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SUV Overturns In 3-Vehicle Crash Involving UPS Truck on Route 17 in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,Traffic on Route 17 northbound through Ridgewood was temporarily restricted to one (1) lane following a Thursday morning, 06/01, three (3) vehicle crash with rollover and entrapment. Ridgewood Police Patrol Division officers freed the driver of a Subaru Forester that rolled over during the collision. A Nissan sedan and a UPS truck were also involved. No injuries were reported by the UPS driver, however the other drivers involved in the mishap sustained minor injuries. Ridgewood Police was assisted at the scene by uniformed officers from Paramus Police  and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office. The Nissan and Subaru were both towed from the scene.

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Village Resident Thanks Ridgewood Fire Fighters For 2020 Rescue

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Ridgewood NJ, Thursday 5/25/2023: Susan, a village resident, approached “B” shift while conducting our daily platoon drill in the Central Business district to say thank you. This was a special moment as this resident was rescued from a second story apartment during a well involved fire back in 2020. Fire Fighter’s McLaughlin, T. Bombace and Rohrman were assigned to Ladder 36 that day and successfully made the rescue. Little did Susan know that Fire Fighter. McLaughlin was in fact working today and we were able to capture that moment. FF. McLaughlin and his fellow firefighters were very appreciative of her kind words and impromptu thanks!

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No Injuries Reported after Tree Topples Over in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,  Ridgewood Police and Firefighters responded to a report of a downed tree laid across Somerville Road late Friday afternoon. The tree caused minimal property damage and no injuries were reported.

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Late Friday Crash at the Intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Van Dien Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a late Friday afternoon, 05/12, three (2) vehicle crash at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood caused significant damage to two (2) vehicles, but resulted in no serious injuries. One (1) crash related summons was issued by Ridgewood Police. Firefighters from Ridgewood Fire Department mitigated a minor fluid spill.

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Local Beekeeper to the Rescue after Honeybee Swarm Shuts Down Parts of Ridgewood’s Central Business District

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Ridgewood NJ, 12,000-15,000 swarming honeybees forced the temporary closure of Ridgewood, New Jersey’s main business thoroughfare on Monday afternoon, 05/08. A Starbucks patron telephoned Ridgewood Police to report the potentially dangerous situation. Police officers who arrived on the scene then contacted local beekeeper Frank Mortimer, who responded to the location and recommended the swarm be removed from its perch 30 feet up a tree. A tower ladder truck from Ridgewood Fire Department was dispatched to safely hoist beekeeper Mortimer up to the swarm. Although he was able to remove all of the bees within about 30 minutes, an unprotected firefighter who accompanied him had to retreat from the tower ladder after being stung over a dozen times. Mortimer’s wife Sophie and his daughter Svea also responded to the location. They both assisted him once the bees were safely contained. Reportedly, Mortimer planned on relocating the 12,000-15,000 bees to a secure location in Glen Rock. Ridgewood Police patrol officers provided traffic control during the incident.

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Thursday Afternoon Fire Renders a 2-family on Walton Street, in Ridgewood Uninhabitable

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Ridgewood NJ, a multi-alarm, early Thursday afternoon, 05/04, rendered a 2-family home located in the 200 block of Walton Street, in Ridgewood uninhabitable. The fire reportedly began in the attic, and may have spread to portions of the building’s second floor. Ridgewood firefighters had the blaze under control within 30 minutes of their arrival on site. Firefighters from Ho-Ho-Kus Fire Department assisted at the scene. All occupants of the home had safely evacuated prior to the arrival of Ridgewood police officers, Ridgewood firefighters and Ridgewood Emergency Services ; no injuries were reported.

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Vehicles Collide at the Intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and South Van Dien Avenue in Ridgewood, Minor Injuries Reported

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Ridgewood NJ, two (2) high end SUVs collided in the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and South Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood early Monday afternoon, 05/01. One (1) of the drivers sustained a minor injury and was treated at the scene. Both vehicles were towed away. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire department responded to the incident. No word at the scene as to whether any crash related summonses were issued.

