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Fort Lee NJ, the Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) has announced its support for a proposed New Jersey bill that would require periodic reviews of law enforcement’s use-of-force policies. This move follows the tragic death of Victoria Lee, a 25-year-old Korean American woman from Fort Lee, who was fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis in July.
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Glen Rock NJ, a six-month investigation has led to the arrest of Antonio Gestri, a 19-year-old from Queens, in connection with a pharmacy burglary in Glen Rock earlier this year. According to the Glen Rock Police, Gestri was charged this past Thursday with burglary and theft following the March 26 break-in at Rock Ridge Pharmacy.
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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 29-year-old EFRAIN ESCOBAR of Bronx, NY on charges of aggravated assault and endangering an injured person. The arrest was the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze.
Continue reading Bronx Man Arrested in Fort Lee Road Rage Incident that Left 77 Year Old in a Coma
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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an additional charge of aggravated manslaughter against 48-year-old FRANCES CASO of Fort Lee, NJ as a result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze. This charge is in addition to charges brought against CASO on May 26, 2024.
Continue reading Woman Charged with Aggravated Manslaughter in Fort Lee 12-year-old’s Overdose Death
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Fort Lee NJ, a devastating incident has rocked the community of Fort Lee, as authorities confirm that a 12-year-old girl who died Saturday night had ingested a fatal dose of narcotics. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office released a statement on Sunday detailing the tragic event and subsequent arrest.
Continue reading Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old Girl in Fort Lee Linked to Fatal Dose of Narcotics
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Continue reading Authorities Investigate Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old in Fort Lee
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Fort Lee NJ, on Saturday the George Washington Bridge experienced significant traffic disruptions after a person climbed one of the towers on the New York side. The lanes that were closed due to this incident have now reopened, but traffic remains heavily congested.
Continue reading George Washington Bridge Lanes Reopened After “Bridge Climber” Incident
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Fort lee NJ, last week, the brother of actor Jason Patric tragically passed away after being struck and killed by a New Jersey transit bus while crossing a street, as confirmed by authorities.
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Fort Lee NJ, the Fort Lee police responded to a 2:47 a.m. call Saturday about an alleged stabbing at a home on Gerome Avenue . At the scene the police found a 35-year-old man who needed “urgent medical attention”.
Continue reading Fort Lee Stabbing Victim Rushed to the Hospital
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Waldwick NJ, Waldwick Councilwoman Kathleen Cericola summed up yesterday’s beautiful weather with,” another successful 5K by the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce! Kudos to race director, Stan Kowalski, and the entire 5K Committee. It was great to see my friend, owner of Purrfectly Bare Wax Studio, as a sponsor! This year’s race theme highlighted “National Lemonade Day” and partnered with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
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Fort Lee NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella release the following information on the officer involved shooting in Fort Lee:
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Fort Lee NJ, at 6:07 pm an anonymous caller told authorities late Wednesday that he was armed with a rifle on the lower level of the George Washington Bridge. According to Fort Lee Police Captain Edward M. Young , multiple police officers responded, trying to find the caller, yet all efforts were unsuccessful.
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Fort lee NJ, the search goes on for the body of a missing man who is believed to have jumped off the Palisades at Alpine lookout . Fort Lee Police, joined Palisades Interstate Parkway police, the East-Bergen Rappel Team , Westchester County Police Department K-9 , the Closter Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Squad and Fort Lee Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
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Closer NJ, At 2:30 Saturday Closter Ambulance 727 responded to call on Henry Hudson Drive for a fall victim with a leg injury. Moments later, Closter Rescue 728 was requested when it was learned the patient had fallen from the cliff. A rappel team descended to the patient and safely brought him up to the roadway. The patient was transported to Hackensack University Hospital’s trauma unit. Mutual aid was provided by Alpine Fire Department, East Bergen Rappel Team, Fort Lee Ambulance, Fort Lee Police, Englewood ALS, Palisades Interstate Parkway Police.