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Wrong Turn Puts Car on Tracks at Ho-Ho-Kus Train Station

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a driver unfamiliar with streets leading to and from the Ho-Ho-Kus train station area, made a wrong turn early Tuesday evening, 12/20, and wound up stuck on a pair of active NJ Transit railroad tracks. A towing company employee and NJ Transit Police ESU officers worked in unison to free the struck 4-door sedan, and remove it from the tracks. No injuries were reported in the incident, which delayed most trains scheduled to pass through the Ho-Ho-Kus station by over one (1) hour. Ho-Ho-Kus Police officers were also dispatched to the incident.

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Two Ho-Ho-Kus Police Officers Recognized for Outstanding Police Service

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ,  Ho-Ho-Kus police officer Garret Sweetman #49 was presented a Lifesaving Award for performing the Heimlich maneuver on a patron who was not breathing at Matthews Diner on October 21, 2022. Ptl. Sweetman heard the call go to Waldwick and was passing the diner at the time. After several attempts, he was able to dislodge the obstruction and the party started breathing again. Numerous patrons tried before his arrival and were unsuccessful.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Halloween Window Painting

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus Police officers Sgt. Morrissey, P.O. Hanisch & P.O. Kim ensured the safety of the 3rd-5th graders crossing the center of town during the Halloween Window Painting! Always fun visit downtown Ho-Ho-Kus and check out their spooky window art work! Its a long tradition in Ho-Ho-Kus. The Ho-Ho-Kus Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for assisting also assisted .

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Multiple Ambulances Required to Transport three (3) Victims from Ho-Ho-Kus Crash

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, multiple ambulances were required to transport three (3) victims from the scene of a Tuesday afternoon, 10/11, collision between a mini-van and work van at the intersection of Wearimus Road and Deerhill Road, Ho-Ho-Kus. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ho-Ho-Kus Police issued one (1) summons to the mini-van’s driver. Ho-Ho-Kus Police, Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department, Ho-Ho-Kus EMS, and New Jersey Mobile Health Care officers/firefighters/EMTs responded to aid the victims.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police : Approximately 30 vehicles are stolen everyday in New Jersey, Lock Your Doors!

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Early Thursday morning, Ho-Ho-Kus Police assisted a neighboring town along with surrounding police departments attempting to apprehend two suspects that bailed out on foot from a stolen vehicle.

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Man Causes NJ Transit Commuter Train to be Rerouted in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, an individual who was allegedly standing on an NJ Transit railroad track and refusing to move, causing at least one (1) passenger train to re-route, was taken into custody by Ho-Ho-Kus Police near the Brookside Avenue railroad crossing on Wednesday afternoon, 07/13. Waldwick Police assisted with the apprehension. Charges, other than defiant trespass, were pending the arrival of NJ Transit Police officers.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Warn of Increase in Vehicle Thefts During Daylight Hours

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus Police warn of an increase in vehicle thefts due to keys/key fobs being left in vehicles continues in Ho-Ho-Kus and surrounding towns. This is occurring during DAYLIGHT HOURS as well as overnight.

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Contractors Truck Towed after Ho-Ho-Kus Crash

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the adult male driver of a dry wall contractor’s van was uninjured in an early Friday morning, 06/17, crash on Werimus Road near Deerhill Road, Ho-Ho-Kus. The wrecked van was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Ho-Ho-Kus Police responded to the incident along with a street sweeper from the Ho-Ho-Kus Department of Public Works.

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Jammed Delivery Truck Closes East Saddle River Road in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a stuck truck caused the closure of East Saddle River Road near Fox Run in Ho-Ho-Kus for over one (1) hour on Saturday afternoon, 05/14. A large box truck making a delivery to a nearby home got stuck when turning into the home’s driveway. A heavy duty tow truck was dispatched to free the stuck vehicle. No damage was reported to either the truck, driveway, or street. Two (2) Ho-Ho-Kus Police marked patrol units provided traffic control during the incident. Neither the truck’s driver nor helpers were injured in the mishap. Continue reading Jammed Delivery Truck Closes East Saddle River Road in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Bergen County SWAT Called in to Respond to Distraught Man in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Bergen County SWAT team was called late Thursday afternoon, 05/12, to assist with the safe removal of a distraught adult male from his single family Ho-Ho-Kus home, known by local police to contain multiple, legal firearms. No shots were fired and no one was injured in the incident. The individual was safely removed from the home and transported by ambulance to New Bridge Regional Medical Center for an evaluation. Ho-Ho-Kus Police was assisted at the scene by Saddle River Police, Waldwick Police, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

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UPDATE: Bear Sighting in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ridgewood Police: A black bear has been spotted on the east side of town this morning. Bears live in our area and will leave the woods in search of food. If seen, make yourself known with loud noises and do not corner it /make sure it has an escape route. Black bear attacks are very rare but if you see one acting aggressively, give us a call.

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, according to the Ho-Ho-Kus Police yesterday at 532pm , a bear was still in the area, now seen on Racetrack Road. NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife has been contacted and provided same advice.
Do not approach. Leave it alone. Keep kids and pets out of the area. Bring any bird feeders inside.
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Two Car Collision on North Maple in Ho-Ho-Kus Sends One to Hospital

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, one (1) driver was seriously injured when two (2) small, 4-door sedans collided at the intersection of First Street and North Maple Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus early Wednesday afternoon, 04/27. The injured driver, an adult male, was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with a paramedic team assisting attending EMTs. The other driver, an adult female, was evaluated on the scene by Ho-Ho-Kus EMTs and refused further medical attention. Both heavily damaged vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, Ho-Ho-Kus Police, Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department, and Ho-Ho-Kus EMS equipment and personnel responded to aid crash victims, along with a paramedic team from the nearby The Valley Hospital.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Warn of Increasing Daylight Car Thefts

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, car thefts in NJ, including Ho-Ho-Kus, have significantly increased from 2021. Thieves can and will take your car at any time of the day or night. Daytime attempts in the area have increased. Please report any suspicious people or vehicles in the area and remember to remove the key fobs and lock the doors

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Up to Speed on New Body Cameras

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department is pleased to announce that our officers have been trained on the operation of our new WatchGuard V300 body worn cameras (BWC). The camera will be affixed to the officer’s outer most uniform garment. The operation of WatchGuard V300 BWC will be in compliance with agency policy, which is in accordance with NJOAG and Bergen County Prosecutors Office guidelines.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Council Recognizes Dedicated Police Department Leadership and Service to the the Borough

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Last Tuesday evening at the Mayor and Council meeting, Mayor Randall was pleased to present Chief Chris Minchin (Ret.), Captain Anthony Grego (Ret.) and Sergeant Jamie Bodart (Ret.) with service plaques in recognition and appreciation of their dedicated Police Department leadership and service to the residents of the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus.

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