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PARAMUS, N.J. — A 36-year-old Fair Lawn resident has been taken into custody following an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile earlier this year, authorities announced.
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Fair Lawn NJ, The familiar scent of baking Oreos and Ritz crackers that once defined a generation in Bergen County is officially gone. This fall, the last pieces of the iconic Nabisco cookie plant in Fair Lawn, NJ, were finally removed, marking the end of a nearly two-year demolition process at the legendary Route 208 landmark.
Continue reading End of an Era: Nabisco Fair Lawn Plant is Gone. What Happens Next on Route 208?
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Fair Lawn NJ, a quick response and two incredibly brave firefighters averted a major tragedy in Fair Lawn, NJ, this past Monday afternoon. Officials confirmed that a fire at a home on 28th Street resulted in a dramatic rescue and sent two residents to the hospital.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Firefighters Carry Elderly Man from Burning Home
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Fair Lawn, NJ – A routine Tuesday afternoon took a dramatic turn at a local bank branch as Fair Lawn Police Department patrol officers foiled an attempted fraud, leading to one swift arrest and a manhunt for a second suspect.
The incident occurred late Tuesday afternoon, October 7, at a TD Bank branch on Maple Avenue in Fair Lawn. Authorities were alerted to an alleged attempt to cash a substantial fraudulent check totaling $7,000.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Police Bust Suspect Trying to Cash $7,000 Fraudulent Check
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Fair Lawn NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced today that four men have been charged for their roles in a home invasion and auto theft that left a homeowner injured.
Continue reading Four Men Charged for Roles in Home Invasion and Auto Theft in Fair lawn
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A late-night traffic stop by Fair Lawn police led to the arrest of two men and the discovery of a loaded 9mm handgun, crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and nunchucks in the parking lot of Advance Auto Parts on River Road.
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Fair Lawn NJ, starting April 1, 2025, the Fair Lawn Police Department (FLPD) will no longer accept overnight parking requests via telephone service (Metro Message, 201-794-5399). Instead, all overnight parking requests must be submitted exclusively through the police department’s website at fairlawnpd.com/parking.
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Fair Lawn homeowner and his wife were jolted awake early Saturday morning, March 1, by the sound of shattering glass. Just 14 seconds later, their two luxury vehicles were gone, and he had barely escaped being run over by the thieves.
Continue reading Terrifying Fair Lawn Home Invasion: Cars Stolen in Seconds
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Oradell NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 23-year-old GERALD A. PICADO of Fair Lawn, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, criminal sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Oradell Police Department under the direction of Chief William Wicker.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Man Charge with Multiple Sexual Assaults on Oradell Victim
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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information:
Continue reading Bergen County Prosecutor Comments on Early Morning Shooting in Fair Lawn
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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn High School and local authorities are investigating after antisemitic graffiti, including a swastika, was discovered in a student restroom. The disturbing incident has prompted a swift response from both school officials and law enforcement.
Continue reading Antisemitic Graffiti Found at Fair Lawn High School Sparks Investigation
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Fair Lawn NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the New Jersey Bureau of Securities (“Bureau”) within the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) has filed a civil enforcement action against a Bergen County man and an associate who defrauded at least one New Jersey investor in an investment scheme tied to a job recruiting software service they were purportedly trying to grow.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Man Defrauds Childhood Friend Out Of $84K In Investment Scam
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Fair Lawn NJ, a Fair Lawn resident was safely evacuated after a fire broke out at her single-family home in the 3500 block of Linwood Road on Wednesday, October 23rd. The blaze, which began outside the home, quickly spread to the garage area, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Resident Safely Evacuated After Fire Engulfs Home
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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn has received a significant boost for the restoration of its historic Naugle House with a $537,000 state grant. This funding will support ongoing efforts to transform the Dutch Colonial-era home into a community meeting space and educational center focused on the American Revolution and the region’s underserved communities.
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Fair Lawn NJ, The former ShopRite property on River Road in Fair Lawn has been sold to a developer with big plans for revitalizing the site. TFE Properties, an East Windsor-based developer known for both commercial and residential projects, purchased the 93,000-square-foot property in mid-August. The site, which includes the vacant ShopRite building, a Walgreens, and an adjacent strip mall, is set for a major facelift and new commercial tenants.
Continue reading Former ShopRite Property in Fair Lawn Sold, Developer Plans Revitalization
