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Washington, D.C. — Federal law enforcement officers will patrol the streets of the nation’s capital for the next seven days, the White House announced Thursday, in an effort to combat rising violent crime and ensure public safety.
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PARAMUS, N.J. — Quick action by the Paramus Police Department led to the arrest of two Newark men at Westfield Garden State Plaza on Wednesday, July 16, after they attempted to flee in a stolen vehicle.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — Police have identified a suspect accused of walking out of a CVS in Glen Rock with more than $4,300 worth of merchandise last month.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police Issue Warrant for $4,300 CVS Shoplifting Suspect
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A routine motor vehicle stop conducted by members of the Ridgewood Police Department Detective Bureau on the afternoon of Thursday, July 10, 2025, led to the recovery of a stolen motorcycle and the arrest of its driver, authorities confirmed.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is urging residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activity as a wave of vehicle and residential burglaries sweeps through Ridgewood and neighboring towns. Thieves are becoming increasingly bold, even breaking into homes to steal keys for luxury cars parked in driveways.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Warn Residents Amid Rise in Car and Home Burglaries
