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Alleged Car Burglar Scared Off by Glen Rock Neighbors

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Glen Rock NJ, on Friday November 19th at 9:51 PM ,a South Highwood Avenue resident observed someone who appeared to be entering an unlocked vehicle in their driveway.  The resident yelled out to the subject who ran off, then called for police assistance.  While checking the area additional reports of suspicious activity were received from residents on Buckingham Place, and the 500 block of Rock Road.  The actor was described as a male subject dressed in black with a hood and carrying a white plastic bag.  While video surveillance footage was provided to officers, the images were not sufficient to provide a more detailed description.  As of this time there are no reports of stolen property, the actor appeared to have been scared off.

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Glen Rock Police Break Up House Party Fight

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Glen Rock NJ, on Saturday December 11th at 7:26 PM Glen Rock Police Patrol units were dispatched to a residence on Doremus Avenue for a report of a fight. Officers on scene found that an altercation broke out amongst a group of adults during a party. There were allegations of a physical assault that may have occurred prior to officers’ arrival. No medical assistance was requested at that time. Since the alleged assault was not witnessed by officers, parties involved were advised how to sign civilian complaints with the Glen Rock Municipal Court if they wished.

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U.S. Military Academy Marathon Team Ran Stopped at the Glen Rock 9/11 Memorial on the Way to Last Saturdays Army /Navy Game

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Glen Rock NJ, early Friday December 10th the West Point – The U.S. Military Academy Marathon Team ran through Glen Rock on their trek from West Point to Met-Life Stadium in advance of this Saturday’s Army/Navy game.
The cadets chose to stop at 9/11 Memorials along the route, which included the Glen Rock 9/11 Memorial at Veteran’s Park on Main Street. Thank you to the West Point Cadets for choosing to include and honor Glen Rock’s 9/11 Memorial along their route.

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Individual Hit by Hoboken Bound NJ Transit Train in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, first responders from multiple agencies rushed to aid an individual who was struck by a Hoboken bound NJ Transit train at the Glen Rock Main Line Station on Thursday morning, 12/09. The victim was extricated from underneath the train and transported by ambulance to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson. NJ Transit Police is conducting an investigation of the incident. No crew members nor passengers were injured. Main Line rail service was suspended in both directions between Paterson and Ridgewood due to the pedestrian strike at Glen Rock Station on the Main Line. NJ Transit Police officers were on scene and assisting.

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Second Catalytic Converter Swiped in Glen Rock in a Matter of Days

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Glen Rock NJ, on Tuesday November 30th at 1:21 PM , the Director of Security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported that a catalytic converter had been stolen from a truck belonging to the school district’s Buildings and Grounds Department which was parked behind the Glen Rock High School over the Thanksgiving break.  A review of video surveillance found that the theft occurred on November 25th at 6:40 PM.  The video captured images of two unknown individuals driving up behind the school, one subject used a battery powered saw went under the truck, and quickly cut and removed the catalytic converter from the vehicle.  The video images were not clear enough to record a license plate number.

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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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