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Distracted Walking? Fair Lawn Teen Struck by School Bus While Wearing AirPods

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Safety Alert: Teen Struck by School Bus in Fair Lawn While Wearing AirPods

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Fair Lawn NJ, A morning commute in Fair Lawn took a dangerous turn this Thursday when a 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a passing school bus. The incident, which occurred on May 14, 2026, serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of situational awareness for both drivers and pedestrians in residential zones.

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Miracle Escape: Fair Lawn Rescue Squad Extricates Driver After Violent Rollover on Morlot Ave

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Trapped Driver Freed in Dramatic Rollover Crash on Morlot Ave: What Happened Friday Night

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Fair Lawn NJ, late Friday night, March 13, 2026, a quiet stretch of Morlot Avenue became the scene of a dramatic rescue operation. A Nissan Murano traveling eastbound lost control in the 3100 block, slamming into a parked Acura MDX with enough force to flip the SUV onto its roof.

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Fair Lawn Crash Miracle: Mother and Infant Escape Injury in Violent T-Bone Collision

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Miracle in Fair Lawn: Mother and Infant Unharmed After Violent T-Bone Crash

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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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Close Call! SUV Crashes Head-On into Fair Lawn Deli on Saddle River Road

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Deli Disaster Averted: Driver Ploughs Ford Escape Head-On into Fair Lawn Restaurant—Building Inspector Declares Structure Safe!

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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.

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Dump Truck Rollover Closes River Road in Fair Lawn for Two Hours

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No Injuries Reported After Multi-Axle Dump Truck Flips on 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.

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URGENT APPEAL: Fair Lawn Police Ask Public to Help Locate Missing Juvenile, Hallelujah Jean-Gilles

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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.

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Chemical Scare on Route 208: Rollover Crash Hospitalizes 10 Firefighters, Multiple Victims, and Triggers Major Investigation

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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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Quick Thinking Prevents Disaster: Fair Lawn Firefighters Extinguish House Fire on Everett Terrace

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Neighbor’s 911 Call Saves Fair Lawn Home from Electrical Fire Disaster

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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 Police Bust Suspect Trying to Cash $7,000 Fraudulent Check

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Woman Arrested at TD Bank on Maple Avenue; Search Underway for Getaway Driver Last Seen Near Dunkin’ Donuts

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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.

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Rollover Crash in Fair Lawn: Driver Miraculously Escapes Serious Injury on Owen Avenue

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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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Four Men Charged for Roles in Home Invasion and Auto Theft in Fair lawn

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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.

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Fair Lawn Crash Sends Two to Hospital After Violent Collision at Berkshire and Plaza Roads

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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: Fair Lawn Woman Abducted, Rescued by Authorities in Paterson After Disturbing Incident

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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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Two Arrested in Fair Lawn NJ After Late-Night Traffic Stop Yields Gun, Drugs, and Nunchucks

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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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Minor Injuries Reported in Fair Lawn Two-Vehicle Crash

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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).

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