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Dramatic Crash Shuts Down Ridgewood Street: Driver Walks Away After Hitting Utility Pole
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Ridgewood NJ, an early Monday afternoon crash in Ridgewood sent emergency responders to the 100 block of Ackerman Avenue, where a black four-door Hyundai sedan left the roadway and collided with a utility pole. The incident, which occurred on September 22, 2025, drew a quick and coordinated response from local first responders.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, Bergen County Mosquito Control is taking proactive steps to combat the mosquito population in Twp. of Washington. Residents can expect an early morning ULV (Ultra-Low Volume) truck spray on Thursday, September 25th, between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM. This targeted effort is designed to significantly reduce the number of mosquitoes in our community.
Continue reading Mosquitoes Beware! Township of Washington to Undergo Early Morning Spraying
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, a coordinated emergency response brought multiple fire department units to the intersection of Boulevard and Division Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights recently, following a serious two-car accident. The initial reports indicated a harrowing situation with victims trapped inside their vehicles.
Continue reading Responding to the Scene: A Coordinated Effort at a Hasbrouck Heights Accident
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is growing! In a special ceremony, Mayor Paul Vagianos had the pleasure of swearing in three new police officers, a key step in strengthening the department’s ability to serve and protect the community.
Continue reading Ridgewood Welcomes Three New Police Officers to the Force
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Tenafly NJ, a hate crime investigation is underway in Tenafly, New Jersey, after an Israeli flag was found burned outside Temple Sinai of Bergen County. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, September 16, has sent a shockwave through the local community, especially as it happened just days before the start of the Jewish High Holy Days.
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Glen Rock NJ, in a remarkable act of community partnership, a bank manager in Glen Rock, New Jersey, flagged down the town’s police chief to stop a resident from falling victim to a costly financial scam. This incident serves as a powerful reminder of how a simple act of awareness can prevent a devastating loss.
Continue reading Glen Rock Bank Manager Flags Down Police Chief to Foil a $35,000 Scam
Get to know the faces dedicated to keeping our community safe
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Ridgewood NJ, at a recent Village Council Meeting, the Ridgewood Police Department celebrated both new beginnings and outstanding achievements. Mayor Paul Vagianos officially swore in three new officers, welcoming them into the force. Meanwhile, the department recognized an officer whose exceptional work earned him a historic honor.
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On September 6, 2025, a fast-moving but powerful thunderstorm tore through Glen Rock, New Jersey, leaving two single-family homes on Roxbury Place damaged by large falling tree limbs. While no injuries were reported, the incident sparked a swift response from the Glen Rock Police Department, Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department, PSE&G Electric Division, and the Borough of Glen Rock’s shade tree unit. Here’s what happened, the extent of the damage, and how the community is recovering from this dramatic weather event.
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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department is responding decisively to a growing trend of unauthorized “park takeover” events promoted on social media, following two incidents at Carver Park in early June.
Continue reading Hackensack Police Address Unpermitted “Park Takeover” Events at Carver Park
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Ramsey NJ, in the early hours of the morning of December 16th, around 12:15 AM, the Ramsey NJ Fire Department swiftly responded to a fire alarm at an apartment complex within the borough.
Continue reading Ramsey Fire Department Responds to Overnight Apartment Fire
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Maintaining a safe community requires effort from all stakeholders
Maintaining a safe community requires effort from all stakeholders. Dedicated police professionals working in collaboration with vigilant and engaged citizens can truly make a significant difference in the overall safety and security of a community. We are fortunate to have both in our community. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of our law enforcement professionals our citizens for helping to keep our community safe.
While the current trends are positive, we must continue to take proactive steps to make our community less attractive to criminals. Each of us can take steps to ensure that individually we are less vulnerable to criminal activity as well as looking out for our neighbors. On our end the department will continue our proactive efforts to keep the community safe. We have several trained crime prevention officers ready to provide information and assistance to any resident and/or business owner wishing information on better securing their persons and/or property.
Thank You
Chief John M. Ward
