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Westwood NJ, A sophisticated nationwide scam has landed in Bergen County, prompting an urgent warning from local law enforcement. If an unexpected package arrives at your door with a mysterious QR code inside, you could be one click away from identity theft.
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Drone Saves the Day! Infrared Technology Locates Missing Person in Westwood Woods, Averting Crisis
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WESTWOOD, NJ – A potential tragedy was averted in Westwood this week, thanks to the swift, coordinated response of the Westwood Police Department and the deployment of cutting-edge 21st-century technology.
On the evening of October 15, 2025, the Westwood Police Department responded to an urgent call regarding a missing and endangered person. What began as a traditional search quickly became a testament to the effectiveness of modern policing tools.
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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo reminds everyone to please be aware :
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Westwood NJ, a bomb threat disrupted a Democratic gubernatorial forum at the Westwood Community Center on Wednesday night, prompting police to clear the building shortly after the event concluded.
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Twp of Washington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of PATRICK J. CAMILLI, 59, of Twp of Washington in connection with the murder of Mary E. Huber on October 23, 2021. After a four-week trial that began in September 2024 before the Honorable James X. Sattely, P.J.S.C. in Bergen County Superior Court, the defendant was found guilty. Sentencing is scheduled for November 22, 2024.
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Emerson NJ, a serious two-vehicle crash on Old Hook Road in Emerson on Tuesday morning, September 3rd, led to a significant emergency response. Four ambulances, two paramedic vehicles, and two fire department heavy rescue teams were dispatched to the scene in the 400 block of Old Hook Road.
Continue reading Major Crash on Old Hook Road in Emerson Leads to Rollover and Multiple Injuries
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Westwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 39-year-old JESUS A. CANTILLO of Paterson, NJ on charges of possession with the intent to distribute narcotics and drug distribution. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Westwood Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Pontillo.
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Westwood N J, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of NICHOLAS CAVANIOLA (DOB: 07/31/1992; single; mechanic) of Westwood, NJ on charges of sexual assault and child endangerment. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Westwood Mechanic Charged with the Alleged Sexual Assault of a Child
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Westwood NJ, attention Westwood and other Bergen residents: the Westwood Police Department has seen an uptick in online scams through Craigslist or other social media platforms, targeting towns in the Pascack Valley. Apartments, houses, and rooms for rent are being posted with the intention of stealing your identity along with all of your important information.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, a judge in Bergen County will determine the admissibility of statements made by a Washington Township man, Patrick Camilli, to the police following the 2021 fatal stabbing of Mary E. Huber in his home.
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Westwood NJ, on behalf of Westwood Police Department Chief Michael R. Pontillo and all of the members of the Westwood Police Department, we would like to feature an “employee spotlight” which highlights some of the summer work of SLEO III Greg Stalb, who works providing security for Berkeley Elementary School.
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Continue reading Lebanon Baptist Church in Westwood Celebrates it’s 66th Anniversary of the Church
