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Vehicle Inspection Check Point in Glen Rock Nets 73 summonses

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Glen Rock NJ, between 9 AM and 1 PM on Friday June 4th , the Glen Rock Police Department, in conjunction with the NJ State Motor Vehicle Commission, held a vehicle inspection check point along Maple Avenue at Harding Plaza. The operation is designed to remove dangerous vehicles from the road and promote safe driving practices. The checkpoint also had the added benefit of allowing 70 motorists, whose vehicles were due for inspection, to have their vehicles inspected free of charge with only a short wait.

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Heated Dispute at the Wilde Park basketball Court in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police Patrols were dispatched to 9-1-1 reports of a heated dispute at the Wilde Park basketball court involving two large groups some of whom decided to arm themselves with baseball bats. The responding officers, assisted by reinforcements from the Ridgewood and Fair Lawn Police Departments, were eventually able to deescalate and disperse those involved. No injuries or property damage occurred, and no one present claimed to be a victim or requested any police assistance. Later it was reported that the conflict lasted about 10 minutes and NO Baseball bats were found .

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Glen Rock Police Investigate a Series of Graffiti Attacks

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Glen Rock NJ, While on patrol in the area of the Boulevard Glen Rock Police  Lt. Frank Riggio observed fresh graffiti painted on the concrete pillars underneath the Route 208 overpass. No one was found in the area and the New Jersey Department of Transportation was notified for removal. The Detective Bureau is currently reviewing various issues regarding graffiti that have occurred in the community recently.

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Ridgewood Landscaper’s tires slashed and landscaping trailer broke into

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Glen Rock NJ, the owner of a Ridgewood based landscaping service reported that someone had slashed the tire on his vehicle and broke into his landscaping trailer by cutting the lock. Both the vehicle and the trailer were parked at a commercial lot on the 400 block of Grove Street between 2:30 p.m. on May 25 and the time of the report. Stolen from the trailer were two weed trimmers and two leaf blowers valued at a total of $2,100. The Glen Rock Detective Bureau is currently investigating.

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Ridgewood Man Picked Up on Shoplifting Charges in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Following a two-week Glen Rock Police investigation, D/Sgt James Calaski arrested a 55-year-old Ridgewood man on shoplifting charges stemming from incidents that occurred at Bottle King Liquors on Prospect Street. The investigation was begun on May 12 when the management of Bottle King reported that $2,000 worth of wine had been stolen from the store on two separate dates in March and April. Through the review of receipts and video surveillance footage, detectives were able to identify the actor. On each occasion, the actor had taken expensive bottles of wine and placed them in cases marked at a lower price. The man would then check out paying the lower price, in each case defrauding Bottle King of $1,000 for two separate purchases.
Since the time of the arrest, full restitution has been made to Bottle King.

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Glen Rock Police Continue to Search for Roofing Scammers

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Glen Rock NJ, the Ridgewood blog had previously reported that an elderly Glen Rock couple fell victim to a roofing scam. They had reached out to a legitimate roofing company earlier in the week, but unfortunately and coincidentally, a roofing scam company knocked on their door. When the victims asked if they were from the company they
contacted, the purported workmen said ‘yes’.

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Glen Rock Residents Complain About Mysterious Booming Noises

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Glen Rock NJ, residents of Glen Rock who live near the Hamilton School have been plagued by a loud booming noise since early Saturday evening.  Glen Rock Police, fire, and PSE&G personnel have thus far been unable to locate the noise’s origin.  The noise is said to be loud enough to knock items off of shelves.  A single family home on Romary Court is apparently being impacted more so than any other address in the Borough.

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The Glen Rock Municipal Pool 2021 Pool Schedule

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Municipal Pool has been working extremely hard to ensure everyone has a safe and fun summer this season! We are happy to share the first 6 weeks of our 2021 pool schedule which includes: lap swim, general swim, Wednesday night special events, and Monday night adult lap swim. The borough is  look forward to seeing everyone at the pool again soon!

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Multiple Unlocked Vehicles Entered Overnight and Robbed in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, according Glen Rock Police on Friday may 21st , Glen Rock Police Patrols were dispatched to five homes on Chadwick Place and Andover Terrace to investigate reports of multiple vehicles entered overnight. Investigation found that a total of six unlocked vehicles had been entered by unknown actor(s). Among the items stolen were wallets, cash, credit cards and personal ID. Detectives are currently investigating.

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“Swastika” Discovered in Glen Rock Middle School Bathroom

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Glen Rock NJ, the director of security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported graffiti in the form of a swastika which was discovered in a boy’s bathroom at the Glen Rock Middle School. School officials were unable to provide a time frame in which this may have occurred. There are no known witnesses nor was any other evidence recovered at the scene. This matter has been classified as a bias incident and was reviewed by the Detective Bureau.

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Ridgewood Man Claims He Swerved to Avoid a Fox and Hit A Utility Pole in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, according to the Glen Rock Police a Ridgewood man was issued summonses after he struck a utility pole in Glen Rock and left the scene of the accident. He told officers later that he had swerved to avoid a fox.

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Glen Rock Police Revive Crash Victim with Narcan

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Glen Rock NJ, Friday May 14th at 1:23 PM, Glen Rock Police Patrols were dispatched to Midwood Road to investigate a 9-1-1 report of an unconscious man behind the wheel of a 2016 Mercedes SUV. Unable to rouse the driver, officers forced entry to the vehicle and removed the unconscious man who was subsequently administered Narcan. Upon being revived, care was turned over to arriving paramedics, and he was transported by Glen Rock EMS to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. One officer suffered minor injuries while forcing entry to the vehicle. He was treated on scene and declined further aid.

Investigation determined that the vehicle the victim was driving had run off the roadway causing damage to the front lawn of a Midwood Road residence.  The matter was documented for insurance purposes.

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Academy of Our Lady School Placed into Lockdown after Ridgewood Parent became upset over school’s COVID-19 policies

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Glen Rock NJ, an early morning call ( 8:36 AM ) on Wednesday May 12th resulted in multiple Glen Rock officers were dispatched to the Academy of Our Lady School in response to an irate and aggressive individual at their door which had resulted in the school being placed into lockdown in order to protect the students. Upon arrival officers field contacted a 46-year-old Ridgewood man who was aggressively knocking on the doors and windows.  Investigation determined that he was a parent who was upset about the school’s COVID-19 policies. Officers were able to calm the man down and acknowledge that his behavior had caused a disruption at the school.  The principal explained what he needed to do in order to comply with school policy and the man left the area without further incident.

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New COVID-19 testing site at Glen Rock Boro Hall Commuter Parking Lot

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Glen Rock NJ, a New COVID-19 testing site at Glen Rock Boro Hall Commuter Parking Lot at 1 Harding Plaza, Glen Rock, NJ 07452. will be open starting Monday 5/17.
It will be open Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00AM-6:00PM and Saturdays 10:00AM-3:00PM.