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Glen Rock NJ, a series of burglaries targeting unlocked vehicles in Glen Rock last week remain under investigation, according to police reports.
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Glen Rock NJ, on the afternoon of June 20th, following the last day of school, Glen Rock’s Crossing Guards were honored at a luncheon courtesy of Victor and Evan Quinn at the Glen Rock Inn.
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Glen Rock NJ, please see the following road closure notice for this Monday June 24th on Prospect Street.
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Glen Rock NJ, it’s not every day that you get called to assist a baby deer stuck in a fence. Hopefully this little one made it safely back to its Mama! Glen Rock Police officers reunite a baby deer with it mother after freeing the deer who was trapped in a fence.
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Glen Rock NJ, in an emotional Glen Rock Borough Council meeting last Wednesday, residents voiced their frustration over the delayed notification of a park shooting that occurred the previous night. The incident, which took place at Wilde Memorial Park, left the community shaken and uncertain.
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Glen Rock NJ, the basketball courts at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock remain closed following a shooting on Tuesday night. Although the rest of the park has reopened, officials have stated that the basketball courts will remain off-limits until further notice.
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Glen Rock NJ, a Wednesday afternoon Glen Rock crash claimed the front right side of a newer model Honda SUV when the driver lost control after making a turn, veered off of Grove Street, and slammed into a tree located on private property. Neither the adult driver nor adult passenger were injured in the mishap. A flatbed tow truck removed the vehicle from its predicament. Glen Rock Police investigated the crash.
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Glen Rock NJ, in a significant development following a year-long investigation, Glen Rock detectives have apprehended a woman suspected of involvement in a theft ring targeting the local Bottle King liquor store. The arrest, made on April 30, marks a crucial breakthrough in the case, shedding light on a series of organized retail thefts that have plagued the community.
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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police warn parents, PLEASE have a discussion with your children about the “Senior Assassin” prank that has been trending on social media and taking place in schools and communities across the country, including here in Glen Rock. This prank involves students using water guns to spray their peers in school and in public. The last one standing wins the challenge.
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Fair Lawn NJ, both occupants of a late model 4-door BMW sedan declined medical evaluation following an early Sunday morning, 05/05, crash in which their vehicle slammed head on into a utility pole at the intersection of Route 208 northbound and Harristown Road in Glen Rock. Glen Rock Police handled the accident investigation while Fair Lawn Police provided traffic control. A flatbed tow truck removed the BMW from the scene.
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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police issued one (1) summons in connection with an early Monday evening, 04/22, collision between an Acura SUV and a KIA SUV at the intersection of Central Avenue and Ackerman Avenue, Glen Rock. The adult female driver of the Acura sustained a non-life-threatening head injury and was transported to a local hospital in a Glen Rock EMS ambulance. The victim’s small dog was uninjured, and taken home by a relative. A father and child in the KIA both escaped injury. Glen Rock Police investigated the crash. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
Correction : accident happened in the afternoon re of the details remain unchangedst
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Fair Lawn NJ, three (3) small children, including a five (5) month old, and two (2) adults all escaped injury in an early Monday afternoon, 04/15, crash on Route 208 in Fair Lawn.
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Glen Rock NJ, according to the Glen Rock Police there has been an uptick in vehicle thefts in the Bergen County area recently. Last night into early this morning Fair Lawn had two BMWs stolen near the Glen Rock border. The thieves also attempted to enter a home in Glen Rock prior to the Fair Lawn theft but couldn’t make entry to the home. In general, thieves are entering homes and taking keys from inside. Please remember to LOCK YOUR VEHICLES AND YOUR HOMES EVERY NIGHT. Protect yourself and your neighbors.
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Ridgewood NJ, a suspected DUI driver crashed an Accura RLX into a utility pole on North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood shortly before 8:30 AM, Sunday, 03/03, snapping the pole and causing scattered localized power & communications outages. Ridgewood Policve transported the individual to Glen Rock Police headquarters in order to administer alcohol testing; the suspect, who was subsequently transported to Ridgewood Police headquarters for processing, was uninjured in the crash. A flatbed tow truck removed the Accura from the scene and PSE&G & Verizon crews were notified of the damaged equipment. Ridgewood Emergency Services assisted with traffic control.
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