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Englewood Cliffs NJ, a multi-car crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway Thursday afternoon left one driver with serious injuries, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Saddle Brook NJ, Tragedy struck Saddle Brook on Sunday night when a pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross Route 46 east, authorities reported.
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Tenafly NJ, a fatal accident occurred on Monday in Tenafly involving a semi-truck and a garbage truck, resulting in the tragic loss of one life. The incident took place at 228 County Road and involved vehicles from Regional Industries LLC, a solid waste and recycling company based in Elizabeth, and ABC Towing from Fort Lee.
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Hackensack NJ, on September 14th at approximately 7:35 A.M, the Hackensack Police Department was alerted by Hackensack School Officials and the public regarding an online threat of violence to several schools within the city.
Continue reading Hackensack Police : Online Threat to Public Schools is Unsubstantiated
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Palisades Park NJ, two pedestrians were hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a car while crossing the street in Palisades Park on Sunday evening, according to local police.
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Glen Rock NJ, in a shocking incident Tuesday evening, a man was shot at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock, prompting a flood of 911 calls from concerned residents in Fair Lawn and Ridgewood. The shooting occurred during a busy time at the park, which was hosting a basketball tournament.
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Hackensack NJ, in a significant development, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has announced its temporary control over the Hackensack Police Department’s internal affairs bureau and office of professional standards. Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer of the Prosecutor’s Office conveyed this decision, highlighting the guidance of Prosecutor Mark Musella and the direction of Chief Matthew Finck in this endeavor.
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Fort lee NJ, last week, the brother of actor Jason Patric tragically passed away after being struck and killed by a New Jersey transit bus while crossing a street, as confirmed by authorities.
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Paramus NJ, a lieutenant from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, identified as Kevin T. Matthew, 47, of Cedar Grove, is facing allegations of unauthorized removal of narcotics evidence, which included cocaine and fentanyl, from storage. Subsequently, the drugs were returned, but officials claim they were in “substantially different” conditions, as per the attorney general’s announcement on Tuesday.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, a judge in Bergen County will determine the admissibility of statements made by a Washington Township man, Patrick Camilli, to the police following the 2021 fatal stabbing of Mary E. Huber in his home.
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Paterson NJ, A Passaic County, New Jersey man arrested in connection with seven armed robberies of pharmacies made his initial appearance today in Newark federal court, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office reminds everyone to use social media safely as our Cyber Crimes Unit has seen an uptick in sextortion scams. If you are a victim, report the crime to your local police department. The FBI has seen a huge increase in the number of cases involving children and teens being threatened and coerced into sending explicit images online—a crime called sextortion.
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Rochelle Park NJ, parents in the Rochelle Park School District say they feel uneasy after two teachers, a father and son, were arrested on child porn charges. They both worked for the Rochelle Park School District.
Continue reading Rochelle Park School District Suspends Two Teachers Arrested on Child Porn Charges
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Franklin Lakes police are investigating an incident in which a bicyclist suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle at Briarwoods Road and Bayberry Lane around 11:30 a.m.on Sunday.
Continue reading Serious Injuries Reported , Bicyclist Hit By Car in Franklin Lakes
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Oakland NJ, a Bergen County, New Jersey, man and a New York woman were charged for their roles in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy operating in and around Bergen County, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
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