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“We live among-st idiots in this town. Why are people so stupid to publicly criticize the police on social media?? Don’t they realize that the police are reading their comments and remembering their names. Remember, the police have the means to find out everything about you. Where you live. What you drive. I have many friends who are cops. The one thing they remember are those who complain or even press charges against them. Some have gone so far as pulling over the complainers and giving them tickets for crossing the center line in the street or even tires touching the parking lines. A few have even waited outside a bar or restaurant to pull he/she over for DUI. Is it worth all the money you will spend, and your reputation for defending a kid who obviously has no respect for authority. The police are a tight brotherhood that stick together. These are the men and women we call when something goes wrong. Why would you jeopardize your safety and well being by complaining about something that you weren’t even involved in. Mind your business. It’s that simple. I commend the Ridgewood police department for keeping our streets safe. For the agitators out there remember, “revenge is a dish served cold.”
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Glen Rock NJ, on Sunday July 26 at 3:54 p.m. the Glen Rock Police reported that multiple reports were received concerning a group of 25 to 30 juveniles riding bicycles in a reckless manner along Lincoln Avenue on both the street and sidewalks intentionally blocking traffic and creating dangerous conditions for vehicles and pedestrians, as well as themselves. A Special Officer on patrol in the area was able to locate the group on Doremus Avenue, however, the cyclists refused to yield for the Special Officer who requested a supervisor to respond. As a Patrol Sergeant and regular Police Officer arrived the group continued on Doremus to Ackerman Avenue and then onto Broad Street into Ridgewood as they continued to ignore officers’ instructions to move to the side of the roadway. The matter was turned over to the Ridgewood Police Department as they entered their jurisdiction.
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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report on June 20th at 11:08 p.m. a resident on the 400 block of Doremus Avenue reported observing an unknown person who appeared to be attempting to enter their vehicle. As police were being called the resident reported that the person fled in the area in an unknown direction. Officers, assisted by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit as well as officer from the Ridgewood Police Department, searched the area with negative results. No vehicles in the area were found to have been entered.
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Ridgewood NJ, a Black Lives Matter event was held in Ridgewood on June 3rd from 11am- 2pm just outside the Police Department on Veterans Field . The invite stated , “We will peacefully gather on Veterans Field, on the corner of Maple Street and Linwood Ave outside the Police Department. We join in unity to address racial inequality and demand change in a flawed system. We stand for all those who have lost their lives due to police brutality and those who have been directly impacted by racial inequality. This is not an isolated incident, we are in a national crisis and we must join together and unite. Let us the people take the power back, let us show unity and peace. No more division… no more hate. We must be the change……. Let your voices be heard. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing while we gather.”
Ridgewood Police Chief Jackie Luthcke’s speech was very moving and uplifting. The crowd was quiet & respectful and well attended.
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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that at 2:44 a.m. on May 28th while on patrol along Highwood Avenue, Sgt. Bryan Scott came upon a Jeep which was unoccupied in the travel portion of the roadway with the driver side door ajar. The keys were located in the vehicle, which was littered with garbage. A woman’s makeup bag was also recovered in the street near the vehicle.
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Ridgewood Nj, the Ridgewood Police report that on 5/21/2020, a Ridgewood resident reported to the Ridgewood Police Department that an unidentified man rang her doorbell and asked for a package that she had just received. Although the woman was not expecting a package, she told the man it was addressed to her. He explained that it was a mistake and was really his package. The caller stated that she would hold on to the package and would call him after she figured out if, in fact, a mistake was made. Sgt. Chuck, Det. Cummings and Ptl. Karcher responded to the scene and investigated. After investigation, Mr. Juan Merejo-Munoz, age 25, out of Jersey City was arrested for theft and transported to the police department where he was served with a complaint and released with a 6/5/2020 court date.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police Department on April 23,2020 saw the 500th COVID 19 patient to walk out of Valley Hospital, a Police Lieutenant from the Orangetown NY Police Department. Ridgewood Police officers were there to clap showing support to our fellow first responders and the healthcare heroes. Ridgewood officers along with officers from the Northvale Police Department assisted in escorting the Orangetown Lieutenant as he left Valley Hospital.
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Ridgewood NJ, with COVID-19 affecting communities in the country and worldwide, sanitation has become a priority. The world is reacting to the pandemic, where certain supplies are limited as demand skyrockets. That’s why Town & Country Compounding Pharmacy is joining a movement to donate hand sanitizer to first responders as a way of keeping them safe from becoming infected.
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Ridgewood NJ. Notice to the Public Concerning Public Safety Responses During the COVID-19 outbreak:
Members of the Ridgewood Police Department, as well as our paid and volunteer emergency services (Fire, EMS and OEM), continue to be here for the community 24/7 in responding to public safety emergencies and criminal acts in progress. However, due to the national, state and county declarations of a state of emergency certain secondary, non-emergent operations will be suspended until further notice.
If you are quarantined (mandatory or self-imposed) in your home due to possible or confirmed COVID-19 exposure, PLEASE notify 911 when you call and advise the dispatcher. We also ask that you place a sign/note on your front door to alert our personnel to take infection-prevention precautions before entering your home or business. Officers will be asking questions before they enter your home. Please respect this procedure and recognize that it also protects you and your family. Please keep Social Distance (six (6) feet) from our Officers when you interact with them.
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Ridgewood NJ,Ridgewood Village Council members welcomed a new career Firefighter to the Ridgewood Fire Department and new Patrol Officer to the Ridgewood Police Department during their Public Meeting of Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
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Ridgewood NJ,The Ridgewood Police Department is looking to hire a Part-time Parking Enforcement Officer. Salary starting at $18.34/hour and will need to work evenings and Saturdays. Applications are available at the Police Dept., on the Police Dept. website and on PoliceApp.com. Send resume, cover letter and application to Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke, Ridgewood Police Dept., 131 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 by February 10, 2020. All requested information can also be emailed to jnorton@ridgewoodnj.net.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that on June 11th an Orchard Place resident reported a burglary and theft from an unlocked motor vehicle during the overnight hours. The victim reported an unknown actor entered the vehicle, rifled through it and removed personal property from within.
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Ridgewood NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced today the arrests of SAMUEL LYMORE (DOB: 11/12/1979; single; unemployed) of 4112 West 195th Street, Country Club Hills, Illinois, DASHONTI WILEY (DOB: 06/18/1991; single; unemployed) of 218 North Walnut Street, East Orange, New Jersey, MUHTAQIM FARID (DOB: 12/24/1975; single; unemployed) of 50 Columbia Street, Apt. 3, Newark, New Jersey, DUANE HOLMES (DOB 08/09/1971; single; unemployed) of 8127 Bergenline Avenue, Apt. 1, North Bergen, New Jersey, MANUEL DESSUS (DOB: 08/19/1969; married; store owner) of 181 Elm Street, Bogota, New Jersey, AILEEN DESSUS (DOB: 06/21/1980; married; store owner) of 181 Elm Street, Bogota, New Jersey, GREGORY HYMAN (DOB: 08/18/1973; single; Uber driver) of 4 Buro Street, Apt. 2205, Nyack, New York, JENNIFER REYES (DOB: 03/21/1988; single; unemployed) of 143 64th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and IVETTE REYES (DOB: 01/24/1987; single; unemployed, of 143 64th Street, West New York, New Jersey.
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