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Lodi Man Charged in Midland Park Fatal Hit and Run

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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.

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Hit-and-Run in Midland Park: Fatal Accident Under Investigation

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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.

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Midland Park Police Department : Road Work on the Ridgewood and Wyckoff Border

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Midland Park NJ, the Midland Park Police Department announces the following roads to be paved staring August 26, 2024:

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Minor Injuries Reported in Midland Park SUV Crash

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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.

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Midland Park man Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child

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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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Social Worker Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child in Midland Park

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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.

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False Alarm Sends Ridgewood High School into “lockdown”

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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 House Fire Victim Identified

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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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Fatal Midland Park House Fire Under Investigation

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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 Salesman Arrested on Child Porn Charges

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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 Police Searching for a Runaway Drone

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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……

A young resident of Prospect St. was flying there drone high above the streets listed when the drone lost connection and dropped towards the ground. If you locate the drone in your yard please give us a call 201-444-2300. We would like to help this young resident locate their property.
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U.S. Military Academy Marathon Team Ran Stopped at the Glen Rock 9/11 Memorial on the Way to Last Saturdays Army /Navy Game

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Glen Rock NJ, early Friday December 10th the West Point – The U.S. Military Academy Marathon Team ran through Glen Rock on their trek from West Point to Met-Life Stadium in advance of this Saturday’s Army/Navy game.
The cadets chose to stop at 9/11 Memorials along the route, which included the Glen Rock 9/11 Memorial at Veteran’s Park on Main Street. Thank you to the West Point Cadets for choosing to include and honor Glen Rock’s 9/11 Memorial along their route.

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The Holiday Season is Here Please Remember to Lock Your Car, Take your Keys, and Hide any Personal Belongings

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Midland Park NJ, the Midland Park Police Department reminds everyone ,as we enter the Holiday season please remember to lock your car, take your keys, and hide any personal belongings from open sight. Thefts from motor vehicles are crimes of opportunity. Reduce the opportunity and you reduce the risk of being a victim.

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9/11 Remembrances Were Held Across Bergen County

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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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Reminder Traffic Advisor : Goffle Road southbound from Godwin Avenue to Lake Street/Wyckoff Ave will be closed Monday through Friday 7am-4pm

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Midland Park NJ, just a reminder from the Midland Park Police Department : 

Traffic Advisory…….
Goffle Road southbound from Godwin Avenue to Lake Street/Wyckoff Avenue will be closed Monday through Friday 7am-4pm starting tomorrow 7/26 and continuing for 2 weeks possibly extending to 3 weeks. There will be limited access to Paterson Ave. and Van Blarcom Avenue. due to the detours. We strongly suggest avoiding the area entirely and find an alternate route if you use Goffle Road. Thank you!