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Carlstadt NJ, a Carlstadt Public Works employee, Jason Dechert, has filed a lawsuit in New Jersey Superior Court, claiming he was targeted, harassed, and disciplined due to his political differences with elected officials.
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Carlstadt NJ, on Monday evening, a house fire broke out at 618 First Street in Carlstadt, leaving significant damage to the home and an adjacent garage. The fire prompted a swift response from the Carlstadt Fire Department, with mutual aid provided by the Wood-Ridge and Hasbrouck Heights Fire Departments.
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Carlstadt NJ, a beaming Melissa Dunn expressed her deep gratitude as her son, Officer Mark Dunn Jr., returned to their Carlstadt home on Saturday after a harrowing two-week stay at Hackensack University Medical Center. Dunn, a 24-year-old Allendale police officer, sustained severe injuries in a multi-car accident caused by a suspected drunk driver on Route 17 South.
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Carlstadt NJ, a 32-year-old Carlstadt man has been charged with death by auto after a tragic accident involving a motorcyclist on Friday night. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that the suspect, Johnny Aguilar, was allegedly driving under the influence when the fatal crash occurred.
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Carlstadt NJ,in a heartbreaking discovery that has shocked the community, Carlstadt police are reaching out to the public for assistance following the tragic death of an emaciated dog found abandoned in a crate earlier this week.
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Continue reading Driver Killed In Fiery Route 17 Crash in Carstadt
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Carlstadt NJ, Mark DeRosa from Carlstadt was named manager for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. DeRosa was put in charge of an absolutely loaded roster that will surely be one of the favorites when the tournament begins in March. Mike Trout (captain), Bryce Harper, Nolan Arenado, J.T. Realmuto, Trevor Story, Paul Goldschmidt and Pete Alonso have already made commitments to the team ahead of the official roster release this February, giving DeRosa plenty of talent to work with.
OP-ED from Carlstadt Mayor Robert Zimmermann Regarding the NJSEA and American Dream
Carlstadt NJ, The days of cooperation and respect between Meadowlands Commission and the communities of the District ended with the law that consolidated the NJSEA and NJMC. The NJMC instituted programs and assisted the District municipalities with a wide range of assistance. There was a spirit of cooperation and dialogue. Of course, we sometimes disagreed, but we were allowed input.
That is not the case today. We are not even treated as second-class citizens. The conditions between the The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSE) and municipalities have reverted to the early 1970s, with significant tension and us versus them attitude. No one in NJSEA leadership answers our calls or letters; previous agreements are treated as if they are non-existent. The NJSEA leaves each town to fend for itself. Not a good situation when you have a monolithic state agency that has significant land use control over your municipality and uses a firm grip on your ratables.
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Carlstadt NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information as to the deceased female discovered in the Super 8 Motel in Carlstadt:
Continue reading Bergen Prosecutor Identifies Victim in Carlstadt Motel Death Investigation
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Carlstadt NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating a death at the Super 8 Motel, 395 Washington Avenue, Carlstadt, NJ. On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, a female patron of the hotel was discovered deceased. The decedent’s name is being withheld at this time pending notification to next of kin.
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Carlstadt NJ, a Passaic man has been arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Carlstadt on Friday night that resulted in the death of a 61-year-old pedestrian from Secaucus.
Continue reading UPDATE: Passaic Man Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-run Crash in Carlstadt
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Carlstadt NJ, the State NJDOT and NJ Transit Railroad have responded to the borough of Carlstadt claims and concerns of flooding on Route 17 on both sides, which is causing flooding in our residential area. NJDOT has begun cleaning their water drainage systems on Rt 17 and Division Ave. NJ Transit has identified their responsibilities as well and will be onsite next week. Once they complete their maintenance, we will continue to remind both agencies about periodically returning to their responsible areas. Its not “global warming” or “climate change” its just much needed maintenance.
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Carlstadt NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of IBRAHIM ASARE (DOB:5/23/1996; single; unemployed) of 254 Orange Street, Apartment 207, Newark, NJ on drug and weapons charges, and BRANDON WUSU (9/16/98; single; unemployed) of 254 Orange Street, Apartment 207, Newark, NJ on ID theft and money laundering charges. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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Carlstadt NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FERNANDA YOUNG (DOB:11/23/1988; single; unemployed) of 3010 Brook Street, Oakland, California on drug offenses. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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Carlstadt NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CHRISTOPHER MACIAS (DOB: 9/15/1989; single; fulfillment associate) of 6713 Polk Street, #AA, Guttenberg, New Jersey on a charge of Assault by Auto. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, and the Carlstadt Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Berta.
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