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Homeowner Alert: Burning Insulation Fills Glen Rock Home with Smoke After Outdoor Electrical Work Goes Wrong.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ – Fast response from the Glen Rock Fire Department (GRFD) and Glen Rock Police Department (GRPD) prevented a major disaster in a single-family home on Carol Court late Monday afternoon.
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Glen Rock NJ, in a remarkable act of community partnership, a bank manager in Glen Rock, New Jersey, flagged down the town’s police chief to stop a resident from falling victim to a costly financial scam. This incident serves as a powerful reminder of how a simple act of awareness can prevent a devastating loss.
Continue reading Glen Rock Bank Manager Flags Down Police Chief to Foil a $35,000 Scam
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On September 6, 2025, a fast-moving but powerful thunderstorm tore through Glen Rock, New Jersey, leaving two single-family homes on Roxbury Place damaged by large falling tree limbs. While no injuries were reported, the incident sparked a swift response from the Glen Rock Police Department, Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department, PSE&G Electric Division, and the Borough of Glen Rock’s shade tree unit. Here’s what happened, the extent of the damage, and how the community is recovering from this dramatic weather event.
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Glen Rock NJ , Glen Rock continues to uphold its reputation as one of Bergen County’s safest and quietest communities, but one issue has become a persistent concern: shoplifting at local retail stores, especially Bottle King liquor store on Prospect Street.
Continue reading Shoplifting on the Rise at Bottle King in Glen Rock, NJ Despite Low Crime Rates
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Glen Rock NJ, as tax season hits its peak, a Glen Rock resident has reported being the victim of identity theft involving a fraudulent tax return, according to local police.
Continue reading Glen Rock Resident Targeted in Tax Identity Theft as IRS Filing Deadline Approaches
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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying three suspects connected to a theft investigation at Bottle King in Glen Rock.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Theft Suspects
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Glen Rock NJ, local authorities are investigating a growing number of mail thefts from public mailboxes in Glen Rock and surrounding towns, with reports of stolen checks being altered and fraudulently cashed.
Continue reading Glen Rock Mailbox Thefts on the Rise: Residents Report Stolen Checks and Fraud
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Glen Rock NJ, mail theft and check fraud are on the rise in Glen Rock and surrounding communities, with more residents reporting stolen mail and altered checks. Law enforcement, including federal agents from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, is actively investigating the incidents.
Continue reading Police Investigate Rising Mail Theft and Check Fraud in Glen Rock and Nearby Towns
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Glen Rock NJ, a serious early morning collision on Monday, February 24, at the intersection of Harristown Road and Maple Avenue in Glen Rock, NJ, left one driver trapped inside her vehicle, requiring an emergency rescue operation.
Continue reading Two-Vehicle Crash in Glen Rock Leaves Driver Trapped, Requires Firefighter Rescue
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Glen Rock NJ, a single-family home in Glen Rock, NJ, sustained significant damage after a large shade tree fell onto its roof late Sunday afternoon, February 16.
Continue reading Large Tree Falls on Glen Rock Home, Declared Unsafe by Officials
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Glen Rock NJ, Salvatore Reina, owner of Francesca’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta in Glen Rock, is reeling after two recent thefts from his popular pizzeria. Despite the incidents, Reina remains committed to maintaining a positive work environment for his staff and loyal patrons.
Continue reading Glen Rock Pizzeria Owner “Shocked and Hurt” by Recent Thefts
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Glen Rock NJ, in all the New Years festivities we missed this one ,on December 30th 2024 Glen Rock Police Department ,Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance, Glen Rock Borough Mayor and Council, and Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department joined in an emergency vehicle parade to wish resident Charlie Tanner a happy 100th Birthday! Charlie, to thank him for his military service and enjoy his special day!
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Glen Rock NJ, late Sunday evening, January 5, firefighters in Glen Rock demonstrated heroic efforts, rescuing an unconscious individual from a burning single-family home on Birchwood Road. The victim, unresponsive upon being carried out of the smoke-filled residence, was given CPR at the scene before being rushed to The Valley Hospital by ambulance.
Continue reading Firefighters Rescue Unconscious Victim from Glen Rock House Fire
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Glen Rock NJ, on Sunday, December 8th, Chief Dean Ackermann and members of the Glen Rock Police Department’s day tour participated in a heartfelt tribute to our nation’s veterans. The group placed a wreath at the Glen Rock Honored Heroes War Memorial in front of Borough Hall as part of the Wreaths for Our Heroes program.
Continue reading Honoring Our Heroes: Glen Rock Police Department Joins Wreath Ceremony for Veterans
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Glen Rock NJ, Route 208 through Hawthorne and Glen Rock saw significant traffic delays early Wednesday afternoon, December 11, following a dramatic rollover crash. A white Cadillac SUV, traveling southbound between the Lincoln Avenue and Harristown Road exits, flipped onto its roof, prompting an emergency response.
Continue reading Traffic Snarls on Route 208 After SUV Rollover Accident
