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“He Woke Us Up”: How a Pet Bird Rescued Three People from a Burning NJ Home

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Real-Life Hero: Pet Parrot Saves Bergen County Family from Massive House Fire

All Photo Credits to Damien Danis and Massimo Maceri

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Rochelle Park NJ, In the quiet early hours of April 1st, a family in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, faced a life-or-death situation. But it wasn’t a high-tech alarm system that alerted them to the danger—it was their feathered friend.

According to police reports, a pet parrot is being credited with saving three family members from a fast-moving, smoky fire that broke out shortly after 1 a.m. at a residence on Somerville Street.

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NJ Industry Leaders Trade Suits for Trash Bags in Community Cleanup at Overpeck County Park

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CIANJ Members Lead Earth Day Cleanup at Overpeck County Park

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Rochelle Park NJ,  the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) traded the boardroom for the great outdoors this week. On April 22nd, 2026, CIANJ hosted an Earth Day Community Clean-Up & Team Building Event, proving that New Jersey’s business leaders are just as invested in the state’s soil as they are in its economy.

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Route 17 Rollover: Driver Survives Dramatic Flip in Rochelle Park

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Major Route 17 Rollover Crash: Traffic Gridlock and Utility Pole Down in Rochelle Park

photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — A dramatic single-vehicle rollover accident on Route 17 Southbound sent one person to the hospital and created a massive traffic nightmare for North Jersey commuters on Monday afternoon, March 23.

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A Death Threat Note and a Hail of Bullets: 4 Charged in Rochelle Park Shooting Conspiracy

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16-Month Investigation Leads to Charges in Rochelle Park “Targeted” Shooting Case

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Rochelle Park NJ, A year-and-a-half-long investigation into a chilling 2024 shooting has culminated in major charges against four individuals. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the breakthroughs this week, revealing a complex web of conspiracy, death threats, and “organized street crime” centered in Rochelle Park.

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Shots Fired in Rochelle Park: Victim Injured in Violent Howard Avenue Home Invasion

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Police Alert: Shots Fired During Early Morning Home Invasion in Rochelle Park

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Rochelle Park NJ, Residents on a quiet Bergen County street were jolted awake early Tuesday morning as an armed home invasion escalated into a shooting. Rochelle Park authorities and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office are currently investigating the violent encounter that left one person injured and a neighborhood on edge.

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Westfield Man Charged in Rochelle Park Sexual Assault

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The Victim was Sexually Assaulted in Rochelle Park

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Rochelle Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 41-year-old MICHAEL W. SMITH of Westfield, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual contact. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Rochelle Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Dean Pinto.

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TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE: Massive Water Main Break SHUTS DOWN Route 17 Southbound in Bergen County!

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A major water main break has caused significant closures on Route 17 South near the Maywood and Rochelle Park border

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Rochelle Park  NJ, The busy stretch of Route 17 in Bergen County became a scene of gridlock Wednesday morning after a water main break was discovered in the early hours.

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Two Bronx Men Charged With Torching A Car Stolen In Rochelle Park

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Rochelle Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 19-year-old ETHAN OLIVO and 21-year-old STARLIN SIRI of the Bronx, NY on charges of aggravated arson, arson, failure to control or report a fire, conspiracy to commit arson, receiving stolen property, and criminal mischief. The arrests were the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Rochelle Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Dean M. Pinto.

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Rochelle Park Vehicle Fire Destroys Two Cars, Leaves Home Uninhabitable

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Rochelle Park NJ, a vehicle fire in Rochelle Park early Wednesday morning (Jan. 29) quickly spread to a single-family home, leaving it uninhabitable and destroying two vehicles in the driveway.

The incident occurred on the 100 block of Becker Avenue, where Rochelle Park Police officers safely evacuated the home’s sole occupant before firefighters arrived.

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Drug Dealer Charged in Over Dose Death of Rochelle Park Man

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Rochelle Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RAEQUANN REID, 29, of Paterson, NJ for strict liability in a drug-induced death and drug distribution-related charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Rochelle Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Dean Pinto.

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Rochelle Park Man Charged in the Sexual Assault of a Pre-Teen

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Rochelle Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 45-year-old MILTON GUALLPA-GUAMAN of Rochelle Park, 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 Rochelle Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Dean Pinto.

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No Happy Ending: Tip from a Concerned Citizen Leads Rochelle Park Police Detectives to Prostitution Bust

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Ridgewood NJ, an undercover operation by Rochelle Park Police detectives has resulted in prostitution charges against the owner of a massage salon in the township and two employees. The operation was initiated based on a tip from a concerned citizen. Here are the key details:

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Rochelle Park Man Charged With Sexual Assault of A Child on More Than One Occasion

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Rochelle Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of LUIS ZUMBA CHABLAY (DOB: 2/24/1981; single; unemployed) of Rochelle Park, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual contact, and criminal sexual contact charges. 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 Rochelle Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Dean Pinto.

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Tractor Trailer Takes Out Traffic Light on Busy Saturday Afternoon in Rochelle Park

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Rochelle Park NJ, a tractor trailer making a right turn from southbound Rochelle Avenue onto westbound West Passaic Street in Rochelle Park knocked over a traffic light mounted at that intersection, and carried the light for one (1) block before stopping. The mishap occurred shortly before 1 PM on Saturday, 10/21. No injuries were reported and the tractor trailer sustained minimal cosmetic damage in the incident. Rochelle Park Police officers detoured traffic while they waited for the arrival of a contractor equipped with an aerial lift truck to remove the light from its predicament.

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Rochelle Park Board of Education Member Arrested and Charged with Driving Under the Influence

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Rochelle Park NJ, Rochelle Park Board of Education member Jorge A. Martinez, who is running as a Democrat for Township Committee in November, has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence.

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