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Catalytic Converter Stolen Off Car at Sikh Temple Lot in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, on Saturday November 27th at 3:02 PM , a representative of the Sikh Temple responded to Glen Rock Police headquarters to report a theft.  Unknown actors entered the parking lot of the Sikh Temple during the overnight hours of November 25th. The actors used a jack to lift a vehicle in the parking lot and then proceeded to steal the catalytic converter from the victim’s car.  The Glen Rock detective bureau is investigating.

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Glen Rock 2022 residential commuter parking permits are now available online!

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock 2022 residential commuter parking permits are now available online! The permits can be purchased by visiting https://glenrocknj.t2hosted.com/account/portal
Permits will be valid from 12/1/2021 until 12/31/2022. If you experience any problems or have any questions with the process, please contact [email protected]
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No Quarantine After Holiday Travel For Unvaccinated Glen Rock Students

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Glen Rock NJ, in a letter Glen Rock Superintendent Brett Charleston laid out the “Restart Committee” recommendations  for student holiday travel :

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Unlocked BMW Stolen from Glen Rock Driveway Recovered After Accident in Newark

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Glen Rock NJ, according to Glen Rock Police on Thursday November 4th at 9:32 AM a Berkeley Place resident reported that their 2015 BMW X5 was stolen from their driveway sometime between 7:30 and 8 a.m.  The vehicle had been left unlocked with the key fob inside. The Newark Police Department subsequently recovered the vehicle in their city after it had been involved in a motor vehicle accident and the occupants fled.  No arrests were made by Newark Police, who impounded the vehicle. Glen Rock detectives responded to the Newark impound yard in an effort to recover any evidence from the vehicle.

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Many residents tie ribbons around trees, a tree can actually be strangled by a ribbon that’s tied too tight

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Glen Rock NJ, we picked this up from the Borough of Glen Rock Facebook page  and we though it was good advise for all.
A reminder about tree care from the Glen Rock Shade Tree Advisory Committee:

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Glen Rock Police Department now has an @offerup MeetUp spot right outside of Glen Rock Borough Hall

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department now has an @offerup MeetUp spot right outside of Glen Rock Borough Hall at 1 Harding Plaza in Glen Rock. The MeetUp Spots program helps eliminate the need for two strangers to exchange items at a home or residence. Having a designated public space to conduct a transaction can help deter criminal intent and activity.

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Two Fairlawn Youths Alleged to be Glen Rock and Ridgewood Graffiti Artists

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police have identified two Fair Lawn teenagers as those who were  responsible for graffiti at a business along the 500 block of Broad Street and the Maple Avenue railroad underpass.

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Glen Rock and Ridgewood Police Search for Car Thief Leads to Return of 2018 BMW

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Glen Rock NJ, Monday October 25th at 12:02 AM , Glen Rock Police patrols responded to assist the Ridgewood Police Department in investigating a report of individuals attempting to gain entry to vehicles in their community. During the course of canvassing the area, a 2018 BMW, stolen from a Glen Rock residence the day before, was observed in the area. The vehicle was subsequently found on E. Glen Ave. in Ridgewood where it had crashed, and the occupants fled on foot.  The vehicle was impounded and processed for any latent evidence.

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Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Shuts Down Route 208 South Bound for Over 2 Hours

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Glen Rock NJ, a tractor trailer-tanker truck jackknifed on Route 208 southbound near Harristown Road, Glen Rock on Monday afternoon, 11/08 after colliding with another commercial vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported by either driver. However, police were forced to close Route 208 southbound just prior to the accident scene for over two (2) hours to facilitate remediation of a diesel fuel spill, and removal of the heavily damaged truck. Glen Rock Police, Glen Rock Fire Department, Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire Department, Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue, Bergen County Hazmat, and NJDOT personnel responded to the incident.

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Glen Rock Installs Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the Crosswalk located on Maple Ave

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Glen Rock NJ, Mayor Kristine Morieko, Councilwoman Mary Barchetto and Chief Dean Ackermann tested out the new Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB) located on Maple Ave at the Ambulance Building/Wilde Park. RRFBs are used to enhance the visibility of standard pedestrian and school crossing warning signs at uncontrolled marked crosswalks.

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Glen Rock Police Officers Rescues Hawk Trapped in Soccer Net

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Glen Rock NJ, Monday Glen Rock Police Officer Stanislao responded to a call from a resident regarding a hawk being stuck in their soccer net. He was able to cut the net and free the hawk without it being injured.

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Amazon Delivery Truck Gets Wedged Under Glen Rock Building

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Glen Rock NJ, for the second time in less than four (4) months, Glen Rock Police and Glen Rock Fire Department units responded to 11 Harristown Road, Glen Rock on reports of automatic fire suppression system that was activated due to a delivery van getting wedged underneath of the building. No injuries were reported in the incident, and damage was limited to several broken sprinkler heads and acoustic ceiling tiles. A tow truck operator released air from the stuck vehicle’s tires in order that it could be driven out from under the building. The roof of the van, operated by a contractor for Amazon, sustained significant damage.

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Glen Rock Home Ransacked by Burglars in Broad Daylight

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Glen Rock NJ, according to the Glen Rock Police on Tuesday October 12th , Glen Rock police detectives started  investigating a break-in at a home on Cornwall Road.

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US Coast Guard Recovers Body of Missing Glen Rock Man off of Long Beach Island

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Glen Rock NJ, a body recovered by the US Coast Guard off of Long Beach Island Thursday night was identified as a Glen Rock man who had been reported missing on Sunday.

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