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Allendale Police: Beginning Monday 10/16/2023 – East Allendale Road in Allendale will be closed from 7am until the evening hours during the week. Please follow all posted detours.
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Allendale NJ, a late Monday afternoon, 02/27, two (2) vehicle, “T-Bone” crash at the intersection of Cottage Place and East Allendale Avenue in Allendale, entrapped the driver of a silver colored Nissan SUV, and sent the vehicle up onto the front lawn of a nearby home. Allendale firefighters and Ramsey Rescue personnel extricated the victim, who was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Both vehicles involved in the collision were towed from the scene. Ramsey firefighters also provided assistance. Allendale Police investigated the crash.
Continue reading T-Bone Crash In Allendale Sends Driver Hospital
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Allendale NJ, Borough of Allendale and Allendale Police Issue SCAM ALERT . There are reports from neighboring towns that residents are receiving mail from Tax Assessment Securities Judgment Registry Federal Taxing Authorities. This letter appears to be very formal and legit where large amounts of money are being requested to avoid liens, etc. These letters are a SCAM and should not be entertained. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Allendale police headquarters at 201-825-1900.
Continue reading Tax Lien Scam Making the Rounds in Bergen County
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Allendale NJ, earlier on Thursday Allendale Fire Department responded to several calls throughout the Borough ranging from odors of gas, fire alarms, CO alarms, and a noxious odor incident.
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Saddle River NJ, Route 17 southbound was the scene of another rainy Sunday, 03/28, “off the roadway” crash, this one occurring in Saddle River, near East Allendale Avenue. What appeared to have been a Toyota pick up truck wound up in a wooded area between a highway entrance and exit ramp. One (1) victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A significant fuel spill was associated with the mishap according to a police supervisor at the scene. Two (2) tow trucks were required to remove the vehicle from the wooded area and haul it from the scene. Saddle River Police was assisted by Upper Saddle River Police and Allendale Police at the scene. Saddle River Fire department also responded along with Allendale EMS.
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Allendale NJ, Allendale Mayor Ari Bernstein ,”So proud to be standing with Officers Helmer and Hubbard in front of Mezzaluna Bistro tonight. Our hometown heroes saved a life this evening. A patron from Park Ridge was choking and our officers sprang into action, performing CPR to revive her. Thank you to Allendale Police for everything you do!”
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Ridgewood NJ, Three (3) individuals were taken into custody on Route 17 southbound in Ridgewood late Saturday afternoon, 08/03, in connection with an alleged theft of goods from the Home Depot store in Mahwah. Police personnel from Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, and Ridgewood assisted Mahwah Police with suspect apprehension, search, and transport.. A Honda sedan, allegedly used by the suspects to flee the crime scene, was removed from the highway by a flatbed tow truck. All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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Wyckoff NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced the arrest of MATTHEW PLOTKIN (DOB: 08/01/1989; single; massage therapist) of Wyckoff, New Jersey, on charges of Sexual Assault. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Allendale Police Department under the direction of Chief George Scherb.
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Allendale NJ, Allendale and many Bergen County Police Departments adapting the 9pm routine rule.
We are excited to join other agencies that have adopted #9pmroutine. The following items might seem simple, or even “routine” to some, but if that was the case the majority of towns in New Jersey and nationwide would not be having vehicles burglarized or even stolen, or houses entered, etc.
Set an alarm on your phone to go off daily at 9 PM and take a quick moment to make sure your key fob is not in your car, use that same fob to make sure your vehicle is locked and continue down the list.
We all lead busy lives, but if you have this alarm to remind you to do all these things, you are saving yourself from the potential to have criminal activity happen to you.
If you have any questions, you can call police headquarters at 201-825-1900 for further information or suggestions.
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Allendale NJ, Allendale Police, Allendale Fire, and Allendale EMS responded to a Monday morning, 08/13 rollover crash in the 900 block of Franklin Turnpike, Allendale. A utility pole was demolished in the mishap. At least one (1) person was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Allendale EMTs. Ramsey Police assisted with traffic control. A flatbed tow truck righted and removed the wreck from the roadway. Police at the scene did not indicate if the downed utility pole caused any outages to electric power or communications services. No word either on whether any extended road closures would be in effect.
July 7,2018
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Allendale NJ, Allendale Police are continuing to get reports of bear sightings throughout the Boro. If you see a bear, remember to keep your distance and keep children and pets indoors.
It’s that time of year when bear cubs will again be passing through our area. The Allendale Police will again be monitoring the situation and encourage residents to continue reporting any sightings to the police by calling 201-825-1900.
As a general reminder, keep your distance from any wild animals, including but not limited to bears and coyotes. If you see a bear or coyote, bring pets and children inside until the animal leaves the area. Bears are attracted to neighborhoods by garbage odors. Properly securing your garbage is one of the best ways to prevent bears from becoming a nuisance in our community. For more bear safety tips, please visit the NJ DEP Fish and Wildlife website at
https://www.njfishandwildlife.com/bearfacts.htm or contact the Allendale Police.
Here’s some additional info on bear activity in Allendale:
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June 24,2018
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Allendale NJ, Allendale police report that over the past two days several vehicles in area towns were burglarized while parked on driveways and in unlocked garages, with three being stolen Proceeds from these incidents included items such as purses, sunglasses, iPhones, and EZ passes. Allendale Police would like to offer the following tips to help reduce your chances of becoming a victim of these types of crimes:
• Every vehicle that was burglarized was unlocked. Please lock your vehicle and keep valuables (i.e. purses, wallets, etc.) either out of plain view or inside your home.
• If your vehicle is parked in a garage, keep the garage locked.
• “High-end vehicle theft” is a continuing problem in Bergen County. Every stolen car, without exception, contained a key fob inside the vehicle. Do not leave key fobs in your center console or glove box. Take them with you whenever you are not using your car.
• If you witness this crime occurring, do not confront the actor! These perpetrators work in teams and should be considered dangerous. No piece of property is worth your personal safety. Be a good witness and call 9-1-1.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Allendale Policer Police Department at (201) 825-1900.
