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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A Monday morning commute turned into a terrifying scene on Saddle River Road when a two-vehicle “T-bone” collision left two SUVs heavily damaged, but miraculously, no one seriously injured.
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Fair Lawn NJ, wild Ride Ends at the Counter: Crash on Saddle River Road. A quiet Friday morning in Fair Lawn, NJ, was shattered when the driver of a red-colored Ford Escape SUV lost control and crashed head-on into a local deli/restaurant located in the 1100 block of Saddle River Road.
Continue reading Close Call! SUV Crashes Head-On into Fair Lawn Deli on Saddle River Road
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Fair Lawn NJ, commuters traveling through Fair Lawn on Tuesday morning, November 11th, experienced significant delays after a dramatic rollover crash involving a multi-axle dump truck. Thankfully, the Fair Lawn Police Department confirmed that no injuries were reported in connection with the early morning incident on River Road.
The crash, which shut down a portion of the road for nearly two hours, required a massive response from local first responders.
Continue reading Dump Truck Rollover Closes River Road in Fair Lawn for Two Hours
MISSING: Fair Lawn Police Urgently Seeking Help to Find Hallelujah Jean-Gilles (Age 16)
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department (FLPD) has issued an urgent public appeal for assistance in locating a local teenager, Hallelujah Jean-Gilles, who was reported missing/runaway on Monday, September 29, 2025.
The police and her family are deeply concerned for her welfare and are asking the Bergen County community and neighboring areas to share this information widely. Every tip, no matter how small, could be crucial in bringing Hallelujah home safely.
Route 208 Chaos: Rollover Crash Hospitalizes TEN Firefighters and Multiple Victims After Exposure to Unknown Fumes!
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FAIR LAWN, NJ | October 17, 2025 – A devastating two-vehicle rollover crash on Route 208 northbound in Fair Lawn late Thursday night, October 16th, resulted in a chaotic scene that sent multiple civilians and an astonishing ten firefighters to area hospitals. The emergency responders were overcome by fumes emanating from an unknown chemical substance that was being transported in one of the overturned vehicles.
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A swift response from the Fair Lawn Fire Department (FLFD) prevented a small exterior fire from turning into a major catastrophe on Tuesday afternoon, 10/14. Quick action by a watchful neighbor and the rapid deployment of local emergency services ensured that a house in the 1600 block of Everett Terrace sustained only minor damage, with zero injuries reported.
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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
CLOSE CALL: Vehicle Rolls Over on Fair Lawn’s Owen Avenue—How Emergency Crews Managed the Dramatic Thursday Night Crash.
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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A dramatic single-vehicle accident shook the 300 block of Owen Avenue in Fair Lawn Thursday evening, October 2nd, when a car flipped in a rollover crash. Despite the severity of the incident, officials confirmed that no serious injuries were reported.
The accident mobilized a robust response from local emergency services, highlighting the coordinated effort necessary to mitigate crash hazards and ensure victim safety.
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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 — September 3, 2025 — A powerful crash at the intersection of Berkshire Road and Plaza Road in Fair Lawn sent two people to the hospital on Wednesday morning.
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UPDATE: According to Boyd Loving photographer at the scene , an investigation by Fair Lawn PD determined that the two (2) individuals involved in this incident were acquainted. The investigation also revealed that no assault occurred. The male involved was released from Fair Lawn PD headquarters after questioning. No information regarding possible criminal charges was made available.
FAIR LAWN, NJ — A frightening abduction unfolded on Monday, September 1, 2025, after a Fair Lawn woman reported to police that she was being followed by a man in a white four-door sedan near Broadway and Midland Avenue, authorities said.
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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, a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Morlot Avenue and Plaza Road in Fair Lawn resulted in minor injuries on Tuesday afternoon (02/04).
Continue reading Minor Injuries Reported in Fair Lawn Two-Vehicle Crash
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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, a fast-moving brush fire caused significant damage to the exterior of a single-family home on Berdan Avenue in Fair Lawn on Thursday morning, January 9.
Continue reading Windswept Brush Fire Damages Fair Lawn Home on Berdan Avenue
