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Honesty in Glen Rock: Lost Envelope Stuffed with $600 Cash Returned to Owner

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Glen Rock Police Return $600 Lost Cash

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Glen Rock NJ, In an era of “finders keepers,” one Glen Rock resident just proved that community integrity is alive and well in Bergen County.

What started as a devastating loss for a local resident turned into a heartwarming success story after an envelope containing $600 in cash was found and turned over to the authorities.

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Bergen County Cyber Harassment Crisis: Man Arrested for Targeting 7 Victims with Obscene Online Messages

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NJ Cybercrime Alert: Hawthorne Man Faces Felony Charges for Digital Harassment

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Hawthone NJ, the digital world, meant for connection, can quickly become a weapon. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has recently announced a major arrest in a case involving extensive cyber-harassment targeting multiple victims across the county.

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Busted! Florida Woman Arrested in Glen Rock After Traffic Stop Reveals STOLEN CAR 

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Alert Traffic Stop on Maple Ave Leads to Arrest of Fort Myers Resident with Stolen Vehicle

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Glen Rock NJ, a routine early-morning patrol in Glen Rock, New Jersey, took a sharp turn into a felony arrest this past Sunday, showcasing the diligence of local law enforcement.

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Don’t Fall for the Call! Glen Rock Police Warn of Spike in Bank Account Scams After 3 Close Calls

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3 Scams in 4 Days! Glen Rock Residents Foil Chase Bank & Blue Foundry Phishing Attacks — But Others Lost $35K

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GLEN ROCK, NJ | October 16, 2025 – Glen Rock Police are issuing an urgent public safety advisory after three separate residents were targeted by sophisticated bank account scammers within a recent four-day period. While these three residents were sharp enough to avoid losing money, the incidents highlight a worrying surge in fraud targeting Bergen County.

Police are reminding residents that vigilance is their best defense against these increasingly aggressive and convincing attempts to steal banking information and life savings.

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Bergen County DPW to pave Prospect Street from Rock Road to Grove Street in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police Department advises drivers to please be aware that the Bergen County DPW has elected to pave Prospect Street from Rock Road to Grove Street. Beginning this Thursday 9/25, between 6AM-5PM, Prospect Street will be closed for milling and paving. Please see the image on this post for a map of the detour.

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Don’t Get Scammed: How a Bergen County Resident Lost $35K to a “Treasury Department” Impostor

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A terrifying look at a “known scam” and what you can do to protect yourself

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock In a shocking case of financial fraud, a Bergen County resident recently lost a staggering $35,000 to scammers who impersonated federal agents. The incident, reported by police in Glen Rock, serves as a powerful warning about a “known scam” that continues to target unsuspecting individuals.

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Glen Rock, NJ: Audi SUV Flips in Rollover Crash on Andover Terrace — Driver Refuses Treatment

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash on Andover Terrace in Glen Rock Saturday evening, August 16, after an Audi SUV overturned in the roadway.\

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Slows Route 208 Southbound Traffic in Glen Rock

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Route 208 Southbound Crash in Glen Rock Causes Major Delays

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Glen Rock, NJ — July 29, 2025: A three-vehicle chain-reaction crash significantly slowed southbound traffic on Route 208 near the Harristown Road exit late Tuesday afternoon, according to local authorities.

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Teen Reports Airsoft Gun Incident Near Glen Rock High School: Police Investigating

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A local teen reported a disturbing encounter near Glen Rock High School on May 25, 2025, when he and his friends were allegedly targeted by Airsoft gunfire during a game of spike ball, according to the Glen Rock Police Department.

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Felony Traffic Stop in Ridgewood Leads to Two Arrests for Suspected Stolen Vehicle

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Two Arrested in Ridgewood Following Felony Traffic Stop Involving Stolen Vehicle

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Ridgewood NJ, a high-risk felony traffic stop conducted by the Ridgewood Police Department led to the arrest of two individuals early Tuesday afternoon, May 6. The incident took place in front of 305 East Ridgewood Avenue, following reports that the white Honda Odyssey van they were operating had recently been stolen.

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Bronx Man Charged for Passing Counterfeit $500 Bill at Glen Rock CVS

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Glen Rock NJ, a Bronx man has been arrested and charged after allegedly using counterfeit money at a CVS in Glen Rock earlier this year, police reported.

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Hawthorne Man Arrested for Alleged $1,300 THC Theft from Glen Rock Smoke Shop

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Glen Rock NJ, a Hawthorne man has been arrested in connection with the theft of $1,300 worth of THC products from a smoke shop in Glen Rock, authorities said.

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Glen Rock Police Alerts Residents on Home Improvement Scams

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Glen Rock NJ, as spring approaches, so does an increase in home improvement scams caution the Glen Rock Police.  Scammers often go door-to-door, offering “free inspections” for roofs, driveways, or chimneys. After their so-called inspection, they claim your home has serious damage that needs immediate repair.

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Glen Rock’s Bottle King Targeted by Shoplifters Twice in One Week

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Glen Rock NJ, the Bottle King liquor store in Glen Rock experienced two shoplifting incidents last week, resulting in the theft of two cases of vodka and a shopping cart full of liquor, police said.

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