Multi-car crash at MLK + Claremont in Jersey City (2-10-23)
CCTV footage obtained by Real Garden State captured a disturbing multi-car crash in Jersey City on February 10, 2023.
At approximately 9:40 AM that day, a silver Nissan Murano traveling south on Martin Luther King Drive jumped a curb, swerved around a light pole, T-Boned a white Honda Civic at the Claremont Avenue intersection, and then crashed into a third vehicle traveling north on MLK.
An accident report revealed that the operator of the Murano, Sean A. Doyle of New Orleans, LA, falsely claimed the Civic went through the light at Claremont and struck him. Bodycam footage captured Doyle telling officers "I went out and my boy caught control of the steering wheel and the other car came by… I don’t even know where that car came from."
Of note, Doyle’s passenger was a female who told an officer she was "getting dropped off to school" at the time of the collision. As well, the Murano was a rental car and Doyle was listed as self insured.
The crash resulted in multiple injuries and all three drivers were transported to the Jersey City Medical Center. No summonses were issued related to the crash and no alcohol/drug test was performed, per accident report.
A Jersey City woman is facing multiple charges including Aggravated Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon following a road rage incident on the night of November 26, 2022.
CCTV footage obtained via an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request depicts an incident that lasted nearly ten minutes in the vicinity of MLK Drive and Stevens Avenue.
Body-worn Camera (BWC) footage from the arrest reveals that the woman had her children in the car, admitted to having a knife, and the incident allegedly started because individuals were throwing garbage on her vehicle.
The CCTV and BWC footage included in this post is edited for brevity and privacy.
On Thursday, April 29, 2021, around 1:10 AM, Jersey City Police Department (JCPD) Officer Brandon McWayne initiated a motor vehicle pursuit of a Chrysler 300 suspected of being involved in a shooting earlier that night.
During the course of that pursuit, McWayne, assigned to the JCPD Street Crimes Unit and operating an unmarked vehicle, accelerated past the suspect's car and cut it off at the intersection of Bergen and Oxford Avenues.
After jumping out of the vehicle, McWayne discharged his firearm, then quickly got back in the vehicle to put the rolling car in park. Moments later it became evident that the driver and passenger were misidentified.
In a follow-up report, McWayne stated that he "accidentally discharged a live round in the vicinity of the front of the Black Chrysler 300." The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office has been investigating the incident.
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New gun store opens in Jersey City
Interest in gun ownership has been skyrocketing in New Jersey for the past year. Google search "New Jersey firearms application increase" and you’ll find statistics ranging from 250% to 1000%.⠀
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For a long time, the only place to legally purchase a firearm in Jersey City has been Caso’s Gun-A-Rama on Danforth Avenue. Now there’s a new store in town, looking to serve Hudson County’s new gun owners.⠀
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Urban Tactical LLC., at 548 West Side Avenue., is owned and operated by minority, disabled veterans. One of the store’s owners, Fernando Colon-Jimenez, has roots in Jersey City and a passion for firearms that he developed during his military service.⠀
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For Colon, giving back to his community means providing gun safety & training. He’s also offering free courses for new gun owners purchasing their first firearm from Urban Tactical.⠀
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In addition to selling weapons, Colon and his business partners offer S.O.R.A. training and security services through their affiliated company Stealth Security. For more information about Urban Tactical, visit www.urbantacticalfirearms.com.
#FBF: ‘Epiphany’ leads to late discovery & courtroom drama
#FBF: Despite ultimately ruling in the state's favor, the aggressive tone of First Deputy Assistant Prosecutor Peter Stoma and his repeated interruptions of Hudson County Superior Court Judge Mirtha Ospina evoked an emphatic response from the bench.
The tense exchange happened after defense attorneys motioned for the The State of New Jersey vs Joseph Ascolese, Kelly Chesler, and Michael O’Neill to be dismissed, claiming it was part of a pattern of evidence violations and a byproduct of “farming out” the investigation to the JCPD Internal Affairs Unit (IAU).
READ HERE: https://www.realjerseycity.com/epiphany-leads-to-late-discovery-courtroom-drama-but-judge-denies-motion-to-dismiss/
WATCH FULL VIDEO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuhPTKRXdtQ
'Jump4Jerry': A mother honors her son's legacy
Following the tragic death of her son Jeremiah "Prince" Grant, Kimberly Prince-Sylla founded the youth mentoring organization Jump4Jerry - which uses the sport of Double Dutch to expose children to great sportsmanship and teamwork.
Through Jump4Jerry, Jeremiah's legacy lives on by giving other children the opportunity to build confidence, strong character, and to become active members of their community by helping others and giving back.
Currently, the organization is fundraising to attend the International Double Dutch League Tournament of Champions at Lincoln University - the nation's first degree-granting HBCU - in Oxford, PA. If you'd like to help support the team make it to the tournmanent, please consider donating via PayPal (paypal.me/jump4jerry) or CashApp ($Jump4Jerry).
#MothersDay #DoubleDutch #Jump4Jerry #JerseyCity #HudsonCounty #NewJersey #HBCU #Fundraiser
Jersey City's Lewis Spears talks "From the Hood to Harvard"
Jersey City's Lewis Spears, an educator & activist, successfully released his first book - "You're The Answer To The Problem: From the Hood to Harvard and Back Again" - this past February.
In an interview with Real Jersey City, Spears, who works as a Crisis Intervention Teacher at Dickinson High School, spoke about transitioning from Jersey City to Harvard and the message he wanted people to learn from the book.
To purchase a copy, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Answer-Problem-Harvard-Again-ebook/dp/B07NRHDDFC
Jersey City artist Crisis looks to Spread Love
Jersey City's Crisis is an artist, actor, and activist releasing his first official solo effort - Levels of Love.
Crisis' top single, Spread Love, features Daria Jones and spreads a message of anti-violence and compassion. Be sure to follow both of these Jersey City artists and spread the love. Watch the full music video here: https://youtu.be/-0RibtnQ0OI
As well, a short film is in the works reenacting tales from Crisis' life - including the loss of his parents at an early age, relationships with women, and how bonds with friends filled the void of not being very close with blood relatives.
