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Ridgewood Police Arrest Driver After Crash, Field Sobriety Test Failure

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Ridgewood NJ, a male driver was taken into custody by Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Division officers early Thursday afternoon, May 1, following a single-vehicle collision near Van Emburgh Avenue and Orville Place.

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UPDATE: Missing Saddle Brook Man May Be Armed, Last Seen at Garden State Plaza: Paramus Police

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UPDATE: The Paramus Police Department is pleased to report that the alert for Vincenzo Vacante has been canceled. He was safely located by the Hackensack Police Department at 2:00am on Sunday, April 27, 2025 and is currently receiving the appropriate medical care.
We extend our sincere thanks to the surrounding law enforcement agencies, the media, social media platforms, and the public for their assistance and support in helping to bring this situation to a safe conclusion. Thank you all for your continued partnership and commitment to public safety.
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Paramus NJ, The Paramus Police Department is actively searching for Vincenzo Vacante, a 30-year-old Saddle Brook man who was reported missing and may be armed, authorities announced.

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Arrest Made in Ridgewood Home Burglary Amid Spike in Break-Ins Targeting Luxury Vehicles

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Ridgewood NJ,  in response to a troubling increase in residential and motor vehicle burglaries, Ridgewood Police have made a key arrest connected to recent break-ins targeting high-end vehicles. The suspect, Alquan Harris of East Orange, NJ, has been charged with second-degree burglary and attempted burglary of two homes on Mountain Avenue.

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Former Bergen County Prosecutor Pushes Back at NJ PBA Criticism Over Daniel’s Law Controversy

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Hackensack NJ, former Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli is speaking out after being publicly criticized by the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) for his support of restoring Daniel’s Law to its original form.

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Three NYC Teens Arrested for Armed Carjacking in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Three teenagers from New York City have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed carjacking that occurred in Hackensack in April 2024, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO).

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Former Bergen Prosecutor Faces Backlash from NJ PBA Over Daniel’s Law Advocacy

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Ridgewood NJ, former Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli is under fire from the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (NJ PBA) after taking on the role of spokesperson for the Public Safety Information Protection Coalition, a group seeking to revise Daniel’s Law to its original 2020 version.

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High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Paramus After Mercedes Loses Wheel

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Paramus NJ, a high-speed police pursuit in the early morning hours of Monday ended dramatically when a black Mercedes-Benz lost a wheel and came to a stop near Teaneck Road, according to local authorities.

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Box Truck Accident in New Milford Temporarily Closes River Road

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New Milford NJ, on Monday afternoon, January 6, a portion of River Road just north of New Bridge Road in New Milford was temporarily closed after a box truck traveling northbound struck a utility pole, splitting it in half.

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