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Shoplifter apprehended by a group of bystanders in Downtown Ridgewood

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January 22,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, An adult male who allegedly shoplifted several suits from a clothing store located on East Ridgewood Avenue in downtown Ridgewood and ran away, was apprehended by a group of bystanders and held down on the ground until the arrival of uniformed Ridgewood PD patrol officers.

The incident occurred shortly before 7PM on Thursday, 01/21 at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and Chestnut Street. The alleged perpetrator sustained non-life threatening facial injuries in the scuffle and was transported by ambulance to Bergen Regional Medical Center. A Ridgewood PD patrol officer remained in the ambulance during transport. Charges are pending.

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Phone number used to make bomb threats in North Jersey implicated in other hoaxes

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JANUARY 20, 2016, 1:33 PM    LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016, 7:12 PM
BY STEFANIE DAZIO
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

A phone number used to make bomb threats that led to school evacuations across North Jersey on Tuesday has been used in other, similar hoaxes, law enforcement authorities said on Wednesday.

Teaneck Police Detective Capt. John Faggello said calls were routed through a California number that “has been used before.” He did not disclose the number but said that he believes that “it’s a number commonly used in swatting incidents.” He said he did not know specifics about how the number had been used before.

Bergen County Acting Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal said on Wednesday that all of the calls made to Bergen County  schools came from a phone number with a Bakersfield, Calif. exchange. He declined to say whether that number was linked to bomb threats made in other states on Tuesday, or whether the number has been linked to other hoaxes.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/phone-number-used-to-make-bomb-threats-in-north-jersey-implicated-in-other-hoaxes-1.1495539

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RIDGEWOOD POLICE TRAINING EXERCISE TODAY

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The Ridgewood Police Department will be conducting a police training exercise at Habernickel Park on Thursday 1/21/16.
While officers may be seen in tactical uniforms and wearing tactical gear no live weapons are being used in this training exercise.
This training is important and helps our officers and participating agencies better prepare for critical incident response. It is conducted in support of our mission to keep our community safe and to provide the highest quality of police services possible.

Any questions or concerns can be forwarded to the Chief’s Office at 201-670-5518 or [email protected].
We thank you for your support and understanding in our efforts to keep our community safe.

Respectfully
Chief John M. Ward
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The Ridgewood Board of Education and the Ridgewood Police conduct school security checks after 9 school districts throughout Bergen and Passaic Counties received threats

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January 20th 2016

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Ridgewood NJ , Ridgewood Police and the Ridgewood Board of Ed  took proactive measures Tuesday after Police in nine North Jersey towns received bomb threats on Monday evening and on Tuesday morning, disrupting the school day for thousands of local students . Schools in Bergenfield, Clifton, Englewood, Fair Lawn, Garfield, Hackensack, Leonia, Teaneck, and Tenafly received the threats. Some school systems instituted lockdowns while others evacuated. While threats turned out to be a false alarm Ridgewood  Police and BOE rightfully took no chances .

We have received several inquiries today concerning threats to area schools today. Approximately 9 schools throughout Bergen and Passaic Counties received threats and have taken appropriate measures to address their specific needs. Although our schools have not received any threats, the Ridgewood Board of Education and the Ridgewood Police upon hearing of the regional issues, took proactive measures, conducting school security checks of all schools. This proactive approach is part of our ongoing efforts with Dr. Fishbein and the Board of Education towards enhancing the safety of our schools and community.

Chief John M. Ward

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Village of Ridgewood Owned Dump Truck Spills Transmission Fluid on South Bound Route 17 ramp

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Village of Ridgewood Owned Dump Truck Spills Transmission Fluid on South Bound Route 17 ramp

January 14,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, A municipally owned dump truck equipped with a salt spreader and snow plow lost its entire load of transmission fluid at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and the Route 17 southbound on ramp at approximately 7:30 AM on Thursday, 01/14. Ridgewood FD personnel were called to contain the spill, while a Ridgewood PD unit stood by until the truck could be removed from the traveled roadway.

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Ridgewood Adds Three new police officers

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Ridgewood Adds Three new police officers

January 14,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, New Ridgewood police officers Ryan McAlister, Kyle Monton, and Peter Tuchol, Jr. are sworn in during Ridgewood Village Council Meeting of Wednesday, January 13th at Village Hall.

