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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department announced their new website on Facebook in a brief post:
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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.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, according to the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department Friday night two vehicles were stolen within the Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus. One from W. Saddle River Road and the other from Edgewood Drive , Key fobs were left in the vehicles. If any residents have cameras in the area, please check for any suspicious activity last night and contact headquarters. Once again, we remind all – please REMOVE your key fobs from vehicles !!