Truck runs out of fuel causing traffic delay near Shappell Park, Phillipsburg NJ


Police responded to a report of a suspicious black Mitsubishi parked near Shappell Park. Shortly after, officers encountered a truck disabled in traffic with a New Jersey license plate. The truck driver reported running out of fuel and was waiting for assistance. Police managed traffic at a nearby light until fuel was delivered.
Audio|Source: Warren County Police, Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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Part of a suspicious vehicle in the area near Shappell Park.
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The car is a black Mitsubishi with a Virginia license plate.
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It has been there since today and may belong to neighbors.
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Thank you. Thank you.
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We will be out with that truck.
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It has a New Jersey plate.
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Okay.
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The truck is registered and valid through 2025.
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I'm longest trip back to headquarters ever.
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I'm pretty sure that's shut down as well.
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But this is the way I go.
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County City 14.
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The driver advised someone is coming in 15 minutes with fuel.
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He says he ran out of fuel in his truck.
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Officers are managing traffic at the light until fuel arrives.
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Location mentioned:
Shappell Park, 353 S Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
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