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Serious Route 4 Crash in Teaneck Involving Jitney Bus Under Investigation

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TEANECK, NJ — A serious two-vehicle crash on Route 4 East during the evening rush hour on June 16 has prompted an ongoing investigation by local and county authorities.

According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the collision occurred shortly after 5 p.m. near Phelps Road, involving a jitney-style passenger bus and another vehicle. The crash caused multiple injuries, some of which are believed to be serious.

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Palisades Park Mayor Paul Kim Under Investigation Amid Lawsuit Allegations

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Palisades Park  NJ, Palisades Park Mayor Chong “Paul” Kim was reportedly under investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office in early 2024, according to a legal filing by a police officer seeking $2 million in damages from the borough.

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Another Fatal Crash Closes Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs

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Englewood Cliffs NJ , a fatal crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs led to the closure of all northbound lanes near Exit 1 (Palisade Avenue) on Monday evening, according to authorities.

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Wallington Firefighter Heroically Rescues Resident from Burning Home

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Wallington NJ, a veteran Wallington firefighter demonstrated extraordinary courage by rescuing a resident from a house fire on Tuesday afternoon.

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Suspended Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Lieutenant Indicted For Removing and Tampering with Drug Evidence

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Hackensack NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced a state grand jury has indicted a suspended Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) lieutenant after he allegedly removed and tampered with drug evidence, including cocaine and fentanyl, on multiple occasions. The defendant was also charged with financial facilitation of criminal activity, structuring financial transactions, and filing fraudulent tax returns in connection with his making approximately $600,000 in cash deposits into bank accounts he controlled.

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Body Discovered Along Hudson River in Fort Lee: Investigation Underway

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Fort Lee NJ, a death investigation is currently underway after authorities discovered a body along the Hudson River shoreline in Fort Lee, NJ, on Saturday morning.

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Fatal Crash Shuts Down Palisades Interstate Parkway in New York

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Alpine NJ, a serious crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway near the New York-New Jersey state line left one person dead and several others injured early Friday morning, February 28. The accident resulted in a complete highway shutdown, with authorities urging drivers to avoid the area.

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Hackensack Woman Accused of Stealing $451K via Zelle Transfers from Employer

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Hackensack NJ,  a Bergen County woman is facing theft charges after allegedly transferring more than $451,000 from her employer’s bank account to her own using Zelle, prosecutors said.

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Armed Robbery and Gunfire Shake Fair Lawn’s Early Morning Hours

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Fair Lawn NJ, a peaceful Sunday morning in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, was disrupted by an armed robbery and gunfire near Henderson Boulevard and 11th Street, according to local authorities.

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No Happy Ending : Four Charged with Operating Illicit Massage Parlors

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Edgewater NJ, four individuals have been charged with operating a series of illicit massage parlors in New Jersey and New York, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco Assumes Full Operational Responsibility of the Bergen County Police Academy

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Hackensack NJ,  Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III releases the following statement regarding the operation of the Bergen County Police Academy:

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Teaneck Police search for Three Suspects in Armed Home Invasion

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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck police reported that multiple units responded to an incident at a Tyron Avenue residence at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, where four adults were discovered to have been assaulted and restrained. According to a police release, earlier that day, three men had entered the residence through a back door, with two of them carrying firearms. The assailants proceeded to assault and bind the victims before making off with personal belongings. The authorities have not disclosed the specific items stolen or their value. The Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps provided on-site treatment for the victims’ minor injuries. The Teaneck Police Department, along with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department, is actively investigating the incident and pursuing all available leads. Individuals with relevant information are urged to contact the Teaneck Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, or Crime Stoppers of Teaneck at 844-466-6789.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Identifies Victim in Englewood Homicide Investigation

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information on the Englewood Homicide :

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Investigating Homicide in Englewood

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Englewood NJ, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Englewood Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday.

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Bergen Sheriff Anthony Cureton: “It is important for Residents to feel safe practicing their respective faiths”

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Hackensack NJ,  after a bomb scare at a Fair lawn Synagogue,  Sheriff Anthony Cureton held a security briefing to discuss public safety precautions for the upcoming Jewish High Holy (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) Season. Representatives from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, local police chiefs and members of the Jewish community were present as Rabbi Joel Friedman offered an overview of traditions and expectations for the Jewish High Holy Season. The safety and security of all Bergen County residents was the top priority. It is important for residents to feel safe practicing their respective faiths in our community.

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