Van Snaps Utility Pole In Ringwood Van Snaps Utility Pole In Ringwood
Van Snaps Utility Pole In Ringwood A driver sustained injuries that weren't considered life-threatening after a van slammed into a utility pole, snapping it, early Wednesday evening in Ringwood. Skyline Drive was closed at Greenwood Lake Turnpike after the crash just after 5:30 p.m. Power had to be cut to the pole so the driver could be taken to the hospital and the van could safely be removed.
Wasps Released In Delaware Water Gap Will Kill Beetle Found Eating North Jersey's Ash Trees Wasps Released In Delaware Water Gap Will Kill Beetle Found Eating North Jersey's Ash Trees
Wasps Released In Delaware Water Gap Will Kill Beetle Found Eating North Jersey's Ash Trees Several species of small wasps that attack the eggs of a tree-eating beetle found in North Jersey were released last weekend within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, according to a recent report. The adult and pupae wasps are native to Asian areas where the emerald ash borer (beetles) are from. The Asian-native emerald ash borer beetles attack ash trees and have been detected in parts of New Jersey, as well as across the U.S. This year, the EAB has been detected in the following areas of New Jersey, according to the state's agricultural department: BERGEN: Glen Rock CAMDEN…
Scratch-Off Tickets Worth More Than $10K Sold At 6 North Jersey Retailers Scratch-Off Tickets Worth More Than $10K Sold At 6 North Jersey Retailers
Scratch-Off Tickets Worth More Than $10K Sold At 6 North Jersey Retailers Scratch-off tickets with prizes worth more than $10,000 were purchased at 17 New Jersey retailers last month. The winnings totaled $6.05 million. These are the six North Jersey stores where the top-tier New Jersey Lottery scratch-off tickets were sold in July. BERGEN: Oprandy's Wine & Liquor, North Dean Street, Englewood: $5 million (won by Nonie Briggs of Bergenfield) BERGEN: KCC Dollar Mart, South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield: 1557 Crossword $20,000 ESSEX: Scotland Arms Liquors, Scotland Road, Orange: 1490 Big Money Spectacular $30,000 PASSAIC: Ringwood Wine & Liquors, Sk…
Charges Pending After Wrong-Way West Milford Pickup Driver Hits Day Camp Buses In Oakland Charges Pending After Wrong-Way West Milford Pickup Driver Hits Day Camp Buses In Oakland
Charges Pending After Wrong-Way West Milford Pickup Driver Hits Day Camp Buses In Oakland UPDATE: Oakland police on Tuesday said they were preparing charges against a driver from West Milford whose pickup truck swerved across the road and into two buses carrying more than two dozen young day campers. The 21-year-old driver was hospitalized with injuries that weren't considered life-threatening following Monday's crash just after 4 p.m. on Skyline Drive.  None of the youngsters aboard either Spring Lake Day Camp (Ringwood) short school bus -- one carrying 16, the other 14 -- had to be hospitalized, authorities said.  "All of the children were evaluated on sce…
Troubles Increase For Bergen Businessman Accused Of Squatting In 3 Different Towns Troubles Increase For Bergen Businessman Accused Of Squatting In 3 Different Towns
Troubles Increase For Bergen Businessman Accused Of Squatting In 3 Different Towns Charges continued to mount against a former Bergen businessman who authorities say has been letting himself into pricey homes when their owners aren’t around. In the span of only a few weeks, Peter McElkenney was caught after breaking into homes in Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Wyckoff, local authorities said. He then skipped his court appearance in Wyckoff but went to court in Oakland – where borough police promptly arrested him on an outstanding warrant. They turned McElkenney, 43, over to their Wyckoff colleagues, who sent him to the Bergen County Jail last Thursday. A judge ordered McEl…
Ringwood Police: Missing Ex-Sparta Mayor Left Suicide Note For Family Ringwood Police: Missing Ex-Sparta Mayor Left Suicide Note For Family
Ringwood Police: Missing Ex-Sparta Mayor Left Suicide Note For Family The 57-year-old former Sparta mayor who police are searching for sent a package to his brother containing a suicide note and some of his personal belongings days before he went missing in Vermont, police in Ringwood said. Although foul play wasn't suspected, Brian Brady's family members expressed concerns for his welfare after he was last seen last Tuesday in the vicinity of the Champlain Bridge between Addison, VT and Crown Point, N.Y. The Ringwood resident shipped his keys, cell phone, legal documents and suicide note to his brother from Vermont on May 24, VTDigger reports. Tro…
Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death
Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death The community is coming together to aid three Ringwood siblings and their mother whose father and husband died suddenly. More than $2,200 had been raised as of Saturday on a GoFundMe in memory of Mark Pierce, who passed away on March 27. He was 51 years old. Mark is survived by his wife, Veronica, and three children, Rebecca, Matthew and Stephen, the page says. "Mark was an extremely dedicated father, loving husband, and a great friend," the campaign says. "Anyone who knew Mark knows how passionate, intelligent and easygoing he was." All funds will go toward the family for costs associate…
Fair Lawn PD: Overdose Victim Revived, Uncooperative House Guest Arrested Fair Lawn PD: Overdose Victim Revived, Uncooperative House Guest Arrested
Fair Lawn PD: Overdose Victim Revived, Uncooperative House Guest Arrested A group of Fair Lawn police officers who responded to an overdose call said they found a 23-year-old borough woman overdosing on the toilet -- a needle stuck in the back of her hand -- and a problematic companion in the apartment. They administered Narcan and revived the 2nd Street victim, who was taken to New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus for treatment, Sgt. Brian Metzler said. Surviving an overdose relies a great deal on how quickly the victim receives medical assistance. Because many witnesses refuse to dial 911 out of fear of being prosecuted, New Jersey lawmakers adopted the Overdos…
Ex-Karate Assistant Instructor From Haskell Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Student Ex-Karate Assistant Instructor From Haskell Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Student
Ex-Karate Assistant Instructor From Haskell Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Student A former assistant karate instructor from Haskell faces a maximum of 40 in state prison after jurors in Paterson convicted him of raping a 9-year-old girl at the Pompton Lakes dojo where he worked and at her Bloomingdale home, authorities said. Luke V. Bakula, 31, was found guilty last week of two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and two counts each of sexual assault and child endangerment. Bakula sexually assaulted the girl at Porta’s Karate Dojo Academy and at her home between November 2005 and July 2006, prosecutors said. The girl eventually went to authorities nearly 10…
Services Set For Former Lakeland HS Teens Killed In Wanaque Crash Services Set For Former Lakeland HS Teens Killed In Wanaque Crash
Services Set For Former Lakeland HS Teens Killed In Wanaque Crash Services are scheduled at the same funeral home this week for two former Lakeland High School students killed last week in a crash in Wanaque. The first service will be held for Victor Weinpel, 19, at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the D'Agostino Funeral Home in Haskell. Visiting hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting for John Carlson, 17, will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, with a memorial service at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. D'Agostino's is located at 881 Ringwood Avenue in Haskell. PHONE: (973) 835-4220  More than $15,500 had been raised on a…
Franklin Lakes PF: Three Traffic Stops In 24 Hours All Net Arrests On Outstanding Warrants Franklin Lakes PF: Three Traffic Stops In 24 Hours All Net Arrests On Outstanding Warrants
Franklin Lakes PF: Three Traffic Stops In 24 Hours All Net Arrests On Outstanding Warrants Three weekend traffic stops in less than 24 hours turned up a trio of drivers each wanted for skipping court in other towns, Franklin Lakes police said. The first came at 10:23 PM, when Officer Ryan Sweeney stopped Andrew Uvegas, 28, of Warwick, NY on Colonial Road and found warrants out of Maywood and Ringwood, Capt. John Bakelaar said. An hour and 20 minutes later, Officer Eric Rosado stopped Jahayra Azcona-Perez, 28, on High Mountain Road, and found a warrant out of Paterson, the captain said. The following night, at 10:36 p.m., Officer Nicole Tani stopped Steven Mones, 23, of Ramsey al…
Mahwah Police Heroes Honored For Reviving Center For Food Action Manager, Donate Defibrillator Mahwah Police Heroes Honored For Reviving Center For Food Action Manager, Donate Defibrillator
Mahwah Police Heroes Honored For Reviving Center For Food Action Manager, Donate Defibrillator HEROES: A 62-year-old warehouse manager at Mahwah's Center for Food Action site was in full cardiac arrest when a group of township police officers responded last July. Using CPR and an automated external defibrillator, they kept Babar Khawaja of Ramsey alive. His pulse returned and he began breathing en route to the hospital, said Detective Michael Grassi, the president of Mahwah PBA Local #143. “B.K.,” as he’s called, made a full recovery and returned to work. He also posed for a photo Friday – along with his wife, Bushra, a CFA maintenance worker – as members of the PBA executive board…