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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department reminds residents that under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 Driving While Intoxicated does not distinguish between alcohol and other substances (I.e. Marijuana). Impaired driving is “drunk” driving. Please keep our roads safe.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department asks residents if they know what cars have mirrors that fold in when the vehicle is locked?
The thieves do.Don’t make it easy for them to find their next victim. Lock your cars.Vehicle thefts continue throughout the state day and night. Give us a call if you see any suspicious activity.
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Ridgewood NJ, a reminder from the Ridgewood Police Department , as of March 1st New Jersey has implemented a new “Move Over” law:
When approaching a pedestrian or a person on a bike, skateboard or scooter on the roadway, drivers must: Move over one lane when passing, if it safe to do so, or allow four feet of space between the car and the person being passed. If it is not safe or possible to move over one lane, drivers must slow to 25 MPH.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is proud to announce the new formation of our Paranormal Investigation Division. Headed by Captain Lyons and Officer Perez (pictured here) we’ve gone from driving Fords and Chevys to Cadillacs! A special thanks to the Ecto1_nj. For stopping by Village Hall to help the crew from Dads’ Night film a segment for their upcoming charity event. Check them out in March for more ghost-busting. https://www.dadsnight.org
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Ridgewood NJ, members of the Bergen County Arson Squad assisted detectives and patrol officers of Ridgewood Police Department investigate an outdoor fire believed to have been intentionally set on Sunday evening, 02/20. The fire, in the 200 block of Crest Road, Ridgewood, was reported via 911 by a nearby resident. There were no known fire related injuries, and minimal damage was caused to a heavily wooded area. Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Identification personnel collected evidence at the scene.
Continue reading Ice Shatters Windshield of Vehicle Traveling South Bound on Route 17 in Ridgewood
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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.
Continue reading In 2021 there were 26 Unlocked Cars Stolen in the Village of Ridgewood
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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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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 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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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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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.
Continue reading Car Strikes the Side of a Multi-family home on Union Street Ridgewood
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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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