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Edgewater NJ, a Saturday afternoon shopping trip turned into a chaotic scene for North Jersey residents after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of the Edgewater Target. In a bizarre twist, police have arrested an on-duty AT&T employee working inside the store, alleging she made the threat from her own cell phone before returning to finish her shift.
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EDGEWATER, NJ — A quiet Saturday morning along the Hudson River was interrupted by a police investigation after a body was discovered on the popular Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
The discovery was made on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at approximately 7:25 a.m. Authorities were called to the scene near the Edgewater Commons Mall (555 River Road) after receiving a report of an unresponsive male on a bench behind the shopping complex.
Continue reading Investigation Underway: Body of Weehawken Man Found Along Edgewater Waterfront
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Edgewater NJ, in a jaw-dropping move, convicted New Jersey developer Fred Daibes sold his majority stake in the contaminated Quanta Superfund site in Edgewater for $135 million to a firm tied to Qatar royalty, just days before heading to prison in May 2025. The deal, linked to the explosive bribery scandal involving former Sen. Bob Menendez, raises questions about the future of this toxic wasteland and Daibes’ desperate financial maneuvers. Here’s the dirty truth behind this high-stakes sale and its ties to corruption in Bergen County!
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Edgewater, NJ – A state Superior Court judge has overturned the Edgewater Planning Board’s 2024 decision to reject a proposal for a massive big-box retail store at 339 River Road — the former site of the Multiplex Showcase Cinemas.
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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 21-year-old JADEN A. VAZQUEZ of Guttenberg, NJ in connection with an armed robbery in Edgewater, NJ. This arrest follows the previous announcement concerning the results of a year-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Edgewater Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Martin.
Continue reading Remaining Suspect Arrested in Edgewater Armed Robbery Case
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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 24-year-old JULIO A. PEREZ of North Bergen, NJ; 21-year-old JUSTIN L. ACOSTA of Charles Town, WV; and 23-year-old KENNY M. VEGA of West New York, NJ on charges stemming from an armed robbery in Edgewater, NJ. Additionally, Prosecutor Musella announced charges against 21-year-old JADEN A. VAZQUEZ of Guttenberg, NJ. These arrests and the charges filed in this matter are the result of a year-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Edgewater Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Martin.
Continue reading Four Charged in Year Long Edgewater Armed Robbery Investigation
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Edgewater NJ, A 21-year-old Maywood man, identified as Johnathan Torres, has tragically died from injuries sustained in an electric dirt bike crash in Edgewater, New Jersey.
According to Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin, the crash occurred around 3:37 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, near 725 River Road, across from the popular SoJo Spa Club.
Continue reading Maywood Man, 21, Dies After Edgewater E-Bike Crash
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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 22-year-old DEANDRE J. NUNEZ of Edgewater, NJ on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Edgewater Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Martin.
Continue reading Man Charged in Sexual Assault of Edgewater Teen
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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 63-year-old JAMES T. REILLY of Edgewater, NJ, on charges of distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading 63 Year Old Edgewater Man Arrested for Kiddie Porn
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Edgewater NJ, Hip-hop artist and podcast host Joe Budden is facing a lawsuit filed by two Bergen County condominium owners who allege he disrupted their lives through excessive noise, harassment, and an alleged indecent exposure incident at the upscale Edgewater Glass House Condominium.
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Edgewater NJ, a Hudson County man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a firearm at another driver during a road rage incident early Thursday morning, according to Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin.
Continue reading Hudson County Man Arrested After Gun Toting Road Rage Incident in Edgewater
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Edgewater NJ, Joe Budden, a well-known rapper and host of “The Joe Budden Podcast,” is making headlines for an unusual legal situation. The 44-year-old has been charged with lewdness after an alleged incident involving a neighbor at an apartment complex in Edgewater on December 4, 2024.
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Edgewater NJ, The former chief executive officer of Mariner’s Bank and an accomplice both admitted their roles in improperly obtaining a nominee loan from the bank, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced.
Continue reading Former CEO of Mariner’s Bank and Accomplice Admit Roles in Bank Fraud Scheme
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Edgewater NJ, four individuals have been charged with operating a series of illicit massage parlors in New Jersey and New York, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading No Happy Ending : Four Charged with Operating Illicit Massage Parlors
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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County’s own Instagram sensation, Jebara Igbara, known to his followers as “Jay Mazini,” has been sentenced to seven years in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that swindled $8 million from unsuspecting investors. The verdict was handed down by District Judge Frederic Block in Brooklyn, following Igbara’s guilty plea to wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering charges in November 2022.
