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Glern Rock NJ, a Glen Rock resident recently became the target of a sophisticated identity theft scheme that spanned across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The fraudster successfully bypassed security to purchase high-end iPhones, sparking a multi-agency police investigation.
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HACKENSACK, NJ – A high-stakes international money-laundering operation run out of a quiet Bergen County neighborhood has come crashing down. Nicholas Ortega Munoz and Isabella Valderrama Ospina, both 23 and residents of Hackensack, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court this week to operating a sophisticated, unlicensed $62 million money-transmitting business.
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Lodi NJ, A 27-year-old Passaic County man is behind bars today following a terrifying home invasion and knifepoint sexual assault in Bergen County. The arrest, involving a regional SWAT team, concludes an intensive investigation by local and county authorities.
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Bergenfield NJ, a shocking incident unfolded on Sunday, October 5th, in Bergenfield, New Jersey, when a local rabbi was assaulted outside his home. Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is now in custody.
The victim has been identified as Rabbi Avraham Wein, the assistant rabbi at Congregation Keter Torah in nearby Teaneck. The swift response from a community member and law enforcement ensured the attacker was quickly apprehended.
Continue reading Teaneck Rabbi Assaulted in Bergenfield—Good Samaritan Steps In!
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HACKENSACK, NJ — September 3, 2025 — A Hackensack man is facing multiple arson charges after allegedly setting three police cars on fire in a municipal lot located dangerously close to a mosque and gas pumps, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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UPDATE: According to Boyd Loving photographer at the scene , an investigation by Fair Lawn PD determined that the two (2) individuals involved in this incident were acquainted. The investigation also revealed that no assault occurred. The male involved was released from Fair Lawn PD headquarters after questioning. No information regarding possible criminal charges was made available.
FAIR LAWN, NJ — A frightening abduction unfolded on Monday, September 1, 2025, after a Fair Lawn woman reported to police that she was being followed by a man in a white four-door sedan near Broadway and Midland Avenue, authorities said.
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A late-night traffic stop by Fair Lawn police led to the arrest of two men and the discovery of a loaded 9mm handgun, crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and nunchucks in the parking lot of Advance Auto Parts on River Road.
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NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ — An armed suspect was shot by police on Friday, June 14, in North Arlington during an ongoing investigation into a reported carjacking that originated in Kearny, authorities have confirmed.
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Glen Rock NJ , Glen Rock continues to uphold its reputation as one of Bergen County’s safest and quietest communities, but one issue has become a persistent concern: shoplifting at local retail stores, especially Bottle King liquor store on Prospect Street.
Continue reading Shoplifting on the Rise at Bottle King in Glen Rock, NJ Despite Low Crime Rates
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Fairview NJ, a Fairview man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly assaulting a woman with a machete in an apartment building, authorities announced.
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