Glen Rock NJ, An driver-less SUV rolled down a steep hill and crashed into an occupied home at 163 Boulevard, Glen Rock late in the afternoon of Saturday, 10/22. Glen Rock PD and FD responded to the scene. No injuries were reported associated with the incident and the home did not appear to have sustained any significant structural damage. The heavily damaged vehicle was removed by a flatbed tow truck. Glen Rock PD is investigating the cause of the “roll away.”
Ridgewood NJ, An adult male who claimed to have been the victim of an armed robbery and assault brought Ridgewood police units out in force on Thursday evening, 09/29. The incident reportedly took place at the intersection of Godwin and Ackerman Avenues in Ridgewood shortly before 2100 hours. After questioning by Ridgewood PD officers, aided by a Spanish speaking patrol officer from neighboring Glen Rock, the man’s story was determined to have been fabricated. The injuries he sustained appeared to have been consistent with those of a fall. He was evaluated and treated on the scene by Ridgewood EMS volunteers. There was no information available as to whether the individual was charged with making a false police report.
Glen Rock, N.J. Two Glen Rock borough police detectives were honored by the FBI for helping solve two bank robberies last year.
Detectives James Calaski and Michael Trover were presented certificates by Timothy Gallagher, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Newark office.
Detective James Calaski helped investigate and solve the 2015 robbery of the Glen Rock Savings and Loan branch and Detective Michael Trover was recognized for being part of the task force that apprehended the “countdown bandit,” who authorities said was responsible for several North Jersey bank robberies including the former Glen Rock Hudson City Savings branch.
Ridgewood NJ, A physical altercation between an employer and employee generated multiple 911 calls for assistance to Ridgewood PD on the morning of Wednesday, 05/04. The incident occurred at a single family home under renovation on Heights Road in Ridgewood. One (1) person sustained a serious head injury and was transported to The Valley Hospital by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance. Ridgewood FD also responded to assist the ambulance. An officer from Glen Rock PD provided assistance in language translation. No arrests at the scene were apparent.
Ridgewood NJ, A Glen Rock Police Department uniformed patrol officer administered Narcan to the adult male driver of a Toyota Corolla following a head on collision between the Toyota and a Village of Ridgewood sanitation truck in front of 522 Lincoln Avenue, Hawthorne late Friday morning, 04/15. The Toyota driver, who was headed northbound on Lincoln Avenue, reportedly overdosed on an unknown substance just prior to the crash. An adult female driver of a BMW sedan stopped at the scene to assist the victim prior to the arrival of police officers. The occupant(s) of the sanitation truck, which was headed southbound on Lincoln to dump a load in Paterson, were not injured in the crash. The Toyota was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Damage to the sanitation truck was minimal. The overdose victim, otherwise uninjured, was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. Hawthorne PD is investigating the incident.
County of Bergen Health Services HazMat team Called to a Home in Glen Rock
April 8,2016
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Glen Rock NJ, A County of Bergen Health Services HazMat team was called to a home in Glen Rock late Thursday evening, 04/07 after a male resident opened a “mysterious” package in the home’s basement and was exposed to an unknown white powder. The initial 911 telephone call requesting help was answered by Glen Rock PD shortly before 10 PM. The resident refused medical aid. A HazMat team was still working on scene as of Thursday at midnight. Glen Rock PD units also responded to the location, which was at 459 Prospect Street.
UPDATE: Shortly after 12 midnight, it was determined that the although the substance found was not hazardous, it was not the substance identified on the package’s label.
Person reportedly stabbed during the altercation at Ridgewood Group Home
March 10,2016
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Ridgewood NJ , 03/10/2016: Ridgewood PD units responded in mass on Thursday evening, 03/10, to a reported fight at a group home for young girls. One (1) person was reportedly stabbed during the altercation. Glen Rock PD assisted at the scene. An ambulance transported an individual to Bergen Regional Medical Center.
A former Glen Rock police officer — whose duties included working with juveniles and handling evidence — admitted Thursday that he sent sexually explicit text messages to two teenage girls and that he pawned guns that were surrendered to the department.
Eric Reamy, 51, of Fair Lawn accepted a pre-indictment plea deal before Judge Susan J. Steele in Superior Court in Hackensack that will likely send him to prison for three to five years.
His sentencing is scheduled for June 24.
Reamy stood with his hands – one bearing a gold wedding band – folded at his waist while admitting that he sent suggestive text messages and naked pictures to two girls, ages 14 and 17. Both youths were involved in complaints that he, as the juvenile officer for Glen Rock police, was investigating.
Ridgewood and Glen Rock PD officers apprehended a suspected burglar on Lincoln Avenue in Ridgewood
February 26,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood and Glen Rock PD officers apprehended a suspected burglar just moments after he reportedly made an attempt to break into a home off of Lincoln Avenue in Ridgewood on Thursday afternoon, 02/25. While being detained for questioning by uniformed patrol officers, detectives who arrived at the scene observed several items strewn about the ground indicative of those generally preferred by burglars.
