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The New Move Over Law in New Jersey

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the 2021 New Jersey Safe Passing Law is designed to remind motorists that they must share the roads with those who are not in vehicles, whether they are bicyclists, pedestrians forced to walk down a road with no sidewalks, or those with mobility challenges who are on motorized scooters.

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Mail Thieves Apprehended in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River Nj, according to Upper Saddle River Police ,on Friday, July 1st at approximately 10 AM, a twenty-two year old male from Columbia, Maryland, and a 25 year-old male from Newburgh, New York, were stopped on Weiss Road. Further investigation revealed the males possessed stolen mail from nearby Bergen County towns. It is believed they were traveling the streets of Upper Saddle River to commit further acts of mail theft. Both suspects were arrested and charged with Possession of Stolen Property and Conspiracy to Commit Theft. Both were released on their own recognizance.

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Play Ball : Week 2 of Red & Black Baseball Camp

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Upper Saddle River NJ, hey Baseball Players ⚾️!! Week 2 of Red & Black Baseball Camp is NEXT WEEK! Week #2 –  Tuesday July 5th – Friday July 8th
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM each day  . Sign up today using the link https://forms.gle/EfV1g51Ec5ZobpPq9 You don’t have to be going to Northern Highlands to come to the camp!

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Upper Saddle River Police Issue Crime Alert Over Stolen Vehicles

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Saturdays Upper Saddle River Police issued a crime alert . In a Facebook post the Upper Saddle River Police said :

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No Injuries Reported in Early Morning Jackknifed Tractor Trailer on Route 17 in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, no injuries were reported in connection with a Tuesday morning, 05/31, collision involving two (2) tractor trailers and a Toyota RAV4 on Route 17 southbound in Upper Saddle River. One (1) of the tractor trailers involved jackknifed across two (2) lanes of the roadway. A large diesel fuel spill occurred when a saddle tank on the jackknifed truck ruptured.

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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month 5 Tips for Drivers

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police remind everyone warmer weather is approaching and this moth is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month 5 Tips for Drivers.
– Take an extra moment to look for motorcycles. Because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden in a car’s blind spots, so check — then check again — before changing lanes or making a turn.

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Upper Saddle River Police Arrest Two For Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft and Possession of Crack Cocaine

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police received a 911 call reporting an attempted vehicle theft on West Saddle River Road. A short time later, two males matching the descriptions of the perpetrators were located in the vicinity of Carlough Road.

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Upper Saddle River Police: Car thefts are Becoming More Prolific and the Criminals More Brazen

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River had two attempted motor vehicle thefts within the last 15-20 minutes on Thursday . Vehicle description is a Black older model BMW Sedan with tinted windows and aftermarket wheels.

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Bear Sighted in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Police issue an important public safety message: There was a bear sighted on the east side of town. The bear was not seen to be acting aggressively. This is not uncommon for this area to see bears in the wild. Please use caution if you come across the bear, and if you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.

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Upper Saddle River Police Department Reports Multiple Car Burglaries and Attempted Car Thefts Over the Weekend

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police Department received multiple reports of car burglaries and attempted car thefts over the weekend. These incidents all occurred in the late afternoon and early evening hours. Please lock all vehicles and keep key fobs inside your home.

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Car Thefts Jump in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Borough of Upper Saddle River has joined the growing chorus of New Jersey towns hit by rampant car thefts . Like other Bergen towns  , key fobs left in unlocked cars are blamed for a “dramatic increase” in vehicle burglaries and thefts in the past year.

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Elise Tao, a sophomore at the Academy of the Holy Angels Named Best Delegate at Yale Model UN Event

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Academy of the Holy Angels Model United Nations team is thriving in the realm of virtual competitions. Most recently, AHA sophomore Elise Tao earned Best Delegate (first place) honors at the Yale MUN Conference for her work as a member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization committee. Over 2,000 delegates from 200 schools around the globe participated in the four-day Yale event. Tao placed first out of more than 30 delegates in her committee.

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ORANGE & ROCKLAND JOINS NATIONAL ANTI-SCAM CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT CUSTOMERS

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Pearl River NJ, over the past year, criminals have been trying harder than ever to steal Orange & Rockland (O&R) customers’ hard-earned money through a variety of scams and they show no signs of stopping.

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Brazen Daylight Vehicle Theft Incidents Increase in Frequency Throughout Bergen County

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Police issued the following message : Important community crime alert from the Upper Saddle River Police Department.

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