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Hit-Run Delivery Driver Drags Victim Through Fort Lee Streets: Police Hit-Run Delivery Driver Drags Victim Through Fort Lee Streets: Police
Hit-Run Delivery Driver Drags Victim Through Fort Lee Streets: Police A bold motorist who confronted the delivery driver who rear-ended him on a Fort Lee street was hospitalized when the Bronx man hit him with his vehicle and then dragged him through the streets, police said. The incident unfolded at approximately 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 on Lemoine Avenue near 2025 Lemoine Avenue, according to Fort Lee Deputy Police Chief Edward Young. The driver was sitting in his parked car in a metered space and was suddenly jolted when a black sedan driven by 27-year-old Aisaih Alvarez, rammed into his vehicle from behind.  The victim stepped out to confr…
Smile For The Doorbell Camera: Paterson Porch Pirate Arrested For $1K Lyndhurst Theft, Cops Say Smile For The Doorbell Camera: Paterson Porch Pirate Arrested For $1K Lyndhurst Theft, Cops Say
Smile For The Doorbell Camera: Paterson Porch Pirate Arrested For $1K Lyndhurst Theft, Cops Say A Paterson porch pirate is facing charges for swiping a $1,000 electronics package from a Lyndhurst home, police announced. Jeison Sime Martinez, 24, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, after the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department apprehended him during a motor vehicle violation investigation, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Tuesday, Oct. 22, when a Lyndhurst resident reported that a package had been stolen from their front porch. Surveillance footage from a doorbell camera provided detectives with a clear description of the suspect and …
Sexual Misconduct With Patient Means Revocation Of License For Bergen Physical Therapist: AG Sexual Misconduct With Patient Means Revocation Of License For Bergen Physical Therapist: AG
Sexual Misconduct With Patient Means Revocation Of License For Bergen Physical Therapist: AG The New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners has permanently revoked the license of a Bergen County physical therapist who admitted to engaging in sexual relations with one patient and was accused of making inappropriate remarks to another, officials said. Danny O. Steffens, who practiced at facilities in New Milford and Fort Lee, voluntarily surrendered his license following complaints from two female patients, identified in filed documents as Patient #1 and Patient #2, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday, Dec. 19. Steffens is prohibited from ever reappl…
Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Bergen County Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Bergen County
Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Bergen County A popular Korean entertainment design company is bringing a tranquil dessert cafe concept to America, and its first location will be in Bergen County. Cheongsu, the first of Seoul’s renowned Glow Seoul, is opening in Fort Lee on Dec. 16.  Cheongsu, founded by Glow Seoul, harmonizes Korean aesthetics, culinary mastery, and nature’s serenity into a modern café experience. Designed as a sanctuary for relaxation and reflection, Cheongsu offers guests a retreat from the chaos of everyday life. "Our mission with Cheongsu is to offer more than just a café experience—it’s an immersive retreat…
These Are The 5 Shoplifters Who Led Pursuit That Ended In Crash On PIP, Cops Say These Are The 5 Shoplifters Who Led Pursuit That Ended In Crash On PIP, Cops Say
These Are The 5 Shoplifters Who Led Pursuit That Ended In Crash On PIP, Cops Say Police in Edgewater have announced the arrests of five men from Brooklyn following a shoplifting incident and a high-speed police chase that ended in a crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway on Thursday, Dec. 5. Edgewater police responded to a call at approximately 10:45 a.m. regarding a shoplifting incident at Edgewater Commons. The suspects allegedly fled the scene in a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee with over $3,000 worth of merchandise, police said. Patrol officers spotted the vehicle traveling north on River Road and attempted a motor vehicle stop. The driver refused to pull over, drivi…
Animal Cruelty Suspect Who Skipped Court Nabbed After Blowing Stop Sign In Bergen County: PD Animal Cruelty Suspect Who Skipped Court Nabbed After Blowing Stop Sign In Bergen County: PD
Animal Cruelty Suspect Who Skipped Court Nabbed After Blowing Stop Sign In Bergen County: PD A Fort Lee woman accused of mistreating numerous pets was arrested last week for skipping a court date tied to multiple animal cruelty charges after multiple traffic violations in Rutherford, according to police and court records. Julia Daniltchenko, 44,of Fort Lee, was taken into custody in Rutherford on Monday, Nov. 25, Fort Lee police said. A search of the NJ Court system shows that Daniltchenko's arrest came after she failed to stop at a stop sign and was found with an expired driver's license in an unregistered car. The animal cruelty charges stem from a June 5, 2024, investigation at …
Crash Shuts 3 Lanes Of GWB Crash Shuts 3 Lanes Of GWB
Crash Shuts 3 Lanes Of GWB A crash closed three lanes of the George Washington Bridge Sunday evening, Dec. 1. The DOT website shows the crash happened in the eastbound lanes in Fort Lee near the toll plaza around 7:30 p.m. No further information was available.
Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You
Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You Two sushi spots, a Cajun hot pot eatery, and a cozy family-owned café. These are just a few of the exciting new restaurants that have recently opened — or are about to debut — in Bergen County. Here’s the lineup: Carlstadt: Meet Hot Pot, 508 Route 17, an authentic hotpot and cajun seafood/grill, now open. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MeetHOTPOT (@beijinghotpotnj) Closter: Sookae's Kitchen, 211 Closter Dock Road, artisanal catering and gourmet meals. Now open. Englewood: Sko Sushi, 41 Sylvan Ave., sushi by master s…
Knife-Wielding Jersey City Man Arrested After Attacking Victim In Edgewater: Police Knife-Wielding Jersey City Man Arrested After Attacking Victim In Edgewater: Police
Knife-Wielding Jersey City Man Arrested After Attacking Victim In Edgewater: Police A Jersey City man faces multiple charges, including first-degree robbery, after a physical altercation involving a knife in Edgewater on Friday, Nov. 8, police said. Edgewater Police responded to the scene at approximately 12:48 p.m. after receiving a report of a dispute involving a weapon, Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin said. The caller, identified as the victim, told police he caught 38-year-old Steven Ranne burglarizing his vehicle. When the victim confronted Ranne, a physical altercation broke out, police said. During the scuffle, Ranne allegedly brandished a pocket knife, causing…
Air Quality Worsens As Wildfire Smoke Wafts Over North Jersey Air Quality Worsens As Wildfire Smoke Wafts Over North Jersey
Air Quality Worsens As Wildfire Smoke Wafts Over North Jersey Smoke from the Jennings Creek Wildfire was wafting over portions of North Jersey, causing a rapid decline in air quality Friday, Nov. 15. The Jennings Creek Wildfire, which has scorched 2,283 acres across Passaic County, NJ, and Orange County, NY, was 90% contained Friday, Nov. 15, a week after it broke out, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.  Residents in Bergen County, from Oakland to Fort Lee, reported smoke drifting from the wildfire (is smoke in your town? see the Daily Voice Instagram story to report where you live). A smoke map from AirNow.Gov shows the Air Q…
Teen Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver Who Had Sedan Repaired, Bergen County Prosecutor Says Teen Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver Who Had Sedan Repaired, Bergen County Prosecutor Says
Teen Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver Who Had Sedan Repaired, Bergen County Prosecutor Says A 28-year-old Fort Lee man is facing multiple charges following a hit-and-run accident that left a teenager seriously injured last month, authorities said. Hugo R. Paz-Lajuj was identified as the driver who struck the 17-year-old boy on Oct. 14 around 6:40 a.m., at Brinkerhoff Avenue near 14th Street in Palisades Park, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The boy was hospitalized with serious injuries and Paz-Lajuj fled, Musella said. After a month-long investigation, detectives identified Paz-Lajuj as the driver and found his 2004 Honda Civic, which had reportedly be…
Reassuring Bergen County Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47 Reassuring Bergen County Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47
Reassuring Bergen County Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47 Erik J. Midgley, a dedicated Bergen County Public Safety dispatcher and lifelong community volunteer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 10, according to his obituary on the Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home website. He was 47 years old. Known for his reassuring presence during emergencies, Erik spent many years as the calming voice on the other end of the line for those in crisis, his obituary says. His legacy includes years of volunteer work with the Palisades Park and Fairview Ambulance Corps. Erik worked as a public servant for more than 25 years, including 19 with the Bergen County…
Mugshots Released: SWAT Raid Uncovers 28K Fentanyl Pills, Meth, Ghost Guns In Bergen County Mugshots Released: SWAT Raid Uncovers 28K Fentanyl Pills, Meth, Ghost Guns In Bergen County
Mugshots Released: SWAT Raid Uncovers 28K Fentanyl Pills, Meth, Ghost Guns In Bergen County A major drug bust in Bergen County led to the seizure of tens of thousands of fentanyl-laced pills, along with cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and untraceable firearms, authorities said in announcing the arrests of the three men behind it. Ramon Morillo, 39, of Fort Lee; Brandon Morillo, 31, of Lodi; and Joseph Diaz, 34, of Fort Lee, were arrested on Thursday, Nov. 7, following a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The investigation began in July 2024, when detectives identified Mo…
Newly Re-Elected Ridgewood Mayor Steps Down As 30-Year Owner Of Greek Restaurant Newly Re-Elected Ridgewood Mayor Steps Down As 30-Year Owner Of Greek Restaurant