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Accident Closes Down East Ridgewood Ave, North Pleasant Intersection Sunday Afternoon in Ridgewood

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Accident Closes Down East Ridgewood Ave, North Pleasant Intersection Sunday Afternoon in Ridgewood
January 3,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, The driver and passenger of a Ford Explorer were transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries following a Sunday afternoon, 01/03 collision with a Ford Edge at the intersection of East Ridgewood and North Pleasant Avenues, Ridgewood. RIdgewood PD, EMS, and FD personnel responded to the 1 PM incident.

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Both vehicles were removed from the scene by separate flatbed tow trucks. The Explorer appeared to have broadsided the Edge in the middle of the intersection. The accident remains under investigation by Ridgewood PD.

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Police ,Fire and NJ DEP respond hazardous materials spill in Ridgewood

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Police ,Fire and NJ DEP respond hazardous materials spill in Ridgewood 
December 31,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police & Fire Department personnel, along with an inspector from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Enforcement Division, responded to a hazardous materials spill at the STS Tire & Auto Center, 562 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood just after 12:30 PM on Wednesday, 12/30.

The spilled substance, believed to be a chemical used in the sealing of flat tires, escaped from a truck that was picking up used tires at the location. An absorbent substance was applied by firefighters to mitigate the spill. Traffic on North Maple Avenue in the area was slowed by the activity associated with the incident. No injuries were reported.

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Retired Ridgewood Police Officer Anthony N. Cortazzo, dies at 89

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Anthony Neil Cortazzo
Born: March 04, 1926
Died: December 28, 2015

Anthony N. Cortazzo, aged 89 of Ridgewood, NJ passed away on December 28, 2015. He was a member of the Ridgewood Police Department for 38 years; retiring after 10 years as Captain. Anthony served in the US Army during WWII in France. He was an active member of the Riverside Vets in Paterson where he was born and attended Eastside High School. Tony was an avid and well known golfer in the area for many years. He is predeceased by his mother Andrianna, father Raymond, three brothers, Ralph, Frank, and Andy. He lost a son Raymond, aged 15 and daughter Susan, aged 48, his loving wife of 35 years Eileen and recently Ruth Jediny, his loving companion of the last 12 years. Anthony will be remembered as a helpful and caring person to his family, friends, and community.
He is survived by three devoted children and sons-in- law, Kathleen Martello and husband Phil, Claire Baragona and husband Peter and David Cortazzo Menegus. Anthony was blessed with six grandchildren Philip, Ariele, Michael, Benjamin, Jake and Lina; and one great grandson, Evan. He is also survived by nieces, Barbara Ann, Andrea, and nephew John.

The visitation will be at the C C Van Emburgh Funeral Home 306 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 onWednesday, December 30th from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. Prayer service will be held on Thursday at 10 am at the funeral home chapel with entombment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Paterson. www.vanemburgh.com

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Police in Ridgewood investigate alleged kidnapping, carjacking

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December 27,2015
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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Police department is investigating an alleged kidnapping and carjacking that was reported early Saturday morning.

In a statement the Ridgewood Police said that the “vehicle in question” has been located near the Thruway in Bergen County, N.J, and an investigation is ongoing. .The victim has also been recovered suffering only minor injuries.

Ridgewood Police have so far withheld any further information about the incident .New York State Police are also working with police in Ridgewood, N.J.

According to the NJ State Police Carjackings are relatively rare in Bergen County.Only one car jacking was reported for Bergen County in 2013.In two in 2014.

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Three Vehicle Collision at the Intersection of North Monroe and West Glen in Ridgewood

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Three Vehicle Collision at the Intersection of North Monroe and West Glen in Ridgewood 
December 23,2015
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Ridgewood NJ ,A Toyota MR2 Spyder was the loser in a three (3) vehicle chain reaction collision at the intersection of North Monroe Street and West Glen Avenue in Ridgewood on Tuesday afternoon. The adult female driver of the MR2 was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with a non-life threatening facial injury. Ridgewood PD, FD and EMS responded to the incident, which occurred shortly before 4PM. The sandwiched vehicle was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck.

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Ridgewood Police : Holiday Crime Prevention

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December 22,2015
Chief John M. Ward

Ridgewood NJ , With the holiday shopping season in full swing I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone happy and joyous holiday. Additionally I would like to share some holiday safety tips with you. While savvy shoppers are seeking out the best bargains so are the criminals. This is a peak time for crimes such as home burglaries, thefts, and even muggings. I hope these safety tips help prevent you from being the victim of a crime during the holidays.

At Home
Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows at all times.
Don’t display gifts and other valuables where they can be seen from a window or doorway.
If you go out in the evening, turn on lights and a radio or television so the house looks occupied.
If you go on vacation, get an automatic timer for your lights. Ask a neighbor or trusted friend to watch your house, pick up the mail and newspapers and park their car in your driveway from time to time.

