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Lodi NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice today announced a 53-count state grand jury indictment charging 20 people for their alleged roles in operating opioid mills in North Jersey.
Continue reading The New Jersey State Police Spearhead Shutdown of Huge Lodi/Paterson Drug Mill
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Lodi NJ, The Lodi School District is grieving the loss of a high school senior who tragically lost their life in a car accident early Sunday morning.
Continue reading Lodi High School Mourns Senior Killed in Tragic Car Crash
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Hillsdale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old ENAJAIM E. BOWMAN of Newark, NJ, on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern and central New Jersey. The arrest is the result of a weeks-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista; and with assistance from the Township of Union Police Department in Union County, under the direction of Police Director Chris Donnelly.
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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 43-year-old ISON REID (also known as OTIS REID) of Lodi, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.
Continue reading 43 year Old Man Arrested in Sexual Assault of a Juvenile in Lodi
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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old TYRE R. DUNN of York, PA on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, armed burglary, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, resisting arrest, and obstruction. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Lodi Standoff Leads to Arrest of Man Wanted for Attempted Murder
photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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Lodi NJ, Bergen County has announced exciting plans for Garibaldi Ave Park in Lodi thanks to funding from the Open Space Trust Fund. According to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Borough of Lodi was awarded $121,142 to support a major revitalization project for the park.
Continue reading Bergen County Funds Revitalization of Garibaldi Ave Park in Lodi
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Lodi NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced today that 23 unlicensed movers were issued Notices of Violation (“NOVs”) and assessed civil penalties totaling $125,000, as a result of Operation Safe Move, a State-led undercover operation targeting movers doing business without being licensed by the Division, as required by law.
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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 29-year-old JAQUIL M. BROWN of Paterson, NJ and 19-year-old SHAHEEM A. CLARK of Elmwood Park, NJ on charges stemming from an armed robbery and shooting incident. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.
Continue reading 2 Charged in Route 17 Lodi Armed Robbery , Shooting and Car Chase
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Lodi NJ, Amazon isn’t just about online shopping anymore. The retail giant has officially opened its third brick-and-mortar supermarket in New Jersey, with a new Amazon Fresh store launching in Lodi on Thursday.
Continue reading Amazon Fresh Expands in New Jersey with Third Supermarket Opens in Lodi
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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 42-year-old JOSE F. VILLANUEVA of Lodi, New Jersey on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault by sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.
Continue reading Lodi Man Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
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Lodi Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 25-year-old RANDY LANTIGUA of Lodi, NJ on charges of possession with the intent to distribute narcotics and drug distribution. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and Lodi Police Department under the direction of Police Chief Donald Scorzetti.
Continue reading Drug Dealer Arrested After Lodi Man Overdoses on Fentanyl-laced Substance
photos courtesy of City of Hackensack Fire Department
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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday afternoon City of Hackensack Fire Department Deputy 4, Rescue 1 and Engine 1 were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident under an overpass off an exit from Route 80. The exact exit was unclear, units investigated until the accident was found off of exit #62 in Lodi. Construction Workers using a lift truck were struck from behind by a truck. At least one injury was reported as well as a minor fluid spill.
Continue reading Construction Lift Vehicle Struck at Route 80 Overpass in Lodi
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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following updated information regarding an investigation into an apartment fire on Rennie Place in Lodi, NJ, that occurred on Friday, October 13, 2023. An investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.
Continue reading Bergen County Prosecutor: Fatal Fire in Lodi Does Not Appear to be Suspicious
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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information on the fire in Lodi critically injuring a 101 year old women:
Continue reading Lodi Fire Leaves 101 Year Old Women Critically Injured
