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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
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — If you looked up at the night sky over Glen Rock yesterday and thought you saw a visitor from another galaxy, you weren’t alone. Social media buzzed with reports of a UFO sighting in the area, describing a mysterious, glowing object hovering silently over the borough.
Continue reading Aliens or Academics? The Truth Behind Last Night’s Glowing Object in Glen Rock
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A quiet Friday afternoon was shattered on December 26, 2025, when a single-vehicle accident left one person injured and a neighborhood street blocked by emergency responders.
Continue reading Glen Rock Crash: One Injured in Violent Ackerman Avenue Collision
“A single distraction can lead to a life-altering incident.”
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A quiet Monday afternoon near Hamilton Elementary School turned chaotic when a sedan flipped onto its roof, trapping the driver inside.
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025, emergency crews from Glen Rock and Hawthorne rushed to the 400 block of Harristown Road following reports of a violent single-vehicle rollover.
