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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old PATRICK J. McARDLE of Ridgefield Park, NJ on charges stemming from a serious motor vehicle crash. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Ridgefield Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Rella.
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Ho-Ho-Kus Nj, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Sycamore Community Church, formerly known as the Community Church of Ho-Ho-Kus, hosted a ribbon cutting, tree planting, and sign unveiling ceremony to celebrate its official opening.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a massive tree was brought down by high winds on Monday morning, February 17, completely blocking a portion of East Saddle River Road just north of Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey.
Continue reading High Winds Topple Massive Tree, Blocking East Saddle River Road in Ho-Ho-Kus
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, from the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department , please be reminded that NJ Statute 39:4-77.1 requires drivers of all motor vehicles (commercial and non-commercial) operated on any roadway in the state to make all reasonable efforts to remove accumulated snow and ice from exposed surfaces of motor vehicles prior to their operation.
Continue reading Don’t Forget to Remove Snow and Ice from Your Vehicle Before You Drive
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Ho=Ho-Kus NJ, this week, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department had the honor of hosting distinguished guests from the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA). Chief LaCroix, Captain McBain, Detective Santos, and Officers Sweetman, Kim, and Cronin extended a warm welcome to the visiting officers during their time in the borough.
Continue reading Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department Welcomes Korean National Police Officers
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Ridgewood NJ, a young child sustained a serious head injury in a two-vehicle collision late Monday afternoon on July 29. The accident occurred on North Maple Avenue near First Street, involving a van and a BMW coupe.
Continue reading Child Injured in Serious Two-Vehicle Collision in Ridgewood
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department recently celebrated a bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to one of our most cherished and long-serving crossing guards, Linda. After 19 years of dedicated service to the Ho-Ho-Kus Borough, Linda has officially hung up her safety vest and is ready to enjoy her well-deserved retirement.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, this week the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department officially welcomed Officer Tyler Cronin back to the department. Officer Cronin began his career with us as a dispatcher. He was then able to complete the police academy and gain significant experience in another town before coming back to where it all started.
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Glen Rock NJ, in a shocking incident Tuesday evening, a man was shot at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock, prompting a flood of 911 calls from concerned residents in Fair Lawn and Ridgewood. The shooting occurred during a busy time at the park, which was hosting a basketball tournament.
Continue reading Shooting Incident at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, FedEx Ground delivery truck slammed head on into a utility pole at the intersection of Deerhill Drive and Wearimus Road, Ho-Ho-Kus just prior to 12 noon on Friday, 12/08. The vehicle’s driver sustained a minor facial injury in the incident, but refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Ho-Ho-Kus Police, Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department, and Ho-Ho-Kus EMS responded to the incident along with crews from PSE&G’s Electric Division. Wearimus Road was temporarily closed between East Saddle River Road and Powderhorn Drive while PSE&G crews worked to replace a downed pole and restore electric service.
Continue reading FedEx Ground Delivery Truck Slams Into a Utility Pole in Ho-Ho-Kus
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the driver of a silver colored SUV was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital following a crash in which the vehicle careened off of Route 17 southbound in Ho-Ho-Kus early Friday morning, 10/20, and slammed head on into a large tree. A bus stop shelter was narrowly missed by the fast moving car, but a bus stop sign was not as fortunate. The incident took place just south of Hollywood Avenue. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department’s Ptl. Kirsch and Ptl. Rodrigo attended the 2023 EZ Ride Annual Recognition Event – Champions for Change at Galloping Golf Course today. Continue reading The Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus Recognized by the NJ Safe Routes to School Program
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department has found a Budgie Parakeet (female) . If you’re missing this bird, please contact police headquarters at 201-652-1700.
Continue reading The Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department has found a Budgie Parakeet
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department announced their new website on Facebook in a brief post:
Continue reading Ho-Ho-Kus Goes High Tech with New Police Website
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, a bright green Lamborghini was one of three (3) vehicles involved in a Sunday afternoon, 10/24, collision in the 700 block of East Saddle River Road, Ho-Ho-Kus. One (1) individual, reportedly a passenger in the Lambo, sustained a non-life threatening injury and was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the heavily damaged Lambo and a Nissan Sentra from the scene. The third vehicle involved, a Jeep Cherokee, was able to be driven away on its own power. Traffic on East Saddle River Road near Bogert Road in Ho-Ho-Kus was diverted while emergency responders worked at the scene.
