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Charity Navigator Offices Robbed During Move in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, according to the Glen Rock Police at 10:41 a.m. Police Officer Orsita responded to Charity Navigator, located at 139 Harristown Road, on a report of a theft from the business. The employee stated that the company is in the process of moving to a new location and employees have been working remotely. It was discovered on this date that a floor safe had been removed from the office by an unknown actor. The safe contained a variety of company documents. The detective bureau is investigating.

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Glen Rock Town Pool to Remain Closed For The 2020 Season

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Council announced that the town pool will not open this season. The pool committee which included Councilmembers Mary Barchetto,  Amy Martin, and Robert Dill, decided, for the safety of both the patrons and staff, it was best not to open this year.

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For the 2nd Week in a Row Glen Rock Public Schools are hit by Vandalism

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Glen Rock NJ, on June 11th the Glen Rock Police reported at 9:25 a.m. – The director of security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported that a window at the rear of Hamilton School was broken sometime overnight. The actor appeared to have used a loose paver which had been left in the area. Video surveillance footage is being reviewed in an effort to identify any suspects.

On June 17th , 9:07 a.m. – The director of security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported that a window in an east side entrance door at Coleman School was found to be damaged. The window frame remained intact and no other damages were found around the school. Video surveillance footage is being reviewed by the school’s security staff.

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Ridgewood Overdose Victim Rushed to Valley Hospital by Glen Rock Police

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Glen Rock NJ, on June 8th the Glen Rock Police reported at 5:37 p.m. that patrols checking on the welfare of a man lying in the playground area at Wilde Park found that the subject, a 26-year-old Ridgewood man, was unconscious and had overdosed on heroin. Officers were able to revive the man with Narcan and he was transported by ambulance to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. The same individual had been revived by officers from a Heroin overdose in Wilde Park on June 6th.

A recovery specialist from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Heroin Addiction Recovery Team was dispatched to follow up with the victim at Valley Hospital.

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Glen Rock Approves July 4th Parade

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Glen Rock NJ, in a nice turn of events , the Glen Rock council has approved the July 4th parade. According to  IDA President Jim Leonard the borough is looking at a scaled down version parade that would include route changes as well as participants.  The parade would go from Borough Hall to Faber Field. Participants would include just groups and people from Glen Rock.  It was recommended by council that they have social distancing ambassadors marching along the parade route. The final hurdle to having the 81st 4th of July Parade is approval by Police Chief Ackermann of the availability of the police, and the closing of Rock Road.

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Glen Rock Police Seek Truck in Hit and Run with Cyclist

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police are seeking information regarding a truck that hit a cyclist at the intersection of Harristown Road and Berkeley Place around 2 p.m. Thursday, May 28th. A female bicyclist had been hit by the passenger side mirror of a truck, which had left the scene by the time officers arrived. Fortunately the women declined medical aid and appeared unhurt . The victim described the truck as a black utility-type vehicle commonly used for construction or landscaping.

The Glen Rock Police are investigating the matter. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information that could help identify the vehicle or driver is asked to contact Glen Rock police: (201) 652-3800.

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Missing Ridgewood Child Returned to Parents by Glen Rock Police and Bergen County Sheriff’s Department

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that at 3:26 p.m. Glen Rock Patrols assisted the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department in searching for a missing child who had wandered off from his parents in the Ridgewood Section of the County Park. Sgt. Robert Wotjecki located the child along the bicycle path in the Glen Rock Section and transported him to Ridgewood to be reunited with his parents.

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68-year-old Glen Rock Bicyclist Rear Ends Parked Car

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police report at 1:23 p.m.on May 21st  P.O. T.J. Graziani responded to assist an injured woman on the 100 block of Main Street. The subject, a 68-year-old Glen Rock woman, had accidentally ridden her bicycle into the back of a legally parked vehicle and subsequently fell. She was assisted on scene and transported by ambulance to the ER at Valley Hospital.

