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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Police Department is officially growing. In a formal ceremony on Wednesday, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos swore in three new police officer recruits: David Hefferan, Clinton Walker, and Joseph Bussinelli.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood community came together during tonight’s council meeting to celebrate exceptional service and growth within the local police force. Chief Lyons, alongside the mayor and council members, presented the prestigious 2025 Police Officer of the Year Award and officially swore in three new officers ready to serve the borough.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The thin blue line in Ridgewood just got a little stronger. On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Bergen County Police Academy held its milestone graduation ceremony for Police Class #135. Among the sea of new recruits were three familiar faces who will now call the Ridgewood Police Department home: Officers John Riker, Brian Skettini, and David DeNicola.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – A frightening incident unfolded in front of Ridgewood High School (RHS) on Friday morning, October 10, 2025, when a 15-year-old student was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street shortly after 8:00 AM.
The incident highlights crucial safety concerns surrounding pedestrian activity in school zones, especially during peak commuter and school-drop-off times.
Continue reading Ridgewood High School Student Struck by Minivan in Crosswalk Near School
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Ridgewood, NJ – Homeowners on Glenwood Road in the Village of Ridgewood, got an unexpected visit from the Bergen County Bomb Squad on October 1st after a routine yard job unearthed a genuinely shocking item: what appeared to be a deteriorating grenade.
Continue reading Bomb Squad Rushes to Ridgewood Home Over ‘Deteriorating Grenade’
