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GLEN ROCK, NJ — Police have identified a suspect accused of walking out of a CVS in Glen Rock with more than $4,300 worth of merchandise last month.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police Issue Warrant for $4,300 CVS Shoplifting Suspect
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — With summer in full swing and local schools on break, the streets are now bustling with children, families, and outdoor activity. That means one thing for drivers: it’s time to slow down and stay alert.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police : Summer Safety Reminder: Slow Down — Kids Are Out of School!
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – In a major win for clean water initiatives and local infrastructure, Ridgewood Water has been awarded $1 million in state funding as part of the FY2026 New Jersey state budget, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark. This funding will support PFAS mitigation efforts, specifically contributing to the construction of the Main PFAS Treatment Facility in Glen Rock.
Suspect Apprehended After Fleeing on Foot, Leaves Behind Scooter and Sandals
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A wild scene unfolded Tuesday afternoon, July 1st, as Glen Rock Police Department patrol officers, with the assistance of Hawthorne PD and the Ridgewood Police Department, apprehended a suspect following a motor vehicle and foot pursuit involving a Vespa motor scooter.
Continue reading Vespa Chase Ends in Arrest Near Glen Rock Elementary School
Bergen County Town Sees Surge in Hit-and-Run Incidents; Authorities Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — The Glen Rock Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in solving a troubling series of hit-and-run accidents that occurred throughout the town over the past two weeks. Officials are urging anyone with information to contact the department directly as investigations continue.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police Seek Public’s Help After Series of Hit-and-Run Crashes
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — The Glen Rock School District has officially named Kelly Hughes as the new principal of Richard E. Byrd Elementary School, bringing with her more than 15 years of experience in elementary education and a deep commitment to student-centered leadership.
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Glen Rock NJ, a fallen tree on Thurston Terrace caused a power outage affecting 46 PSE&G customers in Glen Rock on the morning of Saturday, May 31.
Continue reading Power Outage in Glen Rock Affects 46 Homes After Tree Falls on Thurston Terrace
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Glen Rock NJ, heavy law enforcement presence descended on a quiet Glen Rock neighborhood on Thursday, May 29, as Bergen County’s Regional SWAT team and Glen Rock Police executed a search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Cornwall Road.
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Glen Rock NJ, two residents of a Lincoln Avenue group home in Glen Rock were transported to The Valley Hospital on Thursday afternoon, May 29, following a minor accident involving a transport van and a garage door at the facility.
Continue reading Group Home Residents Injured in Transport Van Accident in Glen Rock
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Glen Rock NJ , The Glen Rock Police Department proudly announces that Sergeant Mike Trover has successfully graduated from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Command & Leadership Academy, one of the most respected law enforcement leadership programs in the state.
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Glen Rock NJ, authorities are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash between two SUVs that occurred on April 24, 2025, around 3:00 p.m. on Harristown Road.
Continue reading Glen Rock Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Driver in Hit-and-Run SUV Crash
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water continues to make significant progress in its mission to eliminate PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from local drinking water, with multiple treatment facilities already online and more scheduled to launch throughout 2025 and 2026.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water PFAS Treatment Facilities on Track for Full Operation by 2026
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Glen Rock, NJ, the growing issue of check theft from local mailboxes has reached a troubling new point, with two recent reports confirming that checks were stolen directly from the mailbox located in front of the Glen Rock Post Office.
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Glen Rock NJ, on Sunday afternoon, April 27, Glen Rock Police Patrol Officer Adam Pyatak was on the scene of a downed tree incident on Glen Avenue, where he stood by awaiting the arrival of a PSE&G Electric Division troubleshooter.
Continue reading Downed Tree on Glen Avenue in Glen Rock Causes Minor Damage, No Injuries Reported
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Glen Rock NJ, four people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision that occurred early Saturday evening, April 26, at the busy intersection of Ackerman Avenue and Rock Road, authorities reported.
Continue reading Four Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash at Ackerman Avenue and Rock Road in Glen Rock