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Ice Shatters Windshield of Vehicle Traveling South Bound on Route 17 in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, On Saturday February 5th ,the Ridgewood Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on route 17 south in the area of Starbucks. A Ford fusion was traveling southbound when a piece of ice dislodged from a vehicle that was traveling northbound and flew over the center divider striking the southbound vehicle shattering the windshield. Luckily there were no injuries but this could have been much worse. The unidentified white vehicle continued north without stopping.

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Ridgewood Police Department Announces the Promotion of Kevin Mckeon to the rank of Sergeant

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Kevin Mckeon to the rank of Sergeant. Kevin was officially sworn in at the Village council meeting on January 12th by mayor Susan Knudsen. Kevin’s wife Stephanie and his son Cole held the Bible while is daughter Emily looked on. We congratulate Sergeant Mckeon on his promotion.

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In 2021 there were 26 Unlocked Cars Stolen in the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police Department and as frequently reported on the Ridgewood blog , auto theft is on the rise in the state of New Jersey. In 2021 there were 26 cars stolen in the Village of Ridgewood. Every car stolen was unlocked with the keys left in it. It’s important to always lock your car whenever it is left unattended. Studies have shown that the vast majority of vehicles that are burglarized or stolen have been left unlocked. Don’t be the next victim. Here are several simple steps that everyone should follow.

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Lieutenant Todd Harris Retires From the Ridgewood Police Department

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Ridgewood NJ, December 31st 2021 was the last day of work for Lieutenant Todd Harris. Todd Joined the Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance crop in 1982 and was hired by the Ridgewood Police Department in 1987 continually serving the Village of Ridgewood for 39 years. Todd was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2004 and Lieutenant in 2009. The Ridgewood Police congratulate Todd on his retirement and thank him for his many years of dedicated service to the Village of Ridgewood.

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U.S. Military Academy Marathon Team Ran Stopped at the Glen Rock 9/11 Memorial on the Way to Last Saturdays Army /Navy Game

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Glen Rock NJ, early Friday December 10th the West Point – The U.S. Military Academy Marathon Team ran through Glen Rock on their trek from West Point to Met-Life Stadium in advance of this Saturday’s Army/Navy game.
The cadets chose to stop at 9/11 Memorials along the route, which included the Glen Rock 9/11 Memorial at Veteran’s Park on Main Street. Thank you to the West Point Cadets for choosing to include and honor Glen Rock’s 9/11 Memorial along their route.

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The Village of Ridgewood 2021 Christmas Tree Arrives

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department escorted this year’s Christmas tree from Township of Washington to East Ridgewood and Broad St where it will be decorated for the Downtown for the holidays celebration on December 3rd. Downes Tree Service got the tree in shape and in the stand . The tree stands 60 feet tall where it is now and it is a Norway spruce.

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Glen Rock and Ridgewood Police Search for Car Thief Leads to Return of 2018 BMW

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Glen Rock NJ, Monday October 25th at 12:02 AM , Glen Rock Police patrols responded to assist the Ridgewood Police Department in investigating a report of individuals attempting to gain entry to vehicles in their community. During the course of canvassing the area, a 2018 BMW, stolen from a Glen Rock residence the day before, was observed in the area. The vehicle was subsequently found on E. Glen Ave. in Ridgewood where it had crashed, and the occupants fled on foot.  The vehicle was impounded and processed for any latent evidence.

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Heermance Place closed at East Ridgewood Avenue during RHS lunch periods effective immediately

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Ridgewood NJ, effective immediately, Ridgewood Police Department Captain Forrest Lyons has ordered the closure of Heermance Place at East Ridgewood Ave. during all Ridgewood High School (RHS) lunch periods.  The Captain’s closure order is in response to several vehicle vs. pedestrian “near misses” that occurred on the street during these times.

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Car Strikes the Side of a Multi-family home on Union Street Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, no injuries were reported by the adult female driver of a white colored, 4-door Hyundai Sonata sedan that crashed into the side of a multi-family home in the 100 block of Union Street, Ridgewood on Thursday morning, 10/07. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck assisted in removing the vehicle from its impaled position. Despite crash related damage, the vehicle was able to be driven away on its own power. Damage to the home appeared to have been cosmetic in nature only.

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Hackensack Security Guard Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of EMERY A. TAYLOR (DOB: 9/12/1987; single; security guard) of 430 Union Street, Apartment 3B, Hackensack, New Jersey on a charge of possession of child pornography. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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NJ Transit Train Conductor Assaulted at Ridgewood Station

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Ridgewood NJ, one (1) adult male was apprehended by Ridgewood Police and subsequently taken into custody by NJ Transit Police in connection with an alleged Monday afternoon, 08/02, assault of an on duty, NJ Transit train conductor. The alleged assault took place on a Hoboken bound train, either at or near the Ridgewood station. Both the conductor and alleged assailant were injured. The conductor was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital. The alleged actor was treated at the scene before being placed in handcuffs, secured in the back seat of a NJ Transit marked patrol vehicle, and driven away from the train station for processing at an undisclosed location.

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The Ridgewood Police Department welcomes its newest officer

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Ridgewood NJ, Patrolman Andrew Van Dyke was sworn on on July 14th 2021 by Mayor Susan Knudsen during the Village council meeting while his mother Patricia and sister Victoria held the Bible. Officer Van Dyke graduated the Bergen County Police Academy in June and is currently in the police departments field training program.

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Ridgewood Emergency Services Special Operations member Appointed to the Ridgewood Police Department

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services congratulates Special Operations member Andrew Van Dyke on his appointment to the Ridgewood Police Department.

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A Big Thank You to Village of Ridgewood Crossing Guards

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department thanks all the Village crossing guards and wants residents to help them thank the crossing guards that make walking to school safe and fun everyday. Find your favorite guard and give them a shout out.

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Alert Ridgewood Patrol officer Spots Vehicle Suspected in Hit and Run Attack on Parking Signs

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Ridgewood NJ, a Ridgewood Police patrol officer spotted an occupied, white KIA Rio Hatchback sought in connection with a Wednesday afternoon, 06/09, hit and run crash, parked on a residential street less than 1/2 mile from where its driver allegedly drove up onto a sidewalk, damaging several parking stanchions and parked vehicles before fleeing the scene. The KIA’s adult male driver, suspected of DUI, was subsequently taken into custody and transported to Ridgewood Police headquarters. The damaged KIA, with a Village of Ridgewood owned parking advisory sign still impaled in its front bumper, was impounded and removed from its parked location by a flatbed tow truck. No injuries were reported in connection with the hit and run crash.

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