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Man Crushed To Death By Car In Clifton: Here's What We Know Man Crushed To Death By Car In Clifton: Here's What We Know
Man Crushed To Death By Car In Clifton: Here's What We Know A man was fatally crushed by a vehicle in Clifton, authorities confirmed. Police say the incident happened early Wednesday, April 23 at 810 Bloomfield Ave.  The man was found crushed under the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 6:40 a.m., police confirmed. The business comes up as Atlantic Casting and Engineering. Robert Anderson, a lieutenant with Clifton police, said the incident remains under investigation and no further details were available as of press time. Atlantic Casting & Engineering's website describes the business as a "world-class manufacture…
Clifton Cop Tackles Moped Rider, Reckless Crew Circles, Kicks Officer: Police Clifton Cop Tackles Moped Rider, Reckless Crew Circles, Kicks Officer: Police
Clifton Cop Tackles Moped Rider, Reckless Crew Circles, Kicks Officer: Police A moped rider tried to run from police after his bike broke down — and several others in his reckless riding crew tried to kick the officer chasing him, Clifton police said. The wild scene unfolded around 6:42 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, when officers spotted a group of 10 to 15 ATVs, dirt bikes, and mopeds driving recklessly on Main Avenue near Delawanna Avenue, Lt. Robert Anderson said. The group turned onto Allwood Road and kept riding west, blowing through red lights and ignoring traffic laws. Officer Maurice Marsilla followed the group with the flow of traffic and spotted one moped dis…
Off-Duty Cop Helps Nab Man Breaking Into Cars In Clifton, Police Say Off-Duty Cop Helps Nab Man Breaking Into Cars In Clifton, Police Say
Off-Duty Cop Helps Nab Man Breaking Into Cars In Clifton, Police Say A man in a ski mask was arrested in Clifton after he was caught breaking into a parked car, police said. Officers responded around 1:14 a.m. on Thursday, April 3 to a report of a suspicious person near the intersection of Center Street and Arthur Street, according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson. The witness, an off-duty law enforcement officer from another agency, told police he saw the man enter an unlocked 2012 Mazda, rummage through the interior, and then try to enter other parked cars. Police located the suspect, identified as Allen Bright, 24, of Brooklyn, NY, near the intersec…
Bergen County Teen Killed By Israeli Soldiers In West Bank: Reports Bergen County Teen Killed By Israeli Soldiers In West Bank: Reports
Bergen County Teen Killed By Israeli Soldiers In West Bank: Reports A 14-year-old boy from New Jersey was killed in the West Bank on Sunday, April 6, as first reported by NorthJersey.com. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates identified the boy as Omar [Amer] Mohammed Saadeh Rabee and said the killing happened in the town of Turmus Ayya in Ramallah. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) shared a blurry video of what they said showed “three terrorists who were throwing rocks toward a highway with civilian vehicles," spotted by Israeli fighters. במהלך פעילות מבצעית של לוחמים מיחידה 636 במרחב תורמוסעייא שבחטיבת שומרון, הכוח זיהה שלושה מחבל…
Public House 46 To Close After Nearly 20 Years, Owner Explains Why Public House 46 To Close After Nearly 20 Years, Owner Explains Why
Public House 46 To Close After Nearly 20 Years, Owner Explains Why Public House 46 in Clifton will be closing for good after service on Sunday, April 6, owner Robby Corujo confirmed to Daily Voice. The longtime Route 46 hotspot, located at 1081 US-46, has been a go-to for locals looking to catch a game, hear live music, or enjoy a classic burger and beer. But Corujo says it’s time for a new chapter. “The reason why I’m closing is due to limited parking,” said Corujo, who also owns the Wayne Ale House, known for its massive pizzas. “I’m unable to run the bar/restaurant the way I would like.” Corujo took over ownership in 2006. Prior to that, the place was …
Dating App Trap: Teens Robbed In Late-Night Clifton Set-Up, Cops Say Dating App Trap: Teens Robbed In Late-Night Clifton Set-Up, Cops Say
