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Swift Arrest Made After Man Allegedly Exposes Himself to Shoppers at Paramus Old Navy

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Swift Response: NY Man Arrested Following Disturbing Lewdness Incident at Garden State Plaza Old Navy

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PARAMUS, NJ — A New York man is in custody following a highly disturbing incident at one of Bergen County’s busiest shopping destinations.

On Friday afternoon, police officers swarmed the Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall in Paramus after receiving emergency calls regarding a man exposing himself and engaging in explicit lewd behavior in front of mall patrons—including young children.

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Massive Bergen County Drug Bust: $520,000 Cash and “Pink Cocaine” Seized in NJ/NY Sting

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Bergen County Drug Ring Busted: $520K Cash and Massive Arsenal of “Pink Cocaine” & Weapons Seized

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TRENTON, NJ — In a major blow to tri-state narcotics trafficking, authorities have dismantled a sophisticated drug distribution network operating out of Bergen County. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced the arrest of four local residents following a high-stakes investigation that uncovered over half a million dollars in cash, high-capacity firearms, and a staggering variety of illicit substances.

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From Seatbelt Violation to Jail: How a Maywood Traffic Stop Snared a Wanted NJ Dealer

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Busted: Wanted Wyckoff Man Caught with Cocaine and $4K Cash During Maywood Traffic Stop

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Wyckoff NJ, A routine traffic stop in Maywood turned into a major arrest this past weekend when officers intercepted a wanted drug distribution suspect carrying a significant amount of “rubber-banded” cash and narcotics.

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Airbag Thieves Strike Teaneck: 13 Vehicles Burglarized in 30-Second “Smash and Grab” Spree

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Teaneck Police Issue Alert: String of Overnight Car Burglaries Targets High-Value Airbags

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TEANECK, NJ — Authorities in Teaneck are calling on the public for assistance following a sophisticated spree of vehicle burglaries that took place in the early morning hours of April 22, 2026. Detectives report that over a dozen vehicles were targeted, with thieves focusing on a specific and costly automotive component: airbags.

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“Shoot Me”: Bergen County Woman Faces Arson and Assault Charges After Knife Standoff

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“Shoot Me!”: Armed Woman Arrested After Setting Fire and Threatening Family in Bergen County

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, A dangerous domestic standoff in Hasbrouck Heights ended in an arrest this week after a local woman allegedly ignited a fire inside a residence and challenged responding officers to open fire.

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The $62M “Adult Token” Pipeline: Hackensack Couple Pleads Guilty in Massive International Money Laundering Scheme

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The Token Trick: Online consumers purchased “tokens” to pay adult performers for live performances

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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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Bergen County Home Invasion: SWAT Team Arrests Suspect in Knifepoint Sexual Assault

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Court records for Tusha show a pattern of reported domestic violence for well over a year out of Passaic County

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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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Teaneck Rabbi Assaulted in Bergenfield—Good Samaritan Steps In!

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SHOCKING ATTACK: Teaneck Rabbi Assaulted in Bergenfield; Suspect ARRESTED After Good Samaritan Intervenes

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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.

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Hackensack Man Charged After Torching Police Cars Near Mosque and Gas Pumps, Prosecutors Say

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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.

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UPDATE: Fair Lawn Woman Abducted, Rescued by Authorities in Paterson After Disturbing Incident

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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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Two Arrested in Fair Lawn NJ After Late-Night Traffic Stop Yields Gun, Drugs, and Nunchucks

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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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Armed Suspect Shot by Police in North Arlington During Carjacking Investigation

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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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Shoplifting on the Rise at Bottle King in Glen Rock, NJ Despite Low Crime Rates

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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.

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Fairview Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Machete Attack

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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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