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I "Straw"buried Paul
Supporter
Username: Strawberry
Post Number: 6783
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 3:50 pm: |     |
Armed and considered deadly. Residents are advised to get inside and lock your doors. Middle School is in lockdown according to reports.
THIS IS NOT A JOKE. |
I "Straw"buried Paul
Supporter
Username: Strawberry
Post Number: 6784
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 3:52 pm: | |
BUMP |
cjc
Citizen
Username: Cjc
Post Number: 5184
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 3:56 pm: | |
Where did you get this information? |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 10677
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 3:57 pm: | |
See the SO thread. One of the posters has a scanner and Dave just reported that the police helicopter is now near MMS and Memorial Park.
Centralize this is in the thread Librarylady started. |
I "Straw"buried Paul
Supporter
Username: Strawberry
Post Number: 6785
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 3:58 pm: | |
police...I don't know much more. Call MPD |
bklyntonj
Citizen
Username: Bklyntonj
Post Number: 594
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 4:55 pm: | |
This is what the latest is on this issue:
Three guys tried to rob an armored car at Nero's. The three (two black males and one white w/red hair) fled after the guard shot the white male in the hip. They came into South Orange and turned down the dead-end block of Church Street where, apparently, the car was totaled. The two black males were apprehended in the brook between Church and the Gaslight Commons, they're searching for the white male. DPW is in lockdown.
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Scrotis Lo Knows
Citizen
Username: Scrotisloknows
Post Number: 725
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:00 pm: | |
Oh boy....the way things are going for the robbers I am not too worried the remaining fugitive will be a threat for long.... |
Thespis
Citizen
Username: Thespis6
Post Number: 33
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:12 pm: | |
Channel 7 news just reported that all 3 gunmen are now in custody.....not to worry! |
amy langella
Citizen
Username: Langella
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:12 pm: | |
i heard on he news that the last of the 3 guys has been caught. |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3009
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:23 pm: | |
880 AM said one may still be on the loose.......in Livingston?
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greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6746
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:35 pm: | |
OK - this really pisses me off:
I just called MPD to ask if all the gunmen had been caught.
Me: Hi, I know that you've gotten a lot of calls, but is it true that all 3 gunmen have been rounded up?
12 y/o answering the phone: It's still under investigation, but you can turn in to Channel 7 news.
Me: Well, I thought that you might have better information than the news.
12 y/o: I can't give out any information.
Me: Can you at least tell me if it's safe to be out around town?
12 y/o: I can't give out any information?
Me: I just need to know if it's safe.
12 y/o: I can't give out any information.
Yeah. Boy, do I feel safe. If MPD can't confirm that there are no loose gunmen out there, how am I supposed to believe ABC? Because if the news reporters have more reliable info than our own PD, I definitely want my tax money back. |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1133
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:36 pm: | |
I am buying another gun. Screw this. |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6748
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:40 pm: | |
Not for nuthin', but it's not like this is an everyday occurance or couldn't occur anywhere.... |
Duncan
Supporter
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 5719
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:41 pm: | |
I picked up my car at Ridge Tire just as this happened. Straw...hot on the case.
It was definatley spooky. Lots of cops with weapons drawn and streets blocked off.
Very "Cops".
Glad it is resolved. |
doulamomma
Citizen
Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 1025
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:45 pm: | |
is it resolved? that's the question... |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3015
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:49 pm: | |
And that is a BIG question! |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 10678
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:59 pm: | |
Greenie, I hate to disagree with you. I think the MPD response was the correct one. While I imagine they had units involved in the "chase" they aren't the lead agency (I think Livinston is) and what information they have might not be completely correct and up to date. |
bets
Supporter
Username: Bets
Post Number: 22776
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 6:04 pm: | |
I think the FBI took jurisdiction. |
Jersey Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 175
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 6:19 pm: | |
You have to consider that when a fugative is loose, they may call the police station to get information. That may be why they can't answer your questions. The info on channel 7 may even be false, released to manipulate the criminals.