Dating App Trap: Teens Robbed In Late-Night Clifton Set-Up, Cops Say Two teens thought they were going on a date. Instead, they walked into an armed robbery, police in Clifton said. The incident happened around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, when Clifton Police responded to Harrington Road for a reported armed robbery, Lt. Robert Anderson said. The 18-year-old male victims had connected with a woman through a dating app and were invited to meet her in the neighborhood, Anderson said. When they arrived, Luis Mena, 24, of Clifton, and Nevaeh Steve, 18, of Asbury Park, apparently approached their vehicle. Mena got into the car while Steve waited outside, And…
Man Stabs Victim, Threatens Others With Knife At Clifton Pool Hall, Police Say Man Stabs Victim, Threatens Others With Knife At Clifton Pool Hall, Police Say
Man Stabs Victim, Threatens Others With Knife At Clifton Pool Hall, Police Say A Paterson man was arrested after police say he stabbed one person and threatened others with a knife during a violent outburst at a Clifton pool hall. David Jackson, 45, was taken into custody after fleeing from police early Saturday, March 29 around 2:11 a.m., according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson. Officers were dispatched to Clifton Billiards on Main Avenue after a 911 call reported a man with a knife inside the business. Officers Nicholas Freites and Anderson Ferreira located a man matching the suspect’s description walking on Getty Avenue near Burgh Avenue, police said. When…
Software Engineer Points Gun, Pulls Trigger During Dispute In Clifton: Police Software Engineer Points Gun, Pulls Trigger During Dispute In Clifton: Police
Software Engineer Points Gun, Pulls Trigger During Dispute In Clifton: Police A Clifton man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at another man’s head and pulled the trigger during a late-night argument — though the weapon was not loaded. Michael Estwanick, 32 — whose social media profiles indicate he works as a software engineer for Amazon — was taken into custody around 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, after officers responded to a reported dispute in the Richfield neighborhood, according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson. Investigators say a 46-year-old male acquaintance had arrived at Estwanick’s home when the two got into an argument. While the ma…
Screaming Teen Found By Cops Had Been Sexually Assaulted By DUI Driver: Prosecutor Screaming Teen Found By Cops Had Been Sexually Assaulted By DUI Driver: Prosecutor
Screaming Teen Found By Cops Had Been Sexually Assaulted By DUI Driver: Prosecutor Chilling screams led officers to a juvenile in a vehicle who they say had been sexually assaulted by the DUI driver Thursday, March 27 in Bergen County. As a result, Union City resident Elmer Barranco has been charged with second-degree sexual assault, third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, and various motor vehicle violations including DUI and open container, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.  The scene unfolded at Ramapo Valley Road and East Oak Street in Oakland, where police officers found the child, between ages 13 and 16,…
Services For 'Dunkin Queen' Daniela Ghafour Finalized Services For 'Dunkin Queen' Daniela Ghafour Finalized
Services For 'Dunkin Queen' Daniela Ghafour Finalized The family of a 31-year-old Passaic County woman fatally stabbed earlier this month is preparing to say their final goodbyes. Memorial visitation for Daniela M. Ghafour will be held Saturday, March 29 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home on Van Houten Avenue in Clifton. Daniela, affectionately remembered by many as the “Dunkin’ Donuts Queen,” died on Sunday, March 16, her obituary on the funeral home site says. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Daniela was identified by loved ones as the victim of a stabbing in Passaic. She grew up in Clifton and worked at various Dunki…
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In North Jersey $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In North Jersey
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In North Jersey A Powerball ticket good for $50,000 was sold in North Jersey. The ticket from the Saturday, March 22 drawing was purchased at the Quick Stop at 261 Clifton Ave. The winning numbers were 06, 07, 25, 46, and 57. The red Power Ball was 12 with a Powerplay of 3X.
