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Ridgefield NJ, a Bergen County firefighter is being celebrated for his quick-thinking and heroic actions after helping save the life of a man involved in a serious car crash in Ridgefield last week.
Continue reading Off-Duty Ridgefield Firefighter Hailed as a Hero After Life-Saving Rescue
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Ridgefield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 23-year-old SEEUN JANG of Ridgefield, NJ on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Ridgefield Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas J. Gallagher.
Continue reading Ridgefield Man Charged in Multiple Sexual Assaults of a Minor
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Ridgefield NJ, a Bergen County judge has denied the release of Julio Amaro-Vasquez, 33, of Ridgefield, who is accused of attempting to strangle an 11-year-old girl. The decision came during a detention hearing on June 26, where Judge Vincent Militello ruled that Amaro-Vasquez should remain in jail while awaiting trial.
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Ridgefield NJ , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 33-year-old JULIO AMARO-VASQUEZ of Ridgefield, on charges of attempted murder, attempted aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, attempted sexual assault by contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Fairview Police Department under the direction of Chief Vincent Bellucci.
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Ridgefield NJ, tragedy struck in Ridgefield on Sunday night when a 15-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by a car while walking in the borough, according to authorities.
Continue reading 15-year-old Struck and Killed in Ridgefield
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Ridgfield NJ, at approximately 6:10 PM on March 11th 2024, the Ridgefield Fire Department was requested at the intersection of Broad Avenue and Ray Avenue for a car into a building smoking. Units would arrive on scene to find a single car motor vehicle crash into 805 Broad Avenue (Ridgefield Fire Company 1) with significant building damage. The driver of the SUV refused medical attention and the vehicle was taken by city tow. The cause of the mva remains under investigation by the Ridgefield Police Department. With any questions or tips please contact Ridgfield Police Department.
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Ridgefield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following updated information regarding an investigation into a fatal fire at 850 Broad Avenue in Ridgefield, NJ, that occurred on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. An investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Ridgefield Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Gallagher.
photos courtesy of Al Hoffman
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Ridgefield NJ, Investigators probing a three-alarm inferno that engulfed a former bed-and-breakfast in Ridgefield made a grim discovery: a body amidst the charred remains.
Continue reading Body Discovered at Toddle Inn Fire in Ridgefield
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Ridgefield NJ, at approximately 6:25 PM last evening the Ridgefield Fire Department was dispatched to 392 Shaler Boulevard for a report of fire coming out of the attic vents of a single family home.
Continue reading Firefighters Fight the Cold in Two Alarm Attic Fire in Ridgefield
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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ABRAHAM RIVERA (DOB: 04/02/2004; single; security officer) of Ridgefield Park, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Garfield Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Uram.
Continue reading Ridgefield Park Security Officer charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a child
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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional information in an investigation into a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on Friday, April 7, 2023, on Route 46 in Ridgefield Park, NJ. An investigation into the hit-and-run is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Ridgefield Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rella.
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Ridgefield NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended Dr. Peter V. Driscoll’s medical license over allegations of solicitation of and engagement in sexual contact with a patient as well as other forms of misconduct.
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Ridgefield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of PENG CHENG (DOB: 4/30/1989; married; unemployed) of 2425 Ericsson Street, Queens, NY on a charge of money laundering. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.