At least that's how it is on T.V. |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6749
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 6:21 pm: | |
More appropriate response:
The investigation is still ongoing. At this time, as a precaution, we are advising residents to remain indoors.
IMHO.
Do you really think that referring people to the local news is an appropriate response?
Dewey Wins!!!! |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 10681
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 6:23 pm: | |
Bets, you are correct. At first I thought the armored car was at a private business when it was robbed. With a bank it is a Federal offense.
I Bet that a lot of Livingston and SO cops are steaming and muttering under their breath that after what was a very interesting afternoon the Fibbies come in an take over. |
Buzzsaw
Citizen
Username: Buzzsaw
Post Number: 3858
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 6:32 pm: | |
straw nice a.p.b.
what a nutty story |
Miss L Toe
Citizen
Username: Miss_l_toe
Post Number: 462
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 6:50 pm: | |
This is the latest report on the ABC news website:
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=local&id=3906523 |
Southerner
Citizen
Username: Southerner
Post Number: 678
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 7:16 pm: | |
Where's Cheney when you need him! |
llama
Citizen
Username: Llama
Post Number: 729
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 9:34 pm: | |
I think the only one who needs him is Strawbury, the town idiot. Perhaps he will be invited to go on a hunt! |
hch
Citizen
Username: Hch
Post Number: 204
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 10:23 pm: | |
Story on NJ.com website says that three guys were arrested and they are still looking for a fourth that may be wounded.
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Old and Gray
Citizen
Username: Pastmyprime
Post Number: 316
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 11:14 pm: | |
Well we all know that town rumors and the media are always the complete truth.
THE MEDIA WOULDN'T LIE OR REPORT HALF THE FACTS OR TWISTED FACTS?????NEVER! |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 4010
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 1:26 am: | |
Bob K-
LL posted the first note about this after I called her from my cellphone to ask her to post it as I wasn't near my computer when I knew what was happening. I didn't hear about it on a scanner though, as I don't have one.
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Eats Shoots & Leaves
Citizen
Username: Mfpark
Post Number: 3033
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 8:46 am: | |
You know, Southerner, I actually wrote a post right after Straw's saying, "What, is the VEEP visiting Maplewood today?" but did not post it out of respect for the seriousness of the situation.
But now that it has been resolved....... |
bets
Supporter
Username: Bets
Post Number: 22778
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 9:26 am: | |
What's with reposting my comments from SOS without credit? Not sure how I feel about that... |
Zoesky1
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 1374
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 9:54 am: | |
Did someone ask for Dick Cheney? I found him:
http://www.dickcheneygunclub.com/ |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 4015
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 12:09 pm: | |
Grennie
Your conversation with MPD sounds similar to the one I had a few months ago when the frat 'kidnapped'one of their Pledges. But at the time we didn't know this. All we knew was a 'kidnapping' occured. |
Old and Gray
Citizen
Username: Pastmyprime
Post Number: 317
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 2:10 pm: | |
Your blaming MPD and SOPD for not giving information while the incident is still going on. How about not bothering them?
or
How about calling the police chief...or department head, the guy answering the phones is never going to give information out.
or Call Town Hall. Try calling the FBI and see what response you get, if they don't just hang up on you.
No offense, but this is how government works, its like when I was in the army...we had specific people who released information...People at the bottom of the food chain can loose their jobs or get in trouble for talking to outsiders regardless of the situation. |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6751
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 2:20 pm: | |
Well, considering that it was a matter of community safety and not idle curiosity, I stand by my call to MPD.
I have never (and never would) called the police when someone has posted a rumor or news of some crime in the area just because I want to know what's going on; I agree that this is a waste of resources. It just so happens that a member of my family was home and on her way to an appointment in the area that was being searched. I was mildly concerned for her safety, if you don't mind.
If it were not of concern, they wouldn't have kept the kids in school, would they? In this case, there should have been a more well-thought-out statement prepared for the person answering the phone. |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 10691
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 2:29 pm: | |
Greenie, refering people to the TV news probably isn't the way to handle it either. However, the police, especially the phone operator, aren't going to give out advise is this sort of situation. |
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