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Allendale NJ, a chimney fire in Allendale quickly escalated into a working structure fire late Monday night, but swift action by firefighters and mutual aid crews helped contain the blaze.
Continue reading Allendale Firefighters Battle Late-Night Chimney Fire, Prevent Major Damage
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Carlstadt NJ, a beaming Melissa Dunn expressed her deep gratitude as her son, Officer Mark Dunn Jr., returned to their Carlstadt home on Saturday after a harrowing two-week stay at Hackensack University Medical Center. Dunn, a 24-year-old Allendale police officer, sustained severe injuries in a multi-car accident caused by a suspected drunk driver on Route 17 South.
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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.
Continue reading Dramatic Crash on Route 17 in Waldwick Leaves Two Miraculously Unscathed
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Saddle River NJ, a four-car, chain-reaction crash occurred Saturday night on Route 17 South near East Allendale Road when a Range Rover lost control and rear-ended two police vehicles and a stopped car. The driver, Joseph Ford, 18, of New York City, was later arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), along with multiple other charges.
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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.
Continue reading Allendale Police : Traffic Alert East Allendale Road in Allendale will be Closed
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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.