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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police department a Farview Street resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters on October 13, 2019 report harassment. The victim reported receiving harassing email and text messages from a person who was met through a dating website. The victim reported she did not wish to sign a criminal complaint at this time.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report a Woodside Avenue resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters on October 12, 2019, to report a stalking incident. The victim reported an unknown person contacted him on a published phone line after an editorial of his was published in the Bergen Record. The victim reported the caller has different political beliefs and is concerned for his welfare but no threats have been made. The incident was documented at this time.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report a Godwin Avenue resident responded to Ridgewood Police headquarters on October 14, 2019 to report a fraud. The victim reported he received a phone call and was convinced to provide personal information to the actor who impersonated a federal agent. The victim reported he provided his social security number to the fraudulent caller. The victim was advised of the precautions to take after providing personal information.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Detective Bureau needs your assistance investigating a car burglary that occurred overnight Monday 10/14/19 on Van Emburgh Ave. We are asking residents to check their home surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity that was captured between 12Am and 6AM on the eastside of Route 17. Unlocked vehicles and property are being targeted by criminals during the overnight hours. Again this is a reminder to lock your car doors to remove key fobs and any valuables.
Any resident with information is asked to contact Detective Henky at 201-251-4536
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is aware of the problem with parking this Wednesday at the Park and Ride. We have been in contact with Levin Mgmt, the company responsible for the Stop and Shop Paramus property. Those that parked there this morning are given a pass for today only. Please resume parking at the Ridgewood Park and Ride tomorrow.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services volunteer becomes Ridgewood Police Officer.
” Ridgewood Emergency Services congratulates James Bigos to his appointment as a Police Officer for the Village of Ridgewood. Officer Bigos has been serving the Village for several years as a volunteer at Ridgewood Emergency Services. The members of Emergency Services now look forward to working with you in your new career. Thank you for your service. “
” It’s amazing that the police are stopping kids from playing music in the garage before the 10 PM rule and law. And yet they are not issuing a summons for cars that are parked overnight, very interesting someone’s not doing their job right. Who’s running this town what political party. Well we can say it’s getting sickening. The politics in the village of Ridgewood is running the town. What a disgrace. What a free-for-all. Can you imagine in five more years what’s going to happen to the village of Ridgewood my god no wonder people are selling their homes and moving down south. We are not the leaders anymore we are followers. I just don’t know who we are following? We are in a mess. “
“This is so sad. The kids were playing at a decent hour. So they were being considerate of their neighbors.
Let the kids play!
I grew up playing ball in the street and in my neighborhood the parents were understanding and tolerant of the fact that we were just looking for a place to play, so they made sure the cars were out of our way. That was very cool of them! On the few occasions that a car was “in the way” we incorporated that into our game.
Moral of the story is that the neighbors who thought the “noise” was a nuisance could have knocked on their neighbor’s doors before alerting the police. AND likewise, the police shouldn’t have stopped the kids because they didn’t violate ANY ordinances whatsoever.”
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Ridgewood NJ, Over the last several weeks, there have been many cars which have been left unlocked and many of them have the key fob in them. At times, the actors take belongings and money from cars, and other times, they steal the car.
The Ridgewood Police Department is asking for help from the public to PLEASE lock your homes and cars and remove any valuables and keys or key fobs. We do not want any police officers or civilians injured or killed in an attempt to catch the actors. The actors will move to other areas if they are unable to locate unlocked vehicles or find anything of value.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police are investigating multiple car burglaries and thefts from within the vehicles. Multiple vehicles have been stolen and in all cases the vehicles have been left unlocked.
Please remove all your valuables from your vehicles and lock the vehicle doors. Remove all key fobs and valet keys from your vehicle.
These types of crimes are preventable and are crimes of opportunity.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report a Bogert Avenue resident responded to Ridgewood Police Headquarters on Sept. 27 to report harassment. The victim reported the actor posted photos on Facebook which caused alarm and believed to be harassing in nature. The victim was advised of her right to sign a civilian criminal complaint but reported she will consult with an attorney prior to signing criminal complaints.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County 200 Club Valor Awards. 10/3/19 members of Ridgewood PBA and Glen Rock PBA were honored for their heroic acts on July 13th, 2019 during a car accident that involved a trapped occupant in a vehicle that was on fire. Pictured (L to R) Ridgewood Police Officers; Ptl. Jack Knudsen, Sgt. Kyle Finch, Chief Jacqueline Luthcke, Glen Rock Officers; Chief Dean Ackerman, Sgt. Greg Carter, Ptl. John Tarantino, Ptl. Nicholas Onove. Great Job to all of those who were honored. You truly went above and beyond and the Village of Ridgewood and the Borough Glen Rock are proud of you all
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, A Friday afternoon, 09/20, crash in the 100 block of West Glen Avenue, Ridgewood may have occurred just after the driver experienced a serious medical episode. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood EMS personnel worked jointly to free the injured driver from his wrecked work van, which had left the roadway and crashed into a lightly wooded area. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Ridgewood EMS with patient care. The damaged van was towed from the scene. A traffic control sign was also damaged in the incident.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department made short work of a fully involved 20 foot by 30 foot detached garage located in the rear of a single family home on the 200 block of Claremont Road, Ridgewood late Thursday night, 09/19. No mutual aid fire companies were requested at the scene. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood EMS, and Ridgewood Emergency Services also responded to the incident. No injuries were reported.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report a Paterson man faces charges after they say he stole four cars, burglarized four unlocked homes and broke into numerous unlocked vehicles in Ridgewood over the last few months.
John Johnson, 32, was arrested Wednesday following an investigation launched by village detectives into the incidents, which were reported between July 10 and Sept. 15. The investigation reveal that unlocked homes and vehicles were specifically targeted, while locked ones were bypassed.
Johnson was charged with four counts of motor vehicle theft, four counts of burglary, one count of conspiracy to commit burglary, two counts of theft of movable property and one count of eluding a law enforcement officer. He is currently being held at Bergen County Jail.
