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Wyckoff NJ, A Passaic County, man was indicted today for assaulting and attempting to rob two U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carriers in January 2021, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Wyckoff NJ, from the Wyckoff Police Department , Now that Christmas is over, please do not advertise for thieves to break into your home. Boxes left outside for recycling will draw attention and they also let criminals know what kind of gifts you and your family received over the holiday
Continue reading A Few Tips Below to Help Avoid a Package Theft
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Wycoff NJ , Ho Ho Ho! Blue Moon Mexican Café in Wyckoff is hosting the 5th Annual Holiday Party and Fundraiser event benefiting the Spring Lake Toys Foundation, providing medical assistance or any other support needed by families within the community.
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Wyckoff NJ, last Saturday, the Wyckoff Fire Department was dispatched to a residential home for a chlorine/ ammonia mixture that was released. Assistance was requested from Mahwah Hazmat as well as Bergen County Hazmat. The problem was rapidly mitigated and all units were released.
Continue reading Hazmat Called in to Deal With Wyckoff Home Toxic Release
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Wyckoff NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JASON D. VICARI (DOB: 1/20/2000); single; student) of 605 Bridle Path, Wyckoff, New Jersey on charges of murder, burglary, and weapon possession. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, and the Elmwood Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Wyckoff NJ, several police departments from Bergen and Passaic Counties along with officers from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office assisted Wyckoff Police in the arrest of approximately 12 protestors at the Wyckoff home of U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer on Monday afternoon, 10/18. Those arrested were allegedly trespassing on private property owned by the Congressman and his spouse. No injuries were reported by any officers or protestors at the scene.
Continue reading Wyckoff Home of U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer Hit With Protests
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Wyckoff NJ, Shortly after 2pm on Tuesday , the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to a confirmed garage fire in the Crescent Avenue area. A 2nd alarm was requested. The fire was knocked down a short time later. No injuries were reported .
Continue reading No Injuries Reported in Wyckoff Garage Fire
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Wyckoff NJ, on Monday ,the Wyckoff suspended Eisenhower Middle School Principal Christopher Iasiello will get a holiday at taxpayers expense . The Wyckoff Board of Education gave Iasiello a year’s paid leave of absence was granted in return for his resignation. The paid leave comes after a six-month paid suspension, and will extend from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. On that date, Iasiello’s resignation from the district will become effective.
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Wyckoff NJ, statement of Assemblyman Christopher P. DePhillips, Deputy Republican Leader, on the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001:
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Wyckoff NJ, starting this past Monday, June 21st, the Wyckoff Police Department, in coordination with Dairy Queen, will be introducing our Summonses for Bicycle Safety summer campaign. This summer, if you are 16 and under and are caught by a Wyckoff Police Officer wearing your helmet while riding your bike, you may be issued a “summons” for a free ice cream cone at the Wyckoff Dairy Queen, 299 Franklin Ave. Through this campaign, we hope to encourage kids and teenagers to remember to always wear a helmet when riding their bikes. Helmets are vital in preventing head injuries that can happen because of a bicycle accident. So, this summer, remember to grab your helmet before you ride! WPD would also like to thank Dairy Queen for providing the “summonses” for this campaign!
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Wyckoff NJ, the middle school saga continues at Eisenhower Middle School, the assistant principal will submit his resignation at a special Board of Education meeting Monday, after disciplinary actions were botched against students accused of coercing a girl into flashing a breast on a videoconference.
Continue reading Wyckoff Eisenhower Middle School Assistant Principal to Resign
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Wyckoff NJ, on May 12 the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a home on Lafayette Avenue for a reported attic fire in a large residential home. Initial arriving crews reported heavy smoke emanating from the home. A second alarm was dispatched to the scene. An aggressive interior attack was conducted while exterior truck crews opened up. The fire was brought under control within an hour, with mutual aid from Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department. Waldwick Ladder 641 responded on the third alarm structure fire on Lafayette Ave in Wyckoff. Once on scene the truck maneuvered up a tight driveway to set up as the second tower ladder.
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Wyckoff NJ, a Bergen County, New Jersey, man was arrested today on charges of engaging in mortgage fraud, fraudulently obtaining an SBA loan, and stealing another person’s identity information, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
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Wyckoff NJ, months after the mysterious disappearance of Eisenhower Middle School Principal Christopher Iasiello the truth starts to come out . On Tuesday, for the first time, Wyckoff Board of Education Attorney Stephen Fogarty stated publicly that, contrary to Iasiello’s repeated denials, the principal participated in the investigation involving his own daughter. Iasiello contends he recused himself from handling the incident because it involved his daughter.
Continue reading Wyckoff Schools Mysterious Disappearance at Eisenhower Middle School Explained
