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Man and Accomplice Arrested For Attempted Murder in Elmwood Park

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 29-year-old JHAMIR E. BROWN of Passaic, NJ on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapon offenses in connection with a shooting incident in Elmwood Park, NJ. In addition, 24-year-old DARIAL P. HUNT of Paterson, NJ was arrested and charged with possession of hollow-point bullets. These charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Elmwood Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.

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Elmwood Park Man Charged with the Sexual Assault of a Juvenile

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The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Elmwood Park Police Department

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 27-year-old ALONSO E. JUAREZ ROJANO of Elmwood Park, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, 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 Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Elmwood Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.

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Disaster Averted: Dump Truck Driver Survives High-Voltage Entanglement in Elmwood Park

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Close Call! Dump Truck Snags LIVE Wires in Elmwood Park—Driver Escapes Electrocution!

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Elmwood Park, NJ | October 14, 2025 – Tuesday morning saw a harrowing incident on Main Avenue in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, where a routine work day nearly turned deadly. An alert dump truck driver miraculously escaped serious injury or electrocution after the raised bed of his vehicle snagged a series of live electric and communication cables.

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Woof! TD Bank Brings Patented “Dog ATM” to NJ: Free Treats and Pawsome Parties in Cranford & Elmwood Park!

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The “Automated Treat Machine” That Went Viral is Finally Here—Find Out When Your Furry Friend Can Make a “Withdrawal”

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Elmwood Park, NJ – Get ready for the banking experience your dog has been waiting for! TD Bank is officially rolling out its wildly popular, and now patented, “Dog ATM”—or Automated Treat Machine—to New Jersey this month, giving local canines a chance to make their own delicious “withdrawals.”

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Elmwood Park Man Arrested On Kiddie Porn Charges

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old ISAAC D. CACERES of Elmwood Park, NJ, on the charge of 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.

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New York Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of an Elmwood Park Juvenile

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 51-year-old JOSE MENDEZ-ORTIZ of Pearl River, NY on charges of aggravated sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, 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 Elmwood Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.

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Elmwood Park Mourns Chris Woolis, A Beloved Little League Coach and Community Pillar

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Elmwood Park Mourns Loss of Chris Woolis, a Beloved Coach and Mentor

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Elmwood Park NJ , the Elmwood Park community is mourning the sudden and tragic passing of Chris Woolis, a beloved longtime Little League coach, devoted husband, and father. Woolis, 47, passed away on September 16, just seven days after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Former Elmwood Park High School Student Files Lawsuit Over Years of Bullying and Harassment

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Elmwood Park, NJ – A former Elmwood Park High School student has filed a lawsuit alleging that she endured “relentless torment, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and abuse” throughout her four years at the school—while administrators, teachers, and counselors allegedly failed to protect her.

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15-year-old Shot in Drive-by Shooting in Elmwood Park

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces charges against a juvenile in connection with a shooting investigation in Elmwood Park, NJ. This investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Elmwood Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.

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Armed Bank Robbery at Wells Fargo in Elmwood Park Sparks Multi-Agency Manhunt

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Elmwood Park, NJ – Authorities are actively investigating a bank robbery that occurred Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Bank located at the corner of Broadway and Elizabeth Avenue in Elmwood Park.

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Closes Broadway in Elmwood Park: Jaws of Life Used to Free Occupant

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Elmwood Park NJ, a serious multi-vehicle collision on westbound Broadway in Elmwood Park late Sunday afternoon, June 29, temporarily shut down a portion of the roadway and required emergency crews to use the Jaws of Life to extricate a trapped occupant.

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Elmwood Park Fire Inspector Accused of Falsifying Public Records, Prosecutors Say

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Elmwood Park NJ,  a fire inspector with the Elmwood Park Fire Prevention Bureau has been arrested and charged with tampering and falsifying public records, according to a statement released by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO).

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Multiple-Alarm Fire Destroys Garages and Sheds in Elmwood Park

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Elmwood Park NJ , a stubborn, multiple-alarm fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, April 27, devastating several structures on Phillip Avenue, just east of River Drive.

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MLB Network Announces Move to State-of-the-Art Studios at the Former site of the Marcal Paper Plant

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Elmwood Park NJ, Major League Baseball’s television network is set to relocate from its current home in Secaucus, N.J., to a brand-new, cutting-edge facility in Elmwood Park. The move, expected to be completed by 2028, marks a major upgrade for MLB Network, which has been a key player in baseball broadcasting since its launch in 2009.

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Serious Crash Closes Broadway in Elmwood Park; Firefighters Rescue Trapped Driver

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Elmwood Park NJ, a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday, February 5, in the 200 block of eastbound Broadway led to a full road closure while emergency crews worked to rescue a trapped driver from an overturned vehicle.

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