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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
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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.
Continue reading Wyckoff Man Charged With Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
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Wyckoff NJ, from the Wyckoff Police Department , Now that Christmas is over, please do not advertise for thieves to break into your home. Boxes left outside for recycling will draw attention and they also let criminals know what kind of gifts you and your family received over the holiday
Continue reading A Few Tips Below to Help Avoid a Package Theft
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Wyckoff NJ, starting this past Monday, June 21st, the Wyckoff Police Department, in coordination with Dairy Queen, will be introducing our Summonses for Bicycle Safety summer campaign. This summer, if you are 16 and under and are caught by a Wyckoff Police Officer wearing your helmet while riding your bike, you may be issued a “summons” for a free ice cream cone at the Wyckoff Dairy Queen, 299 Franklin Ave. Through this campaign, we hope to encourage kids and teenagers to remember to always wear a helmet when riding their bikes. Helmets are vital in preventing head injuries that can happen because of a bicycle accident. So, this summer, remember to grab your helmet before you ride! WPD would also like to thank Dairy Queen for providing the “summonses” for this campaign!
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today announced arrests of four individuals who have been charged in a multi-agency investigation for allegedly conspiring as members of a criminal ring responsible for numerous residential burglaries across much of New Jersey.
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Wyckoff NJ, according to police a man visiting his Wyckoff parents and missing since the early February snowstorm has been found buried in snow Monday March 8th in a neighbor’s yard.
Continue reading Body of Missing Man Found buried in Snow Outside Wyckoff Home
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Wyckoff NJ, the Wyckoff Police Department reports that Wyckoff Avenue will be closed to all traffic between West main Street and Clinton Avenue. This is for a leaning utility pole. Please use caution in the area and follow the posted detour.
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Wyckoff NJ,The Barnyard was closed on Monday for our veterinarian to perform a full health and wellness assessment of our animals to ensure their safety. All animals are accounted for.The Wyckoff Police Department has full control of this open investigation. Any information or questions can be sent to the Wyckoff Police Department. We do not have any further updates. We wish to move forward and get past this situation as quickly as possible.We are not accepting donations at this time.
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Wyckoff NJ, on July 24, 2020 at approximately 12:30 PM, Wyckoff officers were dispatched to the Wyckoff YMCA on a report of a 3-year-old boy who was not breathing. Arriving officers observed that the boy was being treated by YMCA staff and was unresponsive and cyanotic. Wyckoff officers Robert Schlossberg and Michael Scalise performed CPR on the child while attempting to clear his airway of any obstructions. The boy began to breathe on his own and was transported to the hospital by the Wyckoff Ambulance Corps and Paramedics from Valley Hospital.
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Wyckoff NJ, On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at approximately 07:27 hrs., patrol units from the Wyckoff Police Department were dispatched to the Gourmet Garden Restaurant at 85 Crescent Avenue on a report of “Corona Virus” and Bias graffiti spray painted on the doors, windows and sidewalk area of the business. The Wyckoff Police Department Detective Bureau and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigations responded to process the scene. In consultation with The Bergen County Prosecutors Office, they have identified this as a Bias Crime. The investigation thus far shows no other reason for the crime other than the ethnicity of the business and its owners. At this time, if caught, the actor(s) will face charges consistent with Bias Intimidation and Criminal Mischief. If the investigation reveals additional information, other charges may be applicable.
Continue reading Racist Graffiti Spray Painted on Doors and Windows of Wyckoff Eatery
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Wyckoff NJ, according to the Wyckoff Police department vehicle theft is continuing to increase in our area. Criminals do not worry about a pandemic. They continue their crime sprees. Don’t become a victim. Please lock your vehicle and remove the key fobs along with all valuable belongings!
Advisory: Criminal Activity Alert. Auto Burglaries
The Waldwick Police Department is currently investigating several reported burglaries to unlocked motor vehicles in the Evergreen and Salrit neighborhoods that occurred early Sunday morning. Once again, we would like to remind everyone to lock your vehicle doors and remove your key fobs from your vehicles. Locking doors and removing the fobs deters criminals from coming to our town to commit these crimes.
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201-652-5700
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Wyckoff NJ, according to Wyckoff Police, early this morning (12/18/19), Officers from the Wyckoff Police Department responded to an active smoke condition in one of the lodges at the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat. P.O. Oldewurtel immediately arrived on scene, and confirmed an active smoke condition in the Oak Lodge. He reported that the residents of the building had been evacuated by the staff and he entered the building, despite a heavy smoke condition, to confirm that all the residents and staff had been evacuated. Shortly thereafter, Sgt Pinches, P.O. Plisich, P.O. Bakelaar and P.O. Christopher arrived on scene and immediately began to search for any parties in need of medical assistance. They located three staff members complaining of difficulty breathing and chest pain. They were able to safely escort the patients through a chaotic scene and render first aid in the back of their patrol vehicles, which were parked a safe distance from the Oak Lodge. All of the officers involved also worked together to help coordinate the arrival and departure of numerous BLS and ALS units, which were having difficulty navigating through the scene.
