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Newark cop dies after crash chasing carjacker suspect

Authorities say Newark police officer died Saturday after his patrol car flipped over during a pursuit of a suspect. According to authorities, Sergeant Tommaso Popolozio, 33, joined a chase involving

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Mar 3, 2007, 8:34 PM

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