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Police Respond to physical altercation at Glen Rock Exxon

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that on 1/26/2020 at 6:38 p.m. patrols were dispatched to the Exxon Station at Maple Avenue and Highwood Avenue on a reported assault. Investigation determined that the station attendant confronted a 31-year-old New York City woman who approached one of the gas pumps and attempted to fill a red solo cup with gasoline. The attendant, also a female, explained to her that she needed to purchase a gas can. While the woman initially agreed to do so, she subsequently became irate and a physical altercation occurred between the two women. Both the subject as well as a witness, who did not wish to become further involved, left the scene prior to police arrival.

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Pedestrian Struck by Bergen Line NJ Transit Train in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police and NJ Transit Police responded to investigate the death of a pedestrian trespasser, reportedly struck by a NJ Transit Bergen Line train, at the Harristown Road,rail crossing, Glen Rock, on Wednesday morning, 01/22. A paramedic unit from The Valley Hospital also responded to the scene. Glen Rock Police are detouring all traffic Harristown Road down Glen Avenue to Maple Avenue.

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Graphic Picture Sent to Glen Rock Child via Instagram

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Glen Rock N J, according to Glen Rock Police  on 01-15-2020  at 8:03 PM  a Glen Rock woman reported that her young daughter had communicated on-line with what she believed was an adult male via Instagram. During this exchange the unknown subject had sent the child a graphic photo. An investigation by Glen Rock Detectives determined that the subject was communicating with the child from outside of the United States and a further criminal investigation would not be possible. The parents were advised of the various actions they may take to protect their child from this type of on-line exploitation.

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NJ Transit Bergen Line Halted in Both Directions due to Vehicle on the Tracks in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ,  the driver of a white colored Toyota Camry escaped injury after driving directly onto a NJ Transit Bergen Line railroad track at the Harristown Road crossing in Glen Rock, Monday night, 01/13. The stuck Toyota was safely removed from the train track by a flatbed tow truck. Glen Rock Police and NJ Transit Police responded to the incident. Train traffic through the area was completely halted in both directions until after the vehicle was removed and a maintenance of way crew inspected the track for damage.

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Glen Rock Police Dispatched to Break Up Dispute Over Payment at Maple Avenue Exxon

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that at 4:59 PM on January 8th patrols were dispatched to a dispute over payment at the Exxon Station located at Maple Avenue and Highwood Avenue. Upon arrival it was found that the station owner had allegedly extended credit to a 33-year-old Ridgewood man, two months in the past, as he did not have funds to pay for gas at that time. The man insisted that he had paid an unknown attendant at the gas station in the past and no longer owed the money. Neither party had any documentation to support their claims and were advised that this was a civil matter, not a police matter. The Ridgewood man was escorted from the property and was given notice against trespassing by the station owner.

 

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Intoxicated Man Found at Sikh Temple transported by ambulance to New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus for detox

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police report that on January 5th at 4:45 Glen Rock patrol officers were dispatched to a 9-1-1 report of a disoriented male in the parking lot of the Sikh Temple on Prospect Street. Upon arrival they located a 59-year-old Paterson man in a highly intoxicated and disoriented state with minor injuries and blood covering his shirt. The man did not know how he got to the Temple and stated he was just trying to get home.

The subject was unable to care for himself and was transported by ambulance to New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus for detox.

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BREAKING: Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad Unit Called to Glen Rock Farmers Market

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Glen Rock NJ, A pressure cooker left in a shopping cart in front of the Rock Farmers Market on Prospect Street in Glen Rock resulted in a response from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad Unit on Tuesday morning, 01/07. Glen Rock Police was assisted with traffic control by Fair Lawn Police and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division. The pressure cooker and another device found at the scene were both found to be harmless. An investigation is underway as to who left the devices and why.

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3 Car Pile Up of Route 208 in Hawthorne

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Hawthorne NJ, A three (3) vehicle crash on Route 208 southbound near Lincoln Avenue in Hawthorne caused extensive delays in both directions of Route 208 late Monday afternoon, 01/06. Two (2) ambulances were required to transport injured vehicle occupants from the scene to local hospitals. All three (3) vehicles involved were removed from the highway by tow trucks. Traffic in the area had been slowed prior to the accident because Glen Rock Police was investigating a disturbance on a school bus parked on the southbound shoulder of the highway, just south of Lincoln Avenue. Hawthorne Police and Hawthorne EMS responded to the handle the crash.

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Glen Rock Loses Popular School Crossing Guard

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Glen Rock NJ, from the Glen Rock Police Department ,”It is with much sadness that the Glen Rock Police Department must announce the passing of veteran School Crossing Guard Howard Perkins.

Howard served the school children of Glen Rock with honor and distinction for years. He was last active as the Crossing Guard at Coleman School during the 2017-2018 School Year.”

 

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Ridgewood Women Dragged by New Jersey Transit Train in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, according to Glen Rock Police at 8:49 a.m. on December 22, Patrols responded to the Bergen Line Train Station along with EMS personnel to assist the NJ Transit Police with a commuter who was dragged by a train. The subject, a 33-year-old Ridgewood woman, appeared to have gotten her coat caught on the train and was dragged down the platform before falling. She was transported to St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The matter is being investigated by the NJ Transit Police. The Glen Rock Fire Department also assisted at the scene.

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Glen Rock Police Warn of New Scam; thieves are trying to “port” mobile telephone numbers to another carrier

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Glen Rock NJ, according to the Glen Rock Police  a Glen Rock woman reported on December 16th  that she detected a problem with her cellphone when she attempted to send a text message. When she contacted Verizon, she was informed that her phone number had been “ported” to another carrier. Verizon is in the process of attempting to regain the phone number and warned the complainant about the possibility of identity theft.

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12-year-old Glen Rock Girl was Knocked down by Vehicle

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police report that on November 25th, at 7:46 AM Patrols were dispatched to a 9-1-1 report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at Radburn Road and Harristown Road. Investigation found that a 12-year-old Glen Rock girl was knocked down by a vehicle driven by a 73-year-old Fair Lawn man. The girl was examined by EMTs on the scene and her parents declined further medical aid. The driver was issued a summons for failing to stop for a pedestrian.

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Campsite Discovered on Roof of Glen Rock Building

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police reported that on November 11th at 10:51 PM , a store owner in the strip mall on the 800 block of Prospect Street reported confronting a trespasser on the roof of his store. The subject ran off prior to police being notified and was not located in the area. There were no signs of damage or attempted entry to the building. It appeared that the man had set up a temporary shelter on the roof of the building. The detective bureau is reviewing the matter.

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Teenager struck by car in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department reports that at 5:57 PM – A 15-year-old Glen Rock girl was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street on Belvidere Road at Harristown Road. The girl was transported to St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson with non-life threatening, but serious injuries. Initially neither she nor the driver could recount exactly what occurred. Neither saw each other prior to the impact. However, officers were able to obtain video footage from a nearby home which captured the entire incident. The girl was clearly in the crosswalk, well into crossing the street with no vehicles in the area at the time she began crossing the street. The driver, a 43-year-old Glen Rock woman, cut a sharp left turn from Harristown onto Belvidere and abruptly entered into the crosswalk striking the girl as she crossed. Based upon the video, as well as physical evidence on the scene, P.O. Matt Stanislao issued the driver summonses for careless driving and failure to stop for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.

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High Winds Take out Tree in Glen Rock

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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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