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Modern Policing Saves a Life: Westwood Police’s Drone Technology Locates Missing Endangered Person

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Drone Saves the Day! Infrared Technology Locates Missing Person in Westwood Woods, Averting Crisis

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WESTWOOD, NJ – A potential tragedy was averted in Westwood this week, thanks to the swift, coordinated response of the Westwood Police Department and the deployment of cutting-edge 21st-century technology.

On the evening of October 15, 2025, the Westwood Police Department responded to an urgent call regarding a missing and endangered person. What began as a traditional search quickly became a testament to the effectiveness of modern policing tools.

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No So Happy Ending: Spa Masseur Charged With Sex Crimes Against Woman In Allendale

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Allendale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional charges against 35-year-old DEQUAN CEDENO of Teaneck, NJ. These latest charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Allendale Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Dillon.

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No Happy Ending : Four Charged with Operating Illicit Massage Parlors

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Edgewater NJ, four individuals have been charged with operating a series of illicit massage parlors in New Jersey and New York, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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No More Happy Endings: New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy Revokes Licenses of Five Massage Therapists

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Ridgewood NJ, Against the backdrop of growing public concern about sexual misconduct in the massage therapy industry, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that the State Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy has revoked the licenses of five massage therapists for alleged inappropriate sexual contact with clients and has proposed new rules to help prevent and detect sexual misconduct in the industry.

“New Jersey has zero tolerance for massage therapists who engage in sexual contact with their clients during massage therapy sessions,” said Attorney General Grewal. “We are revoking the licenses of massage therapists who violate the rules, but we aren’t stopping there. We also are taking action to strengthen the rules to increase protections for clients and to allow us to intervene more quickly when sexual misconduct is suspected.”

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