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Ridgewood NJ, an impounded Hyundai Elantra (possibly stolen) believed to have been used by two (2) individuals who were engaged in alleged overnight/early morning criminal activity on Norgate Road, arrived for processing at Ridgewood Police Department headquarters early Wednesday morning, 08/16. One (1) of the individuals was apprehended at approximately 5:30 AM Wednesday by Paramus Police Department officers who were patrolling the target area. Several area police departments assisted in the search. The second suspect remains at large. Ridgewood Police Department officers also deployed a drone during an intense search for the suspects. Further details regarding the alleged criminal activity and suspect apprehension were scheduled to be released by late Wednesday morning.
Continue reading Overnight Criminal Activity on Norgate Road in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, its a great day for Ridgewood the pothole marred Linwood Avenue has been paved .The last leg of the County paving project was completed on Tuesday, August 8th. The County Roads Division has been hard at work most of the summer all over the county and while many county roads are still in need of improvement Ridgewood can be grateful for getting Franklin, Godwin and Linwood paved in the last couple of years . All this will greatly improve traffic flow and cut congestion in and out of the central business district in Ridgewood and not to mention be far easier on your tires and teeth fillings .
Continue reading Bergen County Roads Division Completes Godwin and Linwood Avenue Paving Projects
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Ridgewood NJ, a large, privately owned shade tree located in the 300 block of Grandview Circle, Ridgewood fell across a 3-way intersection during a heavy rainstorm on Monday afternoon, 08/07 causing electric service and communications outages in nearby neighborhoods. No injuries were reported in the calamity. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel responded to the incident along with repair crews from PSE&G’s Electric Division, Verizon, and Optimum.
Continue reading Falling Tree Leads to Intermittent Power Outages in Ridgewood
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Lieutenant Heath James Retires!
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Ridgewood NJ, on Saturday afternoon there was a report of a possible missing child at Graydon pool. The Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department, as well as Ridgewood EMS, responded to Graydon pool for a possible unaccounted-for swimmer. The pool was cleared of all guests during the search. A search of the pool and investigation by the pool staff determined that all swimmers were accounted for.
Continue reading Missing Child at Graydon Pool in Ridgewood Turns Out to be False Alarm
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Ridgewood NJ, a utility pole located in the 300 block of East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood that supported three (3) electric distribution transformers was snapped in half when a contractor’s medium sized roll-off truck crashed into it on Monday morning, 07/24. One (1) of the transformers leaked a significant amount of fluid onto the roadway during the incident. The truck’s driver was shaken up, but refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Damage to the truck was minimal; it may have been driven from the scene. Ridgewood Fire Department firefighters mitigated the fluid spill and cordoned off the affected area. Power outages were reported by residents and business in the immediate area. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Emergency Services provided traffic and pedestrian control. A portion of East Ridgewood Avenue was closed for an extended period while PSE&G Electric Division crews worked.
Continue reading Power Outages Reported as Utility Pole is Toppled Over Closing Ridgewood Avenue
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Ridgewood NJ, at the end of June, Chief Jacqueline Luthcke retired from our force after more than 25 years of service to Ridgewood. Police Captain Forest “Cenzo” Lyons was sworn in as Chief and took over on July 1. A member of our department for 21 years, with deep roots in Ridgewood .
Continue reading The Village of Ridgewood Has a New Police Chief
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Ridgewood NJ, no injuries were reported following a late Tuesday afternoon, 07/18, single vehicle crash at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and Pershing Avenue, Ridgewood. The driver of a Mazda SUV veered off of the roadway, mounted a curb, rolled over a pedestrian crossing sign, and drove over a sidewalk before the vehicle came to rest on the front lawn of a nearby single family home. Despite evidence that the vehicle sustained significant crash related damage to its undercarriage, it was driven away on its own power. Ridgewood Police investigated the mishap.
Continue reading Vehicle Mishap Puts SUV on Front Lawn of Village of Ridgewood Home
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Ridgewood NJ, an adult couple from Rockland County, NY escaped injury when a large tree branch fell onto their Honda SUV late Tuesday afternoon, 07/18. The accident occurred in the 300 block of South Irving Street, Ridgewood. A tow truck removed the totaled SUV from the scene. Ridgewood Police responded to the incident. No Injuries reported.
Continue reading Falling Tree Branch Crushes Car in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, a medical episode may have triggered a four (4) vehicle, chain reaction, Tuesday afternoon, 07/18, crash on Cottage Place in Ridgewood. The driver of a Honda SUV, who may have experienced a medical episode, was transported to The Valley Hospital by ambulance. A flatbed tow truck removed the Honda SUV and one of the three (3) struck parked vehicles from the scene. The owners of every damaged parked vehicle were participating in a bridge tournament at a nearby church. Ridgewood Police is investigating the crash. Ridgewood Fire Department firefighters mitigated a crash related fluid spill and provided EMS.
