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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday evening, July 15, a fallen tree caused a significant disruption on Route 17 southbound, just north of Paramus Road in Ridgewood. The incident blocked one lane of travel, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.
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Glen Rock NJ, in a shocking incident Tuesday evening, a man was shot at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock, prompting a flood of 911 calls from concerned residents in Fair Lawn and Ridgewood. The shooting occurred during a busy time at the park, which was hosting a basketball tournament.
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Ridgewood NJ, an Infinity SUV sustained heavy front end damage early Tuesday morning, 05/14, when its driver lost control and slammed into a tree on Hampton Place, Ridgewood. A passenger in the vehicle who complained of chest pains was evaluated by Ridgewood Fire Department EMTs, but declined ambulance transportation to a hospital. A tow truck removed the wreckage. Ridgewood Police Department and Ridgewood FD/EMS responded to the incident.
Continue reading SUV Driver Loses Control and Hits Tree in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, once again, the Police Unity Tour is underway, marking its 27th year of honoring fallen law enforcement officers. This year, Ridgewood Police Officer Bigos and Sgt. McKeon have joined a few thousand riders and support staff on their journey to Washington D.C. and the Law Enforcement Memorial.
Continue reading The 2024 Police Unity Tour: Honoring Heroes on the Journey to D.C.
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Ridgewood NJ, No injuries nor damage were/was reported when a Toyota Prius jumped a retaining wall in the rear of a medical office building on South Maple Avenue in Ridgewood mid Friday afternoon, 05/10. This is not the first time in 2022 an almost identical accident occurred .
A flatbed tow truck was dispatched to aid in getting the vehicle back on solid ground. Ridgewood Police handled the single vehicle accident investigation.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information:
Continue reading Bergen County Prosecutor Investigating An Armed Robbery at Ridgewood Stop and Shop
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Ridgewood NJ, Truck Day 2024 rolls into downtown Ridgewood’s Memorial Park at Van Neste Square on Thursday, May 9th.
Continue reading Ridgewood’s Touch-a-Truck Day Rolls in May 9th
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Paramus NJ, a vehicle allegedly being driven erratically and speeding in Paramus crashed at the intersection of Route 17 northbound and Race Track Road, Ho-Ho-Kus early Monday afternoon, 04/08. The vehicle’s driver was handcuffed by Paramus Police officers and transported to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus by a Ridgewood Fire Department ambulance. Two (2) passengers in the vehicle were initially detained by Paramus Police, but later released after being evaluated by EMTs. Police at the scene would not comment on the nature of their investigation, nor why the driver was handcuffed. Ridgewood Police and Ho-Ho-Kus Police also responded to the incident along with additional ambulances from Paramus and Ho-Ho-Kus. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked BMW SUV from the scene.
Continue reading One Arrest Following Ho-Ho-Kus Route 17 Crash
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Ridgewood NJ, during Saturdays Nor-ester a tree and utility pole went down at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Gardner Road. Residents in the area were without power. PSE&G and the Ridgewood Police and Fire Department responded . No injuries reported.
Continue reading High Winds and Rain Take Down Tree and Utility Pole on Highland Avenue in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Crew held it’s Annual Rowathon, at Van Neste Square on Saturday, March 16th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department Steps Up at the Ridgewood Crew Row-a-Thon
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department swore in three new Police Officers: Lukasz Adamkiewicz, Joseph Misilmeri and Adam Collura, who will start the Bergen County Police Academy Friday .
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department Gets Three New Officers
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