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MAHWAH, NJ — A man accused of stealing cash from gym-goers’ lockers at Powerhouse Gym in Mahwah has been arrested, according to the Mahwah Police Department.
Continue reading Mahwah Gym Locker Theft Suspect Arrested: Police Recover Evidence in Cash Thefts
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — With summer in full swing and local schools on break, the streets are now bustling with children, families, and outdoor activity. That means one thing for drivers: it’s time to slow down and stay alert.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police : Summer Safety Reminder: Slow Down — Kids Are Out of School!
Suspect Apprehended After Fleeing on Foot, Leaves Behind Scooter and Sandals
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A wild scene unfolded Tuesday afternoon, July 1st, as Glen Rock Police Department patrol officers, with the assistance of Hawthorne PD and the Ridgewood Police Department, apprehended a suspect following a motor vehicle and foot pursuit involving a Vespa motor scooter.
Continue reading Vespa Chase Ends in Arrest Near Glen Rock Elementary School
photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47 is reminding all residents and visitors to stay clear of emergency blockades—they’re there for your safety, not your inconvenience.
Continue reading Safety First: Ridgewood Firefighters Remind Public to Respect Emergency Blockades
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WYCKOFF NJ , Following a string of mail theft cases across Bergen County, including the check thefts reported in Glen Rock, the Wyckoff Police Department is now investigating a new mystery involving opened mailboxes on Lafayette Avenue. Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible.
file photo by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, a major breakthrough has been made in a residential burglary investigation stemming from a December 6, 2024 incident on Old Stone Road, according to the Ridgewood Police Department.
Continue reading Ridgewood Home Burglary Investigation Leads to Criminal Charge Against Florida Man
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a large shade tree came crashing down across West Saddle River Road, just north of Hollywood Avenue, on the morning of Sunday, May 4, disrupting utility services for multiple residents in the area.
Continue reading Fallen Tree Disrupts Utility Services in Ho-Ho-Kus, Damages Utility Poles
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Glen Rock, NJ, the growing issue of check theft from local mailboxes has reached a troubling new point, with two recent reports confirming that checks were stolen directly from the mailbox located in front of the Glen Rock Post Office.
file photo by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, in response to a troubling increase in residential and motor vehicle burglaries, Ridgewood Police have made a key arrest connected to recent break-ins targeting high-end vehicles. The suspect, Alquan Harris of East Orange, NJ, has been charged with second-degree burglary and attempted burglary of two homes on Mountain Avenue.
