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Freezing Temps and Flooded Basements: Inside the Berkeley Street Fire Battle in New Milford

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Firefighters Battle Intense Basement Blaze in New Milford

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New Milford NJ, a fast-moving structure fire on Berkeley Street tested the limits of local first responders on Monday afternoon. Thanks to a rapid “Triboro” mutual aid response and an aggressive tactical shift by command, New Milford firefighters were able to save a home from total destruction despite freezing temperatures and extreme heat conditions.

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Local Safety Alert: New Milford Police Warns Residents of Dangerous “Car Lacing” Trend

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The New Milford Police Department is urging the community to exercise extreme caution after reports of a chilling new criminal tactic designed to incapacitate drivers

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New Milfrod NJ, criminals are reportedly placing white strings or small pieces of tape—suspected to be laced with fentanyl—on the hoods and door handles of parked vehicles. This calculated move targets the driver’s natural instinct to remove the debris before getting into their car.

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Holiday Heroics: New Milford Firefighters Save Home After Christmas Day Oven Fire

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Fire Fighters Make Quick Work of Christmas Day Oven Fire

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NEW MILFORD, NJ — While most families were gathered around the tree opening gifts on Christmas morning, the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department (NMFD) was rushing to the scene of a potentially devastating structure fire.

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Deadly Clues: Police Called to Murder Victim’s Home Days Before Fatal New Milford Stabbing

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Domestic Turmoil Exposed: Police Reports Reveal Multiple Calls to New Milford Homicide Scene Days Before Fatal Stabbing

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New Milford NJ, Tragedy Strikes: Bergen County’s First Homicide. The quiet New Jersey town of New Milford was rocked by Bergen County’s first reported homicide of the year in September, when 24-year-old Mateo Ocho-Gonzalez was fatally stabbed in his home on River Road. The subsequent investigation led authorities to charge 25-year-old Justin Wilhelm of Morris County with the killing.

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New Milford Police Officers Drag Unconscious Victim from Burning Car Seconds Before Inferno

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Volunteer Fire Department Douses MVA Blaze on Birchwood Road; Quick Actions Saved a Life in Dramatic Morning Call

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New Milford, NJ – Dramatic dashcam footage could scarcely capture the heroism that unfolded on Birchwood Road early this morning, Tuesday, October 8, 2025. The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) where a car had struck a tree. What began as a routine call quickly escalated into a life-or-death situation.

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Early Morning Inferno: New Milford Firefighters Save Home After Two Cars Erupt in Flames

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CLOSE CALL: New Milford Fire Department’s Heroic Stop Prevents House Fire as Two Vehicles Go Up in Flames on Jordan Road!

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NEW MILFORD, NJ – The New Milford NJ Volunteer Fire Department demonstrated swift and coordinated action early this morning, Friday, October 3, 2025, successfully preventing a major structure fire after two vehicles in a residential driveway erupted in flames.

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New Milford Takes a Stand Joins Coalition to Fight Aggressive High-Density Housing

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36 Towns Unite! North Jersey Coalition Rejects High-Density Housing as New Milford Joins Fight Against Overdevelopment

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NEW MILFORD, NJ – The grassroots movement against mandated high-density housing and aggressive developer demands achieved another major victory last night, as the New Milford Mayor and Council officially approved a resolution to join the multi-county coalition.

With the addition of New Milford, the coalition now proudly represents 36 municipalities across nine counties, amplifying the voice of over 500,000 residents determined to find a smarter solution to New Jersey’s housing crisis.

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Man Fatally Stabbed on River Road, New Milford Police and BCPO Launch Major Investigation

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FATAL STABBING: Homicide Investigation Underway in Quiet NJ Town of New Milford

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New Milford NJ, a routine welfare check early this morning in New Milford, New Jersey, quickly escalated into a homicide investigation after police discovered a man fatally stabbed multiple times inside a residence.

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Two-Car Crash With Airbag Deployment Closes Intersection in New Milford

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NEW MILFORD, NJ — The New Milford Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of River Road and Milford Avenue on Saturday, August 23, 2025, just before 5 p.m.

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Massive Tree Collapse Damages Two Homes in New Milford — Fire Department Confirms Residents Safe

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New Milford, NJ — August 29, 2025 — Just before 8 p.m. on Friday night, the New Milford Fire Department was dispatched to Beech Place after receiving reports of a tree crashing into a home. Upon arrival, Unit 304 confirmed that a large section of a tree had come down, striking two houses.

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Retired New Milford NJ Teacher Betty Caruso Tragically Killed in Miami Beach by Son on Probation

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NEW MILFORD, NJ — The New Milford community is mourning the tragic death of retired special education teacher Elizabeth “Betty” Caruso, who was killed in Miami Beach, Florida, allegedly by her son, according to multiple media reports.

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New Milford Hazmat Team Assists Closter with Early Morning Roadway Spill

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NEW MILFORD, NJ – In the early hours of Thursday, July 17, 2025, the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department Hazmat Team was dispatched to Closter after reports of an unusual substance spilled across several streets.

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Garbage Truck Crashes into Home in New Milford — No Injuries Reported

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NEW MILFORD, NJ — Tuesday, July 9, 2025 — Emergency crews rushed to a residential neighborhood in New Milford just before 7:30 a.m. after a garbage truck crashed into a home, striking two parked cars and damaging a gas meter.

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New Milford Police Celebrate National Donut Day (Yes, It’s a Real Holiday – And Yes, There’s Two of Them)

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New Milford NJ,  in case you missed it (we almost did, but we were distracted by sprinkles), National Donut Day rolled into town on the first Friday of June, bringing with it sweet, sugary joy — and a not-so-guilty excuse to grab a dozen glazed and call it “patriotic.”

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New Milford Man Gets 86 Months For Distribution And Possession Of Child Porn

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New Milford NJ, a Bergen County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 86 months in prison for distributing and possessing images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

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