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Specially Equipped Van Transporting a Wheelchair-bound Passenger Hits Tree on Paramus Road

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Paramus NJ, The adult female driver of a specially equipped van transporting a wheelchair-bound passenger was seriously injured in a Monday afternoon, 10/21, crash in the 700 block of Paramus Road, Paramus. The driver was headed northbound on Paramus Road when she lost control of the van and hit a tree head-on. The wheelchair-bound passenger was apparently uninjured in the mishap. The driver was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked van from the scene. Paramus Police, a Paramus EMS supervisor, a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital, and a BLS ambulance from New Bridge Medical Center responded to aid the crash victims.

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SECURITY GUARD FROM PARAMUS CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of AVERY FOOTE (DOB: 01/22/1988; married; employed as a security guard) of Paramus, NJ on charges of Aggravated Assault and Endangering The Welfare Of A Child. 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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Another Bergen Police Chase leads to One Arrest

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PARAMUS NJ, according to the Paramus Police at around 2:35 a.m. Wednesday morning , Paramus police received an alert from Upper Saddle River police that officers were in per suite of a 2017 BMW 7 series on Route 17 that had been reported stolen Monday in Deal NJ.  A short time later, Paramus officer Nicholas Tanelli spotted the car, which was occupied by three men, and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.The BMW headed south, onto the Garden State Parkway and then onto Route 21, Tanelli, along with Paramus Police Officer Connor Nutland, continued to pursue the vehicle, which lost control near Exit 4 in Newark and crashed, striking one of the Paramus police cars. 

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Paramus Vehicle Accident Temporarily Closes 17

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Paramus NJ, E3, E1, Rescue, Paramus Police, Paramus EMS all responded to a Motor Vehicle accident today on Route 17 North by Kalisa Way . One person had to be extricated from the truck. Route 17 North had to be shut down for a short period in order to upright the truck.

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Robbers Hit 2 Route 17 Dunkin Donuts Early Wednesday Morning

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Ramsey Nj, according to Ramsey Police at 1233 AM this date and armed Robbery (handgun) at Dunkin Donuts Route 17 North yielding proceeds. NO ONE INJURED.

Actor described as an Asian male in his 20’s, short, thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, face mask and sunglasses. Actor brandished a handgun demanded money from the registers and attempted to have employee open the safe. Actor fled via rear door of Dunkin Donuts.

Barely 15 minutes later, Paramus Police reported similar incident at their Dunkin Donuts, actor had a matching description.

Anyone who might have seen or knows something that could help authorities catch the robber is asked to contact Ramsey police at(201) 327-2400 or Paramus police at (201) 262-3400 .

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Paramus Home Hit by Tree

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Paramus NJ, Minimal structural damage and no personal injuries – good news from and for residents of a West Midland Avenue, Paramus home after it was hit by a falling tree late Sunday afternoon, 08/18. Paramus Fire Department Engine Company #3 and Paramus Police ESU personnel responded to the incident.Minimal structural damage and no personal injuries – good news from and for residents of a West Midland Avenue, Paramus home after it was hit by a falling tree late Sunday afternoon, 08/18. Paramus Fire Engine Company #3 and Paramus Police ESU personnel responded to the incident.

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28 year Old Man Plunges off Midland Avenue Overpass in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police, Paramus EMS, and a paramedic team from Hackensack University Medical Center responded to aid an adult male who either fell, jumped, or was pushed from the Garden State Parkway northbound overpass of Midland Avenue, Paramus onto the pavement below. The incident occurred on Monday morning, 07/22. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Paramus Police are currently interviewing witnesses in connection with its investigation of the incident.

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Paramus PBA 186 Participated in the Knights of Columbus “Tank Pull” to Benefit Veterans Charities

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Paramus NJ, On Sunday June 23, 2019 the Paramus Police Department and members of Paramus PBA 186 participated in the Knights of Columbus “Tank Pull” to benefit veterans charities. The police department also assisted with moving the tank to and from the Paramus Veterans Home for the event.

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Three Car Collision on Soldier Hill Road Sends One to the Hospital

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Paramus NJ, A three (3) vehicle, Thursday morning, 06/27, collision at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Soldier Hill Road in Emerson resulted in one (1) injury requiring ambulance transport to a local hospital. Paramus Rescue extricated an adult female from a Nissan Rogue involved in the incident. Paramus Police, Paramus EMS, and Paramus Fire Department also assisted at the scene. The Nissan’s driver refused medical attention. Occupants of all other vehicles involved were uninjured.

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Burglars Rob New Jersey Little League Concession Stands

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Paramus NJ, This male and female burglary team have struck in numerous Bergen County towns including Paramus. Nearly 30 Little League stand burglaries throughout North Jersey are now linked to these two people. Anyone with information can call us at 201-262-3400 or use our anonymous TIP App located on this page or at www.paramuspolice.org

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Paramus Road at Route 4 Closed for Three Weeks

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Paramus NJ, the Paramus Police Department has issued a road closure alert :

Paramus Road will be closed in both directions at Route 4 and all ramps to and from Route 4 at Paramus Road will be completely closed. Heavy delays are expected. Road will be closed in both directions at Route 4 beginning on May 31st.

Please plan an alternate route as this construction is expected to last three weeks. This is an NJDOT project.

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Paramus Police seek assistance in identifying a female suspect wanted for an armed robbery

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Paramus NJ, The Paramus Police Department seeks the assistance of the public in identifying a female suspect wanted for an armed robbery, with a knife.

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The Tractor Trailer’s Driver Flees Scene of 17 Paramus Accident

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Paramus NJ, Two (2) minor injuries were reported following an early Sunday afternoon, 05/26, crash between a tractor trailer and an SUV on Route 17 southbound in Paramus that resulted in a downed utility pole and partial closure of Route 17 southbound. Paramus Police, Paramus Fire, and Paramus EMS responded to the incident. The tractor trailer’s driver fled the scene of the crash and was still at large late Sunday afternoon. Multiple tow trucks were required to remove the two (2) vehicles involved and the crash related debris. The Bergen County Hazmat Unit was summoned due to a crash related diesel fuel spill. Lane closures were expected to be in effect until sometime Sunday evening to facilitate replacement of the utility pole.

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