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IRS payment Scam Hits Ridgewood and Glen Rock once again

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October 22,2015
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Ridgewood Nj, Ridgewood Police report that on Friday, October 16, 2015, a Fairway Road resident reported receiving a telephone call from an individual identifying himself as a representative of the United States Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Unit. The caller stated that victim had “willfully defrauded” the IRS and that the victim would be arrested, have his/her assets frozen and driving privileges/passport revoked if the victim did not wire funds ($4986.45) to an account number provided that was alleged to be an IRS tax payment account.

Numerous incidents of this type of scheme are reported to this agency on a weekly basis. Neither governmental agencies nor public utilities handle criminal investigations/delinquent accounts in this manner. Do not fall victim to this type of scam and please spread the word regarding this fraudulent activity, particularly to your elderly relatives and neighbors who often fall victim to these crimes. The matter is under investigation by the detective bureau.

This type of scam was also reported by the Glen Rock Police department on Wednesday October 21st.DO NOT provide funds or info to anyone over the phone. Reports of IRS calling residents to collect back due taxes, is a scam.

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Ridgewood Police are host Police Chaplain Training

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October 19,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Interfaith Ministerial Association and Ridgewood Police are hosting Police Chaplain Training. Seen in the photographs are members of Clergy and law enforcement from the region participating in Basic Police Chaplain Training given by the Police Chaplain Program of New Jersey.

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Ridgewood Resident Hacked by “Fix” Computer Scam

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October 18,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on Sunday, October 11, 2015, a Corsa Terrace resident reported that his/her computer had been hacked resulting in his/her identity being stolen. The victim, who had implemented a program to improve his/her computer’s performance and remove viruses, was contacted by a male caller claiming to represent “Celox Support”. The caller persuaded the victim to allow him remote access to his/her computer and credit card account information.
It is suggested that consumers provide credit card account information only after positively verifying that they are dealing with a legitimate service provider. The Ridgewood Police Department is also aware that this is a very popular scam at this time and residents should always be wary of someone contacting them by phone and offering to “fix” computer problems.
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Driver Loses Control and Knocks out Signal at intersection of Franklin Avenue and Oak Street in Downtown Ridgewood

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Driver Loses Control and Knocks out Signal at intersection of Franklin Avenue and Oak Street in Downtown Ridgewood

October 16,2015

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Ridgewood NJ, The driver of a Subaru Forester was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries following early evening crash in Ridgewood on Friday, 10/16 in which the Subaru mounted a sidewalk and felled a traffic signal at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Oak Street.

Ridgewood FD personnel attended to a minor crash resultant fluid spill and an electrician from the Ridgewood Traffic & Signal Bureau disconnected power and disassembled the downed light assembly. A flatbed tow truck removed the vehicle. No other injuries were reported in the crash. Ridgewood PD, EMS, and Emergency Services also responded to the scene.

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Two juveniles from the Ridgewood Guild Dance Party transported to the Valley Hospital Emergency Room for treatment related to the consumption of alcohol.

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October 17,2015

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Ridgewood NJ, Rhe Ridgewood Police report that on Friday, October 9, 2015, a youth dance party sponsored by the Ridgewood Guild was held at Van Neste Park. During the course of the evening eleven (11) juveniles displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol necessitating their being taken into custody for their safety before being released to parental/adult custody.

Additionally two (2) juveniles were transported to the Valley Hospital Emergency Room by the Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance Corps for treatment of medical emergencies related to the consumption of alcohol. Juvenile complaints for underage consumption of alcohol are pending.

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Car Rams Parked Vehicle in Ridgewood

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October 13,2015
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Ridgewoood NJ, A Volvo SUV rammed into an unoccupied parked vehicle in front of 127 Walthery Avenue Ridgewood just before 8:30 PM on Tuesday, 10/13.

