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WYCKOFF, NJ — A 78-year-old Wyckoff man was pulled unconscious from a backyard pool on Monday evening, July 28, prompting an emergency response from local police and first responders.
Continue reading Wyckoff Police Respond to Near-Drowning Incident Involving 78-Year-Old Man
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WYCKOFF, NJ — Authorities in Wyckoff are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man, identified as John Kasich, who was reported missing by his family on May 16, 2025, according to a message posted by the Wyckoff Police Department on Tuesday.
Continue reading Wyckoff Police Searching for Missing Man John Kasich, Public’s Help Requested
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Wyckoff NJ, a Friday morning crash on January 3, 2025, resulted in non-life-threatening injuries after a 4-door Ford sedan collided with the lobby of a medical office building at 800 Wyckoff Avenue.
Continue reading Car Crashes into Medical Office Building in Wyckoff, Injuries Reported
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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Police Department addresses large drown sightings over the township. In a Facebook post the Wyckoff Police Department stated,” We have been made aware of large flying drones being observed this evening throughout the Township.”
Continue reading Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Wyckoff
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Wyckoff NJ, an intense rainstorm swept through Bergen County on Saturday afternoon, September 7th, causing damage to several homes. One of the most serious incidents occurred in Wyckoff, where a large tree fell onto a ranch-style home in the 300 block of Monroe Avenue around 4:30 PM.
Continue reading Severe Storm Hits Bergen County, Tree Destroys Home in Wyckoff
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Franklin Lakes NJ, on Monday morning, Route 208 northbound at Ewing Avenue in Franklin Lakes was shut down due to a crash investigation, as reported by the Franklin Lakes Police Department.
Continue reading Route 208 Northbound Shut Down for Crash Investigation in Franklin Lakes
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Wyckoff NJ, starting next week, the Wyckoff Police Department, in collaboration with Dairy Queen, will launch the “Summonses for Bicycle Safety” summer campaign. This initiative aims to promote helmet use among young cyclists by offering a sweet incentive.
Continue reading Wyckoff Police Launch Summer Bicycle Safety Campaign with Dairy Queen
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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 35-year-old DONATO AVOLIO, formerly of Midland Park, NJ, on a sexual assault charge. 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 Wyckoff Police Department under the direction of Chief David Murphy.
Continue reading Midland Park Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Preteen
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following updated information regarding an apartment fire at 850 Palisade Avenue in Teaneck, NJ, that occurred on Monday, February 19, 2024. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.
Continue reading The Cause and Origin of the Teaneck House Fire Determined to be “Suspicious”
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Wyckoff NJ, Wyckoff Police Department reminds residents to lock your car doors! We’ve had an increase in theft from vehicles as well as actual vehicles taken in our area. All of the vehicles have been unlocked. Thieves typically go driveway to driveway looking for unlocked cars. If they find a locked car, they move on until they find an unlocked one. The simple act of locking your car can decrease your chances of becoming a victim. Also, please do not leave your keys or key fobs in the vehicle. Thieves often will check to see if the keys are in the vehicle or push the start button on keyless ignition. It’s bad enough to wake up to find your vehicle gone through, but it can be worse if your vehicle is taken.
Continue reading Wyckoff Police Department: All of the Vehicles Stolen Have Been Left Unlocked
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School was placed into “lockdown” status late Monday morning, 04/17, following receipt of a 911 telephone call reporting the presence of an armed individual wishing to do harm located in the school’s student cafeteria. Ridgewood Police officers rushed to the scene and thoroughly searched the building with the assistance of several nearby police departments; everything was found be in order. Ridgewood Fire department and EMS personnel were on standby outside of the building as a precaution. An investigation of the 911 telephone report’s origin is now underway.
Continue reading False Alarm Sends Ridgewood High School into “lockdown”
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Teaneck NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a 14-year prison sentence for a Bergen County man who acted as the leader of a criminal ring responsible for numerous residential burglaries across much of New Jersey.
Continue reading Ringleader of Bergen Residential Burglary Gang from Teaneck Gets 14-years
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Ridgewood NJ, in a Facebook post Valley Health System recognized the heroic actions taken by Sergeant Ferreira, Officer Bucci, and Officer Fullam of the Wyckoff Police Department and Randy Banks and Mae Yazdi-Bogdansky of the Wyckoff Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place at the Lukoil , 671 Wyckoff Avenue. If you have any information to provide or recognize the vehicle or actor, please contact the Wyckoff Police Detective Bureau at 201-891-2121.
Continue reading Wyckoff Police Department Releases Photos of the Lukoil Robbery Suspect
