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Long Island Man Charged with Threatening Glen Rock Family

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Glen Rock NJ, a Huntington Station man has been charged with making threats against the lives of a local family in Glen Rock, according to police. The suspect, identified as 48-year-old John D. Joyce, was charged in late August and has since been released under New Jersey’s bail reform laws.

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A Surge in Home and Car Break-Ins in Glen Rock: A Growing Concern for Local Residents

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Glen Rock NJ, in early August, several Glen Rock homeowners reported a series of break-ins and attempted break-ins, highlighting a troubling trend that has been observed across the region. Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann addressed the issue, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and proactive measures.

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Glen Rock Police Search for Bottle King Shoplifter

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department is investigating another shoplifting of alcohol from the Glen Rock Bottle King. The above individual took several bottles off the shelf and exited with the liquor. The suspect entered the passenger seat of a 2016 white Infinity Q50 which was being driven by another individual. This vehicle is registered to a business out of Wayne, NJ. The suspect was confronted by a store manager as he was entering the vehicle. The vehicle fled in a reckless and dangerous manner from the parking lot.

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Glen Rock Crime Alert – Vehicle and Home Burglary Attempts

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department, as well as other agencies in our region, are receiving an increasing number of reports of prowlers around homes looking for unlocked vehicles as well as unlocked doors to houses.

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Retired Glen Rock Police Officer John Mastick Passes Away

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired Police Officer John Mastick.

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Shoplifting Gang Hits Glen Rock CVS on Two Separate Occasions

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department is attempting to identify these three suspects who shoplifted $3650 worth of cosmetics from the Glen Rock CVS on two separate occasions (05/19/23 and 05/24/23). The two females loaded large bags up with cosmetics while the male acted as a lookout for employees.

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Glen Rock Police Department now has an @offerup MeetUp spot right outside of Glen Rock Borough Hall

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police Department now has an @offerup MeetUp spot right outside of Glen Rock Borough Hall at 1 Harding Plaza in Glen Rock. The MeetUp Spots program helps eliminate the need for two strangers to exchange items at a home or residence. Having a designated public space to conduct a transaction can help deter criminal intent and activity.

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UPDATE: The Glen Rock Police Department is attempting to locate a missing person

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Glen Rock NJ, The Glen Rock Police Department is attempting to locate a missing person who was last seen around 3AM on 10/10/21 in Glen Rock. He is a 26 year old male named Kiariff Alston and he should be operating a black 2020 Toyota Corolla with temporary NJ registration W770831. Anyone with information should contact Central Dispatch at (201)652-3800.

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UPDATE FOUND : Search is On for Missing Glen Rock Teen

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Glen Rock NJ, MISSING JUVENILE: The Glen Rock Police Department is trying to locate a missing 16 year old African American male who was last seen leaving the Glen Rock High School at 2:41pm this afternoon. He did not return home and has not been heard from since. He does not have his cell phone with him. He was not expected to go anywhere today. He was last seen wearing black Nike shoes, dark grey sweatpants and a dark green shirt. He wears glasses and was seen carrying two backpacks, one silver and one dark green or black. A possible but unconfirmed sighting might have him in Midland Park around 6:30pm however that sighting claimed he was wearing a bright blue shirt and grey shorts which matches his gym clothes.

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The Glen Rock Police Department is investigating a bias incident

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Glen Rock NJ, The Glen Rock Police Department  is investigating a bias incident that occurred sometime between 4:00pm on 10/06/2020 and 7:00am on 10/07/2020 that involved graffiti at the building at the rear of the parking lot located at 175 Rock Rd (the building at the rear of the CVS parking lot). We are asking anyone with knowledge or evidence of the incident to contact D/Sgt. James Calaski at 201-670-3948 or jcalaski@glenrockpolice.com.

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Glen Rock Resident’s ID and credit account used for $1,445 Fraud Purchase at Willowbrook Mall

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Glen Rock NJ, The Glen Rock Police Department is looking for the public’s help in identifying the female suspect pictured here. The suspect used the ID and credit account of a Glen Rock resident to purchase $1,445 worth of UGG Boots (10 pairs) from the Lord & Taylor store at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, NJ. This fraud occurred on 02/15/2020 at approximately 7:55 PM.
The suspect is described as a black female, approx 20 to 30 years old, wearing glasses and appears to have her hair braided.
Anyone who has information on this fraud or suspect is asked to please contact D/Sgt. James Calaski at 201-670-3948 or jcalaski@glenrockpolice.com

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If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive Sober During Thanksgiving

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Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann

GLEN ROCK NJ,  The Glen Rock Police Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have joined forces this Thanksgiving holiday to remind drivers that whether under the influence of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol, any form of impaired driving is deadly dangerous — and illegal.

Their message is clear: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive Sober During Thanksgiving.

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The Glen Rock Police Department will be presenting a scam and fraud workshop on Wednesday May 23rd at 7:00pm

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May 16,2018

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Glen Rock NJ, The Glen Rock Police Department will be presenting a scam and fraud workshop on Wednesday May 23rd at 7:00pm.

On Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 at 7pm in Borough Hall Council Chambers, Glen Rock Police Department’s, Detective James Calaski will present Residents with information on:
Grandparent Scams
Craigslist/eBay/Online Postings
Diversion Burglaries
Fake Lotteries
Utility Scams
And More