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Bergen County Judge Revokes Release of Teen in Multi-Car Crash That Seriously Injured Allendale Police Officer

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Allendale NJ, an 18-year-old British national, Joseph Ford, has had his release revoked by a Bergen County judge following concerns over his potential involvement in a high-level identity scheme. Ford, initially freed on conditional release after an October car crash that injured Allendale Police Officer Mark Dunn, now faces serious allegations that he may have obtained multiple driver’s licenses and passports under various names to evade authorities.

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New York City Decides Its the Cars Fault for Being Stolen

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New York NY,  yes you heard us right. In a true turn of irony New York City has sued Hyundai Motor (OTCPK:HYMTF) and Kia (OTCPK:KIMTF), alleging that the South Korean automakers were negligent and created a public nuisance by manufacturing vehicles “dangerously susceptible” to theft. Geez and we thought that was a product of bail reform and sanctuary state status?

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Bergen Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Bronx Man in Vehicle Stolen from Staten Island

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MAKAN TRAORE (DOB: 10/03/1983; single; unemployed) of 1420 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on the charge of receiving stolen property. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Teenage repeat offender Flees Mahwah in Stolen Car Arrested Again in New York State

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Mahwah NJ, a teenage repeat offender who had recently been arrested in New York in connection with a stolen vehicle spotted in Mahwah driving another stolen vehicle fled Mahwah police back into New York.

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Two Youths Apprehended After Car Chase Ends in Paramus Crash

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Paramus NJ, according to Paramus Deputy Police Chief Robert Guidetti ,on Thursday New York teenagers fleeing police in a stolen car hit two vehicles stopped in traffic while exiting onto New Jersey Route 4 in Paramus . The two youths apprehended  in a residential area .

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The Ridgewood Police Friendly Reminders

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is offering some friendly reminders :

“The Ridgewood Police Department wants to remind our community of the dangers of alcohol. Please drink responsibly and do not get into a vehicle after you have been drinking. There are plenty of ride sharing options available to you before risking your life and others by driving under the influence. We also remind our community of the dangers of underage drinking. If you host a party that has those under the age of 21 drinking, you will be charged criminally.

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Woodcliff Lake Home Robbed for the Second Time in Three Weeks Leads to a Wild Car Chase

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Woodcliff Lake NJ, Woodcliff Lake Police are alerting residents that on September 15th at 12:45 am a Woodcliff Lake resident’s home was broken into  for a second time in three weeks .

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NJ Law Enforcement to Invest $10 million into Automated License Plate Recognition Technology to Stem Car Theft

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Marlboro NJ,  Governor Phil Murphy and Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a $10 million investment in automated license plate recognition (ALPR) technology to reduce violent crime and motor vehicle theft in New Jersey through the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) State Fiscal Recovery Fund.

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Ridgewood Police Department: Watch Your Mirrors

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department asks residents if they know what cars have mirrors that fold in when the vehicle is locked?
The thieves do.Don’t make it easy for them to find their next victim. Lock your cars.Vehicle thefts continue throughout the state day and night. Give us a call if you see any suspicious activity.

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New Jersey Attorney General’s Car Chase Policy Aids Criminals, Handcuffs Cops

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Trenton NJ,  Assemblyman Brian Bergen is blasting the state attorney general’s revised vehicular pursuit policy that went into effect at the end of last year for increasing car theft and hindering law enforcement’s ability to apprehend criminals.

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Township of Washington Police : Lock Your Car No Matter What Time of Day

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Twp of Washington NJ, the Township of Washington Police Department advises all residents that no matter what time of day it is, their vehicles should remain locked and valuables should not be in Plain-view. Due to one of our residents locking their vehicle, moments ago a thief left the area without being able to enter or steal their car. We urge our residents to report any and all suspicious activity immediately, and keep locking your cars, removing your valuables and keys/key fobs.

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Owner Sustains Minor Injuries During Glen Rock Vehicle Theft

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Glen Rock NJ, a thief stole an Audi SUV from the driveway of a single-family home on Van Allen Road, Glen Rock at approximately 0730 hours on Tuesday, 02/08. The vehicle’s owner witnessed the theft in progress and attempted to jump into the Audi’s front passenger seat as it was being driven away. Moments later, the thief stopped short on Van Allen Road, exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The vehicle’s owner, an adult male, sustained minor injuries in the incident; Glen Rock Police are classifying  the event as an “assault.” A tow truck removed the damaged Audi from the scene and transported it to a local dealership for repair. The incident was captured in full, or part, by several doorbell security cameras in the neighborhood. The suspect was last seen entering a vehicle that fled southbound on Ackerman Avenue, Glen Rock at a very high rate of speed.

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Alert Ridgewood Patrol Officer Averts Auto Theft

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police on Sunday, January 23rd at approximately 4:25pm, Ptl. Chris Mormino was on patrol on the west side of town. While on Knollwood Road, Officer Mormino located a suspicious vehicle that would later be reported as stolen out of the Village. The passenger of this vehicle was out of the car and appeared to be attempting a theft of another vehicle. Fortunately that theft was averted. These thefts happen at all hours of the day and usually involves unlocked vehicles with their keys in them.

 

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NJ State Police Arrest Three Men in Connection Statewide Car Theft-ring

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Paramus NJ, The New Jersey State Police have arrested Jawaun Whitted, 18, Nahji Mayes, 23, both of Newark, N.J., and Darren Troupe Jr., 29, of East Orange, N.J., after troopers linked them to several car thefts and burglaries throughout New Jersey and New York.

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Reader asks , “Is there a possibility that the owners are tired of paying for their cars and deliberately “conveniently forget” the key fobs”

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” Is there a possibility that the owners are tired of paying for their cars and deliberately “conveniently forget” the key fobs and possessions left in the car? Maybe they are like the “self-centered ass” who either figure “it will never happen to me” Or “who cares, I have insurance”. People have been reminded often enough to do the correct procedures which usually can keep their cars in safety to still have people who accidentally “forget” in the vast number of robberies we are currently seeing! “