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Mahwah Police Arrest Bronx Man for Making Terroristic Treats

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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 32-year-old CHRISTIAN D. ORTIZ of the Bronx, NY, on the charge of terroristic threats. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Mahwah Police Department, under the direction of Chief Timothy O’Hara.

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Major DNA Breakthrough in 21-Year-Old Mount Laurel Cold Case: Jane Doe Identified as Likely Turkic Descent!

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NJ State Police Hope New Ethnic Clues and Sketch Will Finally Crack Burlington County Mystery

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Mahwah, NJ – A major scientific breakthrough has injected new life into a two-decade-old mystery in Burlington County. Authorities have announced critical new details in the cold case of a woman whose remains were discovered 21 years ago in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

The New Jersey State Police Cold Case Unit, in collaboration with the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center, provided a significant update on the case, which has long been known as the “Burlington County Jane Doe”.

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Major Fire Damage: Novino Ristorante in Mahwah Closes ‘For an Extended Period’

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DEVASTATING LOSS: Beloved Mahwah Restaurant Suffers Major Damage in Early Morning Fire—Future Plans Uncertain

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MAHWAH, NJ – A popular Bergen County dining spot, Novino Ristorante, has been forced to close indefinitely after a significant fire erupted at the establishment in the early hours of Thursday morning, October 2nd.

The Mahwah Fire Department Company 2 responded to Novino Ristorante on Ramapo Valley Road around 4:15 a.m., finding a fire active in the back of the building. Due to the seriousness of the situation, fire companies from across the township were dispatched, alongside a large contingent of mutual aid departments from both New Jersey and New York.

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Co-Founder and CEO of Investment Fund Charged in $294 Million Securities Fraud

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Mahwah NJ, – A former co-founder and top executive of Prophecy Asset Management LP was arraigned today on charges of conspiring to defraud dozens of victim investors out of $294 million in funds, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced.

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Mahwah Man Arrested Twice in 24 Hours Over Alleged Cyber-Harassment

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Mahwah Man Arrested Twice in 24 Hours for Allegedly Threatening Women

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Mahwah NJ, a Mahwah, New Jersey, man is facing serious charges after police say he was arrested not once, but twice in a single day for allegedly sending vulgar and threatening text messages to women. The incidents highlight the growing problem of cyber-harassment and the swift response of local law enforcement.

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Don’t Fall for the “Good Samaritan”: How a Crash Victim Was Robbed by His ‘Rescuer’

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Mahwah NJ, a terrifying car crash in Suffern, NY, took an even darker turn when a man pretending to be a Good Samaritan robbed the unconscious victim. Mahwah Police are calling it a case of theft, not a rescue. This shocking incident serves as a stark reminder that appearances can be deceiving, especially in the moments following an emergency.

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Chaos on Route 17: Dump Truck Crash in Mahwah Sparks Highway Closure and Power Outages

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Massive Disruption in Mahwah: Dump Truck Accident Takes Down Utility Pole, Snarls Traffic

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Mahwah NJ, on Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025, a dump truck crash on Route 17 southbound in Mahwah, New Jersey, caused widespread disruption, including power outages and a full closure of the highway in both directions. The incident, which occurred near Route 202, left commuters stranded and emergency crews scrambling to manage the aftermath. Here’s everything we know about the crash, its impact, and the ongoing response. Stay updated with live traffic reports here.

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Tragic Mahwah Pool Death : Was It Drowning or Medical Emergency?

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Mahwah NJ, a 68-year-old man was found unresponsive in a backyard pool on Bedford Road in Mahwah, NJ, on September 6, 2025, and later died, leaving the community reeling. Mahwah police are investigating whether the man drowned or suffered a medical emergency, marking another tragic pool incident in Bergen County. With drowning deaths rising in NJ, this heartbreaking event underscores the need for pool safety in 2025. Here’s what happened and how to stay safe!

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Ramapough Lenape Chief Dwaine Perry Files Lawsuit Seeking Reinstatement After Removal

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MAHWAH, NJFormer Ramapough Lenape Nation Principal Chief Dwaine Perry, unseated in June, has filed a complaint in Bergen County Superior Court seeking to reclaim his leadership role over the 5,000-member tribe.

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Mahwah Gym Locker Theft Suspect Arrested: Police Recover Evidence in Cash Thefts

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MAHWAH, NJ — A man accused of stealing cash from gym-goers’ lockers at Powerhouse Gym in Mahwah has been arrested, according to the Mahwah Police Department.

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Ramapough Lenape Chief Dwaine Perry Arrested for Trespassing in Mahwah Amid Tribal Leadership Dispute

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MAHWAH, NJ — A long-running leadership dispute within the Ramapough Lenape Nation escalated Tuesday when Chief Dwaine Perry was arrested on a trespassing charge at the Ramapough Community Center, Mahwah police confirmed.

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Mahwah NJ Police Seize $19,000 Cash, Seek Two Men on Money Laundering Charges

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MAHWAH, NJ — Police in Mahwah are searching for two men from Maine and New Hampshire after seizing nearly $19,000 in cash behind a Bergen County hotel earlier this month.

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Mahwah Police Bust Bronx Trio With Stolen Tax Checks, Counterfeit Cash, & Juvenile Accomplice

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MAHWAH, NJ — Quick thinking by a Mahwah police officer led to the arrest of three Bronx men and a juvenile caught with stolen tax return checks, counterfeit money, and other suspicious items, authorities said.

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Florida Woman Arrested in Connection to Mahwah, NJ Hotel Stabbing After Two-Month Manhunt

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MAHWAH, NJ — A woman accused of fleeing the scene of a Bergen County hotel stabbing was arrested in Florida more than two months after the alleged crime, according to authorities. Yorhelys Montilla was taken into custody on July 7 at a Florida hotel room, following a coordinated law enforcement effort.

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Mahwah Republican Club Awards Scholarships to Three High School Seniors

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Mahwah NJ, The Mahwah Republican Club recognized three recipients of a scholarship offered by the Club at a recent meeting.  The students are graduates of Mahwah High School.  (L. to R.) Emmanuel Greenberg, who will attend the University of Alabama, was awarded $500; Mahwah Republican Club President Frank Pallotta; Robert Lockwood, a Club trustee who created the scholarship program; Emily Hauck, who will attend Villanova University, was awarded $1,000, and Audrey Monks who received $250 and will attend the College of the Holy Cross.  In addition, a generous supporter of the scholarship program has arranged for Emily and her family to have a private tour of the United States Military Academy at West Point.  The students submitted 1,000-word essays addressing the theme “President Donald Trump has had, at times, a cordial relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and has stated he wishes to meet with Xi Jinping, the president of China.  What are the advantages and disadvantages of maintaining open lines of communication with nations throughout the world, irrespective of their reputations on the world stage or with the United States?”  Each year the Club hosts a fundraising dinner with the proceeds being used to support the scholarships.  The Club is a group of township residents who share a mutual love of America and a strong belief in the founding principles of our nation.

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