Thomas Foley III arrested at Newark Airport for “Shoe Bomb Threat”

The Asbury Park Press reported today that two men were arrested at Newark Airport on allegations of making “Shoe Bomb” threats. One of them was from Hoboken: Thomas Foley, III.

My guess is that they were in no way serious – but were “joking” about the frustrating and ridiculous “security” at our airports. As a result, they got their liberties temporarily taken away. Oh well!

“Authorities say an Israeli citizen and a northern New Jersey man made false bomb threats during separate incidents at Newark Liberty International airport. The Star-Ledger of Newark reports the first incident occurred just before 10 a.m. Sunday. Authorities say 44-year-old Evan Hess of Tel Aviv became angry upon learning there were no available seats on his connecting flight, even though his checked bag was loaded onto the plane. He then allegedly claimed his bag had a bomb in it.

Hess left the area before police arrived, but was soon found in another terminal and arrested.

In the other incident Sunday, 35-year-old Thomas Foley III of Hoboken allegedly stated at a checkpoint that he had a bomb in his shoe.

Both men were charged with making a false public alarm.”

Maybe a little too much Hot Sauce on St. Patrick’s Day?

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What’s the deal with the Satanic FBI signs around town?

In the past week – I’ve noticed dozens of “Satanic” FBI signs all over Hoboken.

Here’s what the FBI signs say – in case you didn’t stop and notice:

The Satanic F.B.I.
No Constitution, Law or Land of Liberty

• Super Storm Sandy
• Statue of Liberty
• The Virgina Earthquake that temporarily shut down the Washington Monument
• Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans that killed 1800 Americans
• The death of Supreme Court Justice Rehnquist thru thyroid cancer

God Knows!

Where do these signs come from exactly? Anyone every spot someone putting them up?

These FBI signs are placed in the oddest of locations sometimes, too… like places hardly anyone would be walking.

If anyone sees who does this – just email photos to hoboken411@gmail.com

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More positive Hoboken graffiti pops up

As an update to this oxymoronic “positive Hoboken graffiti” thread – I present you with a few more that we’ve noticed around town recently.

This just begs the question: Seems like some liberal buffoons out there believe that if the “message is positive,” it makes criminal vandalism legitimate! OK, What if someone spray painted your car with giant letters spelling out “LOVE?”

Doubt you’ll be feeling all warm and fuzzy.

Anyway – here are a few examples:

Life teaches what in Hoboken?

This magic marker graffiti was spotted on the edge of Pier A Park in Hoboken.

It read “Life Teaches – Love Reveals.” What in God’s name was he thinking? A phrase sounds so “deep” and you feel like damaging city property? Get over yourself!

Not sure what drugs this vandal was taking, but his simplified message was completely full of shit, too.

First of all – “Life” encompasses everything in it – up to and including “love.” So his message was riddled with inaccuracies to begin with. These stupid “sayings” can often drive idiots in the wrong direction. And judging by the scribblings on the park benches – this moron is well on his way.

Hoboken411′s message to this menace to society? “You were taught wrong, and will never realize it!”

Ignorance is bliss in Hoboken

This “stay happy” graffiti tag is nothing new (see the photo gallery after the jump). However, in this particular case – I see a purpose for this “message.”

You see – the sign underneath the “stay happy” tag – is an environmental warning / cleanup sign. Saying this property is under investigation, with possible remediation measures taking place in the future. This is about a block or two from the Hoboken Shoprite.

This guy most likely didn’t read the official sign underneath – but he kind of sent the message most Hoboken residents already know. “Keep your head in the sand. Nothing to see or worry about here. Just keep watching Reality TV and reading People Magazine. Everything will be OK, and you will be happy forever!”

Right…

Free painting canvasses in Hoboken! (if you don’t get busted)

Lastly – for today’s update – take a look at this tag. “FREE.”

I was thinking, besides this being this taggers name – that it could imply a number of things:

• “If I get busted, I get free lodging, meals and blankets for between 30 and 90 days!”
• “This message was free because I nicked this spray paint from the hardware store on Washington Street!”
• “They just released me from prison and said I was “free.” I thought that meant I could do anything, regardless of these ridiculous laws!”

See – the one thing I cannot understand is – that if someone defaced the property of these guys that vandalized (like their Timberlands, Honda Accords, or Sean John sweatshirts) they’d be LIVID!

You ever wonder how they justify damaging other people’s property (and that it costs money to remidiate), and they expect their lives to remain untouched? Is any of this TRULY “justified?”

Click to see the original positive hoboken graffiti thread…

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Hoboken Police Blotter for LepreCon 2013

Click below to see the lengthy play-by-play police blotter for Hoboken Leprecon 2013!

Show the Hoboken Leprecon 2013 Police Blotter…

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Hoboken Fire near 13th & Willow (or Park)

At 9:30pm tonight Hoboken Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 13th & Willow with reports of a fire. At first they though the Sunoco Gas station was on fire – but now they think the warehouse building at 1302 or 1304 Park Ave. may be the one on fire.

Listen to the action live on the Hoboken411 Live Police and Fire Action Channel.

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Crazy Hoboken car theft leads to arrest and damage

This afternoon around 1pm a nutty Hoboken car theft led to a wild and dangerous chase through the city streets.

A person living near 13th St. & Park Ave. was returning from an errand and decided to double park illegally park the car close to an intersection while they ran inside.

They left the car running. An opportunistic car thief (Hispanic male) decided to take advantage of the situation and drive off with the car. When the victim returned outside, they noticed the car was gone and phoned police.

Hoboken Police quickly tracked the stolen Audi A4 station wagon and stopped it at 1st & Adams Streets. The cunning thief decided to pull away once the officer exited the vehicle and a multi-unit car chase ensued.

The driver headed northbound on Adams Street, striking four or five cars, including another driver at 8th & Adams before finally careening into a telephone pole. He also struck a DOG at 3rd & Adams. Luckily for the dog, he only had a broken leg, and will be OK. The dog was transported to the Hoboken Animal Infirmary at 6th & Adams.

He exited the vehicle, and a foot chase led the perpetrator and police to Columbus Park, where the suspect was outnumbered and finally apprehended.

Lessons learned from Hoboken Car Theft on February 21, 2013

Every story has morals – and I can find at least three very obvious lessons to be learned:

1. Hoboken cops are good. So if you’re a car thief, perhaps you should pick other cities if you don’t want to pad your criminal record even further. However…
2. LAZINESS aids and abets CRIME. Just like the idiots that leave their GPS units in plain sight, leaving your fancy car running is even more idiotic. I can bet the victim was one of those optimistic delusional Hoboken people that think “It can’t happen, because this is Hoboken!” I think the “victim” ought to apologize to the unintended victims who had their dogs hurt and property wrecked. Imagine someone died because of this? Get your head out of your ass, and be more responsible.
3. Lastly – if any person, even a criminal, cannot handle a precision-engineered German vehicle like an Audi on one of the widest back streets in Hoboken, they got a problem. The car practically drives itself. Either use some of your stolen money to invest in driving school, or consider turning in your drivers license and pick a different crime specialty. You’re a menace!

Still optimistic, Hoboken?

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