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Wyckoff NJ, on Sunday Wyckoff had a visitor and it was best to avoid the intersection of Franklin and Wyckoff Avenue. Driving was so bad a small black bear climbed a utility pole at the intersection . No injuries reported .
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Wyckoff NJ, a medical episode was the apparent reason that the 90+ year old male driver of a 4-door sedan lost control of his vehicle, veered off of the traveled roadway, and crashed through a fence on Route 208 southbound in Wyckoff early Thursday afternoon, 05/12. The vehicle came to rest in the backyard of a home in the 300 block of William Way, Wyckoff. A Wyckoff EMS ambulance transported the driver to a nearby hospital for treatment. No accident related external injuries were visible on the driver as EMTs and paramedics loaded him into a waiting ambulance. Wyckoff Police also responded to the incident. The sedan was towed from the scene. Property damage appeared to have been confined to a fence and some shrubbery. No other injuries reported .
Continue reading Driver Ends Up in a Backyard after a Medical Episode in Wyckoff
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Wyckoff NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DOUGLAS HOEHN (DOB: 9/05/1947; single; retired) of Wyckoff, NJ on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography, endangering the welfare of a child, and impersonation. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
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Wyckoff NJ, an ambulance each from Midland Park and Wyckoff transported two (2) victims to local hospitals from the scene of a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash at the intersection of Cedar Hill Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff on Tuesday morning, 04/12. Both victims were believed to have been pedestrians who were attempting to cross Cedar Hill Avenue at the time they were struck by a passing vehicle. An individual thought to be the driver of a silver colored SUV parked at the crash site was observed being interviewed by several Wyckoff Police uniformed officers. Police at the scene did not say whether the victims were using the intersection’s crosswalks when struck, nor was there any information provided as to the likelihood of summonses being issued. A paramedic team from The Valley Hospital assisted Midland Park and Wyckoff EMTs at the scene. Midland Park Police also provided assistance at the incident.
Continue reading Pedestrians Hit Crossing Cedar Hill Avenue in Wyckoff
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Continue reading RIDGEWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS IN WYCKOFF
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Wyckoff NJ, Wyckoff parents breath a sigh of relief .The Wyckoff school district announced the Brian Faehndrich, currently an Assistant Principal at Wayne Valley High School, will be the new principal at Eisenhower Middle School for next school year. Wyckoff suspended Eisenhower Middle School Principal Christopher Iasiello will get a holiday at taxpayers expense . The Wyckoff Board of Education gave Iasiello a year’s paid leave of absence was granted in return for his resignation.
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Wyckoff NJ, on February 25th approximately 1.35 pm Wyckoff Police received a 911 call reporting a person had fallen out of a moving vehicle on Route 208 South between Ewing and Russell Avenues. Arriving officers reported that the front seat passenger of a private ambulance had fallen out of the vehicle and was lying on the shoulder of the highway . The 21 year old male was an employee of the private ambulance service . He appeared to have suffered internal injuries and possible broken bones. The victim was transported to St Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson .
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Wyckoff NJ, A Passaic County, man was indicted today for assaulting and attempting to rob two U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carriers in January 2021, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Wyckoff NJ, last Saturday, the Wyckoff Fire Department was dispatched to a residential home for a chlorine/ ammonia mixture that was released. Assistance was requested from Mahwah Hazmat as well as Bergen County Hazmat. The problem was rapidly mitigated and all units were released.
Continue reading Hazmat Called in to Deal With Wyckoff Home Toxic Release
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Wyckoff NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JASON D. VICARI (DOB: 1/20/2000); single; student) of 605 Bridle Path, Wyckoff, New Jersey on charges of murder, burglary, and weapon possession. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, and the Elmwood Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.