Newly Re-Elected Ridgewood Mayor Steps Down As 30-Year Owner Of Greek Restaurant After nearly 30 years at the helm of It’s Greek to Me, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos has announced his decision to step away from the restaurant. Vagianos shared the news with mixed emotions, reflecting on the deep connection he has fostered with Ridgewood since moving his family to what he calls “the most wonderful town in America.” “It’s been an incredible ride,” Vagianos expressed. "Little did I realize that when I moved my family to the most wonderful town in America that I would be in a business that became my passion for almost 3 decades." Vagianos was re-elected as mayor alongside&n…
Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions
Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions Firefighters are battling a 19-acre brush fire that erupted Thursday night, Nov. 7, on the cliffs of the Palisades Interstate Park.  Visible from across the Hudson River, the blaze has turned the scenic cliffs into an intense battle zone, with flames licking at the steep, rocky terrain and sending plumes of smoke billowing into the evening sky. The fire, fueled by dry brush and challenging cliffside conditions, remains only 30% contained as of Friday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Crews from Fort Lee, Englewood, Ridgefield, Leonia, Edgewater, and more have jo…
Body Of Missing Edgewater Man, 19, Found At Base of Palisades After Intense Search (UPDATE) Body Of Missing Edgewater Man, 19, Found At Base of Palisades After Intense Search (UPDATE)
Body Of Missing Edgewater Man, 19, Found At Base of Palisades After Intense Search (Update) The body of a 19-year-old Edgewater man was recovered from the base of the cliff near Rockefeller Lookout on the Palisades Interstate Parkway after police said he was reported missing by his family on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The Palisades Interstate Parkway Police were alerted around 5 p.m. by Edgewater police after a cell phone ping traced the young man’s location to the scenic lookout point in Englewood Cliffs, PIP Police Lt. Raymond E. Walter said in a release. Walter added that concerned family members, who had last seen him that morning, revealed he had a history of depression and had …
Dems Overtake Republicans In Early Voting: Here's Where Polls Are Now Open In North Jersey Dems Overtake Republicans In Early Voting: Here's Where Polls Are Now Open In North Jersey
Dems Overtake Republicans In Early Voting: Here's Where Polls Are Now Open In North Jersey More than 38 million Americans had cast their votes in the 2024 elections as of Saturday morning, Oct. 26, the University of Florida Election Lab's early voter tracker shows. Polls have officially opened for early, in-person voting in New Jersey. How will you be voting? According to the UFL lab, 7.8M Democrats and 6.9M Republicans had already voted. Here's where you can show up and vote in each county in North Jersey come Saturday morning, Oct. 26. BERGEN Jack Alter Community Center, Fort Lee Garfield Nutrition Center & Senior Citizens Building, Garfield County Admin Build…
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Bergen County $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Bergen County
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Bergen County A $1 million New Jersey Lottery ticket was among the more than $3 million in cash prizes sold last week across the state. Monday, Oct. 7, was particularly remunerative for nine winner. Three draw participants and six Scratch-Off players combined to win nearly $800,000. The top winner landed the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of $413,896, with a ticket sold at J&M Grocery in Newark.  John’s Liquors & Deli in Hudson County’s Kearny sold a $200,000 winner in the Triple Golden Cherries Scratch-Off game. On Oct. 9, the Robbinsville Quick Check, in Mercer County sold a winning $400,000 Cro…
Paterson Car Thief Bails On Fort Lee Friend After Pursuit-Crash In Pompton Lakes: Police Paterson Car Thief Bails On Fort Lee Friend After Pursuit-Crash In Pompton Lakes: Police
Paterson Car Thief Bails On Fort Lee Friend After Pursuit-Crash In Pompton Lakes: Police Two car thieves were in custody after the driver led a pursuit and crashed, leaving his pal at the scene in Morris County this week, police said. On Wednesday, Sept. 4 around 1:45 a.m., Pompton Lakes Patrolman Collins was on duty when he spotted a 2023 Toyota Corolla that had been reported stolen the night before, police said in a news release. The vehicle was occupied by two individuals later identified as Dakota Cirelli, 24, of Paterson and Dilayda Aksoy, 22, of Fort Lee, and fled toward Watervliet and Albany avenues when they noticed police were after them. The vehicle cr…
Two Crashes Block Lanes Of GWB, Injuries Reported Two Crashes Block Lanes Of GWB, Injuries Reported
Two Crashes Block Lanes Of GWB, Injuries Reported Two separate crashes jammed lanes of the George Washington Bridge during Wednesday morning's commute Aug. 21, the NJDOT site said. One crash was reported in the lower level eastbound lanes around 8:40 a.m. Injuries were reported. The other happened on the upper level in Fort Lee. Both crashes took out two lanes, the NJDOT site says. This is a developing story.
