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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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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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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.
Continue reading Armed Bank Robbery at Wells Fargo in Elmwood Park Sparks Multi-Agency Manhunt
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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 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).
Continue reading Elmwood Park Fire Inspector Accused of Falsifying Public Records, Prosecutors Say
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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.
Continue reading Multiple-Alarm Fire Destroys Garages and Sheds in Elmwood Park
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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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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.
Continue reading Serious Crash Closes Broadway in Elmwood Park; Firefighters Rescue Trapped Driver
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Elmwood Park NJ, on the morning of Saturday, November 23, an Elmwood Park Police patrol vehicle was involved in a minor collision while responding to a reported crash at the intersection of Broadway and East 54th Street in Elmwood Park.
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Elmwood Park NJ, early Tuesday morning, August 13, traffic on Broadway/Route 4 eastbound in Elmwood Park came to a crawl after a 4-door sedan crashed head-on into a traffic light at Iozia Terrace, completely knocking it out. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the accident.
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Elmwood Park NJ, on a Friday afternoon, Marcal Paper in Elmwood Park faced a significant challenge as a four-alarm fire broke out, originating in the basement area of the facility. At the time of ignition, the cause remained unclear, prompting swift action from local authorities and emergency responders.
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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old JUAN P. ALBAN NARANJO of Elmwood Park, NJ on charges of assault by auto and causing injury while driving unlicensed. 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 NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of HUSEM NASRI, 24, of Elmwood Park, NJ on charges of armed robbery, weapon possession, and other related offenses. The arrest is the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Elmwood Park Man Charged in Multiple Armed Robberies in Bergen and Passaic Counties
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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 38-year-old JORGE SANCHEZ of Bronx, NY on charges of aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated criminal sexual contact. 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.
Continue reading Bronx Man Charged in Aggravated Sexual Assault of Elmwood Park Teen
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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JADEN VARGAS (DOB: 04/23/2002; single; stock person) of Paterson, 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 Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Elmwood Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.
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