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Leonia Man Arrested in Connection of a Violent Armed Carjacking in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 25-year-old MARCUS N. MARSON of Leonia, NJ on charges of attempted murder, attempted carjacking, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, possession of a weapon, and resisting arrest. 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 Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze.

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Fort Lee Woman Wins $75,000 Publishers Clearing House Prize on New Year’s Day

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Fort Lee NJ, for one Fort Lee woman, New Year’s Day brought more than resolutions and celebrations—it brought a life-changing surprise. Dorice Singleton was stunned when Howie Guja of the Publishers Clearing House (PCH) Prize Patrol knocked on her door with an oversized check for $75,000.

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Restoring the George Washington Bridge: A Modern Makeover for a Century-Old Icon

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Fort Lee NJ, as the George Washington Bridge approaches its 100th anniversary, a monumental $2 billion restoration effort is underway to ensure this vital connection between New York and New Jersey stands strong for future generations. Dubbed the Restoring the George program, the project began in 2015 and is expected to conclude in 2030, transforming the world’s busiest bridge with 11 innovative projects.

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New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Revokes License of Bergen County Physical Therapist

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Fort Lee NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (“Board”) has revoked the license of a North Jersey physical therapist who admitted to engaging in sexual relations with one patient and allegedly made inappropriate remarks to another.

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Three Bergen County Men Charged with Drug and Weapons Offences and Money Laundering

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 39-year-old RAMON MORILLO, of Fort Lee, NJ; 31-year-old BRANDON MORILLO of Lodi, NJ; and 34-year-old JOSEPH DIAZ of Fort Lee, NJ, on charges stemming from a months-long narcotic investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Korean American Group Backs New Bill on Police Use-of-Force Policy Reviews After Fort Lee Tragedy

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Fort Lee NJ, the Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) has announced its support for a proposed New Jersey bill that would require periodic reviews of law enforcement’s use-of-force policies. This move follows the tragic death of Victoria Lee, a 25-year-old Korean American woman from Fort Lee, who was fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis in July.

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Knife-Wielding Suspect Carjacks Multiple Vehicles and Injures Officers in Wild Crime Spree

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Fort Lee NJ, early Sunday morning, chaos unfolded across New York City and New Jersey as Uvaldo Gonzalez, a 43-year-old Bronx resident, embarked on a violent crime spree that left three police officers injured and several carjackings in his wake.

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Community Demands Justice for Victoria Lee at Rally in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, calls for justice for Victoria Lee continued to resonate on Wednesday morning as community members, along with several Korean American organizations, gathered in front of Fort Lee Borough Hall to support the Lee family. Victoria Lee, 26, was tragically shot and killed by police in her apartment this past July, a case that has sparked ongoing outrage and demands for accountability.

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Nutley Man Killed, Toddler Injured in Tragic Crash on New Jersey Turnpike

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Fort lee NJ, a tragic accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Bergen County claimed the life of a Nutley man and injured a toddler on Sunday night, according to state police reports.

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Lane Closures on Route 1&9 and Route 46 for Emergency Repairs in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced that the left lanes of Route 1&9 and Route 46 will remain closed in both directions until Thursday night due to emergency drainage pipe repairs. The closure is expected to impact traffic for several days.

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After Fort Lee Incident NJ Attorney General Updates Police Use of Force Policy

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Fort Lee NJ,  Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced changes to the Use of Force policy for New Jersey law enforcement, revisions that are designed to increase the likelihood of peaceful resolutions to encounters between police and barricaded individuals, who are frequently in a behavioral or mental health crisis.

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Port Authority Cracks Down on Toll Evaders with Increased Summonses and Arrests

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Fort Lee NJ, drivers who think they can skip out on paying tolls at New York and New Jersey crossings might find themselves in more than just traffic jams this summer. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is ramping up efforts to crack down on toll cheats, with a significant increase in summonses and arrests since the beginning of 2024.

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Bronx Man Arrested in Fort Lee Road Rage Incident that Left 77 Year Old in a Coma

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 29-year-old EFRAIN ESCOBAR of Bronx, NY on charges of aggravated assault and endangering an injured person. The arrest was the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze.

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Fort Lee Woman Accuses Lyft driver of sexual assault after he allegedly urinated in front of her

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Fort Lee NJ, a woman from Fort Lee, New Jersey, has filed a lawsuit against Lyft and one of its drivers, identified only as Luis, alleging sexual assault. The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court last month, seeks justice for the plaintiff, referred to as Jane Doe to protect her identity.

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State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Fort Lee Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting

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Fort lee NJ, a state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations on June 17, 2024 regarding the death of Mohamed Bounaouar, 42, of Las Vegas, Nevada, who was fatally shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey, after an encounter with members of the Fort Lee Police Department on February 4, 2023.

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