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Wood-Ridge Man Sentenced to Life for Brutal 2012 Murder of Real Estate Agent

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Wood-Ridge NJ, in a harrowing case that has spanned over a decade, Daniel Rochat, a resident of Wood-Ridge, has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2012 murder of East Rutherford real estate agent Barbara Vernieri. This sentencing marks the culmination of a long legal journey, including a previous conviction overturned by an appellate court in 2022 and a re-conviction in April.

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Wood-Ridge Man Found Guilty in Retrial for Killing of East Rutherford Realtor

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Daniel Rochat, a resident of Wood-Ridge, faced a jury trial once again for his involvement in the tragic beating death of East Rutherford real estate agent Barbara Vernieri in 2012. On Wednesday, the jury delivered a verdict, once more finding Rochat guilty of the heinous crime.

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Month-long Investigation by Wood-Ridge Police Leads to the Arrest of New York Package Thieves

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Wood-Ridgewood NJ, on March 9, 2024, two individuals from New York were apprehended following a month-long investigation into multiple package thefts from the Avalon Bay Community at Wesmont.

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NJ Senator Paul Sarlo Wants $100 Million Refund from Orsted’s Escrow for Abandoning Commitment

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Senator Paul Sarlo, the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Orsted’s plan to abandon its agreement to construct the Ocean Wind 1 and 2 wind farms:

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Wood-Ridge Parking Attendant Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GALO A. FERNANDEZ (DOB: 10/02/1999; single; parking attendant) of Wood-Ridge, NJ on charges of possession and distribution 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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Wood-Ridge Fire Department Reminds Everyone that Local Fire Departments do more than just put out Fires

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Wood-Ridge NJ, the Wood-Ridge Fire Department reminds everyone that local fire departments do more than just put out fires.

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Woodland Park Man Arrested for the Sexual Assault of a 16-year-old

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CLARENCE KASEIN HEDGEMAN (DOB: 04/15/1982; single; driver) of Woodland Park, NJ, on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and sexual assault by contact.  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 Wood-Ridge Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael O’Donnell.

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Senate Budget Committee Chair Democrat Paul Sarlo Supports Ending The NJ Corporate Business Tax Surcharge

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Wood-Ridge NJ,  some times we cant figure out which way the wind is blowing in Trenton , most of the time its blowing jobs out of New Jersey ,but  low and behold Democrat Senator Paul Sarlo, expressed support for the ending of the corporate business tax surcharge when it expires at the end of this year.

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The Holidays are Approaching Be On the look Out for “Porch Pirates”

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Wood-Ridge Police Department reminds everyone to be on alert! With the holiday season approaching, “porch pirates” are out more than ever due to the increase in deliveries around town. Some tips for preventing these kinds of theft include: choose in store pickup, bring your packages inside as soon as possible, have a visible security camera and/or video doorbell. If you see someone actively stealing a package… DO NOT confront them. Call police, while obtaining as much of a description as possible including clothing they’re wearing, make/model/color of vehicle they’re using, direction they headed after the theft. Also, we cannot say this enough… make sure your vehicle doors are locked, key fob is not left inside, and valuables are out of sight.

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SUV Hits Townhome in Wood-Ridge

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Ridgewood NJ, Wood Ridge Fire and Police responded to 7 Wilson Lane for a Vehicle has crashed into a Building. The driver and passenger self extricated. They were treated by EMS and refused transportation to the hospital. A private company was tasked with shoring up the building & making repairs. The home was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Wood-Police is handling the investigation of the accident.
Other department assisted on the scene were Wood-Ridge Police, Hasbrouck Heights Police. Hasbrouck Heights, Carlstadt, & Hackensack Fire Departments. Holy Name & HUMC EMS. Wood-Ridge & Hasbrouck Heights Building Departments.

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Wood-Ridge Man Arrested for Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting a Child

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Wood-Ridge NJ , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of STEVE R. SHELLEY (DOB: 02/27/1973; divorced; unemployed) of Wood Ridge, NJ on aggravated criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child 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 Wood-Ridge Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael O’Donnell.

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Car Fire at Wood-Ridge High School Quickly Extinguished

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Wood-Ridge Fire Department Responded at 18:23 to the parking lot of Wood-Ridge High School for an Auto Fire. Engine 901 responded and quickly extinguished the fire. There were no injuries reported.

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Carlstadt Rideshare Driver Arrested on Armed burglary and Arson Charges of a Wood-Ridge Pizza Joint

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MAJD ABDALLAH (DOB: 2/07/1995; single; rideshare driver) of , Carlstadt, NJ on arson and burglary 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 Wood-Ridge Police Department under the direction of Chief John Korin.

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