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GLEN ROCK, NJ — Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash on Andover Terrace in Glen Rock Saturday evening, August 16, after an Audi SUV overturned in the roadway.\
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Glen Rock, NJ — July 29, 2025: A three-vehicle chain-reaction crash significantly slowed southbound traffic on Route 208 near the Harristown Road exit late Tuesday afternoon, according to local authorities.
Continue reading Multi-Vehicle Crash Slows Route 208 Southbound Traffic in Glen Rock
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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department is attempting to identify a suspect pictured in the blue GAP hoodie sweatshirt and jeans. The suspect and another black male entered a business in town and make a purchase of approximately $500 using stolen credit cards on May 19, 2025. The pair is known to have struck other stores using stolen credit cards in Ocean and Morris Counties as well.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — Police have identified a suspect accused of walking out of a CVS in Glen Rock with more than $4,300 worth of merchandise last month.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police Issue Warrant for $4,300 CVS Shoplifting Suspect
Suspect Apprehended After Fleeing on Foot, Leaves Behind Scooter and Sandals
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A wild scene unfolded Tuesday afternoon, July 1st, as Glen Rock Police Department patrol officers, with the assistance of Hawthorne PD and the Ridgewood Police Department, apprehended a suspect following a motor vehicle and foot pursuit involving a Vespa motor scooter.
Continue reading Vespa Chase Ends in Arrest Near Glen Rock Elementary School
Bergen County Town Sees Surge in Hit-and-Run Incidents; Authorities Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — The Glen Rock Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in solving a troubling series of hit-and-run accidents that occurred throughout the town over the past two weeks. Officials are urging anyone with information to contact the department directly as investigations continue.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police Seek Public’s Help After Series of Hit-and-Run Crashes
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — The Glen Rock School District has officially named Kelly Hughes as the new principal of Richard E. Byrd Elementary School, bringing with her more than 15 years of experience in elementary education and a deep commitment to student-centered leadership.
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Glen Rock NJ, on MONDAY 6/23/25 from 7AM to 5 PM, Doremus Avenue will be MILLED from Daryl Court to the Ridgewood border.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police Traffic Advisory: DOREMUS AVE MILLING & PAVING
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A beloved custodian at the Glen Rock Jewish Center was unexpectedly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during his asylum interview on Monday, sparking public outcry and an urgent plea for support from local officials.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A man made off with over $4,000 in beauty and personal care products from a CVS in Glen Rock earlier this week, police said, in what appears to be a coordinated retail theft.
Continue reading Man Steals $4,000 in Beauty Products from Glen Rock CVS, Police Say
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — What started as a tip about an erratic driver in Bergen County quickly turned into a drug arrest, after Glen Rock police discovered heroin and drug paraphernalia inside a suspect’s vehicle, authorities said.
Continue reading Resident Tip Leads to Major Heroin Bust in Glen Rock
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A serious crash in Bergen County left two people injured after an elderly driver lost control of his vehicle while backing out of a driveway, Glen Rock police reported.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A local teen reported a disturbing encounter near Glen Rock High School on May 25, 2025, when he and his friends were allegedly targeted by Airsoft gunfire during a game of spike ball, according to the Glen Rock Police Department.
Continue reading Teen Reports Airsoft Gun Incident Near Glen Rock High School: Police Investigating
Two Drivers Hit Same Utility Pole 14 Hours Apart During Nor’easter
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Glen Rock NJ, a stretch of Route 208 in Glen Rock became a danger zone last month when two separate drivers crashed into the same utility pole just 14 hours apart. According to Glen Rock Police, the crashes were no coincidence—they were the direct result of hydroplaning caused by heavy rain and poor drainage during a spring nor’easter.
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Glen Rock NJ, two New York men have been arrested and charged in connection with a sophisticated phone scam that defrauded a Bergen County couple out of more than $100,000, Glen Rock police announced this week.
Continue reading Glen Rock Couple Scammed Out of $100K in Phone Fraud Scheme: Two NYC Men Arrested
