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Fair Lawn, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that the State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended the medical license of Dr. Ritesh Kalra, a Bergen County internist, after he was charged with illegally distributing opioids and soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for prescriptions.
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Washington DC, our ICE agents put their lives on the line every single day to identify and arrest criminals living illegally in the United States—many of whom pose a direct threat to American citizens.
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TEANECK, NJ — A New York man was arrested and charged after allegedly harassing and robbing a Teaneck couple in connection with an official government action taken against his business, according to Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr.
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PARAMUS, NJ — July 7, 2025 — A Philadelphia man on the run after allegedly shooting a school resource officer last week was arrested in Paramus on July 5, authorities confirmed.
Suspect Apprehended After Fleeing on Foot, Leaves Behind Scooter and Sandals
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A wild scene unfolded Tuesday afternoon, July 1st, as Glen Rock Police Department patrol officers, with the assistance of Hawthorne PD and the Ridgewood Police Department, apprehended a suspect following a motor vehicle and foot pursuit involving a Vespa motor scooter.
Continue reading Vespa Chase Ends in Arrest Near Glen Rock Elementary School
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HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Tahjee H. Goodwin, 35, of Newark, in connection with a 2024 shooting incident on Newman Street in Hackensack. The arrest marks the latest development in a year-long joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hackensack Police Department, led by Chief Michael Antista.
Continue reading Newark Man Arrested in Hackensack Shooting Case Following Year-Long Investigation
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LINDEN, NJ — In a united front against human trafficking, the New Jersey State Police Human Trafficking Unit, in collaboration with the Linden Police Department and Mantua Township Police Department, successfully participated in “Operation Coast to Coast”, a nationwide initiative focused on rescuing victims and dismantling trafficking networks.
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Paramus NJ, a Bloods gang member and ex-convict wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and several New Jersey police departments was apprehended in Paramus following a violent confrontation with local police officers, authorities confirmed.
file photo by Boyd Loving
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Paramus NJ, Four individuals, including a juvenile, were arrested and one suspect remains at large following a police pursuit involving a stolen BMW M3, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti.
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Seaside Heights NJ, file this under , aren’t you glad you joined Graydon Pool. The unofficial start to summer in Seaside Heights, took a turn for the worse this weekend, as a wave of fights, disturbances, and emergency incidents overwhelmed local law enforcement. According to Police Chief Thomas Boyd, a series of violent events stretching from late Friday night into early Saturday morning resulted in over 40 arrests and required the deployment of multiple prisoner transport teams.
Continue reading Chaos in Seaside Heights: 40+ Arrested During Violent Start to Summer Season
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Franklin Lakes NJ, recent police response to masked teens carrying realistic-looking water guns has prompted urgent warnings from Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff police about the dangers of the increasingly popular “Senior Assassin” game among graduating high school seniors.
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Paterson NJ, on Saturday, May 3, the Diocese of Paterson held its 25th and final Blue Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, concluding a cherished tradition that began in 2000 to honor fallen law enforcement officers.
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Hackensack NJ, Three teenagers from New York City have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed carjacking that occurred in Hackensack in April 2024, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO).
Continue reading Three NYC Teens Arrested for Armed Carjacking in Hackensack
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North Bergen NJ, North Bergen Police Chief Robert Farley is facing severe allegations from multiple officers who accuse him of fostering a toxic and abusive workplace culture. The claims, outlined in legal documents filed Wednesday, include spiking coffee with Viagra and Adderall, defecating on floors, and even poking an officer with a hypodermic needle.
Continue reading North Bergen Police Chief Accused of Disturbing Workplace Misconduct
