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Maywood NJ, A Saturday afternoon workout turned into a chaotic scene of violence at a popular Bergen County gym. On April 25, 2026, Maywood police responded to reports of an emotionally disturbed individual at the HUMC Fitness and Wellness Center on Route 17, resulting in a physical confrontation that left four officers injured and a gym patron shaken.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the capture of 26-year-old CRISTIAN RICARDO VERA CASTILLO of Brooklyn, NY, a fugitive sought by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Maywood Police Department in relation to an armed robbery in Maywood, NJ in 2024. This latest development is the result of an extensive investigation that has spanned a total of 22 months by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Maywood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny.
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MAYWOOD, NJ – A dangerous head-on collision disrupted the Thursday afternoon commute in Maywood, leading to the arrest of a South Hackensack man on multiple serious charges, including driving while intoxicated and drug possession.
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Maywood NJ, the federal push for election integrity has landed in Bergen County. Two residents of Maywood, New Jersey, have been federally indicted for allegedly voting illegally in the 2020 presidential election and lying on their U.S. citizenship applications to cover it up.
photo courtesy of the Maywood Police Department
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Maywood NJ, A local law enforcement team is getting national recognition! Maywood Police Sgt. Chris Nichols and his dedicated K-9 partner, Phoenyx, have been selected for the prestigious 2026 Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. fundraising calendar.
Continue reading BERGEN COUNTY HERO: Maywood K-9 Phoenyx Featured in National 2026 Calendar!
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the additional arrest of 28-year-old DAIKER YAIR RIVERO URBANO of Detroit, MI and criminal charges filed against 26-year-old CHRISTIAN RICARDO VERA CASTILLO of Brooklyn, NY, in relation to an armed robbery in Maywood, NJ in 2024. This latest development is the result of additional investigation that has spanned a total of nineteen months 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 Two Additional Men Charged in Armed Maywood Jewlery Store Heist
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Maywood, NJ residents are being urged to change their mailing habits immediately following a brazen series of mail thefts directly targeting the outdoor collection box at the Maywood Post Office on West Pleasant Avenue.
Police Chief Terence Kenny confirmed that his department is actively investigating multiple incidents and has partnered with the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) to catch the organized criminals responsible for targeting local mail.
photos courtesy of Hasbrouck Heights and Hackensack Fire Departments
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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.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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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.
Continue reading Freedom Bank Hires Anthony Petrosino as Ridgewood Branch Manager
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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.
Continue reading Man Gets 35 Years Bergen Town Center Mall Fatal Beauty Store Stabbing
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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.
Continue reading Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Life on Route 17 in Maywood
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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.
