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North Arlington Woman Arrested on Route 17 North in Upper Saddle River with 90 bags of Heroin

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Upper Saddle River NJ, according to the Upper Saddle River Police , a 38 year-old female from North Arlington was stopped on Route 17 North for various motor vehicle offenses. The female was subsequently found in possession of approximately 90 bags of heroin. She was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Hypodermic Needles, and numerous motor vehicle offenses. The female was subsequently released on her own recognizance.

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No Injuries Reported at Upper Saddle River Fire

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Upper Saddle River NJ, on Thursday the Upper Saddle River Fire Department was requested to a home within the borough for a reported structure fire. First arriving units from Upper Saddle River Police reported they had smoke showing from the structure and Asst. Chief 1240 requested the second alarm be struck bringing in additional apparatus and man power to the scene. The fire was placed under control shortly after arrival of  Upper Saddle River Fire Department apparatus and there were no injuries.

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Slippery Roadway Sends One Victim to the Hospital in “off the roadway” crash, near East Allendale Avenue in Saddle River

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Saddle River NJ, Route 17 southbound was the scene of another rainy Sunday, 03/28, “off the roadway” crash, this one occurring in Saddle River, near East Allendale Avenue. What appeared to have been a Toyota pick up truck wound up in a wooded area between a highway entrance and exit ramp. One (1) victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A significant fuel spill was associated with the mishap according to a police supervisor at the scene. Two (2) tow trucks were required to remove the vehicle from the wooded area and haul it from the scene. Saddle River Police was assisted by Upper Saddle River Police and Allendale Police at the scene. Saddle River Fire department also responded along with Allendale EMS.

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Missing Upper Saddle Women Quickly Found As the Result of Social Media Posts

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Upper Saddle River NJ,  earlier on Saturday the  New Jersey State Police and the Upper Saddle River Police Department were seeking the public’s assistance with locating Erin Mitchell, 83, from Upper Saddle River, N.J. Erin was last seen on Thursday, December 24, in Upper Saddle River driving a green 2004 Honda Accord with New Jersey plates V40LAZ. The vehicle was last seen on Tuesday, December 29, at 3:14 p.m., traveling westbound on Interstate 78 in Lebanon, N.J.

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National Preparedness Month : Preparing for an Emergency

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police urge everyone  to build an emergency kit containing basic household items. Following a disaster, people may find themselves without outside assistance for several days. Constructing and maintaining a kit stocked with needed supplies will allow for the care of family members and pets in case of an emergency.

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Fraudsters are definitely preying on the public during this pandemic

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Police Chief Rotella in his monthly message details what to watch out for with fraudsters and scammers :
Fraudsters are definitely preying on the public during this pandemic. In an effort to assist our residents and local businesses, the Upper Saddle River Police Department would like to provide the following information, which was obtained from the United States Department of Justice. These precautionary measures can help protect all from known and emerging frauds related to COVID-19:

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Four Vehicle Crash at the Intersection of East Crescent Avenue and Lake Street in Ramsey

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Ramsey NJ, Ramsey Police, Ramsey Fire, Ramsey Rescue, and Ramsey EMS responded to aid multiple victims of a four (4) vehicle crash at the intersection of East Crescent Avenue and Lake Street, Ramsey on Thursday afternoon, 02/27. Upper Saddle River Police assisted with traffic control. All four (4) vehicles were towed from the scene.

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Route 17 North and South Were closed on Sunday due to a motor vehicle crash in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Early Sunday Route 17 North and South are closed due to a motor vehicle crash with wires across the highway.  The Borough of Upper Saddle River posted a note o their Facebook page saying,” Power line down on Rt 17 north as cars enter Upper Saddle River .Please avoid the area.Route 17 North and South are closed due to a motor vehicle crash with wires across the highway. Please plan an alternate rout” Upper Saddle River police and fire were on the scene .

