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Major Fentanyl Drug Ring Busted in Bergen County

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Oakland NJ, a Bergen County, New Jersey, man and a New York woman were charged for their roles in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy operating in and around Bergen County, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Oakland Receives NJDOT Grant to Repair Patriots Way Bridge

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Oakland NJ,  a $3 million grant called the , “the largest single grant ever received by the borough,” has been authorized by the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for repairs to the decrepit Patriots Way Bridge.

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Driver Dies in Overturned Dump Truck Crash on I-287 in Oakland

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Oakland NJ, a truck driver died on Thursday when the dump truck he was driving overturned on Interstate 287. NJ State police say that the crash happened around 7:45 a.m. on Interstate 287 South in Oakland.
The driver was identified as 56-year-old Ronald Appel, of Riverdale. Police say the dump truck struck a guardrail and the truck overturned. He died in the crash. Parts of I-287 were closed for a time, backing up traffic. The roadway has since reopened.

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Oakland Council Says Yes to Cannabis Cultivation Facility

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Oakland NJ, Borough of Oakland Council members voted to approve a cannabis cultivation facility on Muller Road. Kusala Care Cannabis won approval to proceed with application for cannabis cultivation, but council members debated a  November referendum on resident preference on such businesses in the borough.

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Borough of Oakland Police Department Issue “Black Bear Safety” Warning

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Oakland NJ, Black bears will begin emerging from their winter dens in New Jersey in March. At that time of year, berries and acorns have yet to form, leaving bears with limited options for natural food. As a result, they may travel more to find sufficient food and there is greater potential for bear sightings and encounters. Residents statewide should be familiar with bear safety measures including tips to avoid attracting bears and what to do in case of an encounter.

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Barnstable Students Strolled the Orange Carpet and Welcomed the Academy’s 45th School Year

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Oakland NJ, Barnstable Academy students celebrated like stars last month when they graced a long-elegant carpet leading to an entrance flanked by balloons to mark the start of its 45th school year.

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Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah will be Closed as of August 8th for Road Work

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Oakland  NJ, Please be advised that road work along Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah will be commencing this Monday, August 8th, which will necessitate a HARD ROAD CLOSURE on both sides of their work zone at the old Carmel Retreat property, located at 1071 Ramapo Valley Road.

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Oakland Doctor Gets Six Years in Prison for Distributing Opioids Patients

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Oakland NJ, a Bergen County doctor was sentenced today to 72 months in prison for distributing opioids without a legitimate medical reason and falsifying medical records to cover it up, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Kerri Sirinides and Carol-Ann Rose are running on the Republican ticket together for town council in Oakland

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Oakland NJ, Kerri Sirinides and Carol-Ann Rose are running on the Republican ticket together for town council in Oakland, NJ.  They are running again incumbent, Kevin Slasinski and former Congressional candidate, John McCann, whom at the last minute, decided to throw his name into the town council mix.

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Oakland Police Officer Assaulted at During Traffic Stop

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Oakland NJ, on March 11th Oakland Patrol officer, Sergeant Keith Docwra initiated a traffic stop involving an erratic driver that was called in by a motorist. The vehicle was located at the intersection of Long Hill Road and Ramapo Valley Road stopped at a red light with the motorist appearing to be drowsy behind the wheel. The involved vehicle had a flat tire, a heavily damaged wheel, and a smashed rear window sustained from a recent motor vehicle crash.

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Oakland Police : No COVID-19 Lab-tech Test Scam, Medical Workers Were legitimate

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Oakland NJ, early on Wednesday ,Oakland Police reported  that while waiting for test results at a local business, multiple victims say two male suspects offered them tests to speed up the waiting process. After the victims received what they believed to be a COVID-19 test, they provided the men with their personal identifying information.

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Social Media Tips lead Detectives to Locate Driver in Interstate 287 Crash Investigation in Oakland

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Oakland NJ, as a result of tips we received from social media, detectives have located the driver and suspect vehicle. Thank you everyone who took the time to share the post.
State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Serious Crash Investigation.

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Oakland Man Suffers “fear, apprehension, harm and emotional distress” from Obnoxious Anonymous Gifts Sent to His Home and Office

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Oakland  NJ, According to court documents filed Feb. 26, Nicholas Carretta “suffered substantial fear, apprehension, harm and emotional distress” from three packages sent to his home and office in 2019 and 2020. The deliveries “shocked, scared, and offended” him, according to court documents.

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Oakland Teen Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

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Oakland NJ, a Bergen County, New Jersey, man was arrested today on charges of possessing and distributing images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

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