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Cecilia Levine

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Person Struck, Killed By Freight Train In Harrington Park: Officials Person Struck, Killed By Freight Train In Harrington Park: Officials
Person Struck, Killed By Freight Train In Harrington Park: Officials A person was struck and killed by a train Saturday afternoon, March 22 in Harrington Park. A CSX train struck the pedestrian on the tracks near La Roche Avenue and Semmens Road at approximately 1:25 p.m., a CSX spokesperson said. Bergen County EMS and Harrington Park Police quickly responded to the scene and later reported that the individual had been killed. There were no injuries to the crew. "CSX extends its deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by this tragic incident and will continue to support local law enforcement as they complete the investigation," the spokesperson said.

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Brothers Killed, Puppy Dies In I-95 Crash After Car Flips Off Overpass In Philly: Police NJ Brothers Killed, Puppy Dies In I-95 Crash After Car Flips Off Overpass In Philly: Police
NJ Brothers Killed, Puppy Dies In I-95 Crash After Car Flips Off Overpass In Philly: Police Two young brothers from New Jersey were killed and a puppy was also found dead after a violent crash sent a car flying off I-95 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police said. The deadly crash happened Friday night, March 21, around 8:12 p.m., near mile marker 25.5 on I-95 North by the Castor Avenue overpass, PSP Trooper Paul Holdefer said (see videos from the scene on Citizen). A 2006 Mazda was heading north when the driver lost control for unknown reasons, Holdefer said. The car hit a guiderail, flipped several times, and went over the edge of the highway, landing on Castor Avenue below …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Swatting Hoax Sends Cops Racing To Empty Paramus Home, Here's Who They Say Was Behind It Swatting Hoax Sends Cops Racing To Empty Paramus Home, Here's Who They Say Was Behind It
Swatting Hoax Sends Cops Racing To Empty Paramus Home, Here's Who They Say Was Behind It A 39-year-old man has been charged after authorities say he made a hoax call to police, falsely reporting a burglary in progress in Paramus and prompting a major emergency response. Joseph D. Monticello, 39, of East Hanover, was arrested after investigators determined he deliberately fabricated the report, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The incident unfolded on Friday, March 7