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Plastic Pumpkin Removed from Deer’s head in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, a deer with a plastic pumpkin stuck on its head  was wondering the Borough of Upper Saddle River for days . The Upper Saddle River Police had issued an, “If anyone spots the deer with the pumpkin on its head please call the USRPD at 201-327-2700 immediately with exact location. We have a team searching for it. Thank you.” .The deer has been found and the pumpkin removed. Outstanding work by TYCO Animal Control and the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife.

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Upper Saddle River Police report the passing of Senior Dispatcher Robert “Bobby” Hyman

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Police report the passing of Senior Dispatcher Robert “Bobby” Hyman.

” It is with heavy hearts that the Upper Saddle River Police Department announces the untimely passing of Senior Dispatcher Robert “Bobby” Hyman. Bobby answered the calls of residents and kept the officers of the USRPD safe for 25 years. Bobby was a great friend with an infectious laugh that will be impossible to forget. We will all miss him very much.

Bobby also served the public as a member of both the Mahwah and Upper Saddle River Fire Departments. He was a dedicated coach for numerous Mahwah sports teams. Please keep Bobby’s wife and two sons, ages 10 and 16, in your thoughts and prayers.”

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Upper Saddle River on Coyote Watch

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Upper Saddle River NJ, The Upper Saddle River Police Department’s paramount function is the safety of all our residents. After the recent coyote attacks in Mahwah, N.J., The Upper Saddle River Police Department is furnishing all our residents with some tips concerning coyotes and what to do if you are confronted by a coyote. Residents need to remember that the Coyote is part of the wildlife population in the Borough of Upper Saddle River. Coyotes are usually very timid and have adapted to living with the general population. If you see a coyote, and it is being aggressive please contact the Upper Saddle River Police Department at 201-327-2700.

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Another Bergen Police Chase leads to One Arrest

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PARAMUS NJ, according to the Paramus Police at around 2:35 a.m. Wednesday morning , Paramus police received an alert from Upper Saddle River police that officers were in per suite of a 2017 BMW 7 series on Route 17 that had been reported stolen Monday in Deal NJ.  A short time later, Paramus officer Nicholas Tanelli spotted the car, which was occupied by three men, and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.The BMW headed south, onto the Garden State Parkway and then onto Route 21, Tanelli, along with Paramus Police Officer Connor Nutland, continued to pursue the vehicle, which lost control near Exit 4 in Newark and crashed, striking one of the Paramus police cars. 

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36th Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Reminder that tomorrow June 7 we will be participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Expect delays and road closures on Lake Street between Mountainview Road and West Saddle River Road as well as West Saddle River Road between Old Chimney and Allendale Road. Over 300 students from USR will be running with our Police Officers this year!!!!

Law enforcement officers from around the State of New Jersey will run with the Flame of Hope in the 36th Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey. Over 3,000 officers will be taking part as either runners, escort or volunteers to not only raise money but to also bring awareness of and for the athletes. The run will culminate at The College of New Jersey on Friday night at the opening ceremonies of the SONJ Summer Games. The Flame of Hope will light the cauldron to start the games! An amazing site to behold. If you are in the area at 7pm, stop and see the event. It will change your life forever!

For more information or to donate, go to https://www.njtorchrun.org/ or www.SONJ.org

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“Clean Water Action” Goes Door to Door in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River Police , issues and important message door-to-door solicitors/canvassing. The irony is not lost to the Ridgewood blog , that while its OK to collect money for “Clean Water Action” the Toll Brothers site at Apple Ridge continues to dump run off into local water ways and hardly a politician has raised a finger, despite environmental damage to Pleasant Brook and Saddle River. 

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Upper Saddle River Police Officer Arrested

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced the arrest of Upper Saddle River Police Officer KYLE ZYSKOWSKI (DOB: 04/16/1985; married) of Ramsey, New Jersey. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Upper Saddle River Police Department under the direction of Chief Patrick Rotella.

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