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U.S. MISSILE STRIKES

SHORE REACTS TO
ATTACK ON SYRIA
l Syrian leaders l Trump previously l Many support
accused of using urged staying out of attack, but worry
chemical weapons Syrian civil war about escalation
Howell cops:
Distracted
driver rammed
police cruiser
Officer, who was injured, was on
mission to promote safe driving

KATIE PARK @KATHSPARK

HOWELL - An 80-year-old driver reportedly dis-

tracted by the navigation function on his mobile phone
ran a stop sign and hit the patrol car of Mike Moore, an
officer who was on the road promoting a statewide
safe driving campaign, police said.
The impact of the crash Wednesday afternoon left
fliers with the slogan U Drive. U Text. U Pay scat-
tered all over the passenger side of Moores car, said
Detective Sgt. Christian Antunez. The irony was not
lost on Andrew Kudrick, the Howell police chief, who
pointed to the collision which left all victims with
non-life-threatening injuries as a teachable mo-
ment. The lesson: Pay full attention to the road while
driving.
Distracted driving, specifically cellphone use, has EPA
been a contributing factor in the majority of crashes in A handout photo shows the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter launching a missile strike while in the Mediterranean Sea.
Howell, Kudrick said in a news release. This is an-
other unfortunate example of the consequences of
these violations. AUSTIN BOGUES @AUSTINBOGUES
Moore, who hurt his hand in the collision, was able
to get out of his patrol car, a 2015 Ford Explorer, and Pat Toey didnt vote for Donald J. Trump.
check on the two occupants in the other car, a brown On her November ballot she wrote in the name of Syrian airstrikes threatens close ties between Trump and
2011 Subaru Legacy, Antunez said. Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Russian President Vladimir Putin, an ally of Bashar Assad. 1B
The driver, Gregory Nayvelt, and his passenger, 75- Nonetheless, Toey, a registered Republican, was
year-old Ludmila Nayvelt, reported minor injuries, pleased when she learned that President Donald
Antunez said. Moore and the Nayvelts were brought to Trump had ordered military strikes against Syria, in against Syria late Thursday U.S. time, after Trump
Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune to retaliation for President Bashar Assads apparent use said a chemical weapons attack that killed scores, in-
of chemical weapons in the countrys on-going civil cluding dozens of women and children, crossed
See DRIVER, Page 7A war. many, many lines.
I think it was a good thing, said Toey, 73, who lives The strikes were a marked about-face for Trump,
MORE ONLINE in Manasquan. Everyone has seen the pictures of the who throughout the campaign said U.S. interests were
babies. It wasnt overreach. Im happy with President not at stake in Syria. Earlier, when then President Ba-
To see video of an Asbury Park Press reporter putting Trump that he reacted to it. I understand its not an rack Obama contemplated military action after Assad
distracted driving to a virtual test, go to APP.com and search easy decision to make.
texting. The U.S. launched a barrage of cruise missiles See SHORE, Page 2A

Visit us online at APP.com for the latest information on the attack

on Syria. Plus see video of Shore residents talking about the attack.

N.J. congressional
members to Trump:
Whats the plan now?
HERB JACKSON @HERBNJDC

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was alone in arguing for

THOMAS P. COSTELLO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tougher sanctions on Russia and Rep. Bill Pascrell
A Howell police officer was injured in a broadside collision urged a reversal in the White Houses anti-refugee
with another vehicle at West Farms Road and Casino Drive in policy.
the township Wednesday. But one thing nearly every New Jersey member of
Congress wanted Friday was information about what
President Donald Trumps strategy on Syria will be
following the launch of airstrikes in retaliation for a
Inside chemical attack by Syrian President Bashar Assads
regime.
History has shown the dire consequences of mil-
Middle school moguls itary engagement without a clear plan or strategy,
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker said. Any escalation in our en-
Young entrepreneurs take on Made in Monmouth as Asbury gagement in the continuing conflict in Syria demands
Park JET teaches middle school students the ins and outs of that the president put forth a clear plan.
starting their own businesses. See story, Page 3A ASSOCIATED PRESS Not doing that, said Booker, who like Menendez is
President Donald Trump is briefed on the Syria military
strike in Palm Beach, Florida. See PLAN, Page 2A

Coming Sunday: APP investigative report

Making taxpayers ill The promise to end boat checks is not being met as
retiring New Jersey public employees are still cashing in
piles of unused sick time and other days off.

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