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Glen Rock Man Assaulted in Paterson

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Glen Rock NJ, on September 21st at 09:28 a.m. Glen Rock Patrols were dispatched to the area of Boulevard and Rock Road to check on the welfare of a man walking the street who appeared to be bleeding from the head and showing signs of trauma. The man was subsequently located on the 400 block of Doremus Avenue. Investigation found that the subject had been assaulted by unknown individuals in Paterson who beat him repeatedly with metal pipes. The subject, a 39-year-old Glen Rock man, was transported by ambulance to the trauma unit at Hackensack University Medical Center. Any criminal investigation into the matter will be conducted by the Paterson Police Department. The victim was unable to identify his attackers.

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License, Registration or Inspection initially set to expire from March 13th, through May 31st, 2020 extensions Expire on Wednesday September 30th, 2020

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Glen Rock NJ, The Glen Rock Police Department would like to remind the motoring public that any license, vehicle registration or inspection that were initially set to expire from March 13th, 2020 through May 31st, 2020 are set to have their extensions expire on Wednesday September 30th, 2020. Licenses, vehicle registrations and inspections set to expire June 1st, 2020 through August 31st, 2020 have been extended to December 31st, 2020.

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Bergen County Veteran Services Public/Private Collaboration to House Formerly Homeless and Disabled Veterans in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ,  The Division of Veteran Services of Bergen County today hosted the opening of two apartments in newly refurbished supportive housing at 23 Kenmore Place for two formerly homeless and disabled veterans and their children. The day featured 12 community partners who worked with Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Division to fully furnish the apartments.

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Glen Rock Paving NJ Transit Main Line Commuter Parking Lot

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Paving: Attached is a notice of milling and paving in the Borough of Glen Rock. Any resident in the area of Byrd school may park their vehicle in the Main Line commuter parking lot. Any other affected streets may park on a surrounding street. While you will be able to get your vehicles out of your street during milling, once paving starts on your street, it will be several hours before you will be permitted to drive on the new asphalt.

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Air Conditioning Issues Lead Glen Rock Schools Prep for Hot Days

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Schools Superintendent Brett Charleston, explained in a letter to the district that a newly installed air conditioning component  will be delayed in its activation. Due to this delay, the Glen Rock School District Restart Committee has agreed unanimously to institute a set of recommendations which include virtual or remote  learning days during an “excessively hot day” or if the area is expected to go through a heat wave.

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Glen Rock Police Warn On Fake Law Enforcement Telephone Solicitations

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Glen Rock NJ,  according to Glen Rock Police, several residents have reported receiving telephone solicitations on behalf of an organization claiming to be raising money for local law enforcement due to current stressful conditions and the perceived defunding movement. One resident reported she received a call from 609-564-5823, but other numbers may be used. We know of no legitimate organizations soliciting for this purpose.

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Man Defecates in Glen Rock Store Aisle and Leaves Building

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Glen Rock NJ , we don’t know how we previously missed this one, according to the Glen Rock Police on August 6th at 3:26 p.m. the Manager of Bottle King reported that a male customer had asked to use the restroom in the store. The customer was advised that was not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions which were in place. The man then proceeded to defecate on the floor of a store aisle and left the building. Detectives are attempting to identify the subject and the store manager was advised of the procedure to sign a complaint under the Glen Rock Borough Ordinance, which prohibits individuals from defecating or urinating in public view.

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Bicyclist Involved in Hit and Run in Glen Rock , Police Looking to Identify Vehicle

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police reported  that on Thursday the 2oth of August at 7:03 PM a Glen Rock woman riding her bicycle along Harristown Road near Hamilton Avenue was struck by a vehicle making a sharp left turn onto Hamilton Avenue. The woman was not injured; however, the vehicle left the scene without stopping. According to witnesses the hit-and-run vehicle is described as a light blue or gray small SUV driven by a white female who appeared to be young with a female passenger. No license plate number could be provided. Any other witness who may be able to identify the vehicle involved is asked to contact the Glen Rock Police Department at (201) 652-3800.

