FROM APPLICANT TO ARRESTED: The Fugitive Who Applied for a Police Job
Even most criminals need traditional employment to pay the bills, but Zyeama Johnson looked for work in all the wrong places. Perhaps Johnson imagined her previous experience with law enforcement would give her a leg up in her application to the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office in New Jersey in 2022. But unfortunately for her, all of Johnson’s past and future involvement with the police would be on the wrong side of the law. Johnson was looking for a legal way to earn a living when she applied for a job as a security guard at the sheriff’s office. But her past money-making ventures allegedly involved fraud, and she had failed to appear in a Pennsylvania court on the charges. Presumably, Johnson did not realize a police station would perform a background check before hiring — or that this office specializes in resolving outstanding warrants. When processing her application, the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office discovered the active bench warrant in Pennsylvania. The routine investigation also found 10 additional active bench warrants in Jersey City, New Jersey; Johnson had allegedly failed to appear on traffic charges. Most employers in this situation would probably move on to the next applicant, but the sheriff’s department decided to call Johnson in for an “interview” instead. Unsurprisingly, they had no intention of hiring her and arrested the fugitive on the spot. It gave the standard interview question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” a new meaning. After taking Johnson into custody, the police proceeded to search her property. Incredibly, they found two credit cards in her possession they believed were stolen. Police added credit card theft charges to Johnson’s already considerable rap sheet. To make matters worse for
her, the sheriff’s office also contacted Johnson’s former employer, the United States Postal Service, which launched its own investigation into her conduct. As of October 2022, Johnson was being held in a Hudson County jail awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania for the most serious charge against her. It’s unclear why she thought applying for a law enforcement position with outstanding warrants was a wise career move, but at least she made her would-be coworkers’ jobs easy that day.
Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR BRAKES!
crashes per year are due to brake failure. Because of this, it’s crucial that you identify issues with your brakes early on to prevent severe accidents. In honor of October being Fall Car Care Month, here are three signs to look for that may indicate a problem with your brakes. A warning light appears on your dashboard. Three kinds of brake lights can appear on your dashboard: one for low brake pads, one for low brake fluid level, and one for a possible parking brake issue. While these warning signs don’t necessarily mean you have a brake problem, an inspection is in order, as it’s better to catch these issues earlier rather than later. You hear a squeaking noise when braking. Have you ever been at a stop light and either heard your car or another vehicle squeaking as it comes to a complete stop? This indicates that the brake pads are worn
out and must be replaced. If the squeaking noise is high-pitched, the brakes should be checked as soon as possible.
It takes you longer to come to a complete stop.
Stopping distance is the time it takes you to bring your vehicle to a complete stop. It includes the time it takes you to react to the hazard and the time it takes for your car to stop after pressing the brake. If you need to press hard on your brakes when it should only take a small amount of pressure or if braking seems more difficult, it’s a classic sign that your brakes aren’t working correctly. Brake failure is a critical safety concern that can lead to accidents and injuries. It’s imperative to be aware of the warning signs and take preventive measures to ensure everyone stays safe while on the road. Don’t wait until the last minute; take action today!
When most people think of car accidents, they assume the at-fault driver was either speeding, distracted behind the wheel, or under the influence. However, other factors are often overlooked, and brake failure is one of them. While brake failure isn’t as common due to technological advances in vehicle designs, it can still happen. In fact, around 300,000
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