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Midland Park NJ, If you’re planning your morning commute or school drop-off in Midland Park this week, you’ll want to leave a few minutes early. The Midland Park Police Department has issued a significant traffic advisory for a stretch of Godwin Avenue that is expected to impact local travel for several days.
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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 47-year-old RALPH W. CASTELLANO III of Lodi, NJ on charges stemming from a fatal hit-and-run accident. 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 Midland Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Powderly.
Continue reading Lodi Man Charged in Midland Park Fatal Hit and Run
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Midland Park NJ, tragedy struck Midland Park on Friday evening, at approximately 7:09 p.m., October 11th, when a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run at the intersection of Godwin Avenue and Witte Drive. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson after being transported by the Midland Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Continue reading Hit-and-Run in Midland Park: Fatal Accident Under Investigation
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Midland Park NJ, the Midland Park Police Department announces the following roads to be paved staring August 26, 2024:
Continue reading Midland Park Police Department : Road Work on the Ridgewood and Wyckoff Border
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Midland Park NJ, on Tuesday morning, July 30th, a crash on Godwin Avenue in Midland Park resulted in minor injuries for two passengers. The incident involved a large SUV that veered off the roadway and collided with a retaining wall at a church.
Continue reading Minor Injuries Reported in Midland Park SUV Crash
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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of LUIS SAUL YANEZ (DOB: 03/25/1994; single; sign and graphic installer) of Midland Park, NJ on charges of sexual assault by 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 Jason Love and the Midland Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Powderley.
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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JONATHAN BARRIOS (DOB: 6/30/1996; single; licensed social worker) of Saddle Brook, NJ on charges of sexual assault by sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Midland Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Powderley.
Continue reading Social Worker Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child in Midland Park
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School was placed into “lockdown” status late Monday morning, 04/17, following receipt of a 911 telephone call reporting the presence of an armed individual wishing to do harm located in the school’s student cafeteria. Ridgewood Police officers rushed to the scene and thoroughly searched the building with the assistance of several nearby police departments; everything was found be in order. Ridgewood Fire department and EMS personnel were on standby outside of the building as a precaution. An investigation of the 911 telephone report’s origin is now underway.
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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional information in an investigation into a house fire that occurred on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 222 Franklin Avenue in Midland Park, NJ. An investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Midland Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Powderley.
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Midland Park NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Midland Park Police Department are investigating a fatal fire that occurred at 222 Franklin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALI H. ALDOISE (DOB: 6/22/1999; single; salesman) of Midland Park, NJ on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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Midland Park NJ, Midland Park Police Department is asking residents to pay special attention Payne Ave, Hill St. Vreeland Ave area……
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Photo credits to MPFD member Nick Benedetto.
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Ridgewood NJ, 9/11 remembrances were held across Bergen county . The Village of Ridgewood lost 12 neighbors on that day and the Village of Ridgewood hosted a 9/11 remembrance to remember and honor all those tragically lost on 9/11 at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square .
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