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PA Man Pretending to be Child’s Father Charged With Luring

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Lured a juvenile into his vehicle for the purpose of committing a criminal offense against the child

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Wallington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 43-year-old ERICKSON LEDESMA of West Hazleton, PA on charges of luring, criminal sexual contact, impersonation, 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 Jeff Angermeyer, and the Wallington Police Department, under the direction of Chief Ireneusz Kluska.

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END OF AN ERA: Wallington Axes Volunteer EMS for Hospital Service Amid Manpower Crisis

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Hackensack University Medical Center Takes Over Ambulance Service as Wallington Volunteer Squad Protests Rejections

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Wallington NJ, After decades of dedicated service, the Wallington Volunteer Emergency Squad is being phased out. Mayor Melissa Dabal announced the borough is transitioning to a professional ambulance service operated by Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC), effective December 1st.

This decision, announced in a Nov. 3rd letter, comes amid a widespread and critical shortage of EMS volunteers across Bergen County, a problem exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and changing work patterns.

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Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Wallington Crash, Investigation Underway

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Locust Avenue & Hathaway Street Intersection Closed Following Serious Afternoon Collision

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Wallington NJ, Wallington residents and commuters faced significant traffic disruptions Thursday afternoon after a serious motorcycle-vehicle crash occurred at a local intersection. Authorities confirmed that the driver of the motorcycle was hospitalized with serious injuries following the collision.

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Wallington Police Seek Public’s Help After Shooting Near Market Street Bridge

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WALLINGTON, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, near the Market Street Bridge, which connects Wallington and the city of Passaic.

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Wallington Couple Leaves $10 Million Gift to Seton Hall University Chemistry Department

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WALLINGTON, NJ – Seton Hall University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has received a transformative $10 million donation from Bergen County natives and alumni Thomas and Sylvia Tencza, marking the largest gift in the program’s history.

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Wallington Parent Files Lawsuit Over Cheerleading Injury, Alleging Negligence by School and Coach

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WALLINGTON, NJ — A Bergen County mother has filed a lawsuit against the Wallington Borough, Wallington School District, and a cheerleading coach, claiming negligence after her daughter suffered a severe injury during cheerleading practice in August 2024.

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UPDATE FOUND : Wallington Police Department is Seeking the Public’s Assistance in Locating a Missing Juvenile

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A missing 13-year-old girl was found safe, Wallington police said Friday.

Makayla, 13, whose last name has not been released, was last spotted around 5:45 p.m. April 30, according to the Wallington Police Department. Wallington PD reported around 1 a.m. she had been found safe.

“We extend our sincere thanks to the Little Ferry Police Department and all assisting agencies for their swift and effective response,” Wallington police stated on social media. “We are also grateful to the community for spreading the word and aiding in the search.”

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Wallington Firefighter Heroically Rescues Resident from Burning Home

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Wallington NJ, a veteran Wallington firefighter demonstrated extraordinary courage by rescuing a resident from a house fire on Tuesday afternoon.

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Wallington Drug Dealer Picked Up During Narcotics Task Force Raid

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Wallington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 30-year-old DUSHAWN KEARNEY-HILLARD of Wallington, NJ on charges of possession with the intent to distribute narcotics, drug distribution, and possession of a weapon, as well as previous charges for which KEARNEY-HILLARD was wanted as a fugitive. 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 Wallington Police Department under the direction of Officer-in Charge Captain Eric Kluska.

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Wallington Man Picked Up Over Child Porn Allegations

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Wallington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ELVIS DANIEL CAMACHO MONTILLA, 25, of  Wallington, 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 Matthew Finck.

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Two Bergen County Men Charged in Armed 7-11 Robbery in Wallington

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Wallington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of TYMEAR HASKINS, 23, of Wallington, NJ and DEVON DELGADO, 24, of Lodi, NJ on charges related to armed robberies in Wallington, NJ and Passaic, NJ. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, the Wallington Police Department under the direction of Chief Shawn Kudlacik, and the Passaic Police Department under the direction of Chief Luis Guzman.

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Facebook Marketplace Bike Purchase Turns into Armed Robbery in Wallington

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Wallington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CRISTOPHER PACHECO-ROSARIO (DOB: 08/27/2004; single; unemployed) of 46 Brookdale Gardens, Bloomfield, NJ, on charges of armed robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, being a certain person not to possess a weapon, and aggravated assault by pointing a firearm. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton, and the Wallington Police Department under the direction of Chief Shawn Kudlacik.

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The Courts Are Finally Open in Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington

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Wallington NJ, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, the Bergen County Parks Department, and Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco  announce the renovation completion and grand opening of new sports courts at Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington!

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Pickleball is Coming to Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington

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Wallington  NJ, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco great progress is being made on our ongoing sports courts renovations at Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington. This Fall, we are looking forward to new basketball and tennis courts, as well as the addition of pickleball (the world’s fastest-growing sport!) to this south-Bergen gem!

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Bergen County Man Tried to Board a Plane with a Machine Gun, Rifle, Handgun, and Fraudulent US Marshals Service Credentials in Newark Airport

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Wallington NJ,  a Bergen County, New Jersey, man was charged following his attempt to bring firearms, ammunition, a bulletproof vest, fraudulent law enforcement credentials, and other items on a domestic flight to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced today.

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