Ridgewood PD, EMS, and FD units responded. At least one (1) occupant of the Volvo was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Ridgewood FD personnel addressed a minor crash related fluid spill. The Volvo was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. At least one (1) summons was issued to the Volvo’s driver.
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Drugs ,Fights ,Just another Exciting Week in Downtown Ridgewood

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October 12,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, Not sure if this is a sign of things to come or just a sign of the times but these types on incidents seem to be growing in number . Ridgewood Police reported that on Saturday, October 3, 2015, a Long Branch resident reported being assaulted by another patron while dining at Fish Urban Dining in the central business district. The victim refused medical attention and did not wish to pursue criminal complaints against his/her attacker at that time.

On Monday, October 5, 2015, Detective Douglas Henky responded to a report of a woman in distress in Van Neste Park. Marissa E. Purdy, 19, of Monroe, New York was subsequently arrested and charged with possession/being under the influence of narcotics and possession of narcotics paraphernalia. Ms. Purdy’s companion, Jason J. Brown, 23, of Pomona, New York was also charged with possession/being under the influence of narcotics and possession of narcotics paraphernalia. Both parties were released on their own recognizance pending court appearance.All defendants are considered innocent until found guilty in a court of law

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Ridgewood Police Caution Residents to be Weary of “Skimming”

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October 12,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on Thursday, October 1, 2015, a Hawthorne resident reported that fraudulent charges were made on his/her credit card account shortly after dining at a Ridgewood restaurant. The victim felt that the server at the restaurant may have skimmed his/her card when it was presented for payment.

Be aware anytime that a credit card leaves your possession there is the possibility that it may be “skimmed”. “Skimming” involves the card being swiped through a small handheld device easily concealed in the palm of one’s hand, that downloads the cardholders account information, which is then utilized for fraudulent purchases.
In some cases, the fraudulent charges are made by using the account number while in others an actual cloned credit card is manufactured using the cardholder’s information. Many times, these schemes occur at restaurants and gas stations where attendants take physical possession of credit cards since the credit cards leave the cardholder’s sight. This matter is under investigation by the detective bureau.
Staff members from the Ridgewood blog recommend using extra caution at , gas stations, restaurants , health care visits and car rentals .
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Transformer Fire Creates West Side Power Outages Saturday Morning in Ridgewood

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October 10.1015

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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Police reported around 6:48 am the closing of W.Glen Ave between Oak St. and N.Monroe St. due to a transformer fire. There were power outages in the neighborhood  and PSE&G was on scene.

Power was restored on West Side of town and West Glen within a couple of hours and W.Glen was reopened to traffic soon after
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Travell Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Middle School Locked down on Thursday Afternoon

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Travell Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Middle School  Locked down on Thursday Afternoon 

October 08,2015
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Ridgewood NJ,  A male second grade student at the Travell Elementary School in Ridgewood reported seeing a man with a handgun at the school’s front door early Thursday afternoon (10/08 @ 12:51 PM), which prompted a full school lock down and response by heavily armed uniformed and plainclothes police officers from several neighboring communities.

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A subsequent search of the building and grounds turned up no suspect nor firearm, but as a precaution police also locked down and searched the nearby Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Nothing was found there either, prompting police to signal an “all clear” shortly after 1:30 PM. Police officers from Glen Rock, HoHoKus, Midland Park, and Wyckoff assisted Ridgewood PD units.
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Travell School on Lock Down this afternoon

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Ridgewood Schools on Lock Down this afternoon
October 08.2015
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Ridgewood NJ ,Ridgewood Schools on lock down after student said he saw a person dressed in black with a gun just past noon near the school..

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At least 6 Ridgewood squad cars and 2 un-marked cars encircled the areas.Police had their rifles out and bullet-proof vets. After approx. 45 minutes, they gave the all clear sign.

Police barred reporters from the sight , but news helicopters arrived just while the search was ending

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Beware of the ticket blitz: Bergen County eyes drivers, pedestrians in safety push

October is Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month

OCTOBER 6, 2015, 11:10 PM    LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015, 6:54 AM
BY JOHN CICHOWSKI
RECORD COLUMNIST |
THE RECORD

After 45 pedestrian deaths in two years, the Bergen County sheriff, prosecutor and dozens of other public officials gathered in Hackensack on Tuesday to put walkers as well as drivers on notice:

Starting this month, whether on foot or behind the wheel, obey pedestrian laws or expect a ticket.

