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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…
Halal Smash Burger Joint Opens In North Jersey
At one new burger joint in Bergen County, the burgers are about to get wrecked.
Bun 'N' Done, a smash burger restaurant, recently opened on River Road in Edgewater.
The halal restaurant smashes the ground beef with a spatula, locking in the the flavor.
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Burger offerings include "Son of a Bun," which comes with grilled onions, American cheese, pickles and house sauce and "Smokin' Bunz,", a double patty with grilled onions, mushrooms, American cheese and BBQ sauce.
Bun 'N' Done also offers fries, milkshakes and vanilla ice cream.
It is located …
Canadian Visitor, 61, Struck Crossing River Road In Edgewater
A 61-year-old pedestrian from Canada sustained a possible broken leg along with a cut on his head when he was struck by a car on River Road outside City Place in Edgewater, authorities said.
The driver, 36, from Edgewater, told police she had the green light while heading north on River Road at the intersection of Gorge Road shortly after midnight Sunday, June 4, Detective Lt. Steven Tibus said.
A female suddenly darted across the street, the driver told police, so she swerved to avoid her -- then hit the victim, who was clad in dark clothing behind her, the lieutenant said.
The victim fro…
Eight Best Places To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In North Jersey
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner.
Whether it's nachos, tacos or margaritas you're looking for, there are plenty of spots in North Jersey to try.
Here are some of the most popular restaurants in the area.
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Here are some of the highest rated Mexican restaurants on Yelp and Google to try:
La Fortaleza, Carlstadt, Lodi, Garfield, Passaic, Clifton
Central Taqueria, Morristown
Viva Margarita, Hackensack, Edgewater, Cliffside Park, Wallington
Los Charritos, Weehaw…
Ex-Con In Edgewater Stop Had Gun, High-Capacity Mags, Drugs, Cash Stashed: Police
An ex-con from New York City had a handgun, two high-capacity magazines, drugs and cash stashed in a secret compartment when an Edgewater police officer pulled his vehicle over, authorities said.
Officer Michael Colon stopped a Jeep Cherokee driven by Wilson Ortiz of the Chelsea section of Manhattan for several violations near police headquarters on River Road shortly before 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20.
While talking with him, Colon became suspicious and requested a Bergen County Sheriff’s K-9 unit, Detective Lt. Steven Tibus said.
Edgewater Officers Ricardo Hernandez, Julian Delgado and Dan Ma…
