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ORADELL, NJ – A freak parking lot accident startled bystanders late Thursday afternoon, August 28, at the Oradell Public Library on Kinderkamack Road.
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New Milford NJ, a violent stabbing near New Milford High School on Monday afternoon left one victim hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue reading UPDATE: Person Stabbed Near New Milford High School, Suspect at Large
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Paramus NJ, a dramatic police chase unfolded on Wednesday afternoon, February 26, after a male-female duo allegedly committed a theft at Target in the Bergen Town Center, Paramus. The male suspect was captured following a foot pursuit near the Paramus-Oradell border, while the female suspect was apprehended at the scene of a related car crash.
Continue reading Suspect Captured After Dramatic Foot Pursuit in Paramus Target Theft Case
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Oradell NJ, a multi-alarm fire broke out at a CareOne nursing home on Kinderkamack Road in Oradell on Saturday morning, February 15, prompting a large emergency response from multiple Bergen County fire departments.
Continue reading Fire at Oradell Nursing Home Sends One to Hospital
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Oradell NJ, two (2) passenger vehicles required tow trucks to remove them from the scene of a Thursday afternoon, 05/09, crash in the parking lot of a medical office building on Kinderkamack Road in Oradell. A Toyota Camry involved in the crash was propelled into the multi-story brick building and came to rest on an inclined concrete ramp used for deliveries. Oradell Police and Oradell Fire Department responded to the injury-free incident.
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Hillsdale NJ, on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, at approximately 4:20 pm, Hillsdale Police Officers Marro #89 and Bruce #92 responded to the area of Hillsdale Avenue and Broadway for a male party, later identified as Daniel Margulies, who fled from the Walgreens in our jurisdiction with stolen goods. Both officers made initial contact with MARGULIES at the Hillsdale train station, but upon attempting to detain MARGULIES, MARGULIES fled from the officers.
Continue reading Alleged Hillsdale Shoplifter Caught With Drug Paraphernalia after Police Chase
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Paramus NJ, a portion of westbound Oradell Avenue in Paramus was temporarily closed on Thursday morning, 05/25, after a pickup truck crashed into a utility pole and rolled over. The truck’s driver sustained a non-life threatening crash related injury and was attended to by Paramus EMS personnel. Paramus Police was assisted with traffic control by Oradell Police. Paramus Fire Department also responded to the incident.
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Oradell NJ, the Oradell Fire Department rushed to the scene at the the 300 block of Schlomann Drive for a car crash into the home. Firefighters made sure the home was safe before the car was removed and the building department checked for structural stability. Companies operated for approximately two hours.
Continue reading Oradell Suffers a Series of Christmas Time Motor Vehicle Crashes
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Hackensack NJ, Hackensack, Teaneck, Oradell and The Bergen County regional scuba task force assisted the Teaneck and Hackensack Police departments in removing a victim from the river. The victim was originally being questioned by Police in Teaneck when he dove into the Hackensack river and began to swim towards Costco in Hackensack. Police units were able to remove the victim from the water without incident. Additional resources were called as precaution. In case the incident escalated.
Continue reading Multi Department Effort Fishes Man Out of the Hackensack River
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Oradell NJ, a teenager from Oradell was arrested Wednesday on arson and other charges after investigators said he set fires at two schools in Bergen County , Roosevelt Elementary in River Edge and River Dell High School School in Oradell.
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Oradell NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Oradell Police Officer JEFFREY PETERS (DOB: 10/26/1979; married) of Hawthorne, NJ on charges of Theft and Possession Of A Controlled Dangerous Substance. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.
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Oradell NJ,Oradell Police are warning that an individual pretending to be a PSE&G employee is calling senior customers offering a bogus discount. The caller has an aggressive approach and requests customers POD ID. PSE&G will never ask for personal information over the phone unless you initiated the contact. If you think you may have been a victim of a scam, call 1-800-436-PSEG(7734).
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Oradell NJ, according to Oradell Police, Ordell Police Officer Maddolin was dispatched to the intersection of Kinderkamack Rd and Ridgewood Ave to perform a welfare check on an individual that was yelling at passing vehicles. The subject, who is schizophrenic, lunged at Officer Maddolin grabbing his radio wire and dragging him into the roadway. Officer Maddolin was able to break free and was again attacked by the subject who began grabbing for his duty weapon. Officer Maddolin brought the subject to the ground as Officer Lardinelli, and an off duty Passaic County Sheriff’s Officer arrived on the scene. The officers were able to subdue the subject and place him in restraints.
Continue reading Schizophrenic Man Lunges at Oradell Officer
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Oradell NJ, the Oradell Police report that on 11/30/19 at 6:11pm a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Ridgewood Ave and Kinderkamack Rd. The injured party suffered lacerations to his head as well as other impact injuries. We would like to thank Oradell resident Pete Yotka and New York resident Daniel Ruggini who stopped to render aid prior to Police arrival. The injured party was transported to Hackensack University Hospital Trauma Center for treatment.
We would also like to remind pedestrians to do their best to increase visibility. We suggest wearing reflective materials, bright-colored clothes and to utilize the pedestrian flags and lights.