“I’m asking all police departments to issue summonses even for jaywalking,” Sheriff Michael Saudino announced to a crowd at a news conference on the steps of the county Justice Complex.

The reason: “A week doesn’t go by that I don’t get a phone call about a citizen being struck and killed in our county,” added Prosecutor John Molinelli.

Death counts explain much of this rationale:

A total of 21 lives were lost while crossing county thoroughfares in 2013 (more than double the 2012 count of 9) and 24 more deaths were added in 2014 — the most in at least 16 years, according to state police records. The percentage increases accounted for a higher rate of carnage than the statewide pedestrian death toll, which reached 170 last year, the most since the 2002 count of 176.

“We have to do better,” Saudino said in an interview. “Drivers and pedestrians both need to be better educated, and our engineers have to look closely at some of our roadways to make them safer.”

For two weeks starting now, motorists will begin seeing “Focus here” billboards that picture a family at a crosswalk alongside a photo of a phone that accompanies this slogan — “Not here.”

 

https://www.northjersey.com/news/road-warrior-beware-of-the-ticket-blitz-bergen-county-eyes-drivers-pedestrians-in-safety-push-1.1426649

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October is Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month in Ridgewood

October is Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month

October 3,2015

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ , October is Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month . This campaign is designed to not only promote awareness of pedestrian safety measures (pedestrian signals, crosswalks, etc.) and associated safe behaviors, but also stimulate knowledge utilized by the two target audiences, as well as all other public and private sector audiences. The primary goal is to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities. This can be accomplished by focusing on raising awareness and changing behavior through education, enforcement and engineering. This campaign strives to:

  • Motivate drivers to look for and stop for pedestrians.
  • Motivate pedestrians to use crosswalks and designated crossing locations.
  • Educate pedestrians about, and encourage the proper use of, pedestrian signals.
  • Encourage pedestrians to make themselves more visible in the dark, by wearing reflective clothing or carrying a flashlight.

 

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Ridgewood Police Report a Raise in Sports Venue Related Incidents

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October 2,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report on Sunday September 27, 2015, two incidents of criminal mischief were reported in the area Meadowbrook Avenue and the Public Service & Electric & gas right of way.
Both victims had parked their cars in the area while attending soccer games. While the vehicles were parked someone had scratched their exterior surfaces causing damage to the paint as well as spraying an unidentified liquid inside of them.

On Wednesday September 30, 2015, an employee of the Ridgewood Board of Education reported vandalism at the Steven’s Athletic Field. Unidentified actor/actors had intentionally burned the synthetic turf playing surface in several areas.

Both matters are under investigation by the detective bureau, any witness to the incidents are asked to contact the bureau at (201)251-4537.
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Ridgewood P.B.A. Local 20 will be sporting PINK ball caps during the month of October to support breast cancer awareness

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October 3,2015

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Ridgewood NJ, Members of Ridgewood P.B.A. Local 20 in conjunction with the Chiefs Office will be sporting PINK ball caps during the month of October to support breast cancer awareness. “We decided it was time to join the fight” said Peter Youngberg,

PBA president. “When a citizen sees a police officer wearing a pink hat out there it should grab their attention. We hope that it helps raise some awareness throughout the Village. We are also committing $500.00 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation”.

“Unfortunately most of us have family or know someone impacted by breast cancer, so as a department we stand together with the PBA in this effort. In support of breast cancer awareness we have authorized the wearing of Pink hats by department members”.Chief John Ward.

For more information or to donate please visit the following link:https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

Above Photo: from left to right (Detective Peter Youngberg PBA President, Chief John Ward, Officer Jeff Kay, Captain Forest Lyons, Officer Michael Karcher, Officer Joseph Youngberg, and Detective Douglas Henky PBA Delegate)