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I.T. Director Embezzled Nearly $406,839.00 Over the Course of a Two-year Period from Mahwah Company

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Used company funds to purchase cryptocurrency mining hardware and virtual computing environments used for his own benefit

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Waldwick NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 42-year-old JAN VINCENT B. AGAY of Waldwick, NJ, on the charge of theft by deception. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer.

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Waldwick Volunteer Firefighters Tackle Carbon Monoxide Scare and Route 17 Car Crash

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From Carbon Monoxide Alarms to Woods Extraction: WFD Volunteers Stay Busy in Early Morning Hours

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Waldwick NJ, the volunteers of the Waldwick Fire Department (WFD) had a busy start to their Saturday, responding to back-to-back emergency calls during the wee hours of the morning. The incidents—a residential carbon monoxide alarm followed by a serious single-car crash on Route 17—demonstrate the relentless dedication of the town’s volunteer force.

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Knife Attack at Bergen County Train Station: Waldwick Man Arrested by NJ Transit Police

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Waldwick Man Arrested by NJ Transit Police

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Waldwick NJ, a quiet Sunday night in Bergen County was shattered by a violent incident at the local train station. New Jersey Transit Police have confirmed the arrest of a Waldwick man following a reported assault involving a weapon at the Waldwick Train Station on the evening of Sunday, November 23rd.

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SUV Slams into Waldwick Medical Office Building: See the Shocking Parking Lot Crash

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Mishap on Franklin Turnpike: Driver Unharmed After Vehicle Jumps Curb and Hits Structure

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A quiet Wednesday morning in Waldwick, NJ, was dramatically disrupted by a late-morning vehicle mishap. On October 29th, the driver of a KIA SUV lost control of the vehicle in the rear parking lot of a medical office facility located on Franklin Turnpike, resulting in a crash right into the building’s structure.

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The Village School Faculty Takes the Stage at the American Montessori Conference

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Waldwick NJ, this weekend, Upper Elementary (UE) teachers DJ and Jen, along with educational consultant Andi, will represent The Village School at the annual American Montessori Conference. Their presentation, “Coming of Age in Upper Elementary,” highlights their expertise in guiding students through key developmental milestones.

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Waldwick Woman Arrested for Package Thefts at The Station Apartments

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Waldwick NJ, a 64-year-old Waldwick woman has been arrested and charged with theft following an investigation into stolen package deliveries at The Station Apartments, police said.

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100 Year Old Fannie Mutchko Defies Age with the Help of Hackensack University Medical Center

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Waldwick NJ, forget your typical birthday party – Fannie Mutchko recently celebrated her 100th birthday with much more fanfare! Dressed like a princess she watched as a parade of more than thirty cars and one hundred people, including the mayor of her hometown of Waldwick, New Jersey – who proclaimed December 14, 2024 Fannie Mutchko Day – honk and serenade the centenarian who joked with and danced for her adoring fans.

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Veterans Day Traffic Delays on Route 17 Following Multiple Early-Morning Crashes

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Waldwick NJ, Veterans Day morning took a rough start for drivers on Route 17 in Waldwick, where multiple motor vehicle collisions caused significant traffic delays for early commuters. These incidents occurred on both the northbound and southbound sides of the highway.

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Dramatic Crash on Route 17 in Waldwick Leaves Two Miraculously Unscathed

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Waldwick NJ, a driver of an older model Honda Odyssey lost control of her vehicle on Route 17 southbound near the East Prospect Street exit in Waldwick on Monday night, October 14th, leading to a harrowing crash. According to reports, the driver swerved to avoid another car that unexpectedly entered her lane, setting off a chain of events that resulted in a spectacular accident.

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Bear Family Spotted Roaming Waldwick Neighborhood, Now Out of Town

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Waldwick NJ, residents in a Waldwick neighborhood got quite the surprise last Friday when a family of black bears wandered through their driveways. Video footage shared by FOXNEWS on September 13th captured two adult bears and two cubs casually strolling across front lawns and around cars.

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Waldwick Mourns the Loss of Dedicated Volunteer Ambulance Corps President, John Papendick

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Waldwick NJ, the Waldwick community is mourning the loss of a beloved resident and first responder, John Papendick, who tragically passed away in a car crash last week. Papendick, 58, was a dedicated member of the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WALVAC) for 11 years, serving as President, former Captain, and in various other leadership roles.

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Early Morning Crash in Waldwick: Volvo SUV Collides with Bridge Abutment

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Waldwick NJ, a black Volvo SUV traveling northbound on Sheridan Avenue in Waldwick experienced a dramatic crash early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred just before 9:30 a.m. on July 17, when the vehicle collided with a bridge abutment, then vaulted a low divider under Route 17 before coming to a stop.

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Motor Vehicle Crash Sends Car Over Embankment in Waldwick

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Waldwick NJ, on Wednesday April 3rd at approximately 05:30 the Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a single vehicle MVC with the vehicle off the roadway and down the embankment.

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University Student From Waldwick Charged with Possession of Child Porn

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Waldwick NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GEORGE M. SILEBI (DOB: 04/02/1996; single; student) of Waldwick, NJ on a charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Waldwick Mover Charged in Sexual Assault of a Child

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Waldwick NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RYAN MALILLO (DOB: 06/15/1986; single; mover) of Waldwick, NJ on charges of aggravated 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 Jason Love and the Waldwick Police Department under the direction of Chief Mark Messner.

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