Crime & Safety
Man Arrested After Crashing Into Howell Police Car
Police say the man tried to take off after being pulled over on Route 9 in Howell.

HOWELL, NJ — A man was in custody Monday evening after police say he crashed into a Howell Township patrol car on Route 9 south while running away from a motor vehicle stop.
The man has not been identified. Police said the man crashed into the patrol car on Route 9 south of Lanes Mill Road. After the crash, he got out of the car and ran but was caught after a short foot pursuit, police said.
Police said additional details on the incident would be released later.
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