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UPDATE: Fatal Hit and Run Investigation in Paramus

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The suspect vehicle has been located and an arrest has been made

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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

Ridgewood Police Assist Paramus Police with Hit and Run Crash in Paramus

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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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Alleged Bergen Community College Bomb Threat Caller Charged

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of NICHOLAS DONNARUMMA (DOB: 4/15/2001; single; maintenance worker) of 145 Cambridge Avenue, Saddle Brook, New Jersey, on the 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, along with the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton, the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg, and the Saddle Brook Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert J. Kugler.

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The Paramus Run will be October 20th Roads Will be Closed in the area of Midland Ave from Farview Ave to Route 17

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Paramus NJ, The 2019 Paramus Run is this Sunday! Register early or pick up your packet and score some great savings! Early check-in for the 5K, 10K and Health Walk is Friday, October 18th from 4:00 to 8:00pm and Saturday, October 19th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Road Runners Sports Paramus – 65 E Route 4 West.

The Paramus Run will be 10/20. Roads in the area of Midland Ave from Farview Ave to Route 17 will be closed from approx. 8AM to 1PM; detours will be posted.

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NEW JERSEY COUPLE CHARGED WITH BURGLARY AND THEFT AT CONCESSION STANDS

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Paramus NJ, Prosecutor Mark Musella announced today the arrest of MICHAEL J. KALOUDIS (DOB: 06/10/1988; single; unemployed) of 19 Bedford Avenue, Stanhope, NJ and ANGELA M. LOPEZ (DOB: 04/27/1985; single; unemployed) of 603 Lincoln Boulevard, Middlesex, NJ on charges of Burglary and Theft. The arrests are the result of a three-month investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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NINE MEMBERS OF BERGEN BURGLARY RING ARRESTED

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Ridgewood NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced today the arrests of SAMUEL LYMORE (DOB: 11/12/1979; single; unemployed) of 4112 West 195th Street, Country Club Hills, Illinois, DASHONTI WILEY (DOB: 06/18/1991; single; unemployed) of 218 North Walnut Street, East Orange, New Jersey, MUHTAQIM FARID (DOB: 12/24/1975; single; unemployed) of 50 Columbia Street, Apt. 3, Newark, New Jersey, DUANE HOLMES (DOB 08/09/1971; single; unemployed) of 8127 Bergenline Avenue, Apt. 1, North Bergen, New Jersey, MANUEL DESSUS (DOB: 08/19/1969; married; store owner) of 181 Elm Street, Bogota, New Jersey, AILEEN DESSUS (DOB: 06/21/1980; married; store owner) of 181 Elm Street, Bogota, New Jersey, GREGORY HYMAN (DOB: 08/18/1973; single; Uber driver) of 4 Buro Street, Apt. 2205, Nyack, New York, JENNIFER REYES (DOB: 03/21/1988; single; unemployed) of 143 64th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and IVETTE REYES (DOB: 01/24/1987; single; unemployed, of 143 64th Street, West New York, New Jersey.

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Acting Bergen Prosecutor Releases Information on Serious Motor Vehicle Crash on Route 4 West in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Acting Prosecutor Dennis Calo announces the following information:

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit and the Paramus Police Department are investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred early this morning, September 23, 2018.
At approximately 2:40 a.m., the Paramus Police Department responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle crash on Route 4 West between Forest Avenue and Spring Valley Road. Initial reports indicate that Vladimir Diaz was operating a 2006 Jeep Cherokee in the center lane when he was struck from behind by a 2011 Audi A4 driven by Herbert Reynoso (DOB: 09/07/94). As a result of the impact, Mr. Diaz’s car struck a utility pole. He was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center where he is currently listed in critical condition. Reynoso’s vehicle continued approximately 800 feet, then struck a utility pole and overturned. Reynoso was treated and released from HUMC.

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Paramus Police Department Warn of “Warrant ” Scam

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Paramus NJ, the Paramus Police Department has posted a scam warning : We have received several calls from victims reporting that they were called by the Paramus Police Department or another Police Department, stating that they have a warrant and then asking for banking information in order to pay the fines. The caller will spoof the police department’s real phone number making it look legitimate. IT IS NOT! NO Police Department will request this information from you. Do not give any credit card or banking information to ANYONE that calls you over the phone! It is always a scam! Call your local PD if you receive one of these calls. Please share this information!

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PARAMUS MAN CHARGED WITH DISTRIBUTION OF COCAINE

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July 31,2018

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Paramus NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced the arrest of SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ (DOB: 06/03/1973; married; and unemployed) of 24 Highland Street, Paterson, NJ on charges of Distribution Of A Controlled Dangerous Substance, namely Cocaine; Possession Of Controlled Dangerous Substances, namely Cocaine and Oxycodone pills; and Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. 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.

In July 2018, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office received information that SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ was involved in the distribution of Cocaine. During the course of an investigation, Samuel RODRIGUEZ distributed Cocaine to an undercover detective on multiple occasions, including Thursday, July 26, 2018 when he was arrested in Paramus, NJ and charged with the following: one count of Distribution Of A Controlled Dangerous Substance, namely Cocaine in a quantity of one-half ounce or more but less than five ounces, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5B(2), a crime of the 2nd degree; one count of Possession Of A Controlled Dangerous Substance, namely Cocaine, in a quantity of one-half ounce or more but less than five ounces, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5B(2), a crime of the 2nd degree; one count of Possession Of A Controlled Dangerous Substance, namely Oxycodone, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10A(1), a crime of the 3rd degree; and one count of Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:36-3, a disorderly persons offense. RODRIGUEZ was remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending his first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack, NJ.

Acting Prosecutor Calo states that the charges are merely accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and would like to thank the Paramus Police Department for its assistance in this investigation.

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NJ State Police Investigate Fatal School Bus Crash

NJ State Police Investigate Fatal School Bus Crash

May 18,2018

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Mount Olive NJ , The New Jersey State Police are investigating a crash between a school bus carrying fifth-grade students and a dump truck, which killed two people and seriously injured several others yesterday morning.

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Paramus Police Department : one our buses was involved in a serious motor vehicle crash, while enroute to Waterloo Village

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May 17,2018

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police Department reports that ,Parents as you are aware one our buses was involved in a serious motor vehicle crash, while enroute to Waterloo Village, with East Brook 5th Graders on board.
We are working as fast as we possibly can to obtain further information concerning the well-being and exact location of your child. All information will be provided in person in the auditorium of the East Brook Middle School.
Dismissal of grades 6, 7, & 8 is ongoing. The remaining 2 buses of 5th graders have returned to East Brook Middle School. Those children will be re-unified and released to their parents shortly. Children will only be released to a parent or guardian. Updates will follow as soon as additional information becomes available.