Mahwah, NJ|News|
Man Accused Of Unleashing Dog On Ringwood Cops Dies In Jail
The Florida man was taken into custody Monday, after he allegedly unleashed his pit bull on police during a traffic stop in Ringwood.

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The Florida man was taken into custody Monday, after he allegedly unleashed his pit bull on police during a traffic stop in Ringwood.

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