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Ridgewood Police : Ice & Snow – Remove It Before You Go

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police off the following reminder , “Remember to remove all ice and snow from your vehicle before driving, especially from the hood, windows and roof. It’s the law in New Jersey! Motorists who fail to do so face fines of $25 to $75 for each offense, regardless of whether the ice and snow is dislodged from the vehicle. If flying ice or snow causes property damage or injury to others, motorists face fines of $200 to $1,000 for each offense. There are approximately 500 fatalities in the United States per year due to icy road conditions”
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Ridgewood Police Department Winter Storm Advisory

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Ridgewood NJ, A major winter storm is expected to hit New Jersey starting Wednesday December 16, 2020 with snowfall expected up to 18” in our region. Forecasts also expect strong winds (up to 60mph) along with freezing rain through Thursday AM. The combination of high winds and a large accumulation of snow may produce localized power outages, downed wires, downed trees and may cause issues with the snow removal process.
First and foremost, the Ridgewood Police Department wants to ensure that our community is safe, and prepares for this weather event by ensuring our residents prepare themselves and their families for the upcoming days.
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UPDATE : Ridgewood Taxpayers Paid $15k for Reports that they are Not Allowed to See

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Proposed Ridgewood Police Firing Range Update:

by Boyd Loving

Ridgewood NJ, I attempted to obtain copies of the two (2) “feasibility studies” prepared in connection with the proposed police firing range, but both of my OPRA requests were denied because the requested documents are considered to be “drafts” only at this time, thus exempt from being OPRA’d.

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Ridgewood Plans Indoor Firearms Range

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Ridgewood NJ, the agenda of the Village Council noted  ,”Award Professional Services Contract – Feasibility Assessment for the Ridgewood Indoor Firearms Range” , has created much consternation by parents who clearly are watching too many reruns of “law and Order” during lock down.

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The Village of Ridgewood 2020 Christmas Tree Has Arrived

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Ridgewood NJ, Several Ridgewood Police officers escorted the Village’s 2020 Christmas Tree to the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Broad Street on Saturday morning, November 21st.. Officers also provided traffic control while workers from Downes Tree Service removed the tree from a flatbed trailer and erected it.

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Unstable Homeless Man Arrested Again in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, once again Ridgewood Police arrest the homeless man who has at time terrorized the central business district . The Ridgewood blog has reported for months on  the deification, harassment , lude  and violent behavior of this individual . The Ridgewood police department has patiently dealt with him for months , arresting him on several occasions . This individual has clearly demonstrated that he is both the threat to public safety and a danger to himself .

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The Great Escape of the Ziggy the Ridgewood Cockatiel

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire and Ridgewood Police personnel were dispatched to assist a Walthery Avenue resident rescue her pet Cockatiel from a privately owned shade tree on Sunday morning, 11/08. The bird, Ziggy, escaped from home sometime on Saturday, 11/07, and apparently spent the night perched high up in the tree. Firefighters and a police officer were unsuccessful in coaxing Ziggy down and recommended the owner contact a local animal control service for guidance. Some of the owner’s neighbors were last spotted throwing tennis balls into the tree in the hopes of getting Ziggy to fly back home. Anyone have a further update?

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An Individual with Fever, Cough, Breached a Point Temperature Screening Station at the Valley Medical Group’s 1200 East Ridgewood Avenue

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Ridgewood NJ, if you were in 1200 East Ridgewood Avenue on Wednesday afternoon, 11/04, please be advised  : An individual with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing reportedly breached a ground level entry point temperature screening station at the Valley Medical Group’s 1200 East Ridgewood Avenue building, and made his/her way up to a 3rd floor physician’s office suite on Wednesday afternoon, 11/04. Police, fire, ambulance, and paramedics, outfitted in apropos personal protective equipment, were observed entering the building to aid the victim, who was seen being removed on a stretcher and loaded into a waiting ambulance. The Valley Medical Group’s Patient Relations office was notified of the apparent protocol breach by a patient of the affected physician’s office. #valleymedicalgroup
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Chain Reaction Crash on Route 17 Backs Up Traffic for Miles

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Ridgewood NJ,  Three (3) ambulances were required to transport victims injured in a Saturday morning, 10/24, chain reaction crash on Route 17 southbound in Ridgewood. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire , Ridgewood EMS, Ridgewood Emergency Services, and ALS & BLS personnel from The Valley Hospital responded to aid victims of the incident. At least four (4) vehicles were involved in the mishap; two (2) were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Traffic on Route 17 southbound was restricted to one (1) lane while emergency personnel worked. NJDOT crews cleared the highway of crash generated debris. The Ridgewood Police Patrol Supervisor summoned a member of the department’s Detective Bureau to the scene for an unknown reason.

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The Ridgewood Police Department has seen an Increase in Reports from Residents that Unemployment Benefits Claims have been Fraudulently Filed on their Behalf

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has seen an increase in reports from residents that unemployment benefits claims have been fraudulently filed on their behalf.
In a large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims. People learn about the fraud when they get a notice from their state unemployment benefits office or their employer about their supposed application for benefits.

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Knife-wielding Homeless Man Back on the Street in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, the homeless man that has been terrorizing the Ridgewood central business district has once again been released  after he was accused of pulling a knife on a couple and making lude comments to young women in town .

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Utility Pole Snapped after Being Struck Truck on Oak Street in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, A utility pole in the 100 block of Oak Street, Ridgewood was snapped in half on Wednesday morning, 10/21 after being hit by a small, refrigerated box truck. No injuries were reported in the mishap, but damage to PSE&G, Verizon, and Cablevision owned equipment was evident. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department responded to the incident. Oak Street between Linwood Avenue and Robinson Lane, Ridgewood was closed to facilitate repairs to downed equipment, for what was estimated to be an extended period.

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Murphy Signs Bill Releasing Thousands of Prisoners Early 

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Trenton NJ, Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Requiring Public Health Emergency Credits To Be Awarded to Certain Inmates and Parolees During a Public Health Emergency.

Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2519) which requires public health emergency credits to be awarded to certain inmates and parolees during a public health emergency. The legislation includes certain exclusions and prohibits inmates or parolees to contact their victims upon their release.

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Truck Flips on Route17 Southbound Exit Ramp in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, A fully loaded commercially owned refuse truck flipped on its side while exiting Route 17 southbound to Linwood Avenue westbound, Ridgewood on Wednesday morning, 10/14. The truck’s driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported by a Ridgewood EMS ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. A traffic control sign and utility pole were damaged in the mishap. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, Ridgewood EMS, Paramus Police, Paramus Fire Department, and a paramedic unit from The Valley Hospital responded to the incident. A heavy duty tow truck was summoned to right the vehicle and remove it from the roadway. The exit and entrance ramps to Route 17 southbound at Linwood Avenue were closed for an extended period of time to facilitate vehicle removal and debris clean up.

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