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Maywood NJ, a three-alarm house fire broke out Friday afternoon at a residence on 37 Terrace in Maywood, prompting a massive emergency response from multiple local fire departments and mutual aid crews.
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Maywood NJ, three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Maywood Avenue and West Central Avenue early Sunday evening, May 11, caused significant damage to multiple vehicles and town infrastructure, though fortunately no serious injuries were reported.
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Maywood NJ, Freedom Bank, headquartered in Maywood, is excited to announce the appointment of Anthony Petrosino as Branch Manager of its Ridgewood branch. In this role, Petrosino will be responsible for leading the branch’s retail staff, overseeing daily operations, driving business development, and building relationships with both existing and new customers. His efforts will contribute to the overall growth and success of the branch.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 19-year-old BEIKER A. AGUILERA AREYAN of East Elmhurst, NY; 23-year-old DANIEL A. RIVAS-ALVARADO of New York, NY; 25-year-old YEISON J. AMARANTE BOLIVAR of Miami, FL; and 26-year-old JHON C. REQUENA YERENA of the Bronx, NY on charges stemming from an armed robbery. The arrests are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Maywood Police Department under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny.
Continue reading Four Man Charged in Armed Maywood Jewelry Store Heist
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the sentencing term handed down in Bergen County Superior Court against AUGUSTO PEREZ of North Bergen, NJ in connection with the 2021 stabbing death of Omar Cruz.
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Maywood NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced today that the Bureau of Securities (“Bureau”) revoked the registrations of a New Jersey broker-dealer agent/investment adviser representative for recommending and selling unsuitable, high-risk investments to elderly clients that were not in their best interest, benefitted him financially, and resulted in financial losses for them.
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Maywood NJ, a 37-year-old man was tragically killed Tuesday morning following a motorcycle crash on Route 17 in Bergen County, according to local authorities.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco recently joined the Board of Commissioners to present a $197,153 grant from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Maywood Mayor Richard Bolan for upgrades to Maywood Memorial Park, including lighting upgrades and electrical work.
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Maywood NJ, Maywood police are seeking answers after a dog was found abandoned, tied to a street pole on Monday evening. Maywood Police Chief Terence Kenny reported that officers responded to a distress call about a stranded dog at the intersection of Golf Avenue and Steward Street around 7:20 p.m.
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Maywood and Rochelle Park NJ, attention drivers! Starting Monday, June 24, PSE&G will begin road work on West Passaic Street at the Rochelle Park border. The construction is scheduled to take place Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is expected to last approximately five weeks.
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Maywood NJ, late Sunday night, a severe two-car crash in Maywood left three people injured and caused significant structural damage to a house, according to Maywood Chief of Police Terence Kenny. The collision occurred at 11:31 p.m. at the intersection of E. Passaic Street and Elm Street.
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Maywood NJ, in the heart of Maywood’s downtown shopping district, a sense of unease gripped the community after a string of robberies rattled its sense of security. Chief Terence R. Kenny took to social media to address the concerns, announcing a significant development in the case that has “shaken our community.”
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Maywood NJ, in a troubling incident on Tuesday morning, authorities launched an investigation into an armed robbery at Diamond Fantasy jewelers located at 42 West Pleasant Ave. in Maywood.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of AUGUSTO PEREZ of North Bergen, NJ in connection with the stabbing death of Omar Cruz on February 16, 2021. On April 5, 2024, after a six-week trial before the Honorable Susan J. Steele, J.S.C. in Bergen County Superior Court, AUGUSTO PEREZ was convicted of aggravated manslaughter and hindering apprehension.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of DERICK DE LA ROSA (DOB: 8/27/2003; single; unemployed) of 1432 Crotona Park East, Apt 2-B, Bronx, NY; ISMAEL CARRASCO-DE LA ROSA (DOB: 9/06/1990; single; unemployed) of 229 Kingston Avenue, Yonkers, NY; JOAQUIN PORTORREAL-GARCIA (DOB: 11/22/2001; single; unemployed) of 1440 Crotona Park East, Apt 2-C, Bronx, NY; and FRANCISCO ROJAS-CORPORAN (DOB: 12/17/1993; single; unemployed) of 642 Hanson Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ on armed robbery related charges. The arrests are the result of a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (“BCPO”) under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Maywood Police Department under the direction of Chief Terrance R. Kenny.
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