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Fire Started by Contractor Damages Crest Road Home in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a contractors performing decorative flooring/tile work may have unintentionally caused the fire that damaged a large single family home in the 200 block of Crest Road, Ridgewood on Tuesday morning, 04/25. Ridgewood firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which had spread up an interior wall prior to their arrival at the home. Two (2) adults and an infant who were present when the fire broke out safely evacuated the home before police and firefighters arrived. Ho-Ho-Kus firefighters assisted Ridgewood Fire Department at the scene. Volunteer Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident and Ridgewood Police were on hand.

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An Unoccupied Painter’s Van Burst into Flames on East Ridgewood Avenue

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Ridgewood NJ, an unoccupied painter’s van burst into flames while parked in the rear of an occupied commercial building located in the 200 block of East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood early Monday afternoon, 04/24. Several nearby businesses were evacuated by Ridgewood Police officers as a precaution. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which was quickly extinguished by Ridgewood firefighters. The van was totaled. An investigation is underway to determine what caused the fire.

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Corvette Destroyed in Detached Garage Fire in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a 2015 Chevy Corvette was reportedly destroyed in a fire that heavily damaged the detached garage of a single family home located in the 100 block of Ackerman Avenue, Ridgewood early Saturday evening, 04/22. A brand new BMW SUV and a snowblower were both safely removed from the garage after the property owner noticed smoke coming from the structure. Ridgewood firefighters extinguished the conflagration shortly after their arrival. No injuries were evident at the scene. Unconfirmed reports indicate the Corvette’s battery was being trickle charged at the time of the fire. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel also responded to the incident.

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Mysterious Substance Discovered floating on the on the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook , Ridgewood Firefighters Deploy Containment Booms

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Ridgewood NJ, a local resident spotted an unknown oily like substance floating on the surface of the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook near Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood at approximately 8:00 PM on Thursday evening, 04/20, and promptly called 911. Ridgewood firefighters responded to the area and deployed a containment boom across the Brook as they awaited the arrival of a team of technicians from Bergen County Hazmat. Additional containment booms were deployed after the County Hazmat team arrived. However, further investigation testing, and identification of the mysterious substance was postponed until after the arrival of daylight on Friday morning, 04/21.

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No Injuries Reported in Blaze That left Home Uninhabitable in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood firefighters received numerous telephoned reports of a house fire in the 400 block of George Street, Ridgewood shortly after 0945 hours on Monday morning, 04/17. Arriving firefighters observed heavy black smoke emanating from the single family house and immediately began fire suppression operations. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which rendered the house uninhabitable. Ho-Ho-Kus  firefighters assisted at the scene. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Emergency Services, and Ridgewood OEM personnel also responded to the incident.

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False Alarm Sends Ridgewood High School into “lockdown”

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School was placed into “lockdown” status late Monday morning, 04/17, following receipt of a 911 telephone call reporting the presence of an armed individual wishing to do harm located in the school’s student cafeteria. Ridgewood Police officers rushed to the scene and thoroughly searched the building with the assistance of several nearby police departments; everything was found be in order. Ridgewood Fire department and EMS personnel were on standby outside of the building as a precaution. An investigation of the 911 telephone report’s origin is now underway.

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UPDATE: Attempted Sabotage Spotted at the Schedler Property in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, recent walk through of the Schedler Property reveled  electrical wiring issues at the home. It appears someone is trying to sabotage the property , perhaps burn it down as has been suggested from some corners the Village.

“As a license electrician looking at what they have there… I can assure you there is no sabotage other than bubble covers missing from 2 of the boxes. It apears 1 fell off and the 2nd one has a broken plastic hinge from the picture. There is no overload there at all there are nine circuits of which eight are visible… each twelve and fourteen gauge chord has its own circuit. This is above and beyond the rules of the NEC..” JN

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Whole Foods in Ridgewood Hit by SUV

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Ridgewood NJ, an Audi Q5 SUV crashed into the front of the Whole Foods supermarket located at 44 Godwin Avenue, Ridgewood early Tuesday afternoon, 03/28. The vehicle’s adult driver was transported to The Valley Hospital with unspecified injuries. Structural damage to the building was quite evident; the Village of Ridgewood’s Chief Construction Code Official, Anthony Merlino was present at the scene conducting an inspection. A flatbed tow truck removed the heavily damaged Audi from the store’s parking lot. Ridgewood Police Patrol Officer Miguel Torres Lopez investigated the incident. Ridgewood firefighters assisted in removing the vehicle from the structure and securing debris resultant from the crash.

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