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Palisades Park NJ, The Palisades Park Police Department is making headlines for all the right reasons. After decades of scrutiny and leadership instability, the department has officially been granted accreditation by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP).
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Paramus, NJ — A century of service is a milestone few can claim, but the Paramus Police Department (PPD) has officially crossed that threshold, celebrating 101 years of unwavering dedication to the Borough of Paramus.
From its humble beginnings in the “Celery Capital of the World” to overseeing one of the busiest retail and healthcare hubs in the United States, the PPD’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptation, and community-first policing.
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Westwood NJ, A sophisticated nationwide scam has landed in Bergen County, prompting an urgent warning from local law enforcement. If an unexpected package arrives at your door with a mysterious QR code inside, you could be one click away from identity theft.
Continue reading Westwood Police Issue Urgent Warning Over Viral Package Delivery Scam
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Maywood NJ, A local law enforcement team is getting national recognition! Maywood Police Sgt. Chris Nichols and his dedicated K-9 partner, Phoenyx, have been selected for the prestigious 2026 Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. fundraising calendar.
Continue reading BERGEN COUNTY HERO: Maywood K-9 Phoenyx Featured in National 2026 Calendar!
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Cliffside Park NJ, a tense, five-hour standoff in Cliffside Park concluded late Friday evening, November 28th, after the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team deployed tear gas to take an armed man into custody. The suspect, identified as Oliver Checo, was wanted in connection with an unprovoked knife attack on a store owner in neighboring Fairview just hours earlier.
Continue reading Standoff Ends in Cliffside Park: SWAT Uses Tear Gas to Apprehend Knife Attacker
Palisades Park Police Department Reclaims Internal Affairs Amid Conspiracy and Whistleblower Allegations
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PALISADES PARK, NJ – The Palisades Park Police Department (PPPD) has officially regained authority over its Internal Affairs (IA) functions, a major turning point after the unit was taken over by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) back in March.
The BCPO confirmed on October 27th that it had returned full control of the IA workflow to the local department, signaling what town officials are calling a significant restoration of confidence in the PPPD’s leadership and ongoing reform efforts.
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NEWARK, NJ — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the FBI, is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of four escaped criminal illegal aliens from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark. The escape took place on June 12, 2025, and these individuals are considered public safety threats.
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Ridgewood NJ, a high-risk felony traffic stop conducted by the Ridgewood Police Department led to the arrest of two individuals early Tuesday afternoon, May 6. The incident took place in front of 305 East Ridgewood Avenue, following reports that the white Honda Odyssey van they were operating had recently been stolen.
Continue reading Felony Traffic Stop in Ridgewood Leads to Two Arrests for Suspected Stolen Vehicle
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Hackensack NJ, over the last few months, Bergen County has experienced several instances of a private citizen using the Internet to identify individuals who are attempting to lure minors into sexual activity and arranging for the arrest by law enforcement of these targeted individuals. The scenarios and arrests are then publicized on YouTube.
