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RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — A joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and local police has led to the arrest of a 32-year-old Ridgefield Park resident following a reported violent encounter at a local residence.
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RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — A local family is beginning the process of recovery today after a massive 3-alarm fire tore through their Euclid Avenue home on the afternoon of February 12. While the blaze caused significant damage, officials have confirmed that all residents and first responders escaped without injury.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, a devastating early-morning collision on the New Jersey Turnpike claimed the life of a Pennsylvania man and left a New York driver fighting for his life. The head-on crash, which occurred in Ridgefield Park, shut down lanes for hours as investigators worked to determine how a vehicle ended up traveling the wrong way on one of the state’s busiest highways.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, For decades, the historic train station at the foot of Mount Vernon Avenue has been a landmark in Ridgefield Park, NJ. Built in the 1920s, this iconic building has a rich history that continues to evolve. Now, a “for rent” sign on its window has sparked curiosity and speculation from local residents about what could be coming next.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old PATRICK J. McARDLE of Ridgefield Park, NJ on charges stemming from a serious motor vehicle crash. 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 Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Rella.
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Ridgefield Park, NJ, a North Bergen woman was charged with distribution of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor child, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, the Borough Ridgefield Park and its Police Department are now facing a second lawsuit related to two violent Rottweiler attacks, with the latest legal action filed by Gulsen Tamsen, who says she was viciously mauled by the same dogs involved in an earlier incident.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, the wrestling community is mourning the loss of Vince Steele, a beloved indie pro wrestler, who suffered a medical emergency and passed away mid-match at an event in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, on Sunday, March 16.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced charges against a 16-year-old juvenile and a 15-year-old juvenile from Bergen County, as well as a 15-year-old juvenile from the Bronx, New York for false public alarm and terroristic threats. The charges in this matter are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, the remains of Steven Fernandez, a Ridgefield Park police officer, are escorted down Route 17 in Ridgewood on Tuesday afternoon, 02/04, en route to a funeral home in Ridgefield Park.  Officer Fernandez died on Saturday, 02/01, as a result of injuries he sustained in a tragic snowmobile accident that took place near Saranac Lake, New York. Firefighters and police officers from Ridgewood, along with paramedics and EMTs from The Valley Hospital, stood at attention on the shoulder of Route 17 as the three (3) minute long funeral procession passed.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a 16-year-old juvenile from Bergen County on charges stemming from a shooting. 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 Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rella.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, a shooting incident Tuesday evening on Teaneck Road in Ridgefield Park has prompted an active investigation, according to local authorities. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Ridgefield Park Police Department, is handling the case.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $245,026 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Ridgefield Park Mayor Adam MacNeill and members of the Village Commissioner Board.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 44-year-old SANG PARK of Belle Mead, NJ on charges of theft by deception. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the identification of human remains discovered in Overpeck Creek in Ridgefield Park.
