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[JORBA Stephens]

Quads and unauthorized motorized use Destroying trails at Stephens. Call 877-WARN-DEP, or use the app WARN NJDEP. Answer all the required fields, do it if you see trail damage or hear them, you can do it afterwards as well.

 

[mattybfat]

Serious question
Has this worked or help at any time?
I have reported quadtards yet they are still here and increasing in use.

I witnessed large moto group based at pub517 at noon on a sunday. Was told 3 weeks in a row this occured, surely state must know or have heard. Clearly the church allows quads on their property so why not send the park police there for a start. Do they actually go out an investigate? Do you have proof that they show up? Like everything else in this state I do not trust mine or our voices are being heard. I understand there is a number to call but unless there was a serious situation I am doubtful these people show up. I tried getting hold of them about the bear trapping and ended up having to go through state police who did show and waited for parks police for an hour and half later. Not blaming the actual parks police because I am sure they are spread thin but seems to me you may have better results calling local or state police to render the situation in a timely manner.

 

[serviceguy]

To me a clear hint of why NJDEP doesn't seem to be effective in these cases is that the very first question "Type of Incident / Complaint" you're being ask doesn't include among the available answers 'Illegal Use of Motor Vehicle' , sounds like they extended the use of an existing tool to report incidents not originally covered by it and did not even give a second to think if it needed to be modified in order to do so effectively. The questionnaire is clearly oriented to illegal dumping, spillage or contamination of some sort rather than deliberate, recurring illegal recreational activities. Doubt any additional resources were allocated either. I know, call me Captain Obvious...

 

[JORBA Stephens]

More intel will help, ie. locations as to where they are entering....

Yes the app is mostly geared towards dumping. So the answers have to be "other" and the best available.

More info and more reports will help to bring the park police in and it's what we can do. (outside of direct interaction ... not really recommended).

 

[JORBA Stephens]

If you see a guy and his kid on a pair of quads take pics and use the app... Then take a look at the top of Pots n pans.

 

[MadisonDan]

We heard them, but didn’t see.

We’re you the one that cleared Tally Ho?
If so, @2Julianas @jdgang and myself thank you, as we flew through mere minutes after you told @Santapez and @MissJR that the trail was clear and now “open”

 

[ryderX]

I captured a very nice video today of 4 people on 3 quads enjoying the beautiful spring weather in Stephens. Where should I send the video ?

 

[JORBA Stephens]

I captured a very nice video today of 4 people on 3 quads enjoying the beautiful spring weather in Stephens. Where should I send the video ?

Looks like you can call and ask "how to send a video" 877 warndep. or ask via contact and see how the red tape goes. https://www.nj.gov/cgi-bin/dep/contactdep_general.pl

 

[ryderX]

This made me smile.

Off-duty N.J. State Police trooper hurt in ATV crash

The accident occurred early Sunday in Sussex County.

www.nj.com

 

[moose35]

This made me smile.

Off-duty N.J. State Police trooper hurt in ATV crash

The accident occurred early Sunday in Sussex County.

www.nj.com

Why would someone getting hurt make you smile?

 

[ryderX]

Why would someone getting hurt make you smile?

The injury part of the story didn’t make me smile.

 

[shrpshtr325]

The injury part of the story didn’t make me smile.

but theres no mention of if he was riding illegally or it he would be fined for it . . . . unless i missed it somewhere.

 

[mattybfat]

but theres no mention of if he was riding illegally or it he would be fined for it . . . . unless i missed it somewhere.

And if he was under the influence 1am kinda is a give away. Backstory goes previous jorba rep in mooch came upon a rider in mooch years ago an the the atv rider whipped out his badge like he had permission to illegally ride his atv in a state park. The attitude of the "rules" apply for thee but not for me attitude.

 

[ryderX]

And if he was under the influence 1am kinda is a give away. Backstory goes previous jorba rep in mooch came upon a rider in mooch years ago an the the atv rider whipped out his badge like he had permission to illegally ride his atv in a state park. The attitude of the "rules" apply for thee but not for me attitude.

This was my point.

 

[Ernie.Colnago]

I thought maybe he was in Stephens State Park or at least mooch , but he was a half hour away. That is a strange flex , but glad you are happy.

 

[JORBA Stephens]

State Park Chief of Police sent me an email recently.... They are taking notice.

 

[Carruz27]

On left of Pink coming over from The Maze before heading up Tally Hoe today. Also noticed a camo trail camera on left just before Tally Hoe pointing towards this literary gem. Not sure who the camera belongs to but it’s attached to the tree with the park sign stating “no motorized vehicles”.

For sure there’s a few pics on that cam of me staring at this and shaking my head in disbelief.

Jeez!

 

[Cassinonorth]

Holy shit

 

[mtn]

That has to be the girliest handwriting I have ever seen.

 

[mtn]

And as an FYI, my dog and I had an extremely close near death experience last night at Stokes with a driver. I’ve directed traffic a a couple hundred accident scenes, yet this took the cake. Either way, we survived by a miracle and I immediately called warn dep. dispatcher picked up, I gave him info, and the park policeman called about 15 min later as he was entering the area in question. It was too late unfortunately as the driver was speeding at about 40-45mph in a 25. Point being, it has to be right place at the right time. But they are out there trying.