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NJ State Trooper and an iPhone Charger Help Deliver Miracle Baby on the Turnpike

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Born at Mile Marker 113: NJ State Trooper and an iPhone Cable Save the Day in Turnpike Delivery

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Mile marker 113.3 on the eastern spur of the New Jersey Turnpike in Secaucus is usually just another stretch of highway for commuters. But for the Fast family, it will forever be the exact coordinates of an unforgettable medical emergency: the roadside birth of their baby boy, Archer.

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Fourth of July Disaster: 5th-Alarm Fire Ignites Multiple NJ Homes After Storm Knocks Live Wires Into Street

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5th Alarm Fire Devastates River Edge Neighborhood on Fourth of July; Storm Knocked Down Live Wires

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RIVER EDGE, NJ — What was meant to be a day of backyard barbecues and Independence Day celebrations quickly turned into a massive emergency response on July 4, 2026. A violent summer storm ripped through Bergen County, triggering a complex 5th-alarm fire that damaged multiple homes in River Edge and sent one firefighter to the hospital.

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Bergen SWAT Team Forces Entry Into East Rutherford Apartment After Landlord Stabs Tenant in 2 AM Dispute

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Bergen County SWAT Standoff: Landlord Uses Medical Scooter to Block Police After Tenant Stabbing

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East Rutherford NJ, An early morning dispute in Bergen County escalated into a full-scale SWAT deployment after a local landlord allegedly stabbed his tenant and barricaded himself inside his apartment using a mobility device.

The incident, which took place in East Rutherford, New Jersey, drew a massive law enforcement response on Wednesday, July 1.

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Three Hospitalized After SUV Hits Utility Pole Near Ridgewood High School in Violent Friday Crash

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Three Injured After SUV Slams Into Utility Pole Near Ridgewood High School

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A serious single-vehicle accident disrupted the Friday afternoon commute in Ridgewood, leaving three people hospitalized after a violent collision near a local landmark.

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Bravery and Arrest: 80-Year-Old Woman Fights Off Carjacker at Bergenfield Walgreens

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80-Year-Old Woman Attacked in Bergenfield Walgreens Carjacking; Suspect Apprehended

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Bergenfield NJ, A Sunday morning shopping trip turned into a violent encounter for a River Edge resident at a local Walgreens. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on May 3, Bergenfield police responded to a reported carjacking at 406 South Washington Avenue, where an 80-year-old woman was targeted while sitting in her vehicle.

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Route 17 Midnight Crash: 20-Year-Old Trapped After BMW Hits Tree and Pole

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Dramatic Midnight Rescue: 20-Year-Old Extricated After BMW M3 Smashes Into Tree on Route 17

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PARAMUS, NJ — A late-night drive turned into a harrowing rescue operation early Sunday morning after a high-performance vehicle careened off Route 17, leaving a young driver trapped inside the wreckage.

According to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti, the accident occurred just after midnight on Sunday, April 19. A 20-year-old River Vale man was traveling northbound in a 2021 BMW M3 when he reportedly lost control in the center lane. The vehicle veered sharply to the right, striking both a tree and a utility pole near Paramus Chevrolet.

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Hackensack Stabbing: 16-Year-Old Attacked by Group Near Central Avenue

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Teen Stabbed in Broad Daylight: Major Investigation Underway in Hackensack

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HACKENSACK, NJ — A joint investigation is currently unfolding in the heart of Hackensack after a 16-year-old was stabbed during a brazen daylight attack on Tuesday afternoon. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) Major Crimes Unit and the Hackensack Police Department are working to identify a group of suspects who fled the scene.

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Route 17 Rollover: Driver Survives Dramatic Flip in Rochelle Park

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Major Route 17 Rollover Crash: Traffic Gridlock and Utility Pole Down in Rochelle Park

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ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — A dramatic single-vehicle rollover accident on Route 17 Southbound sent one person to the hospital and created a massive traffic nightmare for North Jersey commuters on Monday afternoon, March 23.

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Paramus Officer Hugo Rodriguez Pulls Driver from Flipped SUV After Collision

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Heroic Rescue: Paramus Officer Pulls Driver from Overturned SUV Near Bergen Town Center

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Paramus NJ, a routine Tuesday evening commute turned into a life-saving mission for one Paramus police officer. On March 10, a dramatic rollover crash near the Bergen Town Center left a driver trapped inside a mangled SUV, sparking a rapid emergency response that likely prevented a much worse outcome.

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Valentine’s Day Tragedy: Teaneck Pedestrian Seriously Injured by Drunk Driver on Cedar Lane

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Bogota Man Charged with DWI After Striking Pedestrian Near Teaneck Cinemas

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Teaneck NJ, A 53-year-old Teaneck resident remains in serious condition following a devastating Valentine’s Day accident involving an intoxicated driver. The incident, which occurred late Friday night, has led to multiple charges against a Bogota man, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Rollover Crash Shuts Down North Maple Avenue: 5 Injured in High-Impact Collision Near Ridgewood-Ho-Ho-Kus Border

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First responders confirmed that five individuals sustained injuries in the wreck

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RIDGEWOOD/HO-HO-KUS, NJ — A violent two-vehicle collision resulting in a rollover closed a major North Jersey thoroughfare for several hours on Saturday night, February 7, 2026.
The crash, which occurred on North Maple Avenue, triggered a massive emergency response as crews worked to stabilize the scene and treat five injured individuals.

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Miracle on the Court: How a Northvale Nurse and Coach Saved a Teen’s Life

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Northvale NJ, in a heart-stopping moment at a Northvale middle school basketball game, a routine afternoon turned into a life-or-death emergency. On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, a 14-year-old student collapsed in cardiac arrest—but thanks to the lightning-fast reflexes of two school heroes, he is alive to tell the story.

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Paramus Road Gridlock: Driver Rushed to Trauma Center After Violent Collision with PSE&G Van

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Serious Head Injury Reported in Multi-Vehicle Crash at Major Paramus Intersection; Traffic Stalled for Hours

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PARAMUS, NJ – A chaotic scene unfolded late Wednesday afternoon, December 17, 2025, as a high-impact collision at one of Paramus’s busiest intersections left one driver seriously injured and caused massive traffic delays for holiday commuters.

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Struck and Ticketed: Pedestrian Carried on Hood of Car in Dramatic Paramus Crash Outside Valley Hospital

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A 63-Year-Old Man Faces Legal Action After Being Struck While Crossing Mid-Block on East Ridgewood Avenue

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PARAMUS, NJ – A routine Wednesday morning near one of the region’s busiest medical centers turned into a scene of chaos and injury. A 63-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle and carried onto its hood in a dramatic collision directly outside The Valley Hospital.

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Critical Hit-and-Run in River Edge: Driver Captured After Pedestrian Left in Critical Condition

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Major Investigation Underway Near River Edge Diner After Vehicle Flees to Bergenfield

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RIVER EDGE, NJ – A quiet Tuesday evening was shattered when a hit-and-run driver struck a female pedestrian near a popular local landmark, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.

The incident occurred on December 16, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., at the busy intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Windsor Road, just steps away from the River Edge Diner. The driver involved fled the scene immediately following the collision, sparking an urgent multi-town search.

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