New 'Snow White' Starring NJ's Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics New 'Snow White' Starring NJ's Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics
New 'Snow White' Starring NJ's Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics After all the hype and controversy, the new live-action adaptation of "Snow White" seems to be "meh." Critics are mixed on the Disney movie, which has a 46% rating at Rotten Tomatoes and a 47 rating at Metacritic. The film stars Rachel Zegler, a Clifton native, as the titular heroine and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Zegler received praise for her performance with Variety calling her a "shining supernova," while another critic called her "incandescent," saying she sells her performance with "conviction and heart." But not all critics are on board. The BBC said "the story is cluttered, …
Video Shows Car Flying Through Intersection In Fatal 5-Car Clifton Crash Video Shows Car Flying Through Intersection In Fatal 5-Car Clifton Crash
Video Shows Car Flying Through Intersection In Fatal 5-Car Clifton Crash Brand-new footage has surfaced showing the Wednesday, March 12, five-car Clifton crash that left a 52-year-old driver dead. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewjersey The video, initially shared by Inside Clifton NJ, shows a 2021 Chevy Trailblazer flying down Getty Avenue and through the intersection at Crooks Avenue, appearing to blow a red light. The Chevy — which can be heard approaching — hits a sedan, then a pickup truck, and then the other vehicles, causing a loud bang each time.  "Holy sh—," someone can be …
Prosecutor Issues Correction In Fatal 5-Car Clifton Crash Prosecutor Issues Correction In Fatal 5-Car Clifton Crash
Prosecutor Issues Correction In Fatal 5-Car Clifton Crash The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office has issued a correction regarding the five-car crash in Clifton on Wednesday, March 12. While authorities initially reported that a pedestrian was killed, the victim — a 52-year-old man from Newton (Sussex County) — was later found to be the driver of a Honda Civic, one of the four vehicles struck by a 2021 Chevy Trailblazer, driven by a 35-year-old Madison woman, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said. Video shows the Trailblazer flying down Getty Avenue before hitting the four vehicles at Cr…
Services Set For Lodi High School Senior Killed In Clifton Crash Services Set For Lodi High School Senior Killed In Clifton Crash
Services Set For Lodi High School Senior Killed In Clifton Crash Services have been finalized for a Lodi High School senior who was killed in a Clifton crash, one month before her 18th birthday. A GoFundMe campaign, launched by Veronica Delgado to support Ezra Sanchez’s family had raised $19,900 as of Friday, March 7. Sanchez was a loving, outgoing 17-year-old who attended Lodi High School and was weeks away from turning 18 on April 3, according to Delgado. "This is shocking and tragic," Delgado wrote. "We are setting up this GoFundMe to help relieve the burden of costs for this family. Any and all donations are appreciated." While they did not identif…
‘Can You Guarantee I Won’t Be On TikTok?’: Video Shows Accused DWI Driver's Route 46 Arrest ‘Can You Guarantee I Won’t Be On TikTok?’: Video Shows Accused DWI Driver's Route 46 Arrest
‘Can You Guarantee I Won’t Be On TikTok?’: Video Shows Accused DWI Driver's Route 46 Arrest Newly released bodycam footage captures the moment a 43-year-old woman was arrested for DWI after driving the wrong way on Route 46 and crashing head-on into another vehicle, police said. The crash happened on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 2:40 a.m., when Clifton police responded to a head-on collision on Route 46 West between Crooks Avenue and the Garden State Parkway, according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson.  Bodycam footage obtained by Transparency Bodycam opens with another motorist limping next to his crashed vehicle. It later shows Velez, of Belleville, struggling through field sob…
Vandals Smash Windows On 15 Cars Overnight In Clifton: Cops Vandals Smash Windows On 15 Cars Overnight In Clifton: Cops
Vandals Smash Windows On 15 Cars Overnight In Clifton: Cops Police are investigating after at least 15 cars were found with shattered windows in Clifton overnight Monday, March 3 into Tuesday, March 4, police said. While many of the vehicles did not contain valuables, windows were still broken, and no items were taken from most of the cars, all of which were in the Lakeview section, Lt. Robert Anderson said. Detectives are actively investigating the incidents and are asking residents with home security cameras to check for suspicious persons or activity that may have been captured overnight, Anderson said. "As always, remain vigilant and report sus…
Lodi HS Senior ID'd As Victim Killed In Clifton Crash: Officials Lodi HS Senior ID'd As Victim Killed In Clifton Crash: Officials
