Echoes-Sentinel from Warren Township, New Jersey • Page 8

ECHOES-SENTINEL, THl RSDAV. SFPT. 3.1987 POLICE NEWS Newark man charged in assault of resident and police officer PASSAIC TWP A Newark man u.is charted uith assaulting a township resident and a police officer while Orphan Annie's on Vallev Road. Stirling last Tuesday, police said. The man.

LcrO) Bvron. 43. was also charged with resisting arrest alter he assaulted a Gillette resident and Patrolman James O'Connor, according to police A court apearance is scheduled for todas. Thursday Sept Kirchwood Drive resident reported last that a motor vehicle damaged her mailfron and left the icene, police said The incident is under investigation Michael Hudak, 28, of Bcmardsvillc was issued a summons lor making unnecessarv noise will) his motorcycle on Mercer Street. Stirling List Monday, police said A court appearance is scheduled for Sept.

17. $373 in cash was stolen from a wallet belonging to a High Street. Stirling woman alter she left the wallet on her vehicle by mistake last Tuesday, according to police The theft is being investigated the Detective Bureau. A Stirling juvenile was taken into police cuftod) for operating a dirt bike on Forest Drive. Stirling last Wednesday, police said.

The juvenile was released to his parents, police said. Amarnaulth Persaud of Jersey City was issued a summons for careless driving after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Mountain Avenue near the Passaic River bridge last Thursday, according to police. Persaud and the driver of the other vehicle. Wayne C. Atkinson of Fanwood, both suffered minor injuries and were transported to Overlook Hospital, police said.

Mike Sun of Berkeley Heights was issued a summons for careless driving after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Valley Road, Stirling last Thursday with a vehicle driven by a Millington man. police said. No injuries were reported, police said. The Road Department sanded the surface of Valley Road. Stirling last Thursday afternoon after a passing car had leaked oil on the road, according to police.

No summonses were issued, police said. A motorcycle helmet belonging to a Basking Ridge man was stolen while it was on his motorcycle at the Millington Train Station on Friday, police said. The theft is under investigation A front window of a business on Valley Road, Gillette was broken on Sunday but nothing was taken, police said. The incident is being investigated by the Detective Bureau. Roland P.

Grubb, 19. of Millington, was issued a summons for making unnecessary noise with a motor vehicle as he entered Division Avenue from a parking lot on Sunday, according to police. A court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 17. Truck overturns in Warren; East Orange man hospitalized Ml REN An Fast Orange man was bnellv hospitalized alter the mail truck lie was driving overturned on Mount Horeb Road last Monday, police said The man.

Tony Al Aim of 269A Bell Harrison fast Orange, was reported!) rounding a curve when he hit the brakes and the front wheels locked, according to police The Warren Rescue Squad and an extrication team were called to the scene, and Aim was transported to Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center where he was later released, police said. Julie Smith of 5 Redwood Road. M.irtmsville. was issued a summons loi driver inattention alter she was involved in I motor vehicle accident in Iront of 1 I Washington Vallev Road last Monday with a vehicle driven by a Piscataway woman, police said. No injuries were reported, police said.

A machine fire at 12 King George Road was extinguished by the Warren Township Fire Department last Tuesday, according to police. No damage occurred to the building, police said. The fire occurred on a hay mulcher belonging to T.E. Headly of 20 Stiles Road, police said. A Berkeley Heights woman reported last Wednesday that a purse containing $130 was stolen from her vehicle while it wa parked outside a residence on Mountain Avenue the previous night, according to police.

The purse was taken sometime between 9:45 p.m. and 1:30 a.m., police said. Jeff D. Sturm of Route 57. Broadway, was issued a summons for unsafe backing on Friday after he backed the truck he was driving into a vehicle driven by a township man on Mount Horeb Road, police said.

No injuries were reported, police said. Windows and two skylights valued at $750 were stolen from a construction site on Spring Lane on Friday, according to police. Power lines were reported down on Mountainview Road east of Chubb Son on Saturday, police said. The Mt Horeb Fire Department responded to reports of a brush fire but no fire was found and firefighters stood by until the power company arrived, police said. No injuries were reported, according to police.

Cadillac reported stolen from Watchung car dealer MCHl'NG A 1987 Cadillac Seii.m De Villc was stolen from the Crown Cadillac on Route 22 sometime between last Wednesday and last I hursda) police said I he idillac, which is white and has lour doors, was taken from the pai king lot. according to police. 16-yeai old Plainfield juvenile was charged with attempting to steal V'O in assorted items liom Caldor's in the Blue Star Shopping Center last Monday, police said. The juvenile was processed and released to his parents, police said. A Brook Drive mailbox was stolen sometime between 4 p.m.

last Tuesday and 4 p.m. last Wednesday, according to police. A 19X7 Chevrelot Nova owned by a Plainfield woman was hit by another vehicle which left the scene while Back-to-school time means bus safety time summertime ends and back-to- Khool sneak up on I he nation's youngsters, New Jersev State Safety Council encourages parents to remind their children about school bus safety rules. Forty-five students were killed and about h.7(K) others were iniured in school bus accidents in 19X5. according National Saletv Council Most school bus fatalities happen to children who are not on the bus at ihc time of the incident 15 of the children who died in 19X5 were killed while on bus With the knowledge that many school bus accident victims are struck while boarding or leaving the bus.

the Satetv Council asks parents to teach then (liildren the following rules: hen the bus approaches, line up Irom the road and wait until the doois open before stepping into the roadway. Use the grab handle when boarding and. once on the bus, go directly to a seat. Horseplay has no place on a bus. When children leave a bus, they should walk about 12 feet in front of the bus so the driver can see them.

