Crime & Safety
15-Year-Old Took Parents Car, Hit Another Car, Say Police
The following arrest information was provided by the New Providence Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
This release was provided by the New Providence Police Department.
March 13, 2013:
Patrolman Joseph DiParisi responded to Providence Street, near the high school on a report of a minor hit-and-run motor vehicle crash. Through Patrolman DiParisi’s investigation it was determined that a 15-year old borough resident was the driver of the vehicle that caused the fender-bender.
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The juvenile took his parents vehicle without permission. The 15 year-old was charged with being an unlicensed driver, operating a vehicle while using a cellphone without a hands-free device, and for careless driving. He was given a mandatory municipal court appearance.
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