If your lights are on timers, please remember to adjust for the changing sun set times, so the lights do not come on during day light hours.
Beware of package deliveries where couriers have the “wrong” address. Write down license plate numbers of suspicious delivery attempts.
Schedule deliveries while someone is home. Often criminals will grab unattended packages left at front doors. Unattended packages at the door are also a signal to criminals that a home may be vacant.

After Christmas, don’t advertise your new electronics and/or other new valuables that you have just received by putting the boxes out on the curb for the garbage collectors. Break the boxes down and fold them to where the words are on the inside.
If you believe someone’s actions are suspicious please don’t wait, call the police while the individual(s) are still in the area.

Shopping
Stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you. If you see people “hanging around” parking garages, parking lots, or the outside of stores, avoid the area. Notify the police or security department.
Shop before dark if possible. Coordinate shopping trips with a friend if you plan to be out late. Never park your car in an unlit area, no matter how convenient it is.
Lock your car doors and windows even if you are only gone for a few minutes.
Keep packages and other valuables out of public view, preferably locked in the trunk.
Park near street lights if possible and have your keys in hand when you return to your car. Always check the interior of your car before you unlock the door to get in.

To discourage purse snatchers, don’t overburden yourself with packages. Have your purchases delivered whenever practical.
Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Pay for purchases with a check or credit card whenever possible.
Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry a purse under your arm with the strap across your body. Keep a wallet in an inside jacket pocket, not a back trouser pocket.

Teach your children to go to a store clerk or security guard and ask for help if they should become separated in a store or shopping mall. They should never go into a parking lot alone.

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Window washer charged in $30K jewelry heist from Ridgewood home

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December 23,2015
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Ridgewood NJ , Ridgewood Police  report that a 31-year-old window Adam Broersma of Ringwood was charged with taking $30,000 worth of jewelry from the master bedroom of a home on North Murray Avenue.

Broersma gained access to a home on North Murray Avenue while working for AB Clean Windows, his family’s Ringwood-based company. A company that is used by many local residents .According to police the jewelry was reported missing from the master bedroom on Dec. 8.

After an investigation, police located some of the stolen jewelry at a jewelry store where Broersma was identified as the person who sold the items to the store, .. Ridgewood police said they recovered $25,000 worth of the stolen jewelry as a result of the investigation.

Broersma has been charged with theft of moveable property, a third-degree crime.

 

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the Ridgewood blogs “anti threat policy”

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December 22,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, the policy of the Ridgewood blog is to never share information about posters with anyone friend or foe. There is one major exception and that is with “terroristic threats “. Law enforcement must investigate all “terroristic threats”, failure by local police to investigate “terroristic threats ” could lead DHS and or the FBI to do so. It is all part of the “war on terror” and the broader anti-terror laws .

The Ridgewood blog has an “anti threat policy” ,ie no threats allowed ,so Information is shared with law enforcement is a professional courtesy and for everyone’s safety.

“A terroristic threat is when a person threatens to commit any crime of violence against another person with the intent to terrorize. Because this is a speech based crime, it can often be difficult to determine if a person’s actions constitute a criminal offense.”criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-law/violent…/terrorist-threats.htm

First we determine we are being contacted by law enforcement , if the person requesting information is not law enforcement then no information is shared .
2nd we check to distinguish if there was any threat or it is some bogus claim. If we determine there was no apparent threat made the Police would have to get paperwork like anyone else to take a look .Given there is well over 100,000 comments live on the blog that might take the later half of the 21st century to find anything .

Remember there really is no anonymity on the internet , you IP address gives away your location , sometimes people can invest in stealth IP’s based on
Canadian servers or else where, as some of the blog stalkers do making them more difficult but not impossible to trace.

Most importantly the anonymity of the blog means you take soul responsibility for your own comments , you are not a protected source like with a newspaper.

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Ridgewood Police say “Leaf Me Alone”

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December 19,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department has been getting numerous inquiries from residents who were issued summonses for violating the Village leaf ordinance. The summonses were not issued by the Ridgewood Police Department they were issued by the Building Department’s Code Enforcement Officer. There are instructions on the back of the summons on how to contact the Municipal Court if you wish to plead not guilty. The direct number for the court is 201-670-5500 Ext 501.

“The most vocal comment heard from residents last year was on properties who did not comply with the schedule. Therefore enforcement will be vital to the Village’s success to improve this service. An enforcement agent will issue a summons to those that violate these guidelines”