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Detectives Recover 30 Work Vans and Pickup Trucks as a result of “Operation Cat Burglar” Multi-County Auto-Theft Investigation

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East Orange NJ, the New Jersey State Police and Division of Criminal Justice have charged six suspects who were allegedly stealing work vans and pickup trucks in northern New Jersey and dismantling them to sell their catalytic converters and other parts for profit. During the month-long investigation dubbed “Operation Cat Burglar,” detectives linked the suspects to more than 30 stolen vehicles, stolen license plates, vehicle titles, and more than $20,000 worth of stolen tools and equipment.

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Paramus Police Officer Rescues Injured Hawk

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Paramus NJ, around 9:45 a.m. Monday, the Paramus police department received a call from a resident on Allen Drive who voiced concern about a red-tailed hawk near the side of her house. When police arrived on the scene, it was clear that the “bird was in distress” and couldn’t fly .

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Two Charged Bergen Towne Center Homicide

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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of AUGUSTO GOMEZ-PEREZ (DOB: 9/01/1950; married; unemployed) of 1801 43rd Street, North Bergen, New Jersey on charges of Murder, Possession Of A Weapon For An Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and JORGE A. SANCHEZ-VALDEZ (DOB: 1/31/1973; married; unemployed) of 132 71st Street, Ground Floor, Guttenburg, New Jersey on a charge of Hindering His Own Apprehension. The arrests are the result of an investigation by 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 Maywood Police Department under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny.

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Nine Charged in State Wide 11-Month High-end Auto-Theft Investigation

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Paramus NJ, The New Jersey State Police and Division of Criminal Justice have charged nine suspects who were allegedly targeting high-end vehicles in New Jersey and New York that were to be shipped and sold overseas as a result of an 11-month investigation, which linked suspects to 22 stolen vehicles valued at more than $966,000 and resulted in the seizure of more than $133,000 worth of drugs.

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NJ State Police Arrest Three Men in Connection Statewide Car Theft-ring

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Paramus NJ, The New Jersey State Police have arrested Jawaun Whitted, 18, Nahji Mayes, 23, both of Newark, N.J., and Darren Troupe Jr., 29, of East Orange, N.J., after troopers linked them to several car thefts and burglaries throughout New Jersey and New York.

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Hackensack Man Charged with Hitting Two Pedestrians in Paramus

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Paramus NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GARY MONGELLI (DOB: 11/20/1951; single; unemployed) of 290 3rd Street, Apartment D1, Hackensack, NJ, on charges of Assault by Auto. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg.

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Paramus Homeowner Intervenes to Stop the Sexual Assault on Ridgewood Avenue

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of HECTOR WILLIAM ALAMEDA (DOB: 11/03/1985; single; warehouse worker) of 181 Clinton Street, Apartment 1, Paterson, NJ on charges of Attempted Sexual Assault, Aggravated Assault On A Police Officer, Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon, Possession Of A Weapon For An Unlawful Purpose, and Criminal Sexual Contact. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg.

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Eastbound Century Road is closed just West of Route 17 in Paramus Until Further Notice

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Paramus NJ, according to the Paramus Police Department,  Eastbound Century Rd is closed just west of Route 17.There is no access to the DMV (inspection station) or Route 17 from Century Rd eastbound until further notice.
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PLUMBER CHARGED WITH LEAVING THE SCENE OF A FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN PARAMUS

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MICHAEL MASCARO III (DOB: 2/16/1989; single; plumber) of 137 Jefferson Avenue, Emerson, NJ, on charges of Leaving The Scene Of A Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident and Hindering Apprehension. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg.

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UPDATE: Fatal Hit and Run Investigation in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor and the Paramus Police department are requesting the public’s help in any information regarding a fatal hit and run collision .

At approximately 6;31 am on September 3rd the Paramus Police received a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a motor vehicle  on Forrest Road South of Soldier hill Road . Upon arrival officers observed the victim a 58 year old female on the edge of the road way with serious injuries she was transported to Hackensack Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased .

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Black Bear Spotted in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, A black bear has been sighted in the area of Columbine Road. Anyone who sees the bear is asked to contact the Paramus Police Department at 201-262-3400. Nearly wiped out a century ago by habitat destruction and indiscriminate killing, black bears today are thriving, particularly in the northwestern area of the state. Their range is expanding south and east, and black bears have been sighted in all of New Jersey’s 21 counties. Black bears learn very quickly.

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Paramus Police Rescue 7 ducklings trapped within a sewer drain

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police Department did not let the pandemic interfere  with a rescue operation at Garden State Plaza, on Thursday April 23, 2020 patrol and ESU officers responded to the Garden State Plaza to assist with removing 7 ducklings trapped within a sewer drain. Officer Gil Maynard lowered himself into the sewer, assisted by officers Jon Henderson, Nicole Capone and Sgt. Robert Gleason.

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Paramus Police Department : Car theft Crews are not Following the stay at Home Regulations

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police Department  reports ,”We are very surprised to find out that car theft crews are not following the stay at home regulations. We had a vehicle stolen last night in the Alpine Drive area. With that being said, please keep your vehicles locked and take your key fob inside with you!”

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JUVENILE CHARGED WITH MAKING BOMB THREATS TO HACKENSACK AND PARAMUS SCHOOLS

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a 16 year-old male JUVENILE on charges of Terroristic Threats And False Public Alarm.  The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg, and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Captain Peter Busciglio.

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