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New York Post
10-07-2025
- General
- New York Post
‘Ferocious little demon' of a dog floating in the Arthur Kill rescued by NJ Troopers
The New Jersey Devil appears to have a sidekick. A 'ferocious little demon' of a dog was rescued by Garden State troopers after they found the pugnacious pooch floating on a piece of junk in the Arthur Kill on Friday morning. Trooper Michael Buchell and his partner Shane McClafferty were responding to a call of a distressed dog when they noticed some unusual movement in the water in Elizabeth, NJ State Police said on Facebook. Advertisement 3 The 'ferocious little demon' wanted no part of the New Jersey State Troopers who were trying to save him. NJ State Police That's when they found a very cute and – and very angry – long haired rat terrier mix struggling against the current and floating on what appears to be a discarded piece of furniture, according to the video of the rescue. The troopers said the feisty pup, whom they nicknamed Oscar after the famous Sesame Street grouch, is believed to be about 1 years old. Advertisement 'Look at that little guy,' Buchell says in the video in a soft voice. 'What did you do buddy? What did you get yourself involved in?' Buchell stretches out for Oscar while he's still bobbing on the current. 'Come here buddy – don't bite me,' he adds in the same beseeching voice. 'Good boy.' 3 A New Jersey State Trooper needed to climb over rocks and tree limbs to get the lost dog. NJ State Police Advertisement But Oscar wants no part of the trooper and in demonic fashion lunges, snaps and barks in one ferocious motion. The dog then leaps off the piece of furniture and briefly disappears underneath the water. An incredulous observer standing on a nearby pier says: 'He's trying to save you!' A group then begins to clap, and Buchell encourages them to keep it up so it helps redirect Oscar towards him and his partner. Advertisement 'Clap on this side of him, because he doesn't want to go by us,' he says. McClafferty ferries Buchell to a spot where he can crawl underneath the pier where Oscar had taken refuge. 'Come here buddy, I'm here to help you,' Buchell says. 'Good boy.' The demon responds by baring his teeth. 'Good boy, good boy, come here,' Buchell repeats, starting to get annoyed as he crawls over big jagged rocks and weathered tree limbs to get to Oscar. The dog lets out to terrifying tiny barks as he approaches. 'It's ok, it's ok, you ferocious little demon,' Buchell says. 'I'm trying to help.' Buchell takes off his neon emergency vest and slowly approaches Oscar and pounces on the pooch, wrapping him up Advertisement 'Easy, easy, easy,' he says while Oscar thrashes in his hands. The troopers deployed a life ring and rescue blanket to bring Oscar aboard a vessel safely, police said. Oscar exhibited signs of fatigue and early-stage hypothermia, so the troopers dried him off and warmed him up and took him to Carteret Station where he was determined to be in good shape, according to a statement. 3 New Jersey State Trooper Michale Buchell posing with the lost demon that he lovingly nicknamed Oscar the Grouch after his feisty disposition. NJ State Police Advertisement Buchnell is taking care of Oscar until his owners can be tracked down or he finds a new home.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Explosive device materials found in Moorestown; suspect identified: officials
The Brief Explosive device materials were found in a Morrestown neighborhood over the weekend. The suspect is an underaged Morrestown resident. This is an ongoing investigation. MOORESTOWN, N.J. - An investigation is underway in Moorestown after explosive device materials were found and detonated by official personnel. What we know On Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, Moorestown police responded to Cove Road and East Oak Drive. Upon arrival, they were notified that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) may have been at Cove Road. After searching, police confirmed IED materials were at the scene. NJ State Police Bomb Unit, NJSP Hazardous Materials Response Unit, and Burlington County Hazardous Waste Department responded and removed the material. Because officials say the material was 'volatile', it was detonated at a nearby Public Works yard. Cove Road residents were ruled out as suspects. The residents of Cove Road are not suspects, as the material was brought there by an identified suspect. A search warrant was obtained for a home on the 400 block of East Oak Ave where bomb technicians located additional IED materials. Those materials were also detonated due to their volatility. Residents in the area were evacuated until it was deemed safe by the Bomb Unit. Officials say the suspect is an underaged Moorestown resident. The agencies responding were the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, NJ State Police, Burlington County Department of Hazardous Waste, Moorestown Police Department, Moorestown Fire Department, Moorestown EMS, and Moorestown Public Works. No other identified threats are under investigation at this time. What's next The investigation is ongoing. The Prosecutor's Office will determine criminal charges. What you can do Anyone with information is asked to contact Moorestown Detectives at 856-234-8300 The Source The information in this story is from Moorestown officials.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump Comes Clean About NJ Drones He Hyped: ‘Not the Enemy'
On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey that began in November 'were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons.' 'Many of these drones were also hobbyists, recreational and private individuals that enjoy flying drones. And in time, it got worse due to curiosity. This was not the enemy,' she told reporters. The sightings, which fascinated the nation and even occurred over Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, prompted the FAA to restrict drone use in some parts of New Jersey. The FBI Newark, NJ State Police, and NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness asked the public to provide information on the sightings. NYC Mayor Eric Adams, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul all expressed concern and a sense of urgency about getting to the bottom of the issue. Belleville Mayor Michael Melham said the drones across New Jersey might be looking for radioactive material. New Jersey's Democrat Congressman Van Drew even claimed Iran sent them. However, the Pentagon denied the claim. On Dec. 13, Trump said in a Truth Social post that the 'Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country' were likely not operating without government knowledge. He said that if they were being flown under the radar, people should 'shoot them down!!!' Three days later, Trump claimed 'the government knows what's happening.' On Monday, Trump asked White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to get to the bottom of the sightings, which resulted in Tuesday's statement from the White House press secretary.
