🚔 PATERSON POLICE OFFICER STRUCK BY VEHICLE DURING DOMINICAN PARADE; DRIVER ARRESTED
A Paterson police officer suffered minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle during Sunday’s Dominican Parade. Authorities arrested the driver following the incident, and an investigation into the collision remains ongoing.
📍 PATERSON, NJ — A Paterson police officer was struck by a vehicle Sunday while working during the city's annual Dominican Parade, according to the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.
The officer was reportedly struck while performing duties along the parade route. Authorities said the officer was not seriously injured.
🚨 The driver was arrested following the incident. As of the latest information available, officials had not disclosed what specific charges the driver may face.
The Paterson Police Department had warned parade attendees ahead of the event that a significant police presence would be deployed throughout the parade route and surrounding neighborhoods.
Police said the operation included local, state, county and federal law enforcement partners, as well as air support, with the goal of maintaining a safe environment for parade participants and spectators.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
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