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WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ — A tragic accident occurred in Woodcliff Lake on the afternoon of Friday, August 1, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist, according to a statement from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Hudson County, NJ – A massive six-month drug investigation led by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has resulted in seven arrests, including a West New York police dispatcher, a retired detective, and a Hudson County Correctional police officer.
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ORADELL, NJ — Authorities are investigating the death of a 52-year-old man discovered Wednesday at a residence on Battle Place, Oradell Police confirmed.
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MAHWAH, NJ — A woman accused of fleeing the scene of a Bergen County hotel stabbing was arrested in Florida more than two months after the alleged crime, according to authorities. Yorhelys Montilla was taken into custody on July 7 at a Florida hotel room, following a coordinated law enforcement effort.
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FAIRVIEW, NJ — anti-ICE protests in Fairview turned chaotic Saturday afternoon when a vehicle plowed into a group of protesters, injuring several participants. The Fairview Police Department has identified the driver as Linda Roglen, 62, of North Bergen. Roglen now faces multiple criminal charges and traffic violations following the disturbing incident.
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TEANECK, NJ — A New York man was arrested and charged after allegedly harassing and robbing a Teaneck couple in connection with an official government action taken against his business, according to Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr.
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Glen Rock NJ, two New York men have been arrested and charged in connection with a sophisticated phone scam that defrauded a Bergen County couple out of more than $100,000, Glen Rock police announced this week.
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Glen Rock NJ, heavy law enforcement presence descended on a quiet Glen Rock neighborhood on Thursday, May 29, as Bergen County’s Regional SWAT team and Glen Rock Police executed a search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Cornwall Road.
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Paramus NJ, Four individuals, including a juvenile, were arrested and one suspect remains at large following a police pursuit involving a stolen BMW M3, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti.
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Glen Rock NJ, authorities are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash between two SUVs that occurred on April 24, 2025, around 3:00 p.m. on Harristown Road.
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River Edge NJ, authorities are actively investigating a pre-dawn break-in at a popular local steakhouse. The burglary occurred around 2 a.m. on May 14 at Prime 259, located at 259 Johnson Avenue.
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Glen Rock NJ, a masked suspect attempting to steal vehicles in a quiet Glen Rock neighborhood led police on a high-speed chase last Monday morning, according to local authorities.
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Ridgewood NJ, a major breakthrough has been made in a residential burglary investigation stemming from a December 6, 2024 incident on Old Stone Road, according to the Ridgewood Police Department.
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Glen Rock NJ, a series of scam attempts targeting Glen Rock residents last month resulted in nearly $49,000 in potential losses, with two cases proving successful, according to local police.
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Wyckoff NJ, local authorities are investigating after antisemitic flyers containing hate-filled messages were discovered earlier this week in the Sicomac area of Wyckoff, according to officials. The disturbing materials have prompted an active investigation by the Wyckoff Police Department.
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