The chief of the Ocean Township Police Department has come out firmly in defense of an officer accused of misconduct, intimidation, and a lack of professionlaism while responding to a report of a deer hit by a car on Sunday. “Last night, a post circulating on a local community Facebook page has made several harsh accusations against one of our officers, Patrolman Moller,” police chief Michael J. Rogalski responded on the police Facebook page on Monday. “Because of the seriousness of these statements, and because they call into question both the integrity and professionalism of not only the officer but of this police department, I feel it is necessary to address the matter openly.” Police Release Video Which Shows Officer Acted Properly The Ocean Township Police released the body cam video taken by Officer Russell Moller while he responded to the scene where the injured deer lay on the ground. The officer’s behavior and interactions with the two women he first encountered, and the husband of one of the women — who apparently wrote the critical Facebook post — show the officer acting properly and courteously throughout. He also showed compassion for the injured deer as he waited for reinforcements to arrive. Viral Email Was Off-Base The man’s Facebook post incorrectly said that the officer had acted rudely and dismissively when he encountered him. The poster called the officer a “power tripping Waretown cop” and a “Gestapo” before going on to claim the officer yelled at the poster when he showed up at the scene. After watching the video supplied by the police, I saw no such thing, and neither did police chief Rogalski. We have attached the police Facebook post and video for you to watch and decide for yourself.
https://nj1015.com/ixp/397/p/bodycam-refutes-viral-claim/
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Bengals’ Joe Burrow Speaks Out on Joe Flacco After Returning to Practice
Back in Week 2, Cincinnati Bengals franchise quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a torn ligament in his toe, an injury initially expected to sideline him until at least mid-December. However, Burrow appears to be progressing at a rapid pace. The Bengals activated him off injured reserve on Monday, opening a 21-day window for him to return to practice. Within that span, the team will need to add him back to the active roster if the plan is for him to return to game action.
According to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, Burrow is targeting a “Thanksgiving-ish” return. This could potentially line him up to play in three weeks on Thanksgiving night against the Baltimore Ravens.
With Cincinnati currently sitting at 3-6, their margin for error is slim if they hope to remain in the hunt for the AFC North—a division that remains wide open.
Despite the challenges, quarterback Joe Flacco’s demeanor and leadership since arriving in Cincinnati have clearly impressed Burrow. Speaking about the veteran signal-caller during his Monday press conference, Burrow said:
“He’s playing great. He’s putting the ball where it needs to go. He’s been accurate with it, getting the ball out. The O-line has been playing great. We’ve been running the ball really well over these last couple of weeks. That’s been exciting to see. And, obviously, our guys on the outside are making plays like they always do.”
Burrow added, “He’s fun to be around. He’s quiet sometimes. I think we have that in common. He’ll throw some off-the-wall stuff out there every once in a while that I like, that makes me laugh. He’s fun to be around. I’m happy that I’ve been able to have this experience and watch him do his thing and see how he operates.”
Through his four starts for the Bengals, Flacco has completed 65.4% of his passes for 1,254 yards, 11 touchdowns, and just two interceptions.
However, if Burrow is healthy enough to return to the field, it’s a no-brainer who Cincinnati must move forward with at quarterback, especially considering they made Burrow one of the highest-paid players in NFL history back in 2023.
When healthy, Burrow has proven to be one of the league’s elite quarterbacks, leading the Bengals to multiple AFC Championship appearances and a Super Bowl berth in 2021. He’s coming off the best statistical season of his career in 2024, but injuries have continued to plague him throughout his career.
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/bengals-joe-burrow-speaks-out-on-joe-flacco-after-returning-to-practice-11030542