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Twp. of Washington NJ, on Thursday May 15, 2025 at approximately 2046 Hrs, Township of Washington Police Department received a report that a juvenile was “hurt” by their Coach, Mr. Ruben Baerga of New Jersey Striders.
Continue reading Track Coach Arrested in Twp. of Washington for Assault of Juvenile Athlete
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Twp. of Washington NJ, on Monday May 19, 2025 at approximately 1220 HRS, a male party was observed walking around the Westwood Regional High School property. Surveillance Camera footage was obtained which it showed a motorcycle was driving into the east lot of the Westwood Regional High School off Ellen Place. The motorcycle parked near the school busses in the east lot. The male driver dismounted from the motorcycle, pulled the hood from his sweatshirt over his head, and walked towards the Board of Education entrance. The male then walked towards the front entrance of the building. Moments later, he went back to the motorcycle and left the school property. He was last observed driving westbound on Ridgewood Road from the High School.
Continue reading Stalker Charged at Westwood Regional High School
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Twp. of Washington NJ, there is an emergency road closure on Hoover Avenue between Jackson Avenue and Curtis Place due to a large tree that has fallen during the overnight hours. Currently, PSE&G and emergency crews are aware of the situation and are working to clear the roadway, which is expected to continue into the daylight hours.
Continue reading Township of Washington Police Department : Emergency Road Closure – Hoover Avenue
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Twp. of Washington NJ, on Wednesday January 22, 2025 the Township of Washington Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Beech Street for a reported suspicious package. The package was a brown cardboard box which came from an overseas address and was unexpected by the resident. Due to the nature of the call, Beech Street was closed and nearby houses were evacuated. Washington Township Fire Department, Washington Township Ambulance, Bergen County Sheriff’s Department, Bergen County Sheriffs K9, Bergen County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad and Bergen County Hazmat were dispatched as well.
Continue reading Suspicious Package Investigated in Twp. of Washington
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Twp. of Washington NJ, in the aftermath of the Westwood Regional High School graduation on June 20, over a dozen individuals are now facing charges related to a brawl that erupted on the football field. The incident occurred at the conclusion of the 6 p.m. ceremony, resulting in multiple injuries and one hospitalization.
Continue reading Charges Filed in Post-Graduation Brawl at Westwood Regional High School
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Westwood NJ, the graduation ceremony at Westwood Regional High School took a troubling turn on Thursday evening as a brawl broke out on the football field, resulting in multiple injuries and one person being hospitalized, according to the Township of Washington Police Department.
Continue reading Chaos at Westwood Regional High School Graduation: Brawl Erupts, Injuries Reported
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Twp. of Washington NJ, the Township of Washington Police Department would like to inform the residents that on December 27, 2023 at approximately 6:00 PM Patrol was dispatched to a residence on the west side of town for an Attempted Burglary call. It appears two actors were going to possibly attempt entry into a home, which was monitored by the homeowners camera system. Patrol responded, canvassed the entire area with negative results. Below are the pictured actors:
Continue reading Attempted Burglary call in Township of Washington
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Twp. of Washington NJ, Washington Elementary School had an early dismissal on Tuesday November 14, 2023.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, starting Wednesday 9/6 continuing through Friday 9/15, there will be sidewalk / curb work repairs on Pascack Road between Ell Road and Linwood Avenue.
Continue reading Township of Washington Police Department: Pascack Road Milling & Paving Update
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Twp. of Washington NJ, the County of Bergen has selected to pave Pascack Road from the Hillsdale boarder at Ell Road until the Paramus boarder at Linwood Avenue. The project is expected to begin on or about Monday August 28th and continue until about Wednesday September 20th. All work on the project will be conducted between the hours of 7:00am until 5:00pm.
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Twp of Washington NJ, Twp of Washington Residents are advised to be on the lookout Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) will be in the Township starting Monday May 10th and for approximately the next four or more weeks performing gas meter safety inspections of all Township residents. They will be in the Township Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Continue reading TWP. OF WASHINGTON : PSE&G GAS METER INSPECTION NOTICE
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Twp of Washington NJ, the Township of Washington Police Department would like to remind all residents that the Washington Township Baseball and Softball Association will NOT solicit sponsorships by calling residents requesting money for the Washington Township Baseball and Softball Program. Please do not give any money or any personal information to anyone over the phone unless you know who they are. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Washington Township Police at 201-664-1140.
Continue reading Township of Washington Police Department Warn of Baseball/softball Call Scammers
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Twp. of Washington NJ, Twp of Washington Police report at approximately 4:00 AM on the morning of December 6, 2020, a vehicle was stolen from the driveway of a house on Willow Street in Washington Township, New Jersey. Two other vehicles in the surrounding area were also entered. A video shows two males exiting a small black SUV and entering a vehicle parked in a driveway on Willow Street. The stolen vehicle was later located and recovered in East Orange, New Jersey. It should be noted, the stolen vehicle was unlocked and the key fob was inside the vehicle when it was stolen. The other vehicles that were entered were also unlocked. The Township of Washington Police Department would like to remind and encourage all residents to lock their vehicles and do not leave the key fobs or any other valuables in unattended vehicles.
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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of EDWARD V. ARNONE (DOB: 7/25/1971; divorced; unemployed) of 40 Johnson Avenue, Sayville, New York and LOUIS F. MORANO (DOB: 12/6/1988; single; truck driver) of 2262 Renfrew Avenue, Elmont, New York on charges of Armed Robbery, Conspiracy To Commit Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Theft By Extortion, Possession Of A Weapon For An Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon, Armed Burglary, and Stalking. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Township of Washington Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Skinner.
