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River Edge NJ, A quiet Bergen County intersection turned into the scene of a major emergency operation early Wednesday morning after a violent car crash sparked a building fire, trapping multiple residents on upper-floor fire escapes.
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Garfield NJ, A high-ranking New Jersey law enforcement officer is facing criminal charges after prosecutors accused him of attempting to corrupt an active internal investigation.
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Elmwood Park NJ, A somber scene unfolded in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, on Friday afternoon as a fast-moving house fire claimed the life of a local resident. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and local authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the origin and cause of the blaze.
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Bogota NJ, a police investigation is underway in Bogota, NJ, after an officer discharged a firearm during a confrontation with an aggressive dog. The incident followed a reported animal attack on a local teenager earlier that afternoon.
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RIVER EDGE, NJ – A quiet Tuesday evening was shattered when a hit-and-run driver struck a female pedestrian near a popular local landmark, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
The incident occurred on December 16, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., at the busy intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Windsor Road, just steps away from the River Edge Diner. The driver involved fled the scene immediately following the collision, sparking an urgent multi-town search.
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Hillsdale NJ, a hearing will be held at a future date regarding a disciplinary matter involving Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith, following the appointment of a hearing officer during the Borough Council’s Jan. 14 meeting.
Continue reading Hillsdale Police Chief Sean Smith Faces Disciplinary Hearing
