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Posted on June 4, 2021 June 3, 2021

Alert Neighbor’s Call Leads to the Arrest of 2 Would-be Car Thieves in Hawthorne

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Hawthorne NJ, this morning around 0600,the Hawthorne Police received a call reporting two males attempting to steal a car from a driveway on Kenwood Road. An alert resident observed them and called 911 immediately. Upon responding to the area, officers observed one suspect leave the area in a vehicle while the second fled on foot. While one officer stopped the vehicle, other officers pursued the suspect on foot through the rear yards of the homes in the area. Both suspects, from Newark, were apprehended and charged accordingly. Additionally, they were in possession of both heroin and cocaine. Great job by the squad this morning! Make sure if you see something suspicious, call IMMEDIATELY!!

Posted on May 21, 2021 May 30, 2024

6 Facts You Need To Know About Drug Rehab Centers And How They Help

If you or someone you care about is struggling with drug addiction, going to a rehab center might be an option to consider. Rehab centers can be very helpful in facilitating the healing process. You may have some ideas about what they are and how they work to help fight addictions. Before you decide on a facility it is good to know how they operate, what the treatment programs look like, and other key things to look for. While they may be similar, there can be many variations in things like their treatment approach, staff qualifications, costs, and overall facilities. All of these are things you’ll want to know before choosing a rehab center.

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Posted on May 13, 2021 May 12, 2021

Glen Rock Police Find Abandoned Drug Filled Car

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police reported officers found a green 2000 Buick Lesabre abandoned near the corner of Cumberland Road and Tonawanda Road. The vehicle VIN number was tampered with and police reported finding heroin folds and crack cocaine vials inside the car. That vehicle was impounded for investigation.

Posted on March 1, 2021 February 28, 2021

Morris County Pharmacy Employee Charged in $1.9 Million Kickback and Bribery Scheme

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Jersey City NJ, A pharmacy employee was charged for conspiring to offer and pay bribes and kickbacks in exchange for having prescriptions steered to the Morris County, New Jersey, pharmacy where he worked, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.

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Posted on January 27, 2021 January 26, 2021

Feds Take Down 10 Member North Jersey Pharmacy Burglary Crew

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Jersey City NJ, Ten Jersey City men have been charged for their roles in a pharmacy burglary conspiracy that victimized at least 40 pharmacies in northern New Jersey in a three-month span, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.

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Posted on January 10, 2021 January 11, 2021

What To Remember When Testing a Workplace for Drugs

In the United States, over 67 percent of people who abuse drugs are employed. It, therefore, makes sense that employers in all industries conduct drug tests regularly. Without proper programs to test for drugs, employers may struggle with issues such as low productivity, workplace injuries, and high turnover rates. Here are a few important things to remember when conducting drug tests at work.

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Posted on December 20, 2020 December 20, 2020

Why OTC Drug Abuse Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

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People tend to think that medications they can buy without a prescription are absolutely safe for use. Indeed, if they were dangerous, you wouldn’t be able to get them at your local retail outlet, right? Well, speaking in general, this assumption is correct, but only under one condition – you strictly follow every word that is written on the tin, from allowed daily dosage to the maximal duration of consumption.

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Posted on December 8, 2020 December 7, 2020

Duo Charged After Police Discover Hidden Drug Compartment During Traffic Stop

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Carlstadt NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of PEDRO A. LUCIANO (DOB: 7/26/1988; single; unemployed) of 68 Hawthorne Lane, Willingboro, NJ and PAUL HARRIS (DOB: 6/28/1985; single; unemployed) of 1313 Morton Street, Camden, NJ on the charge of Possession With The Intent To Distribute Cocaine. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Posted on October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020

Stolen Car Stop in Ridgefield Results in Gun and Drug Bust of Philadelphia Man

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Ridgefield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GERALD T. BENNETT (DOB: 7/16/1988; single; unemployed) of 1048 Levick Street, Philadelphia, PA on charges of Receiving Stolen Property, Possession Of A Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession Of A Weapon Without A Lawful Purpose. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Posted on October 4, 2020 October 3, 2020

Reader says , “This place has changed dramatically. And not for the better”

“This is not the Great Village of Ridgewood anymore. This place has changed dramatically. And not for the better. We all told you you just wait and see until all this new housing is done. Then you’re going to see the characters walking around. Boy oh boy you will see. You will experience things that you never seen in the village. It’s going to look like Hackensack, Paterson, barrage long as it doesn’t look like Hamden that shit hole. Things you will see. !!!!

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Posted on October 1, 2020 September 30, 2020

Patient Becomes Irate when a Doctor Declined to Prescribe the Tranquilizers and Amphetamines

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Glen Rock NJ, at 4:06 p.m. on September 24th, Glen Rock Police Patrols were dispatched to a medical office on Harristown Road on a dispute in progress. Investigation found that a 33-year-old Woodland Park man became irate when a doctor declined to prescribe the tranquilizers and amphetamines which he was seeking. The man reportedly threatened to assault the doctor and demanded his money back if the doctor would not write the prescriptions he was demanding. Officers escorted the man from the premises and at the request of the doctor directed him not to return.

Posted on September 24, 2020 December 18, 2020

The Secret to Success of Online Pharmacies

We now live at a time when access to virtually anything lies at our very fingertips – the world of the online marketplace has exploded to the extent to which you don’t even have to leave your home if you don’t want to. It’s wonderful and daunting at the same time. However, it has provided an excellent platform for entrepreneurs to build their businesses from scratch.

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Posted on January 20, 2020 January 19, 2020

Mandatory School Psychological Surveys of your children, Reader says , “Before you know it, your boy or girl is on 3 meds before even stepping a foot in college!”

Nice, now every pissed off teen (is there any other kind?) will be able to disclose their frustrations to a computer system. To be carefully cataloged and stored, forever.

Next, school councilors who don’t want to be accused of missing warning signs would recommend visiting a shrink or a candy man to discuss treatment.

Before you know it, your boy or girl is on 3 meds before even stepping a foot in college! Everyone making $. The schools get more Budget, the shrinks and Pharma sell candy, the politicians get more support from school unions and drug manufacturers.

Everyone except your child that is. The teen is a nervous wreck for life.

Posted on October 19, 2019 October 18, 2019

The Ridgewood Police Department will be taking back unwanted prescription

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Ridgewood NJ, On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ridgewood Police and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 18th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Ridgewood police station at 131 North Maple Ave. (Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Posted on June 12, 2019 June 12, 2019

FORT LEE MAN CHARGED WITH SELLING LSD TO AN UNDERCOVER DETECTIVE

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of SHQIPRON IDRIZI (DOB: 09/25/1999; single; unemployed) of 519 Summit Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ on charges of Distribution and Possession Of A Controlled Dangerous Substance. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Fort Lee Police Department under
the direction of Chief Matthew J. Hintze.

During the months of May and June 2019, Shqipron IDRIZI distributed narcotics, namely LSD, to an undercover Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Detective. IDRIZI was arrested on June 7, 2019 in Fort Lee, NJ.