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With the Current Uptick in Crime Throughout New Jersey the Saddle River Police Department is Offering the following Crime Prevention Tips

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Saddle River NJ, with the current uptick in crime throughout New Jersey the Saddle River Police Department is offering the following crime prevention tips.
We strongly encourage the use of ALARM SYSTEMS. If you have an alarm system make sure you set it, even if you’re just running out for a few minutes. Security cameras are a great tool. Check your system now to make sure its functioning properly before an incident may happen. With it getting dark earlier, that can provide thieves the cover of darkness they like to operate. Adjust your light timers accordingly to illuminate your residence and deter an intruder.

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Small Garage Fire Quickly Brough Under Control in Saddle River

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Saddle River Nj, The Saddle River Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the borough. Companies operated at a small fire a semi attached garage. Thank you to all our mutual aid companies!
24/7 365, we are at your service 100% Volunteer. Don’t hesitate, if you see something say something…Emergency Dial-911.

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Saddle River Police Department : Lock Your Vehicles and Remove the Key Fobs and Lock your Homes and Set your Alarms Systems

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Saddle River  NJ, Saddle River Police Department tells residents our night shifts have been busy lately. Please help us. Lock your vehicles and remove the key fobs. Also lock your homes and set your alarms systems. When you’re just running out for a few minutes, its still appropriate to set your alarm. When you’re home sleeping, its appropriate to set your alarm system. The community is our best resource for information. Please call 201-327-5300 as soon as suspicious activity is observed and report everything to the dispatcher.

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Early Morning Crash Leads to A Downed Power Line in Saddle River

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Saddle River Nj, early this morning The Saddle River Fire Department responded to a single car motor vehicle crash involving power lines on the East Road. Saddle River Fire Department units 1131,1141,1130,1140,1151, mitigated the scene by securing the area and turning the scene over to Orange and Rockland Power for the utility repairs. No injuries reported .

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Saddle River Man Among Four People Indicted in $3.5 Million COVID-19 Testing Kickback Scheme

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Saddle River NJ, four people have been charged for their roles in a kickback conspiracy involving COVID-19 testing that defrauded federal health insurance programs, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Saddle River Says developer’s affordable housing lawsuit is ‘Unenforceable’

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Saddle River NJ,  in its response to a developer’s lawsuit appealing the Saddle River Planning Board’s denial of construction on one of its designated sites, the  borough’s counsel responded that the default clause of its affordable housing settlement agreement is “unenforceable.”

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Saddle River Car Show a Huge Success

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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River proudly hosted its first Car Show on October 8th and everyone was cordially invited. The event received a great response from Saddle River and the neighboring towns!

The event was sponsored by Saddle River PBA Local 348, Saddle River Police Department, and Saddle River Fire Department! The Saddle River Borough staff and Special Events Committee members
did a great with the event! Several people received trophies for their unique classic cars, and Mayor Al Kurpis delivered awards!

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Car Carrier Catches Fire Closing Route 17 North Wednesday Morning in Saddle River

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Saddle River NJ, the Saddle River Fire Department was called into action Wednesday morning when a car carrier loaded with hybrids caught fire on Route 17 North , causing some major morning backups. Saddle River Fire Department Engine 1131, Tanker 1134, Ladder 1141 and Engine 1133 worked the scene . A mutual aid Tanker 1233 was called from Upper Saddle River Fire Department.

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More Questions Raised About Saddle River Housing Project on Rosie O’Donnell Estate

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Saddle River NJ, the property formerly known as the Rosey O’Donnell estate in Saddle River and now the site of a proposed 60-unit East Allendale Road townhouse project once again became the center of discussions that stretched on to three hours Wednesday as borough officials and residents raised further questions and new topics about its development.

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Saddle River Traffic Stop Yields a Cache of Illicit Drugs, and an Automatic Handgun with High Capacity Magazine

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Saddle River NJ, a late Friday morning, 09/09, motor vehicle stop by a Saddle River Police patrol officer yielded a cache of illicit drugs, along with an automatic handgun equipped with a high capacity magazine, all found hidden in a small SUV tightly packed with clothing and dozens of other personal items. Saddle River Police enlisted the aid of a Waldwick Police patrol unit, and a K-9 Unit from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office to conduct a thorough search the older model Honda CRV with Alabama license plates that was pulled over by their officer on a side street off of Route 17 southbound in Waldwick.

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Human Kind exhibition by Serge Strosberg at Paul Larsen Gallery

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Saddle River NJ , Paul Larsen Gallery is pleased to present Human Kind by Serge Strosberg on Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at 6pm. 

Human Kind will feature six selected paintings by Serge Strosberg. The six works featured at Paul Larsen Gallery will showcase portraits of subjects ranging in age and familiarity, each one capturing a particular energy and moment in its own unique atmosphere. Most works are done in oil and egg tempera paint on canvas. They will be on view through October 22nd, 2022. 

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Uber driver and Accomplices Arrested in Knife Point Robbery of Passenger in Saddle Brook

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Saddle Brook NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of ALLEN ERNST (DOB: 07/18/1994; single; unemployed) of Garfield, NJ; KARINA EREMYAN (DOB: 04/01/1991; single; unemployed) of Fair Lawn, NJ; and ANTONIO BOWEN (DOB: 11/04/1993; single; currently incarcerated) on charges of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.  The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Saddle Brook Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Captain John Zotollo.

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John Murray Long Time Saddle River Council Member and Founding Member of Knights of Columbus Council Dies at 91

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Saddle River NJ, John Murray, 91, of Saddle River, died on Monday, August 1, 2022. A devoted husband to Barbara, a loving father to Mark and Barbara Lee, and an adored uncle to many nieces and nephews…
John, after graduating with a Ph.D. from Fordham University and proudly serving his country during the Korean Conflict, settled to raise his family in Saddle River, NJ, where he joined St. Gabriel’s Parish.
A long and distinguished career at American Cyanamid/Pfizer ended in retirement, while his entrepreneurial pursuits continued at Dorado, Inc until his passing.

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Saddle River Police Department : West Saddle River Road will be closed in both directions at Dater lane until further notice

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Saddle River NJ, Saddle River Police Department has issued a Traffic Alert! West Saddle River Road will be closed in both directions at Dater lane until further notice. Recent heavy rains have undermined the road causing a significant collapse under the steel plates. Bergen County has responded to barricade the roadway and prepare for reconstruction. This project will take many months and the road will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Due to the hazards, large fencing will be established for safety reasons to prevent anyone from walking into the work zone.

 

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