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Glen Rock NJ, mail theft and check fraud are on the rise in Glen Rock and surrounding communities, with more residents reporting stolen mail and altered checks. Law enforcement, including federal agents from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, is actively investigating the incidents.
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Glen Rock NJ, as spring approaches, so does an increase in home improvement scams caution the Glen Rock Police. Scammers often go door-to-door, offering “free inspections” for roofs, driveways, or chimneys. After their so-called inspection, they claim your home has serious damage that needs immediate repair.
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Glen Rock NJ, the Bottle King liquor store in Glen Rock experienced two shoplifting incidents last week, resulting in the theft of two cases of vodka and a shopping cart full of liquor, police said.
Continue reading Glen Rock’s Bottle King Targeted by Shoplifters Twice in One Week
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Glen Rock NJ, a series of cell phone package thefts in and around Glen Rock has led to the arrest of 13 individuals linked to an international theft ring, local police announced this week.
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Glen Rock NJ, a Glen Rock resident was revived after suffering a fentanyl overdose on Friday, thanks to the quick response of local police.
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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Glen Rock NJ, a serious early morning collision on Monday, February 24, at the intersection of Harristown Road and Maple Avenue in Glen Rock, NJ, left one driver trapped inside her vehicle, requiring an emergency rescue operation.
Continue reading Two-Vehicle Crash in Glen Rock Leaves Driver Trapped, Requires Firefighter Rescue
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Glen Rock NJ, a single-family home in Glen Rock, NJ, sustained significant damage after a large shade tree fell onto its roof late Sunday afternoon, February 16.
Continue reading Large Tree Falls on Glen Rock Home, Declared Unsafe by Officials
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Glen Rock NJ, a movement is gaining momentum in Glen Rock, New Jersey, to honor one of its most distinguished hometown heroes, Tuskegee Airman Thomas L. Hawkins. A new petition seeks to rename Central Elementary School after Hawkins, who was one of the first Black pilots to serve in World War II.
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Glen Rock NJ, a 41-year-old woman has been charged with stealing over $6,000 from Francesca Pizza & Pasta, a beloved Glen Rock pizzeria, according to local authorities.
Continue reading Former Employee Charged with Theft from Popular Glen Rock Pizzeria
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Glen Rock NJ, if you’ve recently mailed a check from a public mailbox in the Glen Rock area, you may want to monitor your bank account closely.
Continue reading Check Fraud on the Rise in Glen Rock: What You Need to Know
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Glen Rock NJ, authorities in Glen Rock have issued an arrest warrant for a woman accused of orchestrating a fraudulent bank transfer from a local corporation’s account.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Woman in International Bank Fraud Case
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Glen Rock NJ, a 19-year-old Paterson man was charged after attempting to retrieve an impounded vehicle with a fraudulent insurance card, according to Glen Rock police.
Continue reading Teen Tries to Pick Up Impounded Car In Glen Rock with Fake Insurance Card
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Glen Rock NJ, the independent bookstore movement has seen a resurgence in recent years, with small, community-focused shops thriving despite the dominance of online retail giants like Amazon. One such success story is Gingerbread, a used bookstore in Boonton, founded last year by former Glen Rock Library Director Brianne Colombo.
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Glen Rock NJ, Salvatore Reina, owner of Francesca’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta in Glen Rock, is reeling after two recent thefts from his popular pizzeria. Despite the incidents, Reina remains committed to maintaining a positive work environment for his staff and loyal patrons.
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Glen Rock NJ, a Glen Rock couple has fallen victim to a phone scam that resulted in the loss of over $100,000 across three bank accounts, local police reported.
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