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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run – Special Olympics made its way through Northwest Bergen County on Friday morning, 10/09. The photos included here were taken in Ridgewood and Midland Park. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the Torch Run did not make stops at Ridgewood schools this year.
Continue reading New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run For the Special Olympics
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Ridgewood NJ, Two (2) minor injuries were reported following a Thursday afternoon, 10/08, motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Prospect Street and South Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. Both vehicles sustained heavy front end damage and were towed from the scene. One (1) crash related summons was issued by Ridgewood Police. Ridgewood Fire Engine Company #35 members attended to a fluid spill in the roadway. Ridgewood EMS personnel also responded.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police Department there have been several recent motor vehicle thefts in Ridgewood and the surrounding towns. Most of the vehicles stolen were unlocked with the key fob left inside. Thieves target residential neighborhoods trying door handles until they find a vehicle unlocked either stealing the contents or the vehicle when the keys are found inside. We are reminding residents to remove the key fobs lock the doors and don’t leave valuables inside the vehicle. If you see suspicious activity please call the Ridgewood Police.
Continue reading UPDATE: Black Bear Spotted Near Gypsy Pond in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, a two (2) vehicle, Saturday afternoon, 09/26, collision in front of 657 Franklin Turnpike, Ridgewood resulted in one (1) bodily injury that required ambulance transportation to The Valley Hospital. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department responded to the incident. Personnel from Ridgewood Fire Department attended to a crash related fluid spill. One (1) vehicle was towed from the scene.
Continue reading Collision on Franklin Turnpike Sends One to Valley Hospital
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police were called in when crews for Congressman Gottheimer’s office were caught stealing and destroying GOP Candidate Frank Pallotta yard signs near the Ridgewood Park and Ride . Several calls were made to the Ridgewood Police . The vandals were confronted and driven off by police and representatives from the Pallotta campaign.
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Ridgewood NJ, an adult male driver of a Subaru SUV escaped without injury during late Tuesday evening, 09/22, rollover crash at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and North Walnut Street, Ridgewood. There were no other occupants in the vehicle when it slammed into a large shade tree. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood EMS responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck righted and removed the wreck. A Ridgewood Police supervisor at the scene indicated that at least one (1) crash related summons would be issued.
Continue reading Driver escapes late Tuesday evening rollover crash in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, no injuries were reported in connection with a Monday evening, 09/14, single vehicle rollover crash on Route 17 southbound near Franklin Turnpike in Ridgewood. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood EMS responded to the incident. A light pole was knocked over by the vehicle as it careened off the highway.
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“Another Saturday and another protest in the Village. Rumor has it the police overtime bill is nearing $40,000k if not more. So it looks like whether or not you support the BLM agenda, you will be paying for it in your tax bill.
In an ironic twist, the “Defund the Police” movement has actually created quite the opposite scenario, where these protests have actually funded the police by the tune of 40k more.”
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“There will also be some level of Police presence at any organized event. For a BLM march, you had better believe there will be a large police presence. Why? If you have to ask this, then I can only assume you get your news from MSNBC/CNN or any of the other alphabet news stations. They carefully edit their reports to make sure that the marches are all rainbows and butterflies. Many actually are, but a lot have resulted in violence and damage. Of course, it’s your right to have a demonstration, but those police officers have to be paid for, and that’s the responsibility of those that organize the march.”
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Englewood Cliffs NJ, A teen who organized a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest this summer was hit with an unexpected bill for $2,500 for police overtime from the borough. Obviously if you plan an event that expends police resources, you need to fit the bill. That’s standard procedure. Every town needs to do this when a permit is pulled. Pay up.
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Ridgewood NJ a recent visitor to the Village had this to say about the central business district on Facebook, “Things are tough enough for businesses with a governor who shuts everything down – We have a home in Florida with a governor who knows how to keep business open or at least moves toward reopening. NJ is ridiculous. We go to Village of Ridgewood to support local restaurants. Roads are closed – good to see accommodation yet Ridgewood squeezes $8,000 a weekend out or restaurants to use the street. We see a parking area in poorly marked lots and my wife sees spots open – went too far and turned around to park. Parked wrong way in the lot. I got out and paid the machine. After breakfast we came back to find a $55 parking ticked for parking the wrong way. It turned out to be an expensive breakfast. Well played Ridgewood – parking is messed up with streets closed, so why be so aggressive with enforcement? This is not a time for screwing with people with over zealous enforcement. We can afford the ticket and will pay it. Many people are hurting and can’t. But we will not be back to Ridgewood anytime soon. I feel bad for the business and the mess they’re dealing with but if the Village treats the customers like this, unfortunately the businesses suffer until they force change. This experience and the difference how things are done in Tampa Bay Area of Florida and the state in general shows why people are voting with their feet and leaving NJ and NY.”
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The Ridgewood Police Department will be seeking reaccreditation with the Coalition of Accredited Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The Ridgewood Police Department was initially accredited in 1996, and is currently the longest continuously accredited law enforcement agency in the State of New Jersey.
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“The town is going to have to pass a law limiting how many “marches” one group is allowed in a year–6 months–even a month. Ridgewood limits garage sales and requires permits but these groups–who obviously don’t work, volunteer, do anything but waste Police and others time by planning things a number of times a week. We, as a community don’t have to put up with that. Why aren’t they forced to get permits? A march blocking traffic should be forced to get a permit or be kicked off the streets and charged a fee. It’s obvious from all the pictures that they proudly post that they are blocking both streets and sidewalks while they hold aloft incomprehensible signs. (burning crosses connect to what?) They have gotten by with so much trouble making that they think they walk on air and can never be challenged. Why Not? Why are they being allowed to continue this?”
“it seems to me that the Ridgewood Village council are hell bent on destroying local businesses. Who would have thought that Ridgewood would have the same, bloody-minded, corrupt and self-destructive “administration” as NYC? Why are they so determined to finish off the local economy?
