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Beware the ‘Easy Money’ Trap: Glen Rock Resident Scammed Out of $7K in Telegram Crypto Fraud—See 7 Ways to Protect Your Wallet!
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GLEN ROCK, NJ – A resident of Glen Rock, New Jersey, has become the latest victim in a sophisticated online scam, losing a substantial $7,000 after being lured into a fraudulent investment scheme via the social platform Telegram.
Continue reading Lost $7,000 in a Click? Glen Rock Resident Falls for ‘Like-to-Earn’ Crypto Scam
Homeowner Alert: Burning Insulation Fills Glen Rock Home with Smoke After Outdoor Electrical Work Goes Wrong.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ – Fast response from the Glen Rock Fire Department (GRFD) and Glen Rock Police Department (GRPD) prevented a major disaster in a single-family home on Carol Court late Monday afternoon.
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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police Department advises drivers to please be aware that the Bergen County DPW has elected to pave Prospect Street from Rock Road to Grove Street. Beginning this Thursday 9/25, between 6AM-5PM, Prospect Street will be closed for milling and paving. Please see the image on this post for a map of the detour.
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Glen Rock NJ,a routine Tuesday afternoon took a turn for the unexpected in Glen Rock, New Jersey, when a North Arlington resident was arrested for allegedly attempting to pass a fraudulent check. The incident took place at a local M&T Bank branch, where quick-thinking staff and the Glen Rock Police Department worked together to prevent a potential financial crime.
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Glen Rock NJ, in a remarkable act of community partnership, a bank manager in Glen Rock, New Jersey, flagged down the town’s police chief to stop a resident from falling victim to a costly financial scam. This incident serves as a powerful reminder of how a simple act of awareness can prevent a devastating loss.
Continue reading Glen Rock Bank Manager Flags Down Police Chief to Foil a $35,000 Scam
Police in Bergen County are on high alert after two bold shoplifting incidents.
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Glen Rock, NJ—A dramatic series of events unfolded recently at a local CVS, highlighting the challenges faced by both law enforcement and retailers. In a remarkable display of quick thinking and determination, a Glen Rock police officer apprehended a shoplifter after a foot chase and tackle. However, the store was hit by a second incident the very next day, with another thief getting away with a surprising haul.
A terrifying look at a “known scam” and what you can do to protect yourself
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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock In a shocking case of financial fraud, a Bergen County resident recently lost a staggering $35,000 to scammers who impersonated federal agents. The incident, reported by police in Glen Rock, serves as a powerful warning about a “known scam” that continues to target unsuspecting individuals.
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On September 6, 2025, a fast-moving but powerful thunderstorm tore through Glen Rock, New Jersey, leaving two single-family homes on Roxbury Place damaged by large falling tree limbs. While no injuries were reported, the incident sparked a swift response from the Glen Rock Police Department, Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department, PSE&G Electric Division, and the Borough of Glen Rock’s shade tree unit. Here’s what happened, the extent of the damage, and how the community is recovering from this dramatic weather event.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — After more than three decades of dedicated service, Glen Rock is saying goodbye to Lenora Benjamin, who officially retired this week from her role as Borough Administrator and CFO.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A 19-year-old Dumont man has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old Fair Lawn woman at a Glen Rock strip mall earlier this month, according to police.
Continue reading Dumont Teen Arrested in Glen Rock Strip Mall Assault
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A group of quick-thinking citizens teamed up with a Glen Rock police officer to stop a suspected shoplifter who ran from a CVS store on Rock Road, authorities said.
Continue reading Glen Rock Citizens Help Police Officer Capture Suspected CVS Shoplifter
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Glen Rock NJ, a 40-year-old Queens resident has been accused of scamming an elderly Bergen County homeowner out of more than $25,000 in a home improvement scheme, according to Glen Rock police.
Continue reading Queens Man Arrested for $25K Home Improvement Scam Targeting Glen Rock Senior
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Glen Rock NJ — Glen Rock police are warning residents after an elderly woman was scammed out of her jewelry in an unusual distraction theft this past weekend.
According to police, the incident happened just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday near Glen and Maple avenues. The victim told officers that she was approached by a woman—described only as possibly being of Arab descent—who claimed the senior reminded her of her deceased mother.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A late-afternoon electrical fire broke out in the attached garage of a Glen Rock home on Monmouth Road Monday, August 18, leaving the residence temporarily uninhabitable, officials confirmed.
Continue reading Glen Rock Garage Fire Displaces Family, No Injuries Reported, Officials Say
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A New York man accused of swindling elderly North Jersey residents out of nearly half a million dollars is now in custody after police tracked him down, authorities confirmed.
At 12:07 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, the NYPD apprehended Abba Cohen, 40, of Flushing, NY, who was wanted in Glen Rock following a January 2024 home improvement scam that cost an elderly resident $25,800, Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann said.
Continue reading Home Improvement Scammer Who Stole $25K From Glen Rock Senior Arrested in New York
