Hudson County View
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
Timothy Bracero, 46, of Union City, was charged with driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, driving while suspended, and failure to use headlights, according to Police Det. Lt. Danilo Cabrera.
Additionally, Richard Francolino, 34, of Secaucus, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon, authorities said.
Yesterday at about 9:54 p.m., communications officers reported to all police units of a hit-and-run in the area of 3rd Street and Willow Avenue. The fleeing vehicle was described as a gold minivan last seen traveling east on 1st Street from Willow Avenue.
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Hoboken hit and run leads to DWI and Aggravated Assault arrests ×
Hoboken police charged two men on Thursday after one allegedly fled the scene of a motor vehicle accident. One was wanted in connection with an assault that occurred two days prior.
According to a press release from the HPD, on Dec. 17 at about 9:54 p.m. communications officers reported a hit and run in the area of Third St. and Willow Ave. to all police units.
The fleeing vehicle was described as a gold minivan seen traveling east on First St. from Willow Ave.
Moments later, Lieutenant Keith Rotondi reported seeing the vehicle traveling north on Washington St. from First St. with heavy front-end damage and no headlights on.
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Police made two arrests in Hoboken Thursday night after an apparent hit-and-run. (Eric Kiefer/Patch)
HOBOKEN, NJ Hoboken police charged a man with DWI on Thursday night, then charged his passenger with aggravated assault when according to police they found out he was wanted in connection with an incident involving a woman two days earlier.
Arrested on Thursday were:
Timothy Bracero, 46, from Union City, charged with: DWI, leaving the scene of an accident, driving while suspended, and failure to use headlights.
Richard Francolino, 34, from Secaucus, charged with (due to a prior incident): aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.