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Officers Save Unresponsive Girl, 2, In Edgewater: Police
An unresponsive 2-year-old girl was saved by Edgewater police officers early this week, officials said.
Sgt. Wetklow, Ptl. Monroe, Ptl. Massuda, Ptl. Cabrera, and Ptl. Ebenhack responded to reports of a child who was not responsive or breathing at a River Road apartment around 6:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, Chief Donald A. Martin said.
The child's mother was performing lifesaving care, but the officers immediately took over and performed CPR, utilizing an automated external defibrillator and bag valve mask, Martin said.
Through the officers' efforts, the child soon had a pulse and was breathi…
Girl, 9, Burned By Instant Noodles Airlifted To Hospital, Garfield Police Say
A 9-year-old girl was airlifted to an Essex County hospital after being burned by a hot cup of instant noodles in Bergen County on Monday, Sept. 30.
Garfield officers and Hackensack University Medical Center EMS and paramedics were called to a home on Outwater Lane at approximately 3:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, where the girl had suffered burns on her stomach, arm, and groin, Capt. Mario Pozo said.
The girl and her mother were flown by Hackensack Meridian Health's AirMed 1 from 20th Century Field on Elizabeth Street in Garfield to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, Poz…
Boy, 11, Hospitalized In Ridgewood BMW, Minivan Crash: Police
An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized in a Ridgewood crash Monday, July 29, police said.
A Honda minivan and BMW sedan collided around at the intersection of First Street and North Maple Avenue around 5 p.m., Ridgewood Police Capt. Glenn Ender said.
Photo(s) of the day, 07/29/2024: A young child sustained a serious head injury during a two (2) vehicle, late Monday... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, July 29, 2024
Photo(s) of the day, 07/29/2024: A young child sustained a serious head injury during a two (2) vehicle, late Monday... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday…
Crime Fighters From NJ Work Case Of Baby, 1, Killed By Fentanyl At NYC Day Care Center
The owner of a Bronx daycare center where a 1-year-old boy died from fentanyl exposure was seized by federal authorities on Tuesday along with her husband’s cousin.
Grei Mendez De Ventura, 36, the owner of Divino Niño Daycare, and her alleged accomplice, Carlisto Acevedo Brito, 41, were charged by the federal government on Sept. 19 with possession with the intent and conspiracy to distribute drugs resulting in death.
Meanwhile, a manhunt continued for De Ventura’s fugitive husband, who was identified as the leader of the drug operation.
Children who napped where the defendants were cuttin…
Kids Bike Helmets Recalled For 'Risk Of Head Injury,' Cpsc Says
These helmets had one job — to keep kids safe — and they failed to do it, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Ecnup Kids Bike Helmets failed to comply with basic federal safety requirements "for coverage, positional stability, and labeling," according to the recall notice issued on Aug. 24, 2023.
CPSC noted that "the helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury."
The recall includes the size Extra Small (XS), fitting a head circumference of about 18-1/2 to 20-1/2 inches.
They were sold in pink, purple, blue, “d…
