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Bobcat Spotted in Montvale

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Montvale Nj, according to the Montvale Police Department ,this bobcat was seen in the wooded area behind Nottingham Court Thursday Sept 12. Please avoid the animal. Contact police or animal control if you see it. Do not approach it or try to feed it.

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Turtle Nesting Season in New Jersey: How to Help Our Shelled Friends

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Police Department ,Mayor Mike Ghassali and Neil Tuli to the rescue. Turtle is back safe in her natural habitat.

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Multiple Agencies Respond to Single Family Home Fire In Montvale

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Montvale NJ, on February 3, 2024 at approximately 2:10pm, the Montvale Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a single family home on E. Grand Ave for a reported basement fire. First arriving Montvale Police units confirmed a working fire. Chief M10 requested an elevated alarm assignment. Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps and multiple police departments for their assistance.

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Montvale Residents Report Catalytic Converter Thefts

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Montvale NJ, according to the Montvale Police Department a few residents have reported the theft of their vehicle’s catalytic converter this morning. Our town has fortunately avoided this particular crime until today. It is, and has been, a state wide problem.

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Student From Ramsey Charged in School Active Shooter Incident

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Ramsey NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of LUKE NATOLI (DOB: 6/29/2003; single; student) of Ramsey, NJ, on charges of false public alarm, terroristic threats, and harassment. 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 Montvale Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Sanfilippo.

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Montvale Police Department need your help in identifying a suspect

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Montvale NJ, Montvale Police Department need your help in identifying a suspect. This individual was spotted numerous times between Friday 02/11 11:30pm and Sat 02/12 07:00am. If you live near this area of town and have any helpful security footage, please reach out to a Montvale Police Department detective (erobalino@montvaleboro.org or afedick@montvaleboro.org .This individual was also seen in Park Ridge during that same time frame.

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1½ Year-long Investigation Nets Crime Duo who Hit AT&T Wireless stores in Paramus and Montvale

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of LOURRISTON POTTER (DOB: 9/17/1982; married; non-profit employee) of 4 Catherine Street, Port Jervis, New York and RICKY LAND (DOB: 12/04/1981; single; unemployed), currently incarcerated in the Pike County, PA Correctional Facility, on burglary and theft charges. These arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office “BCPO” under the direction of Chief Jason Love, the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg, and the Montvale Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Sanfilippo.

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Married, Software Salesman from Montale Arrested on Charges of Possession, Distribution, and Production of Child Porn

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Montvale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN A. BELL (DOB: 08/21/1982; married; software salesman) of 10 Cardinal Court, Montvale, NJ, on charges of possession, distribution, and production of child pornography as well as sexual assault, 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.

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Montvale Contractor Charged in Sexual Assault of a Minor

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Montvale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of KENNETH MACPHERSON (DOB: 8/01/1962; divorced; contractor) of 7 Sweeney Court, Montvale, New Jersey on sexual assault and child endangerment charges. 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 Montvale Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Sanfilippo.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cold Case Unit Nabs 1974 “Torso Killer “

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Montvale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the charging and conviction of RICHARD COTTINGHAM (DOB: 11/25/46; New Jersey State Prison) for the murders of 17-year-old Mary Ann Pryor and 16-year-old Lorraine Kelly in August 1974.

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Victim and Cause Identified in Fatal House fire in Montvale

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Montvale NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced the results of an investigation into a house fire at 53 North Avenue, Montvale, NJ that involved a fatality. The investigation is being conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton, and the Montvale Police Department under the direction of Acting Chief Joseph Sanfilippo.

On Sunday, December 23, 2018, the Montvale Police Department received a report of a house fire at 53 North Avenue, Montvale, NJ. When the Montvale Police and Fire Departments arrived on the scene, the single-family residence was consumed by heavy fire and the occupant, Ninette Grannis, a 77-year-old female, was unaccounted for and presumed to be inside.

During the investigation, the remains of Ninette Grannis were located inside the residence. Ninette Grannis was positively identified during a post mortem examination by the Bergen County Medical Examiner’s Office. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental due to carelessly discarded smoking materials.

Acting Prosecutor Calo thanks the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Montvale Police Department, as well as the Montvale Fire Department and responding Fire Departments from surrounding towns.