted 6-3 to overturn New York's law which allowed local licensing officials to refuse applications for a carry permit outside the home. → Read More
Passaic County creates roving SWAT unit for quick responses to emergencies, active shooter
The team of SWAT-trained county officers would work as an advance team, arriving first and calling in details and what response might be needed. → Read More
With mass shootings in mind, Passaic sheriff gives clergy tips to protect sacred spaces
Clergy learned how to build a security plan, what to do if an active shooter enters their building and how to fortify their facilities. → Read More
After success, NJ expanding pilot to reduce police use of force against people in crisis
The pilot pairs police with mental health experts on emergency calls. Mental health calls often lead to officers using force. → Read More
Authorities recover body of teen who drowned in Great Notch Reservoir in Woodland Park
First responders spent Saturday searching for the 15-year-old boy who was missing after spending time with friends at Great Notch Reservoir. → Read More
Viorel Florescu, Pulitzer-winning photographer, captured plight of those in conflict zones
He worked at the Newsday, the Daily News and The Record. He captured images of ordinary people choked by the torrents of history around the world. → Read More
Rats, mold, sewage leaks, abuse: Suits allege litany of complaints about Passaic jail
The complaints accuse corrections officers of ignoring inmates' major medical emergencies. The sheriff's lawyer called the allegations "ridiculous." → Read More
George Bratsenis, hitman in NJ murder-for-hire case, sentenced in Connecticut robbery
George Bratsenis had admitted in March to his role in the murder of Michael Galdieri of Jersey City. Bratsenis will be sentenced Aug. 2. → Read More
Former inmates sue Passaic County Jail over alleged abuse and abhorrent conditions
The suits say they endured discrimination, COVID-related negligence and sex assault, and that black mold was ubiquitous and sewage came into cells. → Read More
Teaneck man sentenced to 8 years for bank and securities fraud that cost victims $60M
Seth Levine, 53, whose Hackensack company owned rental buildings, gave banks false information when he sought to refinance the properties. → Read More