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Fair Lawn NJ, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employee was arrested for possession of child pornography on his EPA computer, the U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
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Fair Lawn NJ, according to the Fair Lawn Police Department , Monday started out with an accident on Broadway East / FL Parkway. The operator driving this blue BMW struck another vehicle in the intersection. Instead of calling the police to report he was in an accident (yes you’re supposed to do that) he attempted to negotiate with the driver of the other car and then paid up with counterfeit U.S. currency.
Continue reading Victim of Fender Bender in Fair Lawn Paid off with Counterfeit Money
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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police officers responded to Berdan Avenue & 12th Street on a two car crash. On Saturday afternoon, 03/26, a collision in the 12-00 block of 12th Street, in Fair Lawn resulted in both drivers being transported by ambulances to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. Following impact, one of the vehicles involved was catapulted off the roadway, through a fence, and partially into the back yard of a nearby home. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS responded to the incident. The accident is still under investigation.
Continue reading Berdan Avenue Crash in Fair Lawn Sends both Drivers to Local Hospitals
Columbia Bank’s Newest Branch in Newark, NJ. Photo Courtesy of Columbia Bank.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank, New Jersey’s trusted bank since 1927, is proud to announce its 95th anniversary. The financial institution, which has served the area’s families, individuals, and small businesses for almost one hundred years, was originally founded with a single branch in the Bergen School House in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Today, the Bank has an expansive network of 62 locations throughout the state, and a diverse team of banking professionals comprised of 700 employees.
Continue reading Columbia Bank Commemorates 95 Years in the New Jersey Banking Business
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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police remind you that there is never an excuse to speed on any roadway, even if you have to 💩. The operator suffered a broken left arm and the passenger has a head laceration (not wearing a seatbelt).
Continue reading Fair Lawn Police : There is Never an Excuse to Speed on any Roadway
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Fair Lawn NJ, a phone call from a motorist driving on Route 208 southbound in Fair Lawn was the sole notification Fair Lawn Fire Department received in connection with a fire on the roof of a single family home located in the 1600 block of Eberlin Drive on Sunday night, 03/13. The home’s occupants were unaware of the fire until the arrival of fire department personnel on the scene. All occupants of the home were safely evacuated; no injuries to civilians nor to emergency responders were reported. Fair Lawn Fire Department , the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad, Fair Lawn Police, and Fair Lawn EMS responded to the incident.
Continue reading Cell Call From Passing Motorist Alerts Fair Lawn Fire Department of Fire
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Fair Lawn NJ , on Thursday February 10th at 3:16 pm the Fair Lawn Police Detective Bureau, after receiving information of illicit activity, sent an undercover officer into CW Body Works Therapy, 7-09 Fair Lawn Avenue, and arrested Qiufeng Wang, age 57 of Fair Lawn, after she offered the officer a sexual act. She was released after being charged with prostitution.
Continue reading No Happy Ending : Fair Lawn Police Make Prostitution Arrest at Message Therapy Spa
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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DANIELLA ALIAGA (DOB: 3/06/1997; single; warehouse worker) of , Bergenfield, NJ on arson charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Fair Lawn Police Department under the direction of Chief Glen Cauwels.
Continue reading Bergenfield Women Alleged to Have Torched Car in Fair Lawn Charged With Arson
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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ISAIAH T. KNIGHT (DOB: 8/30/2000; single; cashier) Fair Lawn, NJ on child pornography charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
Continue reading Fair Lawn Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
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Fair Lawn NJ, recently we have had several stolen vehicles within our borough. Fair Lawn is not going downhill or getting “bad” This happens every so often, but it’s a reminder that crime happens everywhere. Help us prevent auto thefts. We know life is busy with kids, bringing in groceries etc…but remember to lock your vehicle and take your key fob with you!
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Fair Lawn NJ, a two (2) vehicle, early Monday evening, 01/24, crash in the 35-00 block of Morlot Avenue, Fair Lawn resulted in the driver of a Toyota Avalon 4-door sedan sustaining serious injuries that required ambulance transportation with an Advanced Life Support team from The Valley Hospital assisting Fair Lawn EMTs. Fair Lawn firefighters had to cut a steel fence in order to free the injured driver from her vehicle. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn Rescue personnel & vehicles also responded to the incident. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Continue reading Driver Rushed to Valley Hospital after Fair Lawn Crash
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Fair Lawn NJ, on Friday the 14th of January at 9:02 pm Fair lawn Detective Geovanny Buitron initiated a motor vehicle stop on First Street in Paterson and while speaking to the operator, Richard Lawson, age 29 of Paterson, a second vehicle arrived. The operator of that vehicle, Ewan Gordon, age 27 of Ridgewood, began to interfere with the motor vehicle stop and after multiple requests for Gordon to leave, Detective Buitron went to arrest Gordon when he ran from the detective. Once captured by Detective Buitron and P.O. Matthew Hearon, he continued to fight the officers until he was secured.
Justin Jennings, the new Executive Vice President, Operations Officer of Columbia Bank. Image Courtesy of Columbia Bank.
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Fair Lawn NJ , Columbia Bank is pleased to welcome Justin Jennings, the new Executive Vice President, Operations Officer, effective immediately. Jennings, who replaces Brian Murphy upon his retirement in April 2022, is responsible for the Operations division including Card Services, Deposit Operations, Loan Servicing and the Customer Service Center.
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Fair Lawn NJ, the Borough of Fair Lawn has a rooster problem and the borough Council is considering regulating the keeping of farm animals as pets. Yes Roosters are legal in Fair Lawn, but the natural alarm clock is getting a second look after several residents have come forward to complain to the borough council about being disturbed in their sleep.
