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Jamie Piccinich

Police & Fire
Woman Rescued From Rape Attempt On Busy Paramus Street Woman Rescued From Rape Attempt On Busy Paramus Street
Woman Rescued From Rape Attempt On Busy Paramus Street A good Samaritan rescued a Paramus woman who was tackled and pulled into the bushes on a local street in broad daylight by a would-be rapist carrying a knife, authorities said. The 35-year-old victim told police she was walking on Oradell Avenue near Wilsey Court and the Garden State Parkway when Hector W. Alameda, 34, of Paterson approached her shortly before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Alameda asked her where the bus stop is, then demanded she kiss him, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. The woman said she yelled and tried to get away, but Alameda knocked her down, groped her and “attempted …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Military Vets, Borough Natives Sworn Into Paramus Police Department Military Vets, Borough Natives Sworn Into Paramus Police Department
Military Vets, Borough Natives Sworn Into Paramus Police Department PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Paramus Police Department swore in five new officers on Tuesday evening's council meeting. "Over past seven years, I have been working diligently to rebuild the depleted ranks of our police department from historical lows," Mayor Rich LaBarbiera said.  "Last night was another step in that direction with the addition of five outstanding police officers to what I consider one of  if not the best departments in the county.  "All have tremendous experience to include military and firefighting. I would be remiss if did not again thank Rep. Josh Gottheime…

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by Cecilia Levine