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Mahwah NJ, a Mahwah, New Jersey, man is facing serious charges after police say he was arrested not once, but twice in a single day for allegedly sending vulgar and threatening text messages to women. The incidents highlight the growing problem of cyber-harassment and the swift response of local law enforcement.
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MAHWAH, NJ — A long-running leadership dispute within the Ramapough Lenape Nation escalated Tuesday when Chief Dwaine Perry was arrested on a trespassing charge at the Ramapough Community Center, Mahwah police confirmed.
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Saddle River NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 19-year-old JEREMIAH L. RIVERA of Saddle River, NJ, and 20-year-old SHA’ZEIK DAVIS of Mahwah, NJ on charges stemming from a shooting that occurred in Saddle River, NJ. These arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Saddle River Police Department, under the direction of Chief Jason Cosgriff.
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MAHWAH, NJ — Police in Mahwah are searching for two men from Maine and New Hampshire after seizing nearly $19,000 in cash behind a Bergen County hotel earlier this month.
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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Police Department is currently hiring substitute crossing guards. The Substitute Crossing Guard position will be paid $19 per hour on an as-needed basis only, during the 25-26 school year. You will need to take a four hour training class at the Bergen County Police Academy in August. For more information and to pick up an application, please stop in at the Mahwah Police Department.
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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah Police responded to multiple reports of juveniles with guns last week — but what initially sounded like a dangerous situation turned out to be a controversial high school tradition involving water guns.
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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 30-year-old EDGAR HOLGUIN-REYES and 27-year-old YAKAYRA REYES, both of Reading, PA, for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl pills. The arrests were the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Mahwah NJ, quick action by a sharp-eyed resident and Mahwah police officers led to the capture of two suspects linked to an international theft ring, one of whom was wanted for homicide in Colombia, authorities said.
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Mahwah NJ, a significant crash on Interstate 287 northbound near Exit 66 by Route 17 disrupted traffic and caused extensive delays Thursday evening, with serious injuries reported.
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Mahwah NJ, a serious crash occurred on Monday afternoon, January 13, along Route 17 southbound in Mahwah, New Jersey, resulting in heavy damage to three vehicles, including a Porsche SUV that rolled onto its driver’s side.
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Mahwah NJ, an arrest has been made in connection with a robbery at a convenience store in Mahwah last month. Rafael Rodriguez, of the Bronx, was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the incident, the Mahwah Police Department announced on Wednesday.
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Mahwah NJ, a Mahwah resident has filed a lawsuit against the township, its police department, and three local hunters, alleging he was the victim of a malicious swatting incident that endangered his life and the lives of his loved ones.
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Ramsey NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Ramsey Police Department investigated a fire that occurred in Ramsey, NJ, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 9:27 p.m.
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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOURDEN BATTLE, 24, of Tobyhanna, PA, on the charge of theft by extortion. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 67-year-old TERENCE J. COTTER of Delray Beach, FL on a charge of assault by auto. 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 Mahwah Police Department under the direction of Chief Timothy O’Hara.
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