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PHOTOS: Pink Heals, Bergen Responders Help Boy, 2, With Cancer Deliver Toys To Ailing Kids PHOTOS: Pink Heals, Bergen Responders Help Boy, 2, With Cancer Deliver Toys To Ailing Kids
Photos: Pink Heals, Bergen Responders Help Boy, 2, With Cancer Deliver Toys To Ailing Kids Assisted by members of Pink Heals and police and firefighters from several Bergen County towns, an inspiring 2-year-old boy with cancer delivered toys collected during a "hero's parade" for him to other ailing youngsters at Tomorrow’s Children Hospital in Hackensack. The parade for Declan Hagerty two weeks ago brought firefighters and other responders in more than 100 emergency vehicles from across New Jersey to Lebanon, where he and his family live. No sooner had it ended than preparations began for shipping toys collected during the event some 55 or so miles in a U-Haul from Hunterdon Co…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Fair Lawn Police Boost Protection Following Threat To Middle School Fair Lawn Police Boost Protection Following Threat To Middle School
Fair Lawn Police Boost Protection Following Threat To Middle School Fair Lawn police stepped up protection of borough schools on Tuesday following the discovery after Monday’s dismissal of what officials described as a “written threat on school property” against the Thomas Jefferson Middle School. “After an investigation and the advice and recommendation of the Fair Lawn Police Department,” borough schools “will remain open with an increased additional police presence” on Tuesday at all schools in the district, Schools Supt. Nicolas J. Norcia wrote in a message to parents. Norcia didn’t elaborate on the threat, noting that an “ongoing investigation” was und…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Fair Lawn PD: 'Suspicious' Elmwood Park Man Had Heroin, Warrant Fair Lawn PD: 'Suspicious' Elmwood Park Man Had Heroin, Warrant
Fair Lawn PD: 'Suspicious' Elmwood Park Man Had Heroin, Warrant A 31-year-old man with an outstanding warrant was discovered with heroin hidden in a cigarette box while walking around Fair Lawn Monday evening, borough police said. After noticing a "suspicious" male on Broadway at West Amsterdam Avenue around 9 p.m., Fair Lawn Police Officer John Rovetto arrested John Schmitt of Elmwood Park, Sgt. Brian Metzler said. Schmitt had a $1,000 arrest warrant out of Elmwood Park, police said. He was charged with drug-related offenses and handed over to Elmwood Park police, Metzler said.

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Arrangements Set For Beloved Fair Lawn Police Officer Edward Egan Arrangements Set For Beloved Fair Lawn Police Officer Edward Egan
Arrangements Set For Beloved Fair Lawn Police Officer Edward Egan Funeral arrangements have been set for popular Fair Lawn patrolman Edward Egan, who died Monday at his home. Visitation is scheduled from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Van Riper-Ellis-Broadway Baptist Church in Fair Lawn. A funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. at the church. Cremation will be private.  Egan, who had been with the borough police department 27 years, was battling cancer and had heart problems, colleagues said. "Ed Egan was a friend to many," the Fair Lawn Police Department said in a Facebook post. "He lived up to the Irish Proverb: 'A good friend is…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Popular Fair Lawn Police Officer Edward Egan Dies Popular Fair Lawn Police Officer Edward Egan Dies
Popular Fair Lawn Police Officer Edward Egan Dies A popular Fair Lawn patrolman with severe health problems died at his home Monday.  Edward Egan, who had been with the borough police department nearly 20 years, was battling cancer and had heart problems, colleagues said. A funeral service and visitation is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15. Egan who previously worked as a state corrections officer, had recently been on light duty, they said. The 51-year-old borough native was also a member of Fire Co. 2. "Ed was loved by all and had a heart of absolute gold," Fair Lawn PBA President Luis Vazquez said. "He will be missed.&q…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Fair Lawn Adds Experienced Veteran Police Officer To Patrol, Three Specials To Schools Fair Lawn Adds Experienced Veteran Police Officer To Patrol, Three Specials To Schools
Fair Lawn Adds Experienced Veteran Police Officer To Patrol, Three Specials To Schools Fair Lawn's newest police officer has plenty of experience in various areas. Miguel Cruz, who was sworn in at Tuesday's Borough Council meeting, comes from the Paterson Police Department, where he worked for 16 years. Cruz, 37, was a K-9 officer, a member of the Paterson PD's Emergency Response Team and a member of its sniper team. "After completion of his familiarization training in Fair Lawn, he will be assigned to the patrol division," Sgt. Brian Metzler said. Also sworn in were four Special Class 3 officers, who will be working in Fair Lawn's schools beginning next month. M…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
First-Ever Hands-On Citizens Fire Academy Coming To Fair Lawn, Glen Rock First-Ever Hands-On Citizens Fire Academy Coming To Fair Lawn, Glen Rock
First-Ever Hands-On Citizens Fire Academy Coming To Fair Lawn, Glen Rock Get to learn what being a firefighter is all about when the first-ever Citizens Fire Academy comes to Fair Lawn and Glen Rock this fall. The free six-week evening class, which begins Oct. 2, is open to all Fair Lawn and Glen Rock residents 25 and older. It will cover engine and truck company operations, motor vehicle extrications and other responsibilities firefighters tackle on each call. Designed for those with a general interest in firefighting, the hands-on experience is “a great first step for people considering a longer-term commitment to volunteering for their local fire department,…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Bergen Prosecutor: 'Helping Hand' Continues To Reach Opioid Addicts Bergen Prosecutor: 'Helping Hand' Continues To Reach Opioid Addicts
Bergen Prosecutor: 'Helping Hand' Continues To Reach Opioid Addicts HACKENSACK, N.J. – More than three dozen heroin users arrested in Bergen County over a four-day period got more than summonses to appear in court: They were each also offered the opportunity to connect with a recovering addict who could one day help save his or her life. Of the 37 users given the chance, 19 of those charged with heroin agreed to work with a “recovery specialist” -- – a recovering addict who has remained clean and knows how to help them find treatment, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo said. A dozen of them completed 5-day detox and had long-term treatment options …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Fair Lawn PD Nabs Garfield Driver Wanted In High-Speed Multi-Agency Chase Fair Lawn PD Nabs Garfield Driver Wanted In High-Speed Multi-Agency Chase
Fair Lawn PD Nabs Garfield Driver Wanted In High-Speed Multi-Agency Chase FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- A Garfield driver who authorities said nearly ran over a sheriff's officer and almost hit a Hawthorne patrol cruiser in a high-speed pursuit was caught by Fair Lawn police just under 24 hours later. Officer Juan Rodriguez pulled over a white Volkswagen Jetta driven by 48-year-old Faredon Abida on River Road at Hopper Avenue just after 9:30 p.m. Monday, Sgt. Brian Metzler said. Rodriguez discovered active warrants for Abida out of Mahwah and Ho-Ho-Kus -- and also that he'd been involved in an assault on police and a chase that began just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday at Lafayett…

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by Jerry DeMarco