'I'll Stab You In The F—ing Neck:' New Video Sheds Light On Fort Lee Woman's PD Involved Death 'I'll Stab You In The F—ing Neck:' New Video Sheds Light On Fort Lee Woman's PD Involved Death
'I'll Stab You In The F—ing Neck:' New Video Sheds Light On Fort Lee Woman's PD Involved Death The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has released bodycam footage of the shooting of Victoria Lee on Sunday, July 28. The footage appears to confirm what 25-year-old Lee's family said in a statement last week: That she was holding a water jug when officers kicked in the door, shot, and killed her. But, what authorities had not said until releasing the footage is that when officers told Lee through her family's apartment door at The Pinnacle that they were going to break it down, she said: "Go ahead, I’ll stab you in the f—ing neck," which she can be heard saying in the bodycam foot…
Passaic Motorcyclist, 26, Airlifted In Collision With Mercedes On Route 9W: Police Passaic Motorcyclist, 26, Airlifted In Collision With Mercedes On Route 9W: Police
Passaic Motorcyclist, 26, Airlifted In Collision With Mercedes On Route 9W: Police A 26-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital with a leg injury in a crash with a Mercedes Benz in Englewood Cliffs. That Passaic motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital with a leg injury after the collision with a 29-year-old man from Fort Lee around 6:40 p.m. on Route 9W at Demarest Avenue on Wednesday, Aug. 14, Englewood Cliffs Police Lt. Ronald Waldt said. Details of this incident remain under investigation.
Family Of Woman Killed By Police In Fort Lee Say She Was Clutching Water Bottle — Not Knife Family Of Woman Killed By Police In Fort Lee Say She Was Clutching Water Bottle — Not Knife
Family Of Woman Killed By Police In Fort Lee Say She Was Clutching Water Bottle — Not Knife The family of the Fort Lee woman shot and killed by police last month in the midst of a mental health crisis is speaking out. In a statement issued Friday, Aug. 9, the family of Victoria Lee says Fort Lee officers misunderstood the events that left the 25-year-old Ridgewood native dead at The Pinnacle apartments on Sunday, July 28, could have handled it differently. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin previously said that Lee's brother called 9-1-1 saying she was experiencing a mental health crisis and needed to go to the hospital. Lee's brother also said his sister was holding a kn…
Crash Victim Reunites With Dog Who Ran From NY To NJ Two Months Ago (VIDEO) Crash Victim Reunites With Dog Who Ran From NY To NJ Two Months Ago (VIDEO)
Crash Victim Reunites With Dog Who Ran From NY To NJ Two Months Ago (Video) There were few dry eyes in the Bergen County Animal Shelter Tuesday, Aug. 6, as a dog who ran from a crash scene in New York two months ago was reunited with her owner. Salem Mannequin has been tirelessly searching for her yellow lab Nyla since the June 7 crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway at White Plains Road, she tells Daily Voice. She was in a hospital bed at Jacobi Medical Center hours after the accident when she realized, her baby was missing. Once released, Mannequin began calling shelters and veterinary offices across New York City and Westchester counties. She posted in missi…
FBI Arrests Man Accused Of Sucker Punching Elderly Victim Unconscious In Fort Lee: Prosecutor FBI Arrests Man Accused Of Sucker Punching Elderly Victim Unconscious In Fort Lee: Prosecutor
FBI Arrests Man Accused Of Sucker Punching Elderly Victim Unconscious In Fort Lee: Prosecutor A 29-year-old New York man has been charged in a Fort Lee shopping mall assault that let a 77-year-old comatose for two months, authorities announced. Efrain Escobar, of the Bronx, had gotten in an argument with the elderly man at Plaza West Mall on Bergen Boulevard just before 7:15 p.m. Monday, April 8, after a minor motor vehicle crash, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Escobar then punched the man in the face knocking him unconscious, leaving him incapacitate at the scene, Musella said. Escobar had fled the scene by the time police arrived, the prosecutor said. The…
Bizarre Mugshot Shows Grinning Car Thief Just After Launching Stolen Volvo Into Hudson River Bizarre Mugshot Shows Grinning Car Thief Just After Launching Stolen Volvo Into Hudson River