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Baton Rouge LA Man,found Wandering in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police report that at 2:17 a.m. while on patrol along Rock Road, Sgt. Greg Carter observed a man wandering in the area of the Rock who appeared to be in distress. Upon field contact he learned that the subject, a 38-year-old Baton Rouge LA man, was in need of medical care. The man was transported to New Bridge Medical Center and his family was contacted with the assistance of the Baton Rouge Police Department.

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Drug Dealers Use Social Media to Influence Buyers

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Glen Rock NJ, According to the Glen Rock Police Department, Mutaz M. Saleh, 24, of Clifton, Musbah N. Zakkour, 24, of Clifton and Justin Cortese, 22, of Passaic were arrested on Thursday, May 21 and charged with possession with intent to distribute more than one ounce of marijuana, possession of narcotics with intent to distribute and possession of narcotics paraphernalia.

The men were arrested after police discovered they were selling marijuana and hash oil cartridges on social media. The enterprising individuals were offering narcotics for sale via social media and making deliveries in Glen Rock.

Through an investigation police learned of a potential deal scheduled to take place in Glen Rock on the evening of May 21, 2020.

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Glen Rock Man Arrested Possession of Several Stolen Vehicles including two from the Glen Rock DPW

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Glen Rock NJ, according to Glen Rock Police , on May 13th ,following the May 6th theft of a DPW truck, the staff conducted an inventory and discovered that a seldom used older vehicle had also been stolen from the Borough Yard sometime over the last month. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen.

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Bicycle Shortage hits Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that a resident on the 500 block of Doremus Avenue reported the theft of a Fuji mountain bike from his yard. The theft reportedly occurred sometime between Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 11th. And on May 14th a resident on the 400 block of Doremus Avenue reported the theft of three adult bicycles from her yard. A neighbor had witnessed this occur at approximately 12:30 PM and contacted the resident. According to the NY Times the US is facing an acute bicycle shortage due to anxiety over public transportation and the desire to exercise .

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Wilkes And Corey Announce, “Glen Rock For All” Borough Council Campaign

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Glen Rock NJ, Today, Barry Wilkes, a local businessman and 35-year resident of Glen Rock, and Dan Corey, energy investment professional, announced their run for Glen Rock Borough Council. Wilkes and Corey – both first-time candidates for office – bring diverse experience and a spirit of community service to the race.

“I am proud and humbled that members of our community have asked me to run for this position after settling here over 35 years ago. I have never left because of the wonderful life this town has given to me, my wife, and three children. Out of immense gratitude, I am seeking a position on the Borough Council to give back and foster unity in our community, as well as ensure that the families who call Glen Rock home can afford to stay here,” said Barry Wilkes.

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Glen Rock Police Department Issue Stolen Car Crime Alert

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police Department despite the COVID-19 Crisis and stay at home orders, North Jersey communities continue to be plagued by vehicle thefts. In each and every case the keys or key fobs have been left in the unlocked vehicles or immediately accessible. During the month of May, a total of four vehicles have been stolen in Glen Rock under these circumstances. The most recent of which was reported on May 13th, taken from a resident’s driveway overnight. Two of the vehicles stolen over the last month belonged to the Glen Rock DPW. The other belonged to a resident and was parked in front of their home. In the past these types of thefts have happened in neighborhoods all over Glen Rock.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services Lends Assistance at Route 208 Sink Hole

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Glen Rock NJ,  according to the Glen Rock Police on Tuesday evening around 7pm a large and deep sink hole developed on route 2008 south bound closing all but on e lane .Ridgewood Emergency Services Volunteers were out on Route 208 this evening assisting Fair Lawn Police and Glen Rock Police with traffic management. Emergency Services members are trained in the use of signing, cones along with the use of a high visibility display board mounted on the trucks to alert drivers. High visibility white lights provide safe working conditions for those on the scene. Emergency Services can be on the scene within minutes of being requested. This rapid response promotes safety on the roadway for all.