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Waldwick NJ, Veterans Day morning took a rough start for drivers on Route 17 in Waldwick, where multiple motor vehicle collisions caused significant traffic delays for early commuters. These incidents occurred on both the northbound and southbound sides of the highway.
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Waldwick NJ, the Waldwick community is mourning the loss of a beloved resident and first responder, John Papendick, who tragically passed away in a car crash last week. Papendick, 58, was a dedicated member of the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps (WALVAC) for 11 years, serving as President, former Captain, and in various other leadership roles.
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Saddle Riiver NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 54-year-old MUHAMMAD NADEEM YOUSUF of Waldwick, NJ on a charge of sexual assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Saddle River Police Department under the direction of Chief Jason Cosgriff.
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Waldwick NJ, on Wednesday April 3rd at approximately 05:30 the Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a single vehicle MVC with the vehicle off the roadway and down the embankment.
Continue reading Motor Vehicle Crash Sends Car Over Embankment in Waldwick
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Waldwick NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GEORGE M. SILEBI (DOB: 04/02/1996; single; student) of Waldwick, NJ on a charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
Continue reading University Student From Waldwick Charged with Possession of Child Porn
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Waldwick NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RYAN MALILLO (DOB: 06/15/1986; single; mover) of Waldwick, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Waldwick Police Department under the direction of Chief Mark Messner.
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Waldwick NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JONAN PASCASIO-ERAZO (DOB: 04/25/1977; single; laborer) of Waldwick, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, sexual assault by contact, endangering the welfare of a child, and obscenity. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Waldwick Police Department under the direction of Chief Mark Messner.
Continue reading Waldwick Man Charged in Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault of a Child
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Waldwick NJ, Just past 2 in the morning July 5th the Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a single vehicle motor vehicle accident on Route 17 southbound near the bus stop. A Chevy pickup left the roadway and crashed through the guardrail coming to rest on its passenger side. Two occupants needed assistance in exiting the truck. Waldwick, NJ Volunteer Fire Department crews first stabilized the vehicle before assisting them out. The patients were turned over to the Waldwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps and were transported to Valley Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Fire Department units stood by till the vehicle was removed.
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Waldwick NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of KULDEEP SETHI (DOB: 5/10/1957; married; self-employed/waiter) of 2356 Rosemont Terrace, Furlong, PA, on charges of money laundering, theft by deception, and conspiracy to commit the afore-mentioned crimes. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and Waldwick Police Department under the direction of Chief Mark Messner.
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Waldwick NJ, Waldwick Councilwoman Kathleen Cericola summed up yesterday’s beautiful weather with,” another successful 5K by the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce! Kudos to race director, Stan Kowalski, and the entire 5K Committee. It was great to see my friend, owner of Purrfectly Bare Wax Studio, as a sponsor! This year’s race theme highlighted “National Lemonade Day” and partnered with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
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Waldwick NJ, just before 10pm the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for a reported train on fire in the area of the train station. Arriving units found an active fire in a hopper car. Engine 631 laid a supply line into the Transit lot and supplied one 2 1/2 hand line and also the tower ladder. Truck 641 set up the bucket and extinguished the fire from above. Bergen County HazMat also responded and took readings of the water run off and air samplings. WALVAC also stood by at the scene. All trains were held in both directions due to the incident. No injuries were reported .
Continue reading Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Freight Train Fire
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Waldwick NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN S. CAMPBELL (DOB: 8/13/1943; married; retired) of Waldwick, NJ on charges of possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
Continue reading Waldwick Retiree Charged With Possession and Distribution of Child Porn
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Waldwick NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MONA SETHI (DOB: 1/07/1958; married; self-employed) of 2356 Rosemont Terrace, Furlong, PA on charges of money laundering, theft by deception and conspiracy. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and Waldwick Police Department under the direction of Chief Mark Messner.
Continue reading PA Women Arrested Over Computer Tech Support Scam on Waldwick Resident
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Continue reading Waldwick Drops Meters for On-street Parking Near Train Station and goes ParkMobile
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, on Friday December 30th in the early morning hours in Ho-Ho-Kus an active burglary investigation took place with heavy police activity.
