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Glen Rock Police Are Looking to Identify the vehicle in Hit And Run along Harristown Road

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Glen Rock NJ, on October 2, at 5:51 PM a white pick-up truck legally parked along Harristown Road near Benson Road was struck by a passing white SUV.  A witness provided a license plate number, however, the plate number provided did not match the vehicle’s description.    A check of the area by responding officers proved negative.  Anyone else who witnessed this hit and run accident and who is able to identify the vehicle which fled is asked to contact the Glen Rock Police Department at (201) 652-3800.

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Tree Swing Limb Snaps, Sends 11 year old Girl to Valley Hospital

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Glen Rock NJ, on October 2nd  at 4:56 PM , Glen Rock Police Patrols, along with EMS personnel, were dispatched to a residence on the 300 block of Harristown Road on a report of a child struck by a fallen tree.  Upon arrival, officers found that an 11-year-old girl was on a swing, attached to a tree limb when the limb snapped and fell on top of her.  Officers and EMTs administered first aid on scene and the girl was subsequently transported to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Glen Rock Police Urges Residents to show Respect for their Neighbors and Fellow Citizens on Election Signs

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Glen Rock NJ, The Glen Rock Police Department continues to receive periodic reports of stolen election signs from residents.  While these thefts are an occurrence every election season, entering onto someone’s yard and taking their personal property remains unlawful.  Regardless of which candidates you support, citizens are urged to show respect for their neighbors and fellow citizens.

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Patient Becomes Irate when a Doctor Declined to Prescribe the Tranquilizers and Amphetamines

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Glen Rock NJ, at 4:06 p.m. on September 24th, Glen Rock Police Patrols were dispatched to a medical office on Harristown Road on a dispute in progress. Investigation found that a 33-year-old Woodland Park man became irate when a doctor declined to prescribe the tranquilizers and amphetamines which he was seeking. The man reportedly threatened to assault the doctor and demanded his money back if the doctor would not write the prescriptions he was demanding. Officers escorted the man from the premises and at the request of the doctor directed him not to return.

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Glen Rock Police Looking for Information on hit and run reported in the parking lot of Prospect Street strip mall

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police on September 24th at 1:12 p.m. a hit and run motor vehicle accident was reported to have occurred in the parking lot of the strip mall along Prospect Street near the farmer’s market. A Paramus woman reported that she was driving her maroon Honda CRV when it was struck by a black Honda, also believed to be a CRV, operated by a female. The second vehicle was last seen entering Fair Lawn on Prospect Street. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident, who is able to identify the vehicle, is asked to contact the Glen Rock Police Department at (201) 652-3800.

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Ridgewood Women Reports Alleged Shoving Match at Glen Rock Arboretum Meeting after 8 months

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Glen Rock NJ, at 7:55 p.m. on September 24th a Ridgewood woman reported that she was allegedly shoved by a Glen Rock woman on January 2nd, 2020 while attending a meeting associated with the Glen Rock Arboretum. She decided to file a police report concerning her allegations after eight months but did not wish to file charges through the Glen Rock Municipal Court at this time. It is not known if there are any witnesses.

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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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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.