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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is once again teaming up with the Parks Department and EZ Ride for a fall bike safety course. Space is limited. Register via Community Pass and contact the Parks and Recreation Department with any questions.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and the Ridgewood Police Department along with the Ridgewood Fire Department and Ridgewood Emergency Services hosted a “Touch a Truck” event at two locations Van Nest Square Park and Wilsey Square. The family friendly event featured all the different Village vehicles and equipment from from 10:00 to 2:00.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department personnel quickly extinguished a smokey kitchen fire in a single family, split level home located within the 400 block of Lucille Court, Ridgewood on Friday afternoon, 08/05. No injuries were reported by either the lone adult female occupant or any firefighters. Damage to the home was light. Ridgewood Fire Department, Ridgewood Police Department, and Ridgewood OEM representatives were on the scene. The cause appears to be a toaster oven .
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department and those in surrounding towns continue to see people become victims of preventable crimes of opportunity. The motor vehicle thefts of cars with their key fobs in them have slowed but continue.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department Warn on “Smash and Grabs”
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Ridgewood Nj, Ridgewood Police once again held the Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy . This was the 9th annual Ridgewood Police Department Chief Michael Feeney Jr Police Academy. The Academy ran from June 27th to July 1st. The mission of the junior police academy is for students to learn and experience what emergency services do while serving the community.
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Ridgewood Nj, on Saturday afternoon Ridgewood Fire Department and Ridgewood Police Department responded to a multi alarm fire Ridgecrest Senior Housing on Ridge Road .
Continue reading UPDATE: Multiple Alarm Fire at the Ridgecrest Senior Housing in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, on Friday, June 10th, more than 3,000 law enforcement officers, including four (4) from Ridgewood Police, took to the streets of their local communities on one of 26 separate routes to help carry the “Flame of Hope” a distance of nearly 750 miles throughout the Garden State to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Department report that the missing person 86 year old female Sandra “Sandy” Chanoch has been found . She was reported missing after being last seen wearing a Black shirt and maroon pants leaving the Stable (259 north maple Avenue) at approximately 1100 am yesterday . Party has dementia.
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Ridgewood NJ, several individuals were questioned by Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Officers late Thursday night regarding an incident in which the driver(s) of a vehicle(s) allegedly drove onto a baseball/softball diamond at Vets Field and performed “donuts.” Employees from the Village’s Parks Department were observed repairing the damaged infield this morning.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Question Several Individuals on Vets Field Baseball Diamond Damage
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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.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department: Watch Your Mirrors
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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.