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Glen Rock Police and Tyco Animal Control Rescue Hawk

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police report that just before 10 AM P.O. Bob Surdyka responded to Isabella Place where a concerned resident had found a Hawk in distress laying in their driveway. With a little tender care and persuasion, P.O. Surdyka was able to convince the Hawk to ride with him back to Police HQ where he was picked up by Tyco Animal Control. The Hawk has since been taken to Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital for treatment and will hopefully be released to go on his way! Special thanks to P.O. Surdyka and TYCO Animal Control for going above and beyond to help one of our natural wildlife neighbors!

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Glen Rock Home Crushed by Falling Tree

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Glen Rock NJ, On Tuesday afternoon, 08/04, Glen Rock Fire Department responded to a single family home located on Bedford Place, Glen Rock, to assess damages and to mitigate any hazards caused when a large tree fell into the structure during Tropical Storm Isaias. No injuries were reported by the home’s occupants. Glen Rock Police also responded to the incident. Damage sustained by the home resulted in it being posted as uninhabitable. Two (2) passenger vehicles parked in an adjacent driveway were also damaged when the tree fell.

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Highly Intoxicated at Glen Rock Train Station Transported to New Bridge Medical Center

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that on Sunday July 26, 5:39 p.m. an officer on patrol was flagged down at the NJT Main Line Railroad Station, by a citizen reporting an adult male in distress, rolling around on the ground. The officer located the subject, a 42-year-old Paterson man, who was found to be in a highly intoxicated state who was unable to care for himself. The subject was transported by ambulance to New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus for detox.

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Glen Rock Police Remove Juvenile Trespassers From Glen Rock Pool

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Glen Rock NJ, on Monday July 20th at 11:14 p.m.  the Glen Rock Police reported that patrol units responded to the Glen Rock Pool on a report of trespassing and found three Glen Rock juveniles and two Fair Lawn juveniles inside the fenced in area of the pool. The juveniles stated that they did trespass into the fenced in area and go into the pool. All parties were turned over to their parents pending further review by the Juvenile Officer and no damage to the pool was reported.

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Glen Rock Police : 25 to 30 juveniles Riding Bicycles ,Blocking Traffic and Creating Dangerous Conditions for Vehicles and Pedestrians along Lincoln Avenue

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Glen Rock NJ, on Sunday  July 26  at 3:54 p.m. the Glen Rock Police reported that multiple reports were received concerning a group of 25 to 30 juveniles riding bicycles in a reckless manner along Lincoln Avenue on both the street and sidewalks intentionally blocking traffic and creating dangerous conditions for vehicles and pedestrians, as well as themselves. A Special Officer on patrol in the area was able to locate the group on Doremus Avenue, however, the cyclists refused to yield for the Special Officer who requested a supervisor to respond. As a Patrol Sergeant and regular Police Officer arrived the group continued on Doremus to Ackerman Avenue and then onto Broad Street into Ridgewood as they continued to ignore officers’ instructions to move to the side of the roadway. The matter was turned over to the Ridgewood Police Department as they entered their jurisdiction.

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Ridgewood Police Break Up “Flash Mob” Disrupting Traffic

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police took one (1) individual into custody on Sunday afternoon, 07/26, in connection with an incident involving a “flash mob” group of bicyclists making their way through the Village’s central business district. The bicyclists were initially observed disrupting traffic on Lincoln Avenue in Hawthorne. They then made their way through a residential neighborhood of Glen Rock before heading into Ridgewood on South Broad Street. No police officers were injured in the incident. The remaining cyclists scattered after the arrest was made. A police supervisor reported that the individual taken into custody was likely a minor. He was transported to Ridgewood Police headquarters for processing. Police at the scene did not reveal what charges would be pressed. Dozens of civilians witnessed the the incident unfold and the subsequent arrest.

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Glen Rock Police Department has received a rising number of complaints concerning unpleasant social media exchanges

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Glen Rock NJ, The Glen Rock Police Department has received a rising number of complaints concerning unpleasant social media exchanges. Law enforcement generally cannot become involved with social media disputes unless:

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