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Glen Rock Police Boost Vigilance Following Global Incidents

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Heightened Awareness in Glen Rock Amid Holiday Season after Recent Attacks

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GLEN ROCK, NJ – The Glen Rock Police Department (GRPD) has issued a statement extending its deepest sympathies to the victims and communities affected by the recent attacks in Sydney, Australia, and the violent incident at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. These “senseless acts of violence,” the department noted, are a grim reminder of the security challenges facing communities worldwide.

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Confirmed Swatting Hoax Rocks Paramus High School: Police Launch Investigation into False Alarm

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School Terror Scam: Why a ‘Swatting’ Hoax Triggered a Massive Police Response and Lockdown at Paramus High School

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Paramus NJ,  experienced a terrifying but thankfully false alarm this morning following a confirmed “swatting” incident targeting the high school. Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza and the Paramus Police Department quickly confirmed that the large-scale emergency response was due to a hoax, intended to trigger panic and a massive deployment of law enforcement resources.

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Modern Policing Saves a Life: Westwood Police’s Drone Technology Locates Missing Endangered Person

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Drone Saves the Day! Infrared Technology Locates Missing Person in Westwood Woods, Averting Crisis

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WESTWOOD, NJ – A potential tragedy was averted in Westwood this week, thanks to the swift, coordinated response of the Westwood Police Department and the deployment of cutting-edge 21st-century technology.

On the evening of October 15, 2025, the Westwood Police Department responded to an urgent call regarding a missing and endangered person. What began as a traditional search quickly became a testament to the effectiveness of modern policing tools.

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Black Bear Alert in Township of Washington

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Township Residents: Black Bear Sighting Notice – Don’t Panic, Do THIS Instead!

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Twp. of Washington, NJ – Recent days have brought confirmation of Black Bear sightings, particularly on the west side of Washington Township. While this is a common occurrence in our region, understanding how to coexist safely is paramount. The Washington Township Police Department urges all residents to be aware, take preventative measures, and know the correct procedure if you encounter a bear.

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River Edge Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Hazardous Materials Incident on Seventh Avenue

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RIVER EDGE, NJ – Earlier today, the River Edge Volunteer Fire Department, alongside Battalion 9, responded to a reported hazardous materials incident on the 700 block of Sixth Avenue in a residential garage.

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Kinderkamack Road Repaving Project Continues in Westwood: Speed Limit Reduced to 30 MPH

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WESTWOOD, NJ – Mayor Ray Arroyo announced that Bergen County’s Kinderkamack Road repaving project continued on Friday, July 18, with work scheduled between Westwood Avenue and Old Hook Road.

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New Milford Hazmat Team Assists Closter with Early Morning Roadway Spill

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NEW MILFORD, NJ – In the early hours of Thursday, July 17, 2025, the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department Hazmat Team was dispatched to Closter after reports of an unusual substance spilled across several streets.

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Ridgefield Man Charged with Assault, In Spitting Incident at Fairview Anti-ICE Protest

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Fairview NJ, police say Giancarlo Pontecorvo, 26, of Ridgefield, is now facing assault charges after allegedly spitting in a woman’s face during the protests on Fairview Avenue Saturday afternoon.

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Former Substitute Teacher Arrested for Sex Crimes at Fair Lawn Middle School Also Worked in Ridgewood

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BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A former Fair Lawn School District employee arrested for alleged lewd acts inside a middle school building has been confirmed as a former substitute teacher in Ridgewood, authorities and school officials said.

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Garbage Truck Crashes into Home in New Milford — No Injuries Reported

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NEW MILFORD, NJ — Tuesday, July 9, 2025 — Emergency crews rushed to a residential neighborhood in New Milford just before 7:30 a.m. after a garbage truck crashed into a home, striking two parked cars and damaging a gas meter.

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River Edge Fire Department Quickly Contains Early Morning Apartment Fire on Rutgers Place

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RIVER EDGE, NJ — July 5, 2025 — The River Edge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a working apartment fire early Saturday morning at 84 Rutgers Place, after receiving a report of an oven fire at approximately 6:50 AM.

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Glen Rock Police Seek Public’s Help After Series of Hit-and-Run Crashes

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Bergen County Town Sees Surge in Hit-and-Run Incidents; Authorities Urge Witnesses to Come Forward

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — The Glen Rock Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in solving a troubling series of hit-and-run accidents that occurred throughout the town over the past two weeks. Officials are urging anyone with information to contact the department directly as investigations continue.

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Teaneck Man Arrested Again for Multiple Burglaries, Months After High School Break-In

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TEANECK, NJ — A Teaneck man previously arrested for burglarizing a local high school earlier this year is back in custody after being charged with several new burglaries, according to Chief Andrew McGurr of the Teaneck Police Department.

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Ridgewood Officials and Residents Unite to Tackle Car Thefts and Public Safety Concerns

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Community Engagement Highlights the Growing Auto Theft Crisis in New Jersey

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Ridgewood, NJ — Last week, Ridgewood Police Chief Forest Lyons joined the 40th District Legislative Team—Senator Kristin Corrado, Assemblyman Chris DePhillips, and Assemblyman Al Barlas—at a neighborhood meeting to address rising concerns about car thefts, bail reform, and overall public safety in the community. Organized by local residents, the forum provided an opportunity for open dialogue, community feedback, and transparency from law enforcement and elected officials.

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Elmwood Park Fire Inspector Accused of Falsifying Public Records, Prosecutors Say

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Elmwood Park NJ,  a fire inspector with the Elmwood Park Fire Prevention Bureau has been arrested and charged with tampering and falsifying public records, according to a statement released by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO).

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