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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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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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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.
Continue reading Tis the Season: Paramus Police Arrest Suspect in Porch Pirate Package Theft
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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 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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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.
Continue reading Four Man Charged in Armed Maywood Jewelry Store Heist
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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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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.
Continue reading Water Main Break Shuts Down Route 17 Lane 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.
Continue reading Medical Emergency Causes Crash 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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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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Paramus NJ, a 2024 Dodge Hornet was totaled in a crash on Route 17 Northbound near Century Road in Paramus on Friday afternoon, September 6th. According to police, the accident occurred when another vehicle made an unsafe lane change, triggering the collision.
Continue reading Dodge Hornet Totaled in Route 17 Crash Near Paramus, No Injuries Reported
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Paramus NJ, in a strange series of events on Sunday, September 1, a 32-year-old man from Canastota, N.Y., was arrested after breaking into a bank on Route 17 and then falsely reporting that he had been robbed at a nearby Dunkin Donuts.
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Paramus NJ, a Newark man was arrested early Tuesday morning after allegedly breaking into a Paramus home where his girlfriend and four children were staying, causing extensive damage inside the residence.
Continue reading Newark Man Arrested After Breaking Into Paramus Home, Police Say
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Paramus NJ, an early Monday afternoon chain-reaction collision on Route 17 southbound near Route 4 in Paramus resulted in multiple injuries and significant damage to at least three vehicles. The crash occurred on August 12, causing traffic delays as emergency responders and tow trucks cleared the scene.
Continue reading Multi-Vehicle Collision on Route 17 in Paramus Leads to Multiple Injuries