Lodi HS Senior ID'd As Victim Killed In Clifton Crash: Officials Lodi High School is mourning the loss of a 12th-grade student who died in a weekend car crash in Clifton, officials said. In a letter to parents, Superintendent Frank D’Amico and Principal Michael Attanasio expressed their heartfelt sympathy to the student’s family and close friends and asked the community to respect their privacy during this difficult time. The student's name has not been publicly released. “This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school district, especially our students,” the letter states. As previously reported by Daily Voice, t…
Pink Poodle Takes A Plunge: Miss Molly Rescued After Daring Swim Across Passaic River Pink Poodle Takes A Plunge: Miss Molly Rescued After Daring Swim Across Passaic River
Pink Poodle Takes A Plunge: Miss Molly Rescued After Daring Swim Across Passaic River Molly the pink poodle had an adventure worthy of a Hollywood movie—except her great escape ended with a daring swim across the Passaic River and a multi-agency rescue effort that had everyone holding their breath. It all started when Garfield Police received a call at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, March 3, about a small, pink-colored dog running loose near River Drive and Lanza Avenue, according to Garfield Police Captain Mario X. Pozo. Earlier that day, Molly’s owner had already reported her missing after she slipped away from her Aster Lane home around 11 a.m. Concerned for her beloved, uniquely-c…
Teen Killed In Clifton Crash: Prosecutor Teen Killed In Clifton Crash: Prosecutor
Teen Killed In Clifton Crash: Prosecutor A 17-year-old was killed in an overnight Clifton crash, authorities said. A 2008 Honda Accord carrying four people collided with a 2011 Mazda CX-9 with one occupant around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, March 2 at Lakeview and Crooks avenues, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said. A 17-year-old passenger in the Honda Accord was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the vehicle crash is undetermined at this time. This investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes available. The Passaic…
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Intoxicated, Wrong-Way Driver Causes Head-On Route 46 Crash: Police Intoxicated, Wrong-Way Driver Causes Head-On Route 46 Crash: Police
Intoxicated, Wrong-Way Driver Causes Head-On Route 46 Crash: Police A Belleville woman was charged with DWI after driving the wrong way on Route 46 West and crashing head-on into another vehicle, authorities said. Clifton police responded to Route 46 West between Crooks Avenue and the Garden State Parkway at 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, for a report of a head-on collision, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderon said. ALSO SEE: DWI Clifton Driver Causes 5-Car Crash With Serious Injuries: Cops Officers arrived to find that Paola Velez, 43, had been driving a 2016 Honda CRV eastbound in the westbound lanes when she collided with a 2007 Honda Accord, Anderson…
DWI Clifton Driver Causes 5-Car Crash With Serious Injuries: Cops DWI Clifton Driver Causes 5-Car Crash With Serious Injuries: Cops
DWI Clifton Driver Causes 5-Car Crash With Serious Injuries: Cops A Clifton man was arrested for DWI after a five-car crash that left another driver seriously injured, police said. Felix Gonzalez, 39, was taken into custody early Sunday, Feb. 23, after the crash at 2:11 a.m. near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Highland Avenue, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson said. Two of the five vehicles involved were occupied, while three were parked, officials said. One adult male driver suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive, authorities said. Gonzalez showed signs of intoxication at the scene and was arrested after failing sobriety tests, …
Route 46 Stolen Car Chase Ends In Foot Pursuit, Trio In Custody: Police Route 46 Stolen Car Chase Ends In Foot Pursuit, Trio In Custody: Police
Route 46 Stolen Car Chase Ends In Foot Pursuit, Trio In Custody: Police A police chase ended with a dramatic foot pursuit across Route 46 and the arrests of three people in a stolen car, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, when Clifton Police Officers Michael McNally and Anderson Ferreira spotted a Black Honda Accord driving erratically on Route 21 North before merging onto Route 46 East, Clifton Police Lt Robert Anderson said. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver sped up to evade them, struck another vehicle, and continued down the exit ramp to River Drive in Elmwood Park, Anderson said. The suspect aband…
NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched NY Vehicle Theft, Police Say NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched NY Vehicle Theft, Police Say
NJ Teen Mom Left Baby In Getaway Car During Botched NY Vehicle Theft, Police Say A New Jersey woman and a teenage boy were caught attempting to steal a running vehicle in Hewlett while an infant sat in their getaway car, police said. Officers responded to a home on Seawane Road around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, after a resident saw an unknown male inside his running vehicle, Nassau County police said. When confronted, the suspect fled in a white Hyundai driven by an unknown female. A canvass of the area led officers to the vehicle, where they arrested 19-year-old Melissa Maldonado of Clifton, NJ, and a male juvenile, authorities said. Police discovered Maldonado…
