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| Irvington police captain arrested after trying to run down Newark councilman, authorities say |
| 2015-01-07 |
[NJ] An Irvington police captain was locked awayPlease don't kill me! early this morning after allegedly trying to run over a city councilman with her car, according to authorities. Monique Smith, 43, was taken into custody on charges including aggravated assault, stalking, harassment, criminal mischief and James was close to his home in the area of Elizabeth and Pomona avenues when he was confronted by Smith around 11 p.m., according to Glover. As she yelled at him, James got into his car and drove off. Smith got into her personal vehicle and followed the councilman, allegedly striking his vehicle several times. James then proceeded to his parents' home on Wilbur Street, where his father, former longtime Newark Mayor Sharpe James, intervened on his behalf, Glover said. Police were called to the scene, but were unable to locate Smith until early this morning. Did they look in the stationhouse? It is unclear whether the councilman was injured during the incident, or what sparked the confrontation between him and Smith. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #4 Ever notice how when we talk about police as our "finest" it is almost always being said sarcastically? |
| Posted by: Iblis 2015-01-07 20:36 |
| #3 Fatal attraction? |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2015-01-07 17:30 |
| #2 At least she wasn't found naked in the chimney of his house... |
| Posted by: Pappy 2015-01-07 11:35 |
| #1 Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss said he was still gathering information on the incident this morning, but that Smith would be suspended without pay pending an investigation. Despite the arrest, he defended the decision to promote her based on her track record with the force. “She’s been a fine officer for many years in the Irvington Police Department,” he said. After she pleas the case down to a misdemeanor and stern warning, she'll need the extra dough to cover legal fees. Thanks for thinking ahead Mr. Mayor. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2015-01-07 05:06 |