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Mall Brawl In Paramus Brings Police From Several Towns, Arrests Made
UPDATE: Several people were taken into custody in a weekend brawl that brought police reinforcements from various towns to the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, responders said. No one was hurt and no major property damage was reported in the Saturday night flareup, which witnesses said quickly ended once borough police began making arrests. Police had been "having weekend problems with large numbers of juveniles" at the mall, a veteran law enforcement officer said Sunday. Saturday's trouble began when some began resisting efforts by a security guard and a few Paramus officers to move a large…
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Mall
Carjacking
: Arrest Made, More Expected In Garden State Plaza Robbery
Paramus police nabbed a Newark man who they said participated in the carjacking of two men at gunpoint at the Garden State Plaza. Curtis L Brinson, 44, remained held Wednesday in the Bergen County Jail, charged with being an accomplice to carjacking and conspiracy. Meanwhile, at least one other robber was being sought. Detective Dan Cullen, Detective Sgt. Keith Dimascio and Officer Anthony Mordaga identified Brinson as a suspect, Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. He was arrested in Newark last Friday with help from their colleagues on the New Jersey State Police Auto Theft Task…
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Mall
Carjacking
: Robber Takes SUV At Gunpoint, Garden State Plaza Victims Tell Paramus Police
Two Hudson County men were carjacked at gunpoint at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, said police who recovered their vehicle. The victims – both in their 30s from Jersey City – told responding officers that they’d exited the west side of the mall and found the robber sitting on a light post stanchion shortly before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. When they got to their 2020 Mercedes G-Wagon, they said, he rushed toward them, pulled out a black handgun and demanded the keys. They said they complied and he fled with the SUV, the chief said. The New Jersey State Pol…
Lifestyle
Restaurant That Combines Games & Dining Opening 1st NJ Location At Garden State Plaza
A new restaurant that combines games and American fare is opening its first New Jersey location at the Garden State Plaza, BoozyBurbs reports. Pinstripes is described as an “experiential dining and entertainment concept" that pairs bowling and bocce with high-quality cuisine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pinstripes (@pinstripesbbb) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pinstripes (@pinstripesbbb) The midwestern-born franchise was written up in "Forbes" last year. The …
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A Detective's Work Ends: Lodi Serial Killer Admits Raping, Drowning North Bergen Teens In 1974
Those old enough to remember can recall the fear that many felt after the bodies of two girls from North Bergen who’d gone missing after a shopping trip to Paramus were found raped, beaten and drowned in Bergen County. It also left enormous holes in the souls of family and friends of Mary Ann Pryor, 17, and Lorraine Kelly, 16. It’s taken more than 46 years, but a Bergen County police veteran who is only days from retirement got one of the country’s most notorious serial killers to confess. “Mary Anne and Lorraine deserve it, God rest their souls,” Bergen County Prosecutor’s Chief of Detect…
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Lodi Boy, 17, Caught With Loaded Gun At Paramus Mall
A 17-year-old Lodi boy was caught carrying a loaded gun at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus over the weekend, authorities said. Acting on a tip, Paramus Police Officers Gil Maynard and Officer Diego Cruz were joined by security officers in finding the teen with a group of youths shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. They seized a fully-loaded 9mm SCCY Firearms CPX-2 pistol and took the boy who was carrying it in a fanny pack into custody without incident, the chief said. His parents came to police headquarters before police gave the boy a delinquency complai…
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Authorities: Paramus PD Nabs New Yorkers Who Pulled Gun During Mall Brawl
Police responding to a report of a man who pulled a pistol during a dispute at a Paramus mall grabbed two fleeing Brooklyn residents with a stolen handgun, authorities said. The gunman and a companion fled following the Christmas Eve confrontation outside the Louis Vuitton store at the Garden State Plaza, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. Responding Detective Jon Umanzor and Officers Jon Henderson and Diego Cruz spotted the pair on the mall's second level near Nieman Marcus about 20 minutes later, he said. Seeing them, the duo fled down an escalator, Ehrenberg said. One hande…
Police & Fire
Fight Draws Large Police Presence To Garden State Plaza
A fight drew a large police presence to the Garden State Plaza Saturday evening. The melee broke out on first floor near the AMC theater around 8:15 p.m. The Paramus Police Department was assisted by the Bergen County Sheriff's Office, along with officers from Ridgewood, Maywood, Rochelle Park and other local departments while diffusing the situation. Footage of the fight posted to Instagram by user passaicshoefights2 shows what appears to be teenage boys fighting outside stores on the outskirts of the food court. A video sent to Daily Voice shows dozens of people running from the food c…
Police & Fire
Swatting
Incident
: 'Shots Fired' Report At Garden State Plaza Turns Out Bogus
A call to Paramus police that shots were fired Wednesday morning at the Garden State Plaza proved bogus, authorities said. None of the businesses had opened yet at the mall -- although mall walkers and workers were there -- when the "swatting" call came in around 8:30 a.m. that shots had been fired at the T-Mobile kiosk. Various law enforcement agencies joined Paramus police and a through search was conducted. All were released within 45 minutes. Authorities determined that the call came from Texas. Mall businesses were scheduled to open as usual at 11 a.m. "Swatting" incidents peaked na…
Business
HOW IT
Works
: These 18 Garden State Plaza Stores Offering Curbside Pickup
More than a dozen stores at Westfield's Garden State Plaza in Paramus will begin offering curbside pickup as nonessential businesses in New Jersey begin their reopening. Beginning this Thursday, May 21, shoppers can place orders online or call select retailers (scroll down for complete list) to place an order. Retailers will assign shoppers numbered parking places within pickup zones (see map above). Upon arrival, shoppers will let the retailer know they'e in the zone and an employee will come out to make the curbside delivery. Here are the stores that are offering curbside pickup: Anthr…
Business
JCPenney Files For Bankruptcy
JCPenney has filed for bankruptcy, becoming the largest retailer to crumble during the coronavirus crisis. The retailer has 11 stores in New Jersey and is expected to announce which ones will close in the coming weeks. JCPenney hopes to come out of Chapter 11 "and this pandemic as a stronger retailer," company CEO Jill Soltau said. The Garden State Plaza location shuttered in March 2018. Click here for more from the New York Times.
Lifestyle
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Garden State Plaza
A winning New Jersey Lottery ticket was sold at Westfield's Garden State Plaza. The Jersey Cash 5 ticket from Saturday's drawing was purchased at Street Corner News. The ticket wins the $238,914 jackpot. The winning numbers were 03, 18, 35, 37 and 39 and the XTRA number was 02.
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