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Ridgewood NJ, the application period for the NJ Civil Service Law Enforcement Entrance Exam runs through March 31st. The Ridgewood Police Department utilizes the results of this exam to hire our officers. The Village of Ridgewood still exercises a resident’s preference.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department is Hiring!
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew Team hosted its annual Rowathon fundraiser this past Saturday, featuring an exciting competition among local firefighters with police officers cheering them on. The event, held under gorgeous weather conditions, drew unprecedented community support and set a new fundraising record for the team.
Continue reading Ridgewood Crew Hosts Record-Breaking Annual Rowathon
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Ridgewood NJ, a Thursday afternoon fire on March 13 prompted a swift response from Ridgewood Police Department (RPD) patrol officers and Ridgewood Fire Department (RFD) firefighters in the 200 block of East Ridgewood Avenue.
Continue reading Ridgewood Emergency Responders Extinguish Dumpster Fire Behind Retail Store
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Ridgewood NJ, a routine garbage collection turned hazardous early Wednesday morning when smoke began billowing from the rear of a Village of Ridgewood sanitation truck. In response, the driver dumped the truck’s contents into an empty parking lot to prevent further danger.
Continue reading Garbage Truck Fire in Ridgewood Quickly Contained by Firefighters
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANTONIO GINES, 43, of Ridgewood, NJ, on the charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Ridgewood Man Charged with Possession of Child Porn
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Ridgewood NJ, a Ridgewood driver walked away unscathed after his 2018 black Volkswagen Jetta rolled onto its driver’s side on Wednesday morning, February 19, after hitting an ice patch on Van Buren Street.
Continue reading Driver Unharmed After Volkswagen Jetta Rolls Over on Icy Ridgewood Street
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department would like to remind residents that there is no parking on any street in the Village between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am (Ordinance 265-21). Overnight parking permits for the Central Business District are available at Village Hall, and residents may call Central Dispatch (201-652-3900) to request permission to park overnight.
photos courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is celebrating two exciting milestones: the promotion of Douglas Busche to Sergeant and the recruitment of Edward Moodie as the department’s newest police officer.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department Welcomes New Officer and Promotes Sergeant
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has issued a scam alert after reports of criminals impersonating police officers to target residents and former residents. These scammers are using deceptive tactics to trick individuals into providing money or sensitive information.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department Issues Scam Alert: Don’t Fall Victim
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Paramus NJ, a head-on collision at the intersection of Paramus Road and Linwood Avenue in Paramus on Tuesday afternoon, January 14, left one driver injured and required emergency response from multiple agencies.
Continue reading Head-On Collision at Paramus Road and Linwood Avenue: One Injured
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Ridgewood Nj, a Thursday morning collision on South Maple Avenue in Ridgewood left a Honda Accord driver injured and caused significant damage to the vehicle, according to local authorities.
Continue reading Ridgewood Honda Accord Crash Sends Driver to Hospital in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, after 25 years of service to the Ridgewood Police Department, and 39 years of service to the Village, Sgt. Kyle Finch walked out of headquarters for the last time today.
Prior to joining the Police Department, Kyle was a long time volunteer of Ridgewood Emergency Services and Ridgewood EMS. During those years he became a dispatcher for Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch and served in the United States Coast Guard.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Sergeant Kyle Finch Retires
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department will be conducting training exercise this week at Ridge school 12/9/24 through 12/12/24 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The area of the school being used will not be accessible to the public.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood Christmas tree is here! This year a 71-year-old Norway spruce will soon be on full display at the train station thanks to Ridgewood American Legion Post 53 Commander Lou Francis and his wife, Yvonne.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department Escorts the Annual Christmas Tree into Town
