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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A years-long game of cat-and-mouse has come to an end for a Pennsylvania woman accused of a sophisticated bank fraud scheme in Bergen County.
Dawn Coughlin (also known as Dawn Busanet), 46, of Whitehall, PA, was taken into custody on April 7, 2026, ending her time as a fugitive from a warrant issued nearly seven years ago.
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Glen Rock NJ, A busy afternoon in Glen Rock, NJ, was interrupted today, April 7, 2026, when a two-vehicle collision stalled traffic at one of the borough’s primary intersections. The accident, involving a Toyota Avalon and a Nissan Rogue, sent one person to the hospital and required a multi-agency emergency response.
Continue reading Crash at Maple Ave: One Injured in Glen Rock Two-Vehicle Collision This Afternoon
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Glne Rock NJ, A standard morning commute turned into a tense confrontation in Glen Rock last Wednesday, as a 22-year-old Hackensack man allegedly engaged in road rage because he was “in a rush” to get to his job.
Continue reading Road Rage Confrontation Shakes Quiet Glen Rock Neighborhood
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — In the wake of a terrifying lockdown that paralyzed Glen Rock High School last week, a community-led movement is gaining rapid momentum. A new petition is calling on the school district to immediately arm its security guards—a move supporters say is necessary to protect students from evolving threats.
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Glen Rock NJ, a Friday the 13th that began like any other turned into a parent’s worst nightmare in Glen Rock, New Jersey. A high-stakes “swatting” incident triggered a massive law enforcement response at the Glen Rock Middle School and High School campus today, March 13, 2026.
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Glen Rock NJ — Residents in Glen Rock, Norwood, and surrounding Bergen County towns are being urged to exercise caution when mailing checks following a string of sophisticated “mail fishing” attempts at local post offices.
From adhesive traps to stolen master keys, thieves are evolving their tactics to intercept your personal information. Here is what you need to know about the recent spike in mail theft and how to protect your finances.
Continue reading Check Your Bank Account: ‘Mail Fishing’ Scams Return to Glen Rock
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Glern Rock NJ, a Glen Rock resident recently became the target of a sophisticated identity theft scheme that spanned across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The fraudster successfully bypassed security to purchase high-end iPhones, sparking a multi-agency police investigation.
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Glen Rock NJ, It’s the “hard-knock life” for theater lovers in Bergen County. What started as a search for a great deal on Broadway tickets ended in a police investigation after two residents fell victim to a calculated social media scam.
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Glen Rock NJ, A routine traffic stop on one of Bergen County’s busiest highways turned into a dangerous roadside emergency last Thursday. A Glen Rock police officer was injured on Route 208 after a passing motorist slammed into the back of a parked patrol vehicle, highlighting the ongoing dangers first responders face on New Jersey roads.
Continue reading Close Call: Glen Rock Police Officer Hospitalized Following Route 208 Collision
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Glen Rock NJ, A Bergen County accountant and tax preparer on February 17,2026 admitted to running a Ponzi and bank fraud scheme that bilked victims out of more than $10 million dollars and a related bank fraud scheme, among other crimes, Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello announced.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A potentially dangerous situation was quickly brought under control on Friday afternoon, February 13, 2026, thanks to the swift response of local emergency services.
The Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Monmouth Road late Friday following reports of a fire at a single-family home currently under construction. Upon arrival, crews discovered a roll-off trash container located in the home’s driveway engulfed in flames.
Continue reading Firefighters Battle Construction Site Blaze in Glen Rock
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GLEN ROCK, NJ – A Bergen County jury has delivered a landmark $19 million verdict to Glen Rock native and former New York Rangers prospect Brandon Crawley. The massive award follows a high-profile legal battle over a 2018 Uber crash that Crawley’s attorneys say prematurely ended his professional hockey career.
Continue reading Ex-NY Rangers Draft Pick Wins $19M Uber Lawsuit
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Glen Rock NJ,. A Monday morning in Glen Rock took a terrifying turn when a local family awoke to find their home had been breached and their luxury SUV stolen.
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Glen Rock NJ, a sharp-eyed patrol supervisor in Glen Rock, NJ, helped crack a regional hit-and-run case on Friday evening. A bright blue coupe, allegedly involved in a crash in Lodi earlier that day, was discovered steaming and damaged near the Hawthorne border.
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Glen Rock NJ, If you headed to Kilroy’s Wonder Market in Glen Rock this week for your usual grocery run, you likely found the doors locked and a series of confusing signs taped to the glass.
Continue reading Is Kilroy’s Wonder Market Closed? Why This Glen Rock Landmark Hit a Sudden Snag