The suspect was handcuffed and taken to Ridgewood PD headquarters for questioning as detectives worked to photograph the evidence found at the scene. A Bergen County Sheriff’s officer was also observed at the scene of the arrest.
It has also been reported that there has been a decided up tick in home robberies and attempted robberies in recent weeks , in any case best to keep doors locked , a light on in the evening ,and police uncollected papers and mail , A home security system is also a big plus.
UPDATE: Ridgewood Police Department report Simon S. Strong age 35 from Paterson, NJ was charged with Criminal Attempt (Burglary), Criminal Mischief, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams Bail was set at $25,000 no 10% option. The subject was remanded to Bergen County Jail in lieu of bail.
Bergen County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad Unit called in to remove a suspicious item found lying in the gutter of Lincoln Avenue in Glen Rock
February 12,2016
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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock PD summoned the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad Unit to remove a suspicious item found lying in the gutter of Lincoln Avenue near Kenmore Place on Friday morning shortly after 10 AM. Several homes in the area were evacuated by Hawthorne and Glen Rock PD personnel as a precaution.
The Bomb Squad Unit safely removed the item from the scene for disposal at a later date. Glen Rock FD and EMS personnel were placed on standby during the incident. No injuries were reported, nor was there any word on what the item was nor its origin. Police closed Lincoln Avenue in both directions between Van Winkle and Hillside Avenues for just over one (1) hour
Lincoln Avenue was closed in both directions but has since been reopened .
DECEMBER 23, 2015, 7:24 PM LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2015, 7:53 AM
BY MARY DIDUCH
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
GLEN ROCK — The borough’s police chief will leave his post early next month, an official confirmed Wednesday, clearing the way for new leadership in a department that has weathered a tumultuous year, including the suspension of two officers and the arrest of a third.
The borough learned of Chief Fred Stahman’s retirement on Wednesday, Borough Administrator Lenora Benjamin said. It is effective March 1, but because Stahman is using his accumulated time off, his last day on the job will be Jan. 6, Benjamin said.
“We had communications with the chief,” Benjamin said.
Stahman was appointed to the department’s top post in 2009, and his salary is $159,934, she said.
Stahman did not return a message seeking comment.
The department’s leaders drew criticism following the suspension of two officers and the arrest of a senior detective on charges that he sent sexually explicit text messages to underage girls whom he was supervising in his role as the department’s juvenile officer. The controversies eventually turned into a campaign issue this November.
NOVEMBER 13, 2015, 12:44 PM LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015, 3:01 PM
BY STEFANIE DAZIO
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
GLEN ROCK — The borough’s middle and high schools were locked down for two and a half hours Friday after a shell casing was found in a classroom.
Lt. Daniel Dour said the .38 caliber shell casing was discovered in a second floor classroom in the middle school around 10:30 a.m. There was no bullet in the casing. The middle and high schools are in the same building.
Authorities searched the lockers of the students who were in the classroom at the time but did not find anything.
photo courtesy of Boyd Lovings Facebook
November 6,2015
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GlenRock Nj, A Hudson City Savings Bank branch located at 897 Prospect Street, Glen Rock was held up shortly after 10:00 AM on Friday, 11/05. The actor escaped with just under $2,000. Glen Rock PD was assisted at the scene by officers from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department K9, Bureau of Police, and Bureau of Criminal Investigation units.
Ridgewood Nj, Ridgewood Police report that on Friday, October 16, 2015, a Fairway Road resident reported receiving a telephone call from an individual identifying himself as a representative of the United States Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Unit. The caller stated that victim had “willfully defrauded” the IRS and that the victim would be arrested, have his/her assets frozen and driving privileges/passport revoked if the victim did not wire funds ($4986.45) to an account number provided that was alleged to be an IRS tax payment account.
Numerous incidents of this type of scheme are reported to this agency on a weekly basis. Neither governmental agencies nor public utilities handle criminal investigations/delinquent accounts in this manner. Do not fall victim to this type of scam and please spread the word regarding this fraudulent activity, particularly to your elderly relatives and neighbors who often fall victim to these crimes. The matter is under investigation by the detective bureau.
This type of scam was also reported by the Glen Rock Police department on Wednesday October 21st.DO NOT provide funds or info to anyone over the phone. Reports of IRS calling residents to collect back due taxes, is a scam.
OCTOBER 15, 2015, 6:14 PM LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015, 9:41 PM
BY STEVE JANOSKI
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
GLEN ROCK — A long-awaited report by a former judge that called the state of the borough Police Department “good to excellent” — despite several recent high-profile suspensions — came under fire from residents on Wednesday night, even though elements of the probe were referred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Commissioned by the Borough Council in May, the report was done by retired state Superior Court Judge Alexander H. Carver III and was intended to “take the pulse” of the department.
Also, Carver was to provide an explanation of how disciplinary charges came to be brought against Sgt. Christopher McInerney and Bryan Scott for the deletion of photographs from a 2005 retirement party.
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