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Upper Saddle River Police Nab Suspects in Numerous Mail Thefts

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Police Officers stopped a suspicious motor vehicle on East Saddle River Road. An investigation revealed the occupants perpetrated numerous acts of mail theft. As a result, a 36-year-old female and a 42-year-old male from Garfield, New Jersey, were arrested. Both were charged with Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. They were processed and released on their own recognizance.

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New Jersey Fraud Alert: Scammers Pose as Police Officers in Jury Duty Scam

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Ridgewood NJ,  the Ridgewood blog has reported this scam in several communities, including Ridgewood and Upper Saddle River. Fraudsters in New Jersey have devised a new and alarming tactic to deceive residents, prompting concern from law enforcement. Scammers are now impersonating real police officers when calling unsuspecting victims, threatening them with jail time for allegedly missing jury duty unless they make immediate payments.

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Upper Saddle River Police Report Bear Sighting

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the following message is an important public safety message: There was a small bear sighted in town. The bear was not seen to be acting aggressively. This is not uncommon for this area to see bears in the wild. Please use caution if you come across the bear, and if you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.

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Upper Saddle River Police Report Crooks Posing as Orange and Rockland Utilities Employees Call Unsuspecting Customers

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) warned its customers that crooks have launched a new round of predatory phone calls aimed at stealing O&R customers’ money.

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Driver Trapped After High Winds Knock Down Tree in Upper Saddle River

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Upper saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department swiftly responded to Weiss Road following reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a fallen tree and entrapment. The incident occurred when a tree toppled onto a vehicle traveling east on Weiss Road, causing power lines to collapse onto the vehicle and trapping the driver inside. Teams from both the Upper Saddle River Fire Department and Mahwah Fire Department Rescue 1 collaborated to extricate the driver safely, once the power to the downed lines was secured. Additional support was provided by the Upper Saddle River Fire Department, Saddle River Fire Department, Upper Saddle River EMS, and Hatzola EMS.

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New Jersey’s New Safe Passing Law: Give 4 feet when Passing People Walking or Biking

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Upper Saddle River  NJ, New Jersey’s new Safe Passing Law went into effect on March 1st, 2022. With one of the strongest and most comprehensive safe passing laws in the county, New Jersey can now better protect vulnerable road users. The new law aims to prevent the near misses, injuries, and deaths that often occur on our streets.

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Bear Spotted in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the following message is an important public safety message from the Upper Saddle River Police: There was a small bear sighted on the North/West side of town. The bear was not seen to be acting aggressively. This is not uncommon for this area to see bears in the wild. Please use caution if you come across the bear, and if you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.

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Upper Saddle River Police Roll Out the Blue Envelope Program For Drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Courtesy of the Upper Saddle River Police Pictured from left to right: Mayor Arman Fardanesh, Joe Abbatiello, Chief Patrick Rotella

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Upper Saddle River NJ, in April, Upper Saddle River resident Joe Abbatiello, contacted us regarding the Blue Envelope Program. Mr. Abbatiello learned about this program from the Dumont Police Department. The Blue Envelope Program helps facilitate a traffic stop interaction between drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and police officers. Mr. Abbatiello’s suggestion resulted in Mayor Arman Fardanesh and Chief Patrick Rotella adopting this outstanding program.

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Lake Street will be closed to westbound traffic between East Saddle River Road and W Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River  NJ, Upper Saddle River Police Alert: On May 22 , 23 and 24  Lake Street will be closed to westbound traffic between East Saddle River Road and W Saddle River Road from 0830 – 330. Please follow detours.

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Upper Saddle River Police Report Series of “Smash and Grabs” in the Borough

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Upper Saddle River N J, Upper Saddle River Police Alert: On Monday night, the Upper Saddle River Police Department responded to a “smash and grab” motor vehicle burglary in Lions Park. This incident fits the pattern of similar incidents throughout the surrounding area.

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PSE&G urges customers to think twice if someone threatens to immediately shut off their power, its a Scam

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Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G urges customers to be alert to utility scams – particularly scams demanding immediate bill payment. This week PSE&G joins Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to recognize National Consumer Protection Week, which aims to educate customers on how they can guard against becoming victims of impostor utility scams. We are hear about this from Ridgewood  and Upper Saddle River .

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37 year-old Female from Perth Amboy Arrested after she Assaulted two Upper Saddle River Police Officers

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Police arrested a 37 year-old female from Perth Amboy after she assaulted two police officers during a disturbance call. The suspect attempted to bite one officer and stuck another with an open hand. The female was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer and released on her own recognizance.

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Pedestrian Sustains life threatening injuries ,rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center after Being Hit on Route 17 in Ramsey

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Ramsey NJ, a horrific Wednesday afternoon, 12/28, collision on Route 17 northbound in Ramsey, involving two (2) motor vehicles and a pedestrian who was crossing the busy highway when he/she was struck, resulted in the temporary closure of Route 17 in both directions through portions of Allendale, Ramsey, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River.

The pedestrian sustained life threatening injuries and was rushed by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. Numerous public safety agencies and the NJDOT responded to the incident. On scene were Ramsey Rescue ,Ramsey, New Jersey Volunteer Fire Department , Upper Saddle River Police, Bergen County Sheriff’s Office , Valley Health System.

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Upper Saddle River Police Warn of Increased Burglary Activity While Homeowners Leave for Holiday Social Events or Travel for Vacation

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Police report that this past week, several towns in the nearby Bergen County area reported residential burglaries. The holiday season often coincides with an increase in burglary activity. These crimes are committed while homeowners leave for social events or travel for vacation. Please continue to activate alarms, monitor “Ring” cameras, and report all suspicious activity to the Upper Saddle River Police Department.

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Upper Saddle River Police Warn of “Geek Squad” Scam

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Upper Saddle River NJ, nearby law enforcement agencies have reported a scam involving suspects posing as members the computer repair company “Geek Squad”. The scam was initiated by a phone call to the victim claiming she owed money for a service plan. The victim ultimately provided a checking account number and lost a large sum of money. This scam was successful in the reporting area on two occasions.

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