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Glen Rock NJ, It’s the “hard-knock life” for theater lovers in Bergen County. What started as a search for a great deal on Broadway tickets ended in a police investigation after two residents fell victim to a calculated social media scam.
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Hackensack NJ, a joint law enforcement operation in Hackensack has resulted in the dramatic arrest of a local man wanted in connection with a shooting last year. Authorities say the suspect compounded his charges when he attempted a desperate escape, ramming a police vehicle and resisting arrest.
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Maywood, NJ residents are being urged to change their mailing habits immediately following a brazen series of mail thefts directly targeting the outdoor collection box at the Maywood Post Office on West Pleasant Avenue.
Police Chief Terence Kenny confirmed that his department is actively investigating multiple incidents and has partnered with the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) to catch the organized criminals responsible for targeting local mail.
Dramatic Arrest: Hackensack Man Accused of Park Assault and Gun Threats is Caught After Community 911 Call.
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Hackensack NJ, a crucial tip from a vigilant resident led to the swift arrest of a wanted Hackensack man who was allegedly walking through a city street late Friday night with a gun in his hand. The arrest by the Hackensack Police Department (HPD) resolved a months-old assault case involving threats of violence.
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Paramus NJ, A brazen daylight robbery attempt at a Paramus jewelry store was quickly thwarted by the swift action of the Paramus Police Department, leading to the arrest of three teenagers from New York.
Continue reading Caught on Route 17: Three NY Teenagers Arrested After Paramus Jewelry Store Robbery
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Glen Rock NJ, a routine early-morning patrol in Glen Rock, New Jersey, took a sharp turn into a felony arrest this past Sunday, showcasing the diligence of local law enforcement.
Continue reading Busted! Florida Woman Arrested in Glen Rock After Traffic Stop Reveals STOLEN CAR
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OAKLAND, NJ | October 14, 2025 – A frightening encounter early Saturday morning in Oakland, New Jersey, led to a multi-agency police response and the apprehension of a suspect now charged with multiple burglaries. The incident serves as a crucial, urgent reminder from the Oakland Police Department: Lock your car doors!
Continue reading Oakland Police Arrests Suspect on Burglary Spree After Woman Catches Him in Her Car
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Glen Rock, NJ – Police in Glen Rock, New Jersey, are on the hunt for a man who managed to steal a U-Haul cargo van right from a local rental spot using a fake driver’s license.
The bizarre theft was reported to the Glen Rock Police Department last Wednesday by the regional manager of U-Haul. The manager explained that the incident occurred back on August 26th when the suspect leased a 2024 GM cargo van from the U-Haul location on Maple Avenue.
Continue reading Unbelievable Theft: U-Haul Van Stolen from Glen Rock Using Fake ID!
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Teaneck NJ, a vigilant Teaneck, NJ, resident turned the tables on a burglary suspect on September 8, 2025, leading to the arrest of 55-year-old Willie Carter for breaking into a vacant Washington Place home. Caught with a stolen generator, burglary tools, and a suspected stolen bicycle, Carter’s crime spree was stopped thanks to a sharp-eyed neighbor and swift police action. This Bergen County takedown is a wake-up call for community vigilance—here’s the full story and how you can keep NJ safe in 2025!
Continue reading Alert Resident Helps Cops Bust Teaneck Burglary Suspect
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MAHWAH, NJ — Police in Mahwah are searching for two men from Maine and New Hampshire after seizing nearly $19,000 in cash behind a Bergen County hotel earlier this month.
Continue reading Mahwah NJ Police Seize $19,000 Cash, Seek Two Men on Money Laundering Charges
