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WOMAN CHARGED WITH ARSON, AND FAILURE TO REPORT A FIRE IN GARFIELD

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 25-year-old ALLISON G. GUTIERREZ-TUESTA of Passaic, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, and failure to report a fire. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard M. Uram.

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Garfield Garage Fire Under Investigation

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Garfield NJ, just before 0945 hours this morning, Garfield Fire Department was alerted to a possible garage fire on Market St. Deputy 1 (Chief Colon) arrived first on scene and confirmed a second alarm upon arrival. Engine 5 arrived first due and began attacking the fire. Engine 5 was quickly joined by the other fire companies to extinguish the fire. Several Mutual Aid towns responded to assist on scene and provide City coverage. The Garfield Fire Prevention Bureau is conducting and investigation into the fire.

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New Jersey State Police Helicopter Rescues Two Clifton Firefighters from Passaic River

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Clifton NJ, a New Jersey State Police helicopter rescued two (2) City of Clifton firefighters from a small rescue boat after the boat accidentally floated over the Dundee Dam while attempting to rescue several construction workers whose boat became stuck on top of the same dam. The incident unfolded late Wednesday afternoon, 06/28, and brought emergency services resources from multiple municipalities in Bergen & Passaic Counties. Firefighters from Elmwood Park and Garfield deployed boats into the Passaic River and rescued the stranded construction workers and one (1) Clifton firefighter, but the two (2) other Clifton firefighters were stuck until the helicopter arrived. No serious injures were reported in connection with the incident.

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