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2nd Incident at a House of Worship in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police are investigating two suspicious incidents reported at local houses of worship in recent weeks . Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann commented to the press, “The most recent incident occurred on Dec. 24, when a man in his 60s walked into Good Shepherd Lutheran Church just before 1 p.m. and “began to inquire about the church in a manner which became concerning” to the office manager, ”

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Glen Rock Loses Popular School Crossing Guard

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Glen Rock NJ, from the Glen Rock Police Department ,”It is with much sadness that the Glen Rock Police Department must announce the passing of veteran School Crossing Guard Howard Perkins.

Howard served the school children of Glen Rock with honor and distinction for years. He was last active as the Crossing Guard at Coleman School during the 2017-2018 School Year.”

 

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Glen Rock Begins Christmas tree pickup on Thursday, January 2, 2020

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Glen Rock NJ, The DPW will begin curbside Christmas tree pickup on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Residents asked to place their evergreen trees ONLY at curbside for daily pickups, until the deadline of January 17th, 2020. Please do not place trees in plastic bags, and make sure there are no foreign objects on the trees such as lighting, garland, decorations, etc. If you have any additional decorating items such as wreaths, garland, etc., which have wiring &/or metal fasteners, please place those items in ordinary household trash for regularly scheduled north/east & south/west collections.

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Single Family Home Sustains Significant Damage in Glen Rock Fire

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Glen Rock NJ, A defective/overheated bathroom exhaust fan was reportedly the cause of a multiple alarm house fire on Oxford Place in Glen Rock, Friday morning, 12/27. Glen Rock Fire Department was assisted in extinguishing the conflagration by fire personnel from numerous neighboring municipalities. At least one (1) firefighter was reported to have been injured fighting the blaze. The single family home sustained extensive fire, smoke, and water damage. Ridgewood Fire Department  “A” Shift responded mutual aid to Glen Rock for the working attic fire. Glen Rock Police and Ridgewood Police also assisted .

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Trespasser at Sikh Temple on Prospect Street

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Glen Rock NJ,  Glen Rock Police report that at 10:59 p.m. on December 21st, Officials at the Sikh Temple on Prospect Street reported that a male subject entered the temple and began walking around while behaving strangely. While he did not make any overt threats, the man wandered around the interior of the temple repeatedly stating that they were doing a great job and making a “thumbs up” gesture. The man, who was described only as a white male, departed the area in a white Chevy SUV with “Jesus Christ is King” and other words in Spanish on the windows and bumper stickers, as well as an American flag.

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Ridgewood Women Dragged by New Jersey Transit Train in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, according to Glen Rock Police at 8:49 a.m. on December 22, Patrols responded to the Bergen Line Train Station along with EMS personnel to assist the NJ Transit Police with a commuter who was dragged by a train. The subject, a 33-year-old Ridgewood woman, appeared to have gotten her coat caught on the train and was dragged down the platform before falling. She was transported to St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The matter is being investigated by the NJ Transit Police. The Glen Rock Fire Department also assisted at the scene.

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Glen Rock Police Warn of New Scam; thieves are trying to “port” mobile telephone numbers to another carrier

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Glen Rock NJ, according to the Glen Rock Police  a Glen Rock woman reported on December 16th  that she detected a problem with her cellphone when she attempted to send a text message. When she contacted Verizon, she was informed that her phone number had been “ported” to another carrier. Verizon is in the process of attempting to regain the phone number and warned the complainant about the possibility of identity theft.

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Midland Park Man Found Sleeping in Starbucks Sent to New Bridge Medical Center for detox

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that on November 27th at 8:09 PM officers were dispatched to Starbucks in the Central Business District to investigate a report of sleeping in the store. Upon arrival, officers field contacted a highly intoxicated male subject who was difficult to awaken. The subject, a 47-year-old Midland Park man, was transported by ambulance to New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus for detox.

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12-year-old Glen Rock Girl was Knocked down by Vehicle

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police report that on November 25th, at 7:46 AM Patrols were dispatched to a 9-1-1 report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at Radburn Road and Harristown Road. Investigation found that a 12-year-old Glen Rock girl was knocked down by a vehicle driven by a 73-year-old Fair Lawn man. The girl was examined by EMTs on the scene and her parents declined further medical aid. The driver was issued a summons for failing to stop for a pedestrian.

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Season Beatings Reported in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that on November 23rd at 12:47 p.m. ,officers were dispatched to a reported dispute on Rock Road in the Central Business District. Upon arrival they located two women involved in a verbal dispute concerning one of the women allegedly opening their vehicle’s door striking the other’s vehicle. The matter was resolved when it was determined that there was no damage and both parties were sent on their way.

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Dead Animal Found Under Suspicious Circumstances at Coleman School in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police reported on November 18th at 1:07 p.m. , the principal of Coleman School reported finding a small dead animal on the school grounds under circumstances which he perceived to be suspicious. The detective bureau is reviewing the matter, however, a preliminary assessment failed to disclose any criminality.

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Glen Rock Resident, Non-Resident, and Central Business District Employee Parking Changes

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Attached below are three public notices about changes to parking regulations and fees coming in 2020: 

  • Non-Resident Commuters
  • Resident Commuters
  • CBD Employee Parking.
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Campsite Discovered on Roof of Glen Rock Building

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police reported that on November 11th at 10:51 PM , a store owner in the strip mall on the 800 block of Prospect Street reported confronting a trespasser on the roof of his store. The subject ran off prior to police being notified and was not located in the area. There were no signs of damage or attempted entry to the building. It appeared that the man had set up a temporary shelter on the roof of the building. The detective bureau is reviewing the matter.