Children should wait for a signal from the driver before they proceed to the center of the road. Do not cross the center line on the road until the driver signals that it is sale to do so. Parents may want to review other basic pedestrian safety rules with their children to prepare them for the trips to and from school. parked in front of Toys Us in the Blue Star parking lot last Tuesday, police said. An investigation is continuing.

Fourteen inspection slickers for 1987 and 1988 were stolen from the Sears Auto Service Center on Route 22 sometime between last Tuesday and last Wednesdav. police said The theft is under investigation A stereo and components worth $684 were stolen from a 1979 Chevrolet Wagon while it was parked the Blue Star Shoppng Center sometime between 8 and 8:30 p.m last Wednesday, according to police. Someone smashed the passenger window ot the vehicle, which belonged to a Roselle Park man, police said. The Walchung Chemical Engine Company responded to put out a minor electrical fire at the Scarles residence at 601 Valley Road at 11 04 a.m. on Friday, according to police The fire, which was caused by a faulty electrical plug, did not result in anv damage, police said.

It'rong Turn Tony VI Alin was briefly hositalized after the mail truck he was driving overturned while he was rounding a curve on Mount Horeb Road last Monday. Al Alin was transported to Muhlenburg Regional Medical Center and released. Accident knocks out traffic light PASSAIC TWP. Police had to direct traffic at the intersection of Valley Road and Mountain Avenue, Gillette on Monday and early Tuesday after a tractor trailer knocked over a traffic signal there. The driver of the tractor trailor.

Floyd Alan Albright of Georgia, was attempting to turn onto Mountain Avenue from Valley Road when he knocked over the traffic signal at the northeast corner of the intersection at 12:10 p.m. Monday, according to police. The remaining traffic lights were unable to control traffic and police officers were stationed at the intersection until after rush hour traffic, police said The traffic lights were then put on flashing and temporary stop signs were erected on Mountain Avenue for the evenine. police said. Albright was issued a summons for an improper turn, police said.

No injuries were reported, according to police. New North Plainfield officers sworn in NORTH PLANIFIELO Two new police officers were recently sworn in hv Mayor Steven Novak. Gerald Clvne of North Plainfield and Alexander Shegelski of Winfield are replacing former police officers Samuel DeBella and William Haider- man Both men resigned from the force to take positions with the Somerset Count) Prosecutor's Office. The new officers will be paid S23.XX7 for the first year. The two men are undergoing departmental training and are expected to be on the beat in about two weeks.

Both have prior experience as policemen with the Westfield Police Department Shegelski also spent eight months as a police officer in New City before joining the North Plainfield department The addition of the new officers brings the borough's police department to 37 men. Police Chief Allen Stine said he hopes the borough will hire another officer by the beginning of next year to bring the department up to the number of officers it had when he became chief in 1985. The force, which was 44 men strong in the mid 70s, has dwindled to the current total because the borough has been slow to replace retirees and resignees. Stine attributes the borough's reluctance to replace the officers to budgetary constraints. Authorities urge caution during holiday weekend Use extra caution when taking to the roads during the upcoming three- day.

7s-hour Labor Day weekend which begins at 6 p.m. Friday. September 4. and ends midnight. Monday.

Sept. 7 savs the New Jersey State Safety Council. According to the Safety Council, millions of motorists are expected to take advantage of the holiday for one last to the beach or mountains. This "last chance" mentalitv, the Council advises, may prompt some motorists to drive great distances in too little time, resulting in fatigue, risk taking and accidents. Last year 4X7 people died in motor vehicle accidents on the nations high- w.iss this year the National Safety Council estimates that between 420 and 52(1 people mav die and another 17.0IKI to 21.000 individuals may be injured To avoid becoming a statistic this holiday weekend, the Saletv Council offers the following travel tips: Have sour vehicle inspected before going on long distance trips.

WOWS to hold dance The Somerset-Hunterdon Chapter of Widows of Widowers (WOWS) will hold dance-socials on Wednesday. Sept 4 from to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday. Sept. 27 from 7 to 11 p.m.

at the Elks Club. Route 22. Somerville. Special attention should be given to the brakes, tires, and cooling system. Switch drivers periodically during extended trips or, if you travel alone stop when you become drowsy.

Do not exceed the speed limit, even if you are running behind schedule. You would rather get to your destination a little late than not arrive at all. If alcohol will be served at any social events you plan to attend, follow the "Designated Driver" plan- one person in the group refrains from drinking and is responsible for driving the others home. Apply common sense to driving situations and keep a cool, calm attitude no matter how aggravating the situation may become. Never resort to violence.

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