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President-elect Donald Trump Vows Report on Mysterious Drone Activity in New Jersey

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Montvale NJ, as sightings of unexplained drones over New Jersey continue to spark curiosity and concern, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to release a detailed report shortly after his inauguration on January 20. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump promised the report “about one day” into his administration, citing the public’s demand for answers regarding the mysterious aerial activity.

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Former Princeton Football Star Among Victims in New Orleans Terror Attack

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New Orleans LA, the tragic New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans claimed the life of former Princeton University football standout Tiger Bech, who was among the 10 people killed when a pickup truck plowed into a crowded Bourbon Street celebration early Wednesday. The incident, now being investigated as an act of terrorism by the FBI, left over 30 people injured.

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Authorities Issue Warning: Stop Pointing Lasers or Shooting at Drones and Aircraft

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Ridgewood NJ, Federal and state officials are sounding the alarm over a dangerous and growing trend: individuals targeting drones—and mistakenly, manned aircraft—with lasers and even firearms.

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Advisory: Increase in Drone Sightings Across Hackensack and New Jersey

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Hackensack NJ, the Hackensack Police Department is closely monitoring a recent surge in sightings of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, in our area and throughout the state. These devices have become increasingly popular and accessible due to their affordability and ease of use, offering many benefits in delivery services, search and rescue missions, security measures, and infrastructure assessments.

However, drones can also pose risks when misused, potentially for illegal or harmful activities, including acts of terrorism.

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Mysterious Drone Sightings Shut Down Stewart International Airport

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New Windsor NY, the skies over New York and New Jersey have become the stage for an unsettling mystery, with recent drone sightings causing disruptions and prompting officials to demand urgent federal assistance. The latest incident occurred Friday night at Stewart International Airport, about 60 miles north of New York City, where a drone sighting temporarily shut down runways for an hour.

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Park Ridge Police Department Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant and Promptly Report Drone Sightings to the FBI

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Park Ridge NJ, the Park Ridge Police department urges all Park Ridge residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any drone sightings to the FBI using the contact information provided below. Photographs or videos are especially valuable and can be submitted via the email tip line.

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FBI Director Christopher Wray Announces Resignation Amid Political Turmoil

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Washington DC, FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday his decision to step down, a move that preempts President-elect Donald Trump’s reported plans to fire him. Wray, who has served as FBI Director since 2017, will leave his post at the end of the current administration in January.

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New Jersey Drone Mystery Sparks Concern and Calls for Action

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Ridgewood NJ, Residents and officials across New Jersey are grappling with an unusual mystery: the repeated sightings of large drones in the skies over central and northern parts of the state. These unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), spotted since mid-November, have prompted a flurry of concerns, from public safety to national security.

The Village is aware that drones have been sighted over Ridgewood, and the Police Department has reported all sightings to both county and federal agencies through the proper reporting chains. As information becomes available, it will be shared with residents.

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Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Wyckoff

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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Police Department addresses large drown sightings over the township. In a Facebook post  the Wyckoff Police Department   stated,”  We have been made aware of large flying drones being observed this evening throughout the Township.”
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Three New York Men Arrested for Cliffside Park Home Invasion While Posing as Police Officers

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Cliffside Park NJ,  three men from New York have been arrested and charged with impersonating police officers to carry out a home invasion in Cliffside Park last month, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Belgian National Arrested After Assaulting Flight Crew in Attempt to Breach Cockpit

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Newark NJ, a Belgian national was arrested for attempting to breach the cockpit and assaulting flight attendants aboard flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Zurich, Switzerland, in March 2024, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced.

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Hasbrouck Heights Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ABHISHEK VIJAYAKUMAR, 41, of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, on the charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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FBI’s 2023 Crime Data: A Misleading Picture of Crime Decline

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Ridgewood NJ, The FBI’s recent fourth-quarter crime report for 2023 paints a picture of a country seeing significant drops in violent crime and murder. According to the agency, murder is down 13.2%, and violent crime has fallen 5.7% compared to 2022. News outlets have eagerly reported this as a major success, with headlines proclaiming that violent crime has “declined significantly” and is approaching pre-pandemic levels.

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Owner of Garfield Counseling Center Sentenced to 15 Months for Orchestrating Health Care Fraud Scheme

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Garfield NJ, the owner of a New Jersey counseling center was sentenced today to 15 months in prison for her role in a health care fraud scheme involving hundreds of false claims, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Mahwah Man Among Seven Arrested in FBI Child Exploitation Sting

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Mahwah Nj, in a collaborative undercover investigation led by the FBI and New York State Police, a Bergen County man and six others have been charged in connection with child exploitation crimes. The operation, named the “Undercover Child Exploitation Detail,” took place in Wallkill, New York, and resulted in the arrest of Dimitriy Smolskiy Jr., 31, of Mahwah, New Jersey, among others.

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