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NJ Police Chief Condemns Relative's Actions in Deadly Hit-and-Run

CBS New YorkOctober 5, 20251 min3,495 views
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Deadly Hit-and-Run in Cranford, NJ

  • πŸ’” A tragic hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, resulted in the deaths of two teenage girls, Maria Neotus and Isabella Sales, who were riding an e-bike.
  • πŸš— The suspect, a 17-year-old, is now facing first-degree murder charges.

Police Chief's Connection to Suspect

  • 🚨 Westfield Police Chief Christopher Bataloro revealed he is related to the teenage suspect.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Bataloro emphasized that the suspect is not his son or immediate family, and that he and his family do not condone or defend the alleged actions.
  • βš–οΈ He stated that the teen should face the consequences of his alleged actions in court.

Victim Tributes and Investigation Details

  • πŸ’ Friends and loved ones are paying respects to Neotus and Salas.
  • πŸ” Law enforcement officials report that the teenage driver allegedly left the scene and ditched his SUV.
  • ⚠️ Family of the victims mentioned that the suspect reportedly had a restraining order for stalking one of the girls.
  • πŸ•―οΈ Arrangements for Maria Neotus' wake are scheduled, with no word yet on services for Isabella Sales.
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