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Man Beaten and Robbed in Broad Daylight in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ,  a 66-year-old Bergenfield man was assaulted and robbed of his wallet in the parking lot of a De Boer Drive warehouse where he is employed. The man was left lying in the parking lot, as the actor fled the scene. Co-workers who heard his calls for help found him and called 9-1-1. The victim was subsequently transported by the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood with non-life-threatening injuries.
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NJ Transit Train Fatally Strikes Man In Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police and NJ Transit Police detectives are investigating the death of an individual who was struck by a NJ Transit Hoboken bound, Bergen Line train at the Boro Hall, Glen Rock train station. The incident was reported to have occurred at 9:22 am on Wednesday, 06/08.

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Man Struck and Killed by a Commuter Train Early Friday Morning in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ,  according to Glen Rock police.  a NJ Transit train struck and killed a person very early Friday morning . As of Friday morning authorities were working to formally identify the victim ,who was a man in his 30s .

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Thousands Converge on Long Branch Creating a Public Safety Emergency after Social media flyer calling for a ‘pop-up party’

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Long Branch NJ, a social media flyer calling for a ‘pop-up party’ on Saturday resulted in thousands of people converging in Long Branch, creating a public safety emergency that resulted in a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by the city, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced.

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NJ TRANSIT POLICE Introduces the newest NJTPD K9s!

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT POLICE Introduces the newest NJTPD K9s! These excited dogs have begun extensive training and will be protecting you soon.

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January 1, 1983 the New Jersey Transit Police Department was Created

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Ridgewood NJ, on January 1, 1983 the New Jersey Transit Police Department was created with 36 police officers who came from the Conrail Police Department. These transferees needed to protect NJ TRANSIT’s infrastructure from vandalism and theft.⁣

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Individual Hit by Hoboken Bound NJ Transit Train in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, first responders from multiple agencies rushed to aid an individual who was struck by a Hoboken bound NJ Transit train at the Glen Rock Main Line Station on Thursday morning, 12/09. The victim was extricated from underneath the train and transported by ambulance to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson. NJ Transit Police is conducting an investigation of the incident. No crew members nor passengers were injured. Main Line rail service was suspended in both directions between Paterson and Ridgewood due to the pedestrian strike at Glen Rock Station on the Main Line. NJ Transit Police officers were on scene and assisting.

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NJ Transit Police Officers Revive Unconscious Woman Suffering Overdose at Newark Penn Station

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Newark NJ, a near fatal incident resulted with a lifesaving rescue by New Jersey Transit Police. The officers were on a night shift patrol at Newark Penn Station. Following an anonymous tip, the officers located an unresponsive woman on a nearby sidewalk. A citizen was unsuccessfully attempting to perform CPR.

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Knife Wielding Man Threatens Conductor at Glen Rock Boro Hall Station

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Glen Rock NJ, a maskless adult male commuter train passenger displayed a knife and threatened a NJ Transit conductor who had asked him to put on a mask as the train entered Glen Rock Boro Hall Station, Glen Rock on Wednesday morning, 10/20. The suspect disembarked the train, fleeing the area on foot, and subsequently sought shelter nearby in the home of an acquaintance. An alert Glen Rock Police supervisor observed the individual enter the home and placed a radio call for back up. The home was quickly surrounded by Glen Rock Police and Ridgewood Police officers, who ensured the suspect remained in place until NJ Transit Police officers arrived. Two (2) NJ Transit Police officers placed the individual under arrest shortly after their arrival and transported him to an undisclosed location for processing.

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Transit Police Warn Thieves Target Commuters Smartphones

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit Police warn that  your smartphone is a valuable target for thieves. Although smartphone thefts continue throughout the country, we want you aware and protected on the system. Put these 3 steps into action to help keep your device secure.⁣⁣

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NJ Transit Police Report Catalytic Converter Thefts are on the Rise

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit Police Report Catalytic Converter Thefts are on the Rise.
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Throughout the country, catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. Victims face costly repairs and a major inconvenience. In addition to our patrols of NJ Transit parking lots, we want your vehicle protected abroad as well. Please review these tips to help protect your vehicle. Share with friends and family to raise awareness.⁣

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NJ Transit K9 Officer and Concerned Citizens Help Reunite Lost Child with Family

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Hoboken NJ, this past weekend, a family and child became separated while on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. The child had mistakenly boarded a light rail vehicle alone. As the family sought police assistance, NJ Transit Police officers fanned out in the surrounding area and canvassed multiple stations. Via communication with concerned citizens, the Officers were able to narrow their search within Jersey City.

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NJ Transit Train Conductor Assaulted at Ridgewood Station

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) adult male was apprehended by Ridgewood Police and subsequently taken into custody by NJ Transit Police in connection with an alleged Monday afternoon, 08/02, assault of an on duty, NJ Transit train conductor. The alleged assault took place on a Hoboken bound train, either at or near the Ridgewood station. Both the conductor and alleged assailant were injured. The conductor was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. The alleged actor was treated at the scene before being placed in handcuffs, secured in the back seat of a NJ Transit marked patrol vehicle, and driven away from the train station for processing at an undisclosed location.

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NJ Transit Police : Masks are STILL REQUIRED onboard vehicles and inside enclosed stations

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Ridgewood NJ, since early spring, New Jersey Transit Police Officers have handled 700+ Mask related incidents and pandemic related safety details. While officers continue to hand out masks and promote safe travel, we want you to be aware of an important update. ⁣⁣

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NJ Transit Police Officer Helps Apprehend Driver of Stolen Newark Fire Department Vehicle

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Fairview NJ, on Sunday July 4th, New Jersey Transit Police officers were deployed at heightened alert to protect travelers throughout the holiday weekend. Officer Graybill was patrolling near Tonnelle Avenue Station. He observed a Newark Fire Department vehicle that had recently been reported stolen. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and posed an immediate threat to public safety.

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