Clifton Student Made Bomb, Shooting, Death Threats That Were 'Highly Specific,' Police Say Clifton Student Made Bomb, Shooting, Death Threats That Were 'Highly Specific,' Police Say
Clifton Student Made Bomb, Shooting, Death Threats That Were 'Highly Specific,' Police Say  A 17-year-old Clifton High School student has been arrested and charged with making multiple violent threats targeting students, staff, and the school itself, authorities said. Detectives from the Clifton Police Juvenile Division arrested the teen male on Monday, Feb. 3, following an investigation into four reported incidents between Jan. 27 and Jan. 29, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson said. The threats, which included bomb threats, school shooting threats, and death threats, were sent electronically and were highly specific in nature, Anderson said. The threats resulted in large-…
Passaic River Bridge Demolition Prompts Garden State Parkway Detour For Half Of February Passaic River Bridge Demolition Prompts Garden State Parkway Detour For Half Of February
Passaic River Bridge Demolition Prompts Garden State Parkway Detour For Half Of February Drivers on the Garden State Parkway should prepare for overnight detours throughout February, as a portion of the Passaic River Bridge is set to be demolished. Starting Monday, Feb. 10, at 11 p.m., through Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 5 a.m., all northbound traffic will be rerouted off the Parkway at Exit 156 in Clifton. This detour will continue for 15 nights throughout the month, allowing crews to safely demolish part of the 70-year-old bridge. Northbound traffic will be redirected off the Parkway at Exit 156, traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 46 for about 1.5 miles before re-entering the Parkway…
Officials ID Man Killed In Clifton Fire Officials ID Man Killed In Clifton Fire
Officials ID Man Killed In Clifton Fire A 63-year-old man died after a house fire in Clifton Thursday night, Feb. 6, authorities said. Firefighters and police responded to 301 Union Avenue at approximately 8:26 p.m. after receiving reports of a working fire, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes. When crews arrived, they found Michael Lazor, of Clifton, suffering from injuries caused by the fire. He was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, officials said. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire. The investigation remains active, and more details…
Clifton Gunman Charged With Murder Years After Shooting: Prosecutor Clifton Gunman Charged With Murder Years After Shooting: Prosecutor
Clifton Gunman Charged With Murder Years After Shooting: Prosecutor A Clifton man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Passaic resident more than two years ago, authorities announced. Yoniel Santana-Gomez, 24, was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in connection to the Dec. 11, 2022, shooting of Ariel Henriquez, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said. Henriquez was brought to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center with a gunshot wound at approximately 3:47 a.m. that …
Armed NY Pair Terrorized Gas Attendants Along Major Bergen County Highways: Prosecutor Armed NY Pair Terrorized Gas Attendants Along Major Bergen County Highways: Prosecutor
Armed NY Pair Terrorized Gas Attendants Along Major Bergen County Highways: Prosecutor A year-long investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has led to the arrests and indictments of two Westchester, NY men, in a series of armed robberies across three North Jersey counties, authorities said. Veron S. Brown, 26, and Ryan D. Servis, 25, of Mount Vernon, were identified as the masked men terrorizing gas station attendants across the region since January 2024, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The first incident occurred on Jan. 7, 2024, at 4:50 a.m., when Clifton Police responded to an armed robbery at a Route 3 gas station. Two masked men in a black …
Suspect In $1,500 Shoplifting Heist Injures Clifton Officer During Pursuit: Cops Suspect In $1,500 Shoplifting Heist Injures Clifton Officer During Pursuit: Cops
Suspect In $1,500 Shoplifting Heist Injures Clifton Officer During Pursuit: Cops A Bloomfield man was arrested Thursday night, Jan. 23, after stealing $1,500 worth of clothing from a Kohl’s store on Main Avenue in Clifton, police said. Officers were dispatched just after 9:30 p.m. to search for the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Daniel Bataille, who fled the store with the stolen merchandise, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson said. Sgt. Andrew Mulick spotted Bataille on Franklin Avenue, just over the border into Nutley. Recognizing Bataille as a suspect in several recent shoplifting incidents in Clifton and surrounding towns, Sgt. Mulick attempted to place him unde…