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Human Trafficking Operation Uncovered at Mahwah Hotel; Suspect Fights Cops, Charged with Distribution

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Mahwah Hotel Sting Unmasks Human Trafficking Ring: Suspect Fought Police, Found Carrying Large Amounts of Cocaine and PCP

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Mahwah NJ, a routine “quality of life” detail conducted by the Mahwah Police Department’s Investigative and Patrol Divisions led to the dramatic uncovering of an alleged human trafficking operation this week. The incident resulted in a struggle with officers and the arrest of a Roselle man at a local township hotel.

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Don’t Fall for the “Good Samaritan”: How a Crash Victim Was Robbed by His ‘Rescuer’

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Mahwah NJ, a terrifying car crash in Suffern, NY, took an even darker turn when a man pretending to be a Good Samaritan robbed the unconscious victim. Mahwah Police are calling it a case of theft, not a rescue. This shocking incident serves as a stark reminder that appearances can be deceiving, especially in the moments following an emergency.

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Heroic Mahwah Police Officers Rescue Driver Moments Before Car Bursts Into Flames

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Mahwah NJ, in a remarkable act of bravery, Mahwah Police officers are being celebrated for saving a driver from his vehicle moments before it was engulfed in flames. The incident, which took place on October 19 on Route 287, involved a serious late-night crash between a car and a large tractor-trailer.

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UPDATE: Four-Car Chain-Reaction Crash on Route 17 Leads to Arrest of 18-Year-Old for DWI

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Saddle River NJ, a four-car, chain-reaction crash occurred Saturday night on Route 17 South near East Allendale Road when a Range Rover lost control and rear-ended two police vehicles and a stopped car. The driver, Joseph Ford, 18, of New York City, was later arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), along with multiple other charges.

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Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Collision with Vehicle in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ,late Tuesday afternoon, on April 23, a disturbing incident unfolded on Island Road in Mahwah as a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in the 200 block. The severity of the victim’s injuries was immediately apparent, prompting an urgent response from Mahwah EMS EMTs and a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital.

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NY Man Charged After 5 People Injured In Wrong-Way Crash In Paramus on Route 4

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of WHIGMER J. VILLANUEVA, 56, of Harrison, NY for assault by auto as a result of a motor vehicle crash which occurred in Paramus, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert M. Guidetti.

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Mahwah Police Take the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge

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Mahwah NJ, some members of the Mahwah Police Department took the plunge to Seaside NJ to participate in the Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge and had a blast. Our local is very involved in donating and participating in Special Olympics activities that range from the Polar Plunge to the SnowBowl flag football tournament at MetLife Stadium.

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Alleged Mahwah Shoplifting Incident Ends in Car Chase Down Route 17 With An Arrest in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood  NJ, an older model, white colored Nissan Sentra with Vermont license plates, seen fleeing the scene of an alleged shoplifting in Mahwah, was stopped by Mahwah Police officers on Route 17 southbound in Ridgewood within 15 minutes of the Saturday morning, 02/17, incident.

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Mahwah Police Seek Missing Person

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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Police are currently looking for any information in regard to the disappearance of Destiny Proctor, please contact the Mahwah Police Department @ 201-529-1000.
She was last seen on January 16th, 2024. Please share so we can bring Destiny back home safely.

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Wanted Queens Gang Member Snagged In Mahwah Traffic Stop

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Mahwah NJ, a motor vehicle stop by Mahwah Police ended with the arrest of an attempted-murder suspect also wanted in connection with a two-year investigation into gang violence by the Queens District Attorney in New York.

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UPDATE: Wild Police Chase of Stolen Maserati Leads to Capture at Ridgewood Park and Ride

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Ridgewood Nj, the driver of a black colored Maserati, believed to have been stolen in Franklin Lakes, was captured near the Route 17 Park & Ride in Ridgewood after he led police from multiple agencies on an early Wednesday morning, 05/03, chase through northwest Bergen County.

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Victim of Motorcycle Accident Airlifted to Hospital in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, on the morning of March 21st  Mahwah EMS was dispatched to a motorcycle accident in which the victim was flown via helicopter to the hospital. These calls are always hectic and require many agencies to work together smoothly to ensure the best outcome for the patient. Also on scene were Mahwah Police , Mahwah Fire Department  ,Valley Health System Paramedics and Hackensack Meridian Health AirMed One for amazing teamwork.

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Armed Masked Man Knocks Off 3 Gas Stations and a 7-Eleven in 30 minutes in Bergen County

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Paramus NJ, a convenience store and three gas stations were robbed of at least $2,900 Sunday night by an armed and masked man.

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