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Route 17 Reckless Driving Crash: Speeding Subaru Overturns Vehicle Near Garden State Plaza

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Paramus High-speed chase ends in a violent rollover accident, leaving a local woman hospitalized

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Paramus NJ, A terrifying scene unfolded on Route 17 in Paramus this past Saturday night when a high-speed chase ended in a violent rollover accident, leaving a local woman hospitalized.

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Empty Stroller, Full Loot: The $2,000 Retail Theft Halted at Garden State Plaza

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Baby Stroller Used in Attempted Garden State Plaza Heist

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Paramus NJ, The Saturday after Christmas is usually the busiest day for returns and post-holiday deals at Westfield Garden State Plaza. But on December 27, 2025, one “shopper” was caught trying to pull off a brazen high-end heist using an unusual getaway vehicle: a baby stroller.

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Tis the Season: Teens Arrested After Knife Attack on Couple at Garden State Plaza AMC Parking Lot

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Couple Attacked, Woman Held at Knifepoint in Garden State Plaza Parking Lot; Three Teens Charged

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police have arrested three North Jersey teens following a terrifying assault and robbery attempt that occurred in the AMC movie theater parking lot at Westfield Garden State Plaza last weekend. The incident involved the use of a deadly weapon, leading to serious charges against the suspects.

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Confirmed Swatting Hoax Rocks Paramus High School: Police Launch Investigation into False Alarm

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School Terror Scam: Why a ‘Swatting’ Hoax Triggered a Massive Police Response and Lockdown at Paramus High School

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Paramus NJ,  experienced a terrifying but thankfully false alarm this morning following a confirmed “swatting” incident targeting the high school. Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza and the Paramus Police Department quickly confirmed that the large-scale emergency response was due to a hoax, intended to trigger panic and a massive deployment of law enforcement resources.

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Armed Dispute at Paramus ShopRite Leads to Arrest of Maywood Resident

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Paramus NJ, a 34-year-old Maywood man was taken into custody Friday afternoon following a parking lot dispute at the ShopRite of Paramus, located at 224 East Route 4, during which a handgun was reportedly brandished, according to the Paramus Police Department.

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School Bus and Tractor-Trailer Collision Temporarily Shuts Down Route 17 in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a Wednesday morning collision on December 18, involving a small school bus and a tractor-trailer, disrupted traffic on Route 17 northbound near the Garden State Parkway entrance in Paramus. The accident resulted in injuries, emergency responses, and temporary lane closures.

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Tis the Season: Paramus Police Arrest Suspect in Porch Pirate Package Theft

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Paramus NJ, a Clifton man has been arrested in connection with a porch piracy incident in Paramus, and authorities suspect he may be linked to similar package thefts in neighboring areas.

Khaled M. Mansour, 38, was charged with stealing a package from a Paramus home last Thursday. The theft, which occurred before 12:30 p.m., was caught on the homeowner’s CCTV system, showing the suspect leaving the scene in a Ford E-Series van.

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Late-Night Chick-fil-A Run Takes a Wild Turn in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Monday night’s dinner rush took an unexpected twist at the Chick-fil-A on Route 17 in Paramus, NJ. A Hyundai Tucson SUV, driven by a hungry and hurried motorist, ended up off the beaten path—literally—crashing into an embankment just moments before the restaurant’s 10 PM closing.

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Paramus Police Arrest Teen Driver After Wild Chase Following Massive Car Meetup on Route 4

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Paramus NJ, in the early hours of Saturday morning, a police response to a large and “unsanctioned” car meetup on Route 4 in Paramus led to the arrest of a teenager and a chaotic pursuit. The event, drawing approximately 500 vehicles, took place in the Sports Authority parking lot on Route 4 West, prompting heightened police presence and monitoring in the area.

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Four Man Charged in Armed Maywood Jewelry Store Heist

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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 19-year-old BEIKER A. AGUILERA AREYAN of East Elmhurst, NY; 23-year-old DANIEL A. RIVAS-ALVARADO of New York, NY; 25-year-old YEISON J. AMARANTE BOLIVAR of Miami, FL; and 26-year-old JHON C. REQUENA YERENA of the Bronx, NY on charges stemming from an armed robbery. The arrests are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Maywood Police Department under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny.

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UPDATE: Four-Car Chain-Reaction Crash on Route 17 Leads to Arrest of 18-Year-Old for DWI

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Saddle River NJ, a four-car, chain-reaction crash occurred Saturday night on Route 17 South near East Allendale Road when a Range Rover lost control and rear-ended two police vehicles and a stopped car. The driver, Joseph Ford, 18, of New York City, was later arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), along with multiple other charges.

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Water Main Break Shuts Down Route 17 Lane in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a construction project to install guard rails along the shoulder of Route 17 southbound in Paramus took an unexpected turn on Friday morning, September 27, when workers accidentally punctured a large water main. The incident led to the closure of both the right shoulder and right travel lane between the Paramus Park overpass and Midland Avenue as crews raced to contain the situation.

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Medical Emergency Causes Crash on Route 17 in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a medical episode led to a serious crash on Friday afternoon, September 27, on the exit ramp from Route 17 southbound to Century Road eastbound in Paramus. A 4-door passenger vehicle collided head-on with a utility pole, completely knocking it down.

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North Carolina Woman Arrested for Firearm Possession During Traffic Stop on Route 17 in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a traffic stop on Route 17 in Paramus led to the arrest of a North Carolina woman early Tuesday morning after police discovered a loaded firearm in her vehicle.

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Shelter-in-Place Triggered at Paramus High School Following Social Media Post

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Paramus NJ, a social media post raised concerns at Paramus High School on Friday, September 6, prompting the district to issue a brief shelter-in-place order. Although the shelter-in-place was lifted within minutes, it led to a delayed dismissal and stirred concern among the local community.

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