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Posted on October 23, 2019October 22, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Car Hits Building in Glen Rock

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photo courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police responded to a Monday morning, 10/21, 911 telephone call report of a vehicle that had jumped a curb and smashed into a medical office building at 385 South Maple Avenue, Glen Rock. No injuries were reported in the mishap. A tow truck removed the wrecked Toyota Camry from the scene.

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Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

High Winds Take out Tree in Glen Rock

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Photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

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Glen Rock NJ, High winds take out a tree in Glen Rock. Glen Rock Police Patrol Officer Adam Pyatak responded to a reported downed tree in front of 17 Edgemont Road, Glen Rock on Thursday morning, 10/17. The Borough of Glen Rock owned tree smashed into two (2) homes, but injured no one. Officer Pyatak used a hand saw to remove several small tree branches to enable one of the homeowners to back a vehicle out of a garage. Electric power outages were reported by several nearby residents.

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Posted on October 16, 2019October 15, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Porch Pirates Are Back, Hitting Home in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that a resident on the 100 block of Elmwood Avenue reported that she discovered an alert on her Ring doorbell system from 2:45 PM. The images captured showed that a female subject removed a moderate size package that had been left at her front door. The resident had not been expecting a delivery and is unsure what the package contained.

The woman who took the package is described as a white female, approximately 5’6″ tall, who was wearing a blue/grey striped long sleeve shirt and jeans. She was operating a silver/grey cross over the vehicle, possibly an Acura.

The footage from the Ring doorbell has been turned over to the Detective Bureau for review.

Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

NJ5 Candidate Arati Kreibich Beats First Fundraising Goal, Raises Over $100K in 2 Months

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Glen Rock N.J., Arati Kreibich, a Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 5th district House seat, has exceeded her first fundraising goal, breaking the $100,000 mark in just two months. Kreibich, a neuroscientist and a councilmember in Glen Rock, N.J., is waging a grassroots-powered primary challenge against an incumbent nicknamed by the press as “the Human Fundraising Machine.”

Kreibich said she is proud that more than 1,200 people have contributed to her campaign, mostly donors providing small-dollar amounts, not corporate-backed PACs that fill the war chests of other candidates.

Posted on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Glen Rock Law Firm Hit By Bank Fraud

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report a representative of a Harristown Road law firm reported that the firm discovered a total of 15 fraudulent transactions on their business account with TD Bank. While it is unknown how the actors gained the firm’s account information, a total of just over $70,000 was transferred by electronic means. Upon notification, the bank was able to reverse some, but not all, of the transactions. The detective bureau is currently reviewing the matter.

Posted on September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

Congressman Gottheimer Calls Swastikas and anti-Semitic Vandalism, “entirely unacceptable and they will not be tolerated in our schools or our communities”

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Glen Rock NJ, Congressman Josh Gottheimer issued the following statement on reports of swastikas and anti-Semitic vandalism found in northern New Jersey schools in recent weeks:

In recent weeks, swastikas and anti-Semitic vandalism have been found in multiple schools in northern New Jersey.

Posted on September 26, 2019September 25, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Glen Rock Police Look to Calm Fears on “Flasher”Incident

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PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT:

Glen Rock NJ, On 09/24/19 the Glen Rock Police Department responded to a report of a man in a silver SUV exposing himself to two adult women walking their dogs on Cornwall Rd near the Glen Rock HS. This incident was report to the Glen Rock Police Department as well as posted on social media. Social media has caused a tremendous amount of concern within our town regarding this incident. While we understand and appreciate how the public feels, we would like to dispel some rumors and try to calm the situation.

Posted on September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Glen Rock Schools public safety communications enhancements at Glen Rock High School completed

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Glen Rock NJ, today Glen Rock Mayor Bruce Packer announced that the public safety communications enhancements at the Glen Rock High School/Middle School have been completed and fully tested. The system is 100% operational and has met or exceeded all expectations.

Packer said in a press release,”We want to especially acknowledge the efforts of Sgt. Greg Carter, Tom Jennings and Don Mutch as they were instrumental in making this a success. We note that Mr. Jennings gave many hours as a volunteer and truly appreciate his time.

