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A Newark Police Department cruiser. (Credit: CBS 2)

Business Owner Pulls Own Gun, Kills Robber In Newark

The suspect announced a robbery, and ordered the owner to fill the backpack with money and gold. The suspect said he would shoot the owner’s family members if the owner did not comply, authorities said.

5 hours ago

East Orange Officer Shoots, Wounds Suspect Waving Machete

An investigation is under way following a police-involved shooting in East Orange, New Jersey on Saturday night.

2013/05/05

6 Vehicles, Including Police K9 Unit, Damaged In Westchester Crash

A wild crash in Westchester County left six cars wrecked or damaged Sunday night – including a Yonkers police squad car.

2013/03/25

"No Jaywalking" sign on Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers - Oct. 12, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Yonkers Cracking Down On Jaywalkers, Motorists With Warnings, Signs

Drivers and pedestrians beware. Yonkers is targeting both jaywalkers and motorists who fail to yield to them.

2012/10/12

Police: 7-Year-Old Newark Girl Hit, Killed By Car

Around 6:30 p.m. Monday, 7-year-old Jamyah Harris was struck by a car on Central Avenue, police said. The little girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

2012/08/07

Hazmat team investigates car in Lawrence. (credit: CBS 2)

Police: Father May Have Tried To Kill Self, 2-Year-Old Daughter In Car In Lawrence

A father and his 2-year-old daughter are fighting for their lives after being found in respiratory distress inside their car. However, police say the heartbreak in this disturbing case may be that the father intentionally poisoned them both.

2011/10/04