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Ridgewood NJ, a former Ridgewood Library IT department head admitted his role in embezzling approximately $3.2 million from a New Jersey couple, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
Continue reading Former Ridgewood Library IT Department Head Admits Embezzling More Than $3 Million
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Glen Rock NJ, last week, Glen Rock police responded to three separate incidents involving men found lying on the ground, two of which involved the same individual.
Continue reading Highly Intoxicated Commuter Found Passed Out in Glen Rock
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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, Chief James W. Knepper announced that criminal charges have been filed against Juan Martinez Gonzalez of Hawthorne, New Jersey for his involvement in a hit-and-run crash that occurred in the evening hours on June 28, 2023, in the area of Wagaraw Road and Passaic Street in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Juan Martinez Gonzalez is charged with Second-Degree Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death of Another; Third-Degree Causing Death or Injury While Unlicensed; Third-Degree Endangering an Injured Victim; and Fourth-Degree Driving While Suspended.
Continue reading Man Wanted in Hit-and-Run Death of 83 Year Old Hawthorne Resident
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Hawthorne NJ, the Hawthorne Police Department is seeking the public’s help. We are looking for this 2004 Ford F-150 bearing NJ registration W73MCN. This vehicle struck and killed a Hawthorne resident last evening and then fled the scene. If you see the vehicle or have any information please contact us at 973-427-1800.
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Glen Rock NJ, a multi-agency fatal accident investigation is underway in connection with an early Monday morning, 01/30, tragedy in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue, Glen Rock. The vehicle involved, reportedly a Honda CRV, fled the scene and was last reported seen traveling northbound on Lincoln Avenue in Glen Rock near the Lincoln Avenue overpass of Route 208. A tanker truck driver witnessed the incident and immediately began rendering first aid to the individual prior to the arrival of emergency responders. The victim was rushed to a local hospital by ambulance and died shortly after arriving. Lincoln Avenue was closed from 713 am to 10:39 am .
Continue reading UPDATE: Pedestrian was Struck and Killed on Lincoln Avenue in Glen Rock
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Hawthorne NJ, one (1) firefighter sustained a minor injury while helping to extinguish a two-alarm structure fire in the 200 block of Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne on Monday morning, 01/17. Although a dog and a cage full of tropical birds were successfully rescued from the burning structure, several chickens perished in the blaze. An aggressive interior attack by Hawthorne firefighters confined the blaze to the home’s breezeway and attached garage. Hawthorne Police Department and Hawthorne EMS also responded to the incident.
Continue reading Hawthorne firefighter Injured and Several Animals Rescued in 2 Alarm Blaze
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Hawthorne NJ, A two (2) vehicle Saturday afternoon, 12/01, crash involving a marked Hawthorne Police Department vehicle resulted in the drivers of both vehicles being transported to local hospitals by ambulances. The collision occurred at the intersection of Diamond Bridge Avenue and Goffle Road shortly before 2 PM and sent one (1) of the vehicles down an embankment into a section of the nearby Goffle Brook County Park. Hawthorne EMS and Hawthorne Fire Department also responded to the incident. Both wrecked vehicles were removed from the scene by flatbed tow trucks. Unofficial reports are that the injuries to both the police officer and other driver were non life threatening in nature. A utility pole was also damaged in the crash; a PSE&G was on the scene minutes after the impact evaluating its condition.
Updated on June 13, 2017 at 5:17 PMPosted on June 13, 2017 at 4:37 PM
BY ANTHONY G. ATTRINO
NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
PARAMUS – The public school district was devastated this week by news of the sudden death of Jocelyn Gertel, a long-time middle-school orchestra teacher, a school administrator said Tuesday.
Gertel, who lived in Ridgewood, died last week following a bicycling accident in Hawthorne.
A spokesman for the Hawthorne Police Department was not available to comment Tuesday on details of the accident.
According to online tributes from friends, Gertel was riding her bike downhill when she lost control and pitched over the handlebars. She was taken to St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson, where she later died.
“The school community is very devastated by her loss,” said Michele Robinson, superintendent of schools. “She was very well-respected, very well-liked and she will be greatly missed.”
https://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2017/06/beloved_orchestra_teacher_dies_in_cycling_crash.html