We offer thanks and acknowledgement to all of the key member of our Radio Task Force:

OEM Member and GRPD Sgt Greg Carter
OEM Member Tom Jennings
Glen Rock Public School Facilities/Security Department Don Mutch
Supervisor of Glen Rock Public School Facilities & Security Sandy Marinos”

Posted on September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Glen Rock Police Arrest Shoe Bandit

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Glen Rock NJ, forgot to lock your car now there is even something more sinister to worry about , Glen Rock Police arrest a shoe bandit .

The Glen Rock Police Department recently arrested an individual who was walking onto front porches and stealing shoes. Glen Rock Police currently have multiply pairs of shoes in their possession and are unable to identify whom they belong to.

If you believe any of them belong to you, please call Det. Lucas Doney at 201-670-3947 or Det/Sgt. James Calaski at 201-670-3948.

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Posted on September 16, 2019September 15, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Standing Feet from Rock, Gottheimer Commemorates Glen Rock’s 125th Anniversary

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GLEN ROCK NJ, Today, Saturday, September 14, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) commemorated the Borough of Glen Rock’s 125th anniversary during ceremonies with Glen Rock leaders, families, and first responders. Gottheimer honored Glen Rock’s first responders, Borough residents lost in World War I and II, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, and other conflicts, as well as the eleven Borough residents who were killed in the September 11th attacks.

Posted on September 14, 2019September 13, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

Glen Rock Police : BURGLARY ALERT

Glenn Rock NJ, according to the Glen Rock Police early Friday morning around 01:40 am (9/13/19), patrol responded to Abbington Terrace on an attempted burglary to a residence’s rear door. While patrol was canvassing the area, they came across a vehicle which turned out to be stolen from Gramercy Pl around the same time as the burglary attempt. The vehicle fled and was lost in Paterson. A mountain bike was found near where the vehicle was stolen and several vehicles and garages showed signs that they were rummaged through.

Posted on September 14, 2019September 13, 2019 by James — 3 Comments

Glen Rock Police : COMMUNITY SAFETY ALERT PLEASE – Lock Your Vehicle, Home, Garage & Sheds

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Glenn Rock NJ, Communities in this region, including Glen Rock are being targeted by thieves seeking out unlocked vehicles, garages and sheds. Some drivers will often leave the key fob in their vehicle when they park, leaving the vehicles vulnerable as thieves need only press a start button for ignition. These are the specific individuals who are being targeted. In the past 3 months 4 vehicles have been stolen from driveways in Glen Rock overnight. In all cases the owners left the key-fobs and other valuables in their vehicles. In addition, many have reported property stolen from their unlocked garages, sheds and vehicles. Most often this occurs on quiet side streets where the thieves were able to sneak onto the property in the dark, hiding in the shadows, checking for unlocked doors when no one is in sight.

Posted on September 13, 2019September 12, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

GLEN ROCK MAIN STREET (ROCK TO BRADFORD) WILL BE CLOSED MON. 9/16 & TUES 9/17

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Glen Rock NJ, Due to milling and paving Main Street will be closed from Rock Road to Bradford Street on Monday 9/16 and Tuesday 9/17. Commuters and CBD Employees who park along Main Street must make other arrangements for parking, the street will be inaccessible during the day. Leave home early, expect delays and plan alternate routes and parking.

Posted on September 12, 2019September 11, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Glen Rock Police: Sick Child Scam Making the Rounds

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police Department has issued a FRAUD ALERT. Glen Rock Police report that they received word that there is a fraudulent email going around town soliciting donations for a sick child. A quick internet search reveals this is just a new twist on similar frauds that play on people’s compassion to take money from them. As with ANY request for money, the

Glen Rock Police Department urges everyone to verify IN PERSON or via TELEPHONE with people you know to ensure they are actually making the request and this is not some type of scam. The majority of these frauds originate outside the US and the Glen Rock Police Department can do very little to prevent or prosecute these criminals. Prevention and education are key to protecting yourself. Please help pass the word.

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