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Hawthorne NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a Passaic County man has been charged after he allegedly used a hidden camera to record children in his bathroom and attempted to meet with who he believed to be a 13-year-old child.
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Fair Lawn NJ, a minor Friday morning, 06/14, hit-and-run crash on Route 80 westbound in Saddle Brook involving a Honda Accord and a Dodge Ram pick up truck, lead to a more serious crash in Fair Lawn, followed by a high speed pursuit shortly thereafter through Fair Lawn, Paterson, and Hawthorne. The adult female driver of the Honda Accord was taken into custody after she fled from the Morlot Avenue, Fair Lawn crash site at high speed, and would not yield to pursuing police officers until they trapped her vehicle in a private driveway on Heights Avenue in Fair Lawn.
Continue reading Minor Crash Leads to High Speed Pursuit Through Fair Lawn, Paterson, and Hawthorne
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Hawthorne NJ, Billy Prempeh Republican Candidate For The NJ 9th Congressional District nominated Hawthorne Fire Department for our Spot Light On First Responders post.
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Hawthorne NJ, a Passaic County, New Jersey, man was arrested today in connection with his role in embezzling approximately $2.9 million from an elderly couple, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Hawthorne NJ, with a Flood Watch in effect scattered instances of Flash flooding were reported all over North Jersey. Rising flood waters trapped two (2) occupants of a partially submerged white colored SUV that was driving in an alleyway behind 85 Wagaraw Road, Hawthorne on Friday morning, 09/29. A high water rescue vehicle owned by the County of Bergen Office of Emergency Management, and staffed by Wyckoff firefighters, was used to remove both individuals from the vehicle and transport them to waiting ambulances. Neither of the occupants was injured; their vehicle remained partially submerged and would likely not be removed until waters receded.
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Hawthorne NJ, a Mercedes Benz SUV crashed into a condominium complex’s swimming pool cabana on Morningstar Road in Hawthorne on Wednesday morning, 05/10, causing significant exterior and interior damage to the structure. No injuries were reported in the mishap, which occurred when the vehicle’s driver started the car in a nearby parking space, and put it in gear. Hawthorne Police and Hawthorne Fire Department responded to the incident. The Mercedes was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck.
Continue reading Mercedes Benz SUV Takes Out Swimming Pool Cabana on Morningstar Road in Hawthorne
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Hawthorne NJ, high winds damaged the roof of a commercial building located at 7 Ethel Avenue, Hawthorne late Friday afternoon, 02/03. Parts of the roof were blown off into an adjacent parking lot. A box truck parked in the lot sustained minor damage when it was struck by falling debris. Hawthorne firefighters conducted an interior and exterior inspection of the building, and also secured all loose roofing material that was left topside. No injuries were reported in the incident. The building was determined to be structurally sound and remained habitable.
Continue reading High Winds Damage Roof of Commercial Building in Hawthorne
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Hawthorne NJ, three (3) individuals were hospitalized following a two (2) vehicle, early Wednesday morning, 10/19, collision at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Loretto Avenue, on the border of Fair Lawn and Hawthorne. One (1) of the vehicles involved was propelled into the front façade of a nearby Hawthorne restaurant, which was, fortunately, unoccupied at the time. Both heavily damaged vehicles were towed from the scene.
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Hawthorne NJ, one (1) person required ambulance transportation to a local hospital following a two (2) vehicle, Sunday afternoon, 09/11, crash in the 500 block of Goffle Hill Road, Hawthorne. The crash resulted in a considerable gasoline and motor oil spill, which required the complete shut down of Goffle Hill Road in the area of Sicomac Avenue. Firefighters from Hawthorne Fire Department deployed a significant quantity of absorbent material on the roadway in an attempt to mitigate the situation. Hawthorne Fire Chief Joseph Speranza also directed his firefighters to take specific actions aimed at protecting a nearby storm water drainage system from contamination. The individual transported by Hawthorne EMS sustained a non-life threatening crash injury. Hawthorne Police conducted the crash investigation and collected that information necessary to process a crash report.
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Hawthorne NJ, Hawthorne Police are tell motorist to AVOID: Goffle Hill Road between Goffle Road and Lafayette Avenue . DPW emergency water main break repair underway.
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Hawthorne NJ, on Tuesday a stolen car traffic stop on the North 6th Street Bridge shortly before 4:30 p.m led to a handcuffed suspect leaping into the Passaic River . Hawthorne Officers jumped in after him .
Finally recovering the prisoner by boat . No injuries reported .
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Hawthorne NJ, acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced indictments in two cases of alleged State employment benefits. The indictments are the result of a joint investigation with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL).
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Hawthorne NJ, expect Delays in the area of 204 Wagaraw Road, Thursday April 14, 2022 from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Construction will be conducted in the roadway on Wagaraw Road, from May Street to Lincoln Street. Avoid the area if possible, by using a different route. When traveling in the area please follow temporary traffic patterns to safely travel.
MISSING CHILD ALERT: UPDATE LOCATED LOCATED LOCATED.
Christopher was located and reunited with his family. Hawthorne Police Department would like to thank all parties involved with the search and rescue efforts.
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Hawthorne NJ, the Hawthorne Police Department is actively attempting to locate a missing 17 year old Autistic boy who resides on Prescott Ave. The child has been missing since 0630 hours this morning. The child’s name is Christopher Doughertty, 5’3′, 110 lbs., having an olive complexion with brown hair and brown eyes. Last seen he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a white stripe, black shorts, white socks and no shoes. If located please immediately contact the Hawthorne Police Department (973) 427-1800. *Be advised there will be a NJ State Police helicopter in the area assisting with the search.*
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