New York mother charged with manslaughter in wrong-way crash that killed her 9-year-old son

Garfield, New Jersey – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Ashley Elizabeth Ann Flores, 24, of Garfield, on charges including aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury and assault with a vehicle. The arrest follows a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Garfield Police Department.

The incident occurred on Monday, September 2, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., when Garfield Police responded to a crash on Outwater Lane near Wilson Street. Authorities determined that Flores, who was driving a white Jeep, first struck an unoccupied parked vehicle. While attempting to flee the scene, he struck a pedestrian, trapping the victim between his car and the parked vehicle. The victim sustained a serious leg injury and remains hospitalized in stable condition.

Flores was transported to a hospital for evaluation and later released. On September 3, 2024, she was arrested at her residence and charged with second-degree aggravated assault, third-degree leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury, and fourth-degree assault by automobile. Flores was sent to the Bergen County Jail pending a detention hearing.

The investigation is ongoing.

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State Police announced the unexpected death of Canine Lane, a longtime member of the department, in a statement released Wednesday. Lane had worked with his handler, BDU Chief Technical Sergeant David I. Turner Jr., since January 2014.

Canine Lane was named in honor of Trooper John J. Lane, who was killed in the line of duty on May 13, 1928. Lane’s contributions to the force were recognized as part of the New York State Police’s long-standing tradition of utilizing canines in public safety operations.

The department did not provide further details about the circumstances of Canine Lane’s death.

LINDENWOLD, NJ — Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a vehicle key from Glen Oaks Auto on North Berlin Road on September 3, 2024. According to the Lindenwold Police Department, the suspect entered the store asking to use the bathroom and, after being allowed to do so, stayed in the lobby, claiming he was “just getting some air.”

Later, a key to a vehicle was discovered missing. Upon reviewing surveillance footage, the suspect was seen walking behind the counter and taking the key.

Authorities have released images of the suspect from surveillance video and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Tomasetti at 856-784-7566 ext. 421 or by email at [email protected].