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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of KALVIN LOPEZ (DOB: 02/24/1989; single; unemployed) of 300 Riverfront Boulevard, Unit 1313, Elmwood Park, NJ on charges of trafficking in personal identifying information and manufacturing fraudulent government documents. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck, the Manhattan (NY) District Attorney’s Office, and the United States Postal Inspection Service.
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Elmwood Park NJ, Elmwood Park detectives are currently investigating the theft of two vehicles, which were discovered being dismantled on a borough street early Saturday morning.
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Elmwood Park NJ , single axle tanker truck filled with heating oil sideswiped a utility pole and crashed through a chain link fence, and up an embankment in the 900 block of River Drive, Elmwood Park on Monday morning, 11/20. No crash related injuries were reported in the incident and no oil leaked from the wrecked truck. River Drive was closed in both directions between the Garden State Parkway and Route 46 overpasses for an extended period to facilitate repair of the damaged pole and restoration of electric service to at least one (1) nearby home.
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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of SEQIERA M. WASHINGTON (DOB: 6/5/1979; single; human services aide) of 73B Glenwood Avenue, Elmwood Park, NJ on charges of theft, receiving stolen property, and impersonation. 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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Elmwood Park NJ, a Friday night, 09/22, single vehicle crash at the intersection of Broadway and Mola Boulevard in Elmwood Park wiped out a utility pole and a fire hydrant. The older model SUV was likely totaled in the crash as well. Elmwood Park Police , Fire Department, EMS, and DPW units responded to the incident. PSE&G’s Electric Division was summoned to deal with the downed utility pole. A hydraulic lift tow truck removed the wreckage. The vehicle’s driver refused medical attention.
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