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.
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Hoboken urges residents to prepare for the snow storm ×
A snowstorm is set to hit the region starting at about 2 p.m. today with snow accumulation predicted between six and 12 inches.
To prepare for the storm Hoboken asks all residents to clear emergency snow routes. The Office of Emergency Management will begin enforcing snow emergency routes as of 2:00 pm on Wednesday, or when roads become snow covered. Parking will not be permitted along emergency snow routes. Vehicles parked on snow emergency routes are subject to towing. Snow routes are used to move police, fire, and ambulances throughout Hoboken in time of emergency.
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Over 400 people donated gifts and nearly 200 volunteers helped coordinate the
event. Photo by Hoboken Grace.
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More than 1,000 children will receive a gift this year from the sixth annual Hoboken Grace Christmas Exchange. Photo by Hoboken Grace.
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Over 400 people donated gifts and nearly 200 volunteers helped coordinate the
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More than 1,000 children will receive a gift this year from the sixth annual Hoboken Grace Christmas Exchange. Photo by Hoboken Grace.
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The space under Christmas trees will be a little less bare Christmas morning thanks to a local Hoboken church that organized a present drive for those in need last week.