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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 …

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Newark Masked Thieves Targeted Outdoor Diners In Traumatizing Summer Robbery: Prosecutor Newark Masked Thieves Targeted Outdoor Diners In Traumatizing Summer Robbery: Prosecutor
Newark Masked Thieves Targeted Outdoor Diners In Traumatizing Summer Robbery: Prosecutor Three Newark men and two juveniles are facing charges following an armed robbery and assault at an outdoor dining area in Englewood earlier this year, authorities said. The arrests stem from a robbery that occurred on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, just after midnight. on Engle Street, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.  Masked assailants armed with handguns attempted to steal car keys from a valet area before robbing diners of jewelry and personal belongings. During the attack, one victim was struck in the head with a firearm, officials said. Musella did not disclose the name of the…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Cops Cut Maplewood YouTuber Break During Three Traffic Stops, New Bodycam Footage Shows Cops Cut Maplewood YouTuber Break During Three Traffic Stops, New Bodycam Footage Shows
Cops Cut Maplewood YouTuber Break During Three Traffic Stops, New Bodycam Footage Shows Newly released bodycam footage reveals tech influencer Marques Brownlee calmly navigating a series of traffic stops in Bergen County, NJ over the past two years. The videos, shared by Transparency Bodycam, show the 31-year-old YouTuber from Maplewood being pulled over on three separate occasions for traffic violations. June 30, 2023, Alpine: Brownlee was stopped by police for tinted windows. Brownlee realizes soon after being pulled over that he does not have his license. Brownlee and the officer make small talk over his barber and the fact that he's going all the way to Weehawken for a hai…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Internet Creep Shows Up At Child's Home, Chats With Undercover Bergen County Detective: Cops Internet Creep Shows Up At Child's Home, Chats With Undercover Bergen County Detective: Cops
Internet Creep Shows Up At Child's Home, Chats With Undercover Bergen County Detective: Cops A 32-year-old Staten Island man is facing charges for showing up to the Bergen County home of a 12-year-old child for sex and then engaging with an undercover detective who subsequently posed as a juvenile online, authorities said. Christopher J. Giglio, who was only acquainted with the child over the Internet, told the victim he was 13 years old before showing up outside of their home on Wednesday evening, Dec. 11, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella and the affidavit obtained by Daily Voice. Giglio fled the scene after the child’s parent saw his vehicle idling in …

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by Cecilia Levine
Real Estate
Record-Breaking $2.45M Sale Closes In Bergen County Luxury Community After 7 Days On Market Record-Breaking $2.45M Sale Closes In Bergen County Luxury Community After 7 Days On Market
Record-Breaking $2.45M Sale Closes In Bergen County Luxury Community After 7 Days On Market A record-breaking real estate sale in Bergen County has set a new benchmark in one luxury community. Saddle River Grand, home to 68 exclusive townhomes, saw a pristine, newly renovated end unit at 140 Cortland Dr. close on Friday, Dec. 6, for $2.45 million—surpassing the previous high of $2.299 million set in December 2022. The average Saddle River home value is $2,069,484, up 7.9% over the past year, as of Tuesday, Dec. 17, according to Zillow. The property was listed at $2.299 million with Diane Cookson of COMPASS and spent just seven days on the market, with multiple offers driving…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Bloomfield Woman Killed Crossing Busy Road In Bergen County: Prosecutor Bloomfield Woman Killed Crossing Busy Road In Bergen County: Prosecutor
Bloomfield Woman Killed Crossing Busy Road In Bergen County: Prosecutor Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a 65-year-old woman on Route 46 in Bergen County on Sunday, Dec. 15. The incident occurred around 9:11 p.m. when Vilma Huamani-Centeno, of Bloomfield, was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the highway in the eastbound lanes, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. Saddle Brook police responded and pronounced Huamani-Centeno dead at the scene. The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, officials said. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Un…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ramsey Resident ID'd As Pedestrian Killed By Train (UPDATE) Ramsey Resident ID'd As Pedestrian Killed By Train (UPDATE)
Ramsey Resident ID'd As Pedestrian Killed By Train (Update) Officials have identified the pedestrian struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Monday, Dec. 16. John Redinger, 62, of Ramsey, was struck by Train No. 56 on the Port Jervis Line east of the Ramsey station around 9:15 a.m., NJ Transit spokesman Kyalo Mulumba said.  The train, which departed Port Jervis at 7:39 a.m., was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken at 9:52 a.m.  There were no injuries reported to the approximately 10 customers and crew on board. Port Jervis/Main/Bergen County Lines are suspended in both directions between Suffern and Waldwick. New Jersey Transit Police…

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by Cecilia Levine
Real Estate
NJ Mansion Seized From Chinese Billionaire Fraudster Listed At $33M NJ Mansion Seized From Chinese Billionaire Fraudster Listed At $33M
NJ Mansion Seized From Chinese Billionaire Fraudster Listed At $33M A historic Bergen County estate seized from a Chinese billionaire indicted in a $1 billion fraud scheme last year has hit the market for $33 million. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carl Gambino (@carlgambino.realestate) The Crocker Mansion, located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, spans 50,000 square feet and sits on 12.5 gated acres. Originally built in 1907, the property features 21 bedrooms, a pool house, tennis courts, and a guest house. It was declared a historic landmark by Mahwah Township due to its unique place in loc…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Life In Prison For BF Who Beat, Stabbed GF Dead In Bergen County Home: Prosecutor Life In Prison For BF Who Beat, Stabbed GF Dead In Bergen County Home: Prosecutor
Life In Prison For BF Who Beat, Stabbed GF Dead In Bergen County Home: Prosecutor A Bergen County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of the 2021 murder of his girlfriend, who he stabbed and beat in her home, prosecutors said. Patrick J. Camilli, 59, of Washington Township, was sentenced to life in prison on Dec. 6, following his conviction for the 2021 murder of 51-year-old Mary E. Huber, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. The crime occurred on Oct. 24, 2021, when police responded to a 911 call at a private residence in Washington Township shortly after midnight. Officers found Camilli lying on top of Huber, with a k…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
'Privacy At Risk:' NJ Rep. Calls On Feds To Probe Drone Activity 'Privacy At Risk:' NJ Rep. Calls On Feds To Probe Drone Activity
'Privacy At Risk:' NJ Rep. Calls On Feds To Probe Drone Activity Rep. Tom Kean, R-NJ, is joining the chorus of people wanting answers about the drones seen hovering in the skies over New Jersey. "The safety and privacy of our residents must be a top priority, and right now, both are being put at risk," Kean said in a release.  "I am calling for the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other appropriate federal agencies to deploy greater resources to investigate and address this escalating issue. Additionally, an in-depth public briefing from authorities should take place immediately.  The drones first appea…

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by Sam Barron