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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

Joe Jenkins's Contributions

Schools

Garfield High School Announces 2016 Athletic Hall Of Fame GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield High School Athletic Department announced its 2016 Hall of Fame class. The inductees include: Jeff Alfonso (class of 2000), Alan Tani Jr. (class of 1995), Mark Pieklo (class of 1988), Chris Saccomando (class of 1982), Bob DeBonis (class of 1970), Bob Castano (class of 1966), Al Fritsch (class of 1966), and Nick Brancaccio (class of 1965). Sal Scaglione will receive the Service Award and the 1973 and 1975 soccer teams will win the Team Award for being sectional champions. This year marked the 35th induction class of the hall of fame. An induction dinner will …

by Joe Jenkins

01/28/2016

Events

Kids Relax With Twilight Tales At Wanaque Library WANAQUE, N.J. -- The Wanaque Library will host a children's event with stories and yoga on Thursday."TwilightTales with Miss Denise" features cookies, stories and sleepy time yoga. Parents can relax with a book or magazine during the session. Call 973-839-4434 to register. The Wanaque Public Library is located at 616 Ringwood Ave.

by Joe Jenkins

01/28/2016

Police & Fire

3 Newtown High Students Charged With Selling, Sexting Explicit Photos NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Three Newtown High School students are facing charges of selling sexually explicit photos and videos of classmates, according to the News-Times. The students were reportedly sending the images and videos through various chat apps such as snapchat and kik. They were also selling them for as much as $20 each, the News-Times reported. The three who were arrested are facing charges of possessing child pornography, but they were not identified due to their ages, News-Times said. The arrests came after a police investigation that began in May, NBC Connecticut said. Another…

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2016

Politics

Latimer Calls For Senate Passage Of Ethics Bills RYE, N.Y. -- Sen. George Latimer (D-Rye) is calling on Senate and Assembly leadership to immediately seek passage of a package of strong ethics reform bills. “We don’t need any more debate. We know what needs to be done," Latimer said in a statement. "I have good bills; my colleagues have good bills; it is way past time to start passing good bills." Latimer is urging passage of bills that would: Prohibit people from holding office if convicted of corruption. Ban outside income for all State Legislators Ban the use of campaign funds to pay for criminal or civil legal fees. …

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2016

Police & Fire

Three Newtown HS Students Charged With Selling, Sexting Explicit Photos Three high schools students from Newtown, Conn., are facing charges of selling sexually explicit photos and videos of classmates, according to the News-Times. The students were reportedly sending the images and videos through various chat apps such as snapchat and kik. They were also selling them for as much as $20 each, the News-Times reported. The three who were arrested are facing charges of possessing child pornography, but they were not identified due to their ages, News-Times said. Click here to read the News Times article.

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2016

Police & Fire

Drunk Driver Charged With Nearly Hitting Wilton Police Car WILTON, Conn. -- A Norwalk woman nearly hit a Wilton police cruiser while she was reportedly driving under the influence on Monday, Jan. 11, according to the Wilton Bulletin. Wendy Fitzgerald, 65, reportedly took the turn onto Danbury Road too wide, narrowly missing the police car, the Bulletin said. Fitzgerald was pulled over and given a breathalyzer test that yielded a blood alcohol content of .1633, more than twice the legal limit, the Wilton Bulletin reported. Click here to read the Wilton Bulletin article.

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2016

Police & Fire

Two Men Charged With Selling Pot In Brookfield BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Brookfield police charged two men with selling marijuana on Monday morning, according to the News Times. Officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle on Ashwood Lane and found Christopher Waddell, 18, of Brookfield and Nicholas Valluzzo, 19, of Danbury along with more than a half-ounce of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, the News Times reported. Waddell and Valluzzo were charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of more than half an ounce of a controlled substance, News Times said. Click here to read the News Times artic…

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2016

Police & Fire

Fairfield Man Charged With Wrong-Way Speeding On Route 8 In Shelton SHELTON, Conn. -- A Fairfield man is facing multiple charges after leading police on a wrong-way chase along Route 8 beginning in Shelton early Wednesday, State police said. Thomas Plesz, 55, was traveling north on Route 8 in the southbound lanes at 12:29 a.m. between Exits 11 and 12 in Shelton, police said. Plesz ignored prompts from police to pull over and attempted to drive away at a high rate of speed, police said. After halting traffic in the southbound lanes, the Seymour Police Department deployed stop sticks near Exit 21. But Plesz drove over the stop sticks and continued driving at …

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2016

Police & Fire

Chinese Food Delivery Driver Held Up At Gunpoint In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Chinese food delivery driver was held up at gunpoint on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Stamford Advocate. The driver said a white male dressed in all black held him up at 4 p.m. Tuesday on Manor Street in Stamford, the Stamford Advocate reported. Click here to read the Stamford Advocate article.

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2016

Police & Fire

Construction Worker Confesses To Stealing Packages From Fairfield Home WESTPORT, Conn. -- A construction worker was charged with stealing packages from a Westport home during the holidays, according to the Westport News. Authorities were able to track down Sidney Nelson after surveillance footage recorded his vehicle in the driveway of the home the package was stolen from, the News said. Nelson confessed to the Westport theft, as well as to other thefts in Fairfield, the Westport News reported. Click here to read the Westport News article.

by Joe Jenkins

01/27/2016

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