Bizarre Mugshot Shows Grinning Car Thief Just After Launching Stolen Volvo Into Hudson River He didn't get very far. A 26-year-old man who stole a white 2012 Volvo was arrested after he lost control of the vehicle, sending it into the Hudson River during a police pursuit Monday night, July 1, Edgewater Police Chief Donald A. Martin said in a release. The man, later identified as  Jean D. Severe, of Brooklyn, NY, jumped behind the wheel of the Volvo at Veteran's Field at 1167 River Road just before 9:10 p.m., Martin said. Moments later, an officer spotted the car near the Fort Lee border. The officer tried to stop the vehicle, but Severe failed to pull over, initiati…
Bicyclist, 47, Dies After Being Struck On Route 9W Bicyclist, 47, Dies After Being Struck On Route 9W
Bicyclist, 47, Dies After Being Struck On Route 9W Jake Kim, a 47-year-old Englewood resident was killed after his bicycle was truck by a vehicle on Wednesday morning, June 19, according to a fundraiser created to assist his family. As of Thursday, June 27, more than $12,000 has been raised.  "The famous 9W leaving from Fort Lee, will no longer feel the same without him," Jang won Woo, who organized the fundraiser said." Kim was struck by a Mercedes Sprinter Van at 9:50 a.m. at the intersection of Palisade Avenue and Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs police said.  Kim was transported to Englewood Hospital and Medical Cen…
1,600 Bergen County Residents Without Power After Stormy Night 1,600 Bergen County Residents Without Power After Stormy Night
1,600 Bergen County Residents Without Power After Stormy Night Thousands of New Jersey residents remain without power following thunderstorms that swept through the region Wednesday, June 26. As of Thursday morning, June 27, JCP&L was reporting 54,000 outages across North Jersey. The most widespread were reported in: More than 1,800 in Ringwood; several hundred. in Wayne; Nearly 3,000 in Boonton Township; 660 in Mine Hill; 1,200 in Mount Arlington; nearly 700 in Vernon; 700 in Stockholm; 1,400 in Great Meadows; 880 in Buttzville. PSE&G was reporting just over 5,000 residents without power, most in Bergen County (1,600 with 223 in Fort Lee, 243…
Cops ID Culprit Behind Bogus Bomb Threats To Police Departments Across Bergen County Cops ID Culprit Behind Bogus Bomb Threats To Police Departments Across Bergen County
Cops ID Culprit Behind Bogus Bomb Threats To Police Departments Across Bergen County A 26-year-old Fair Lawn man is facing charges for calling and emailing false threats to law enforcement agencies across Bergen County, authorities announced Clyde Johnson has been charged with false public alarm in the series of anonymous calls and emails to Franklin Lakes, Paramus, Wyckoff, Maywood, Fair Lawn, Fort Lee, and Bergenfield police departments, as well as local businesses, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Each time, Johnson reported "an individual armed with a deadly weapon or explosive" Musella said. An investigation helmed by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Off…
Officers Who Killed Bloodied, Naked Knife-Wielding Man In Fort Lee Won't Be Charged, AG Says Officers Who Killed Bloodied, Naked Knife-Wielding Man In Fort Lee Won't Be Charged, AG Says
Officers Who Killed Bloodied, Naked Knife-Wielding Man In Fort Lee Won't Be Charged, AG Says Fort Lee police officers who shot and killed an aggressive and bloodied knife-wielding man in February 2023 have been cleared of any wrongdoing, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office announced. A state grand jury voted not to file any criminal charges against the Fort Lee officers who killed 42-year-old Mohamed Bounaouar, of Las Vegas, NV, who was fully naked when he lunged at them with a knife at a John Street apartment on Feb. 4, 2023, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Click here for a series of bodyworn cam footage of the incident released by the NJ Attorney General's Office…
Mom Charged With Aggravated Manslaughter For Drug OD Death Of Daughter, 12, In Fort Lee Mom Charged With Aggravated Manslaughter For Drug OD Death Of Daughter, 12, In Fort Lee
Mom Charged With Aggravated Manslaughter For Drug OD Death Of Daughter, 12, In Fort Lee 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A 48-year-old Fort Lee mom was charged with aggravated manslaughter for the drug overdose death of her 12-year-old daughter. Frances Caso was initially jailed on various child endangerment and drug possession charges after onetime child model Trinity Caso Perez overdosed on May 25. Further investigation led to the more serious charge, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said on Friday, May 31. Fort Lee police responding to a 3:34 p.m. call last Saturday found the lifeless child at Caso's Maple Street home. The youngster was pronounced dead soon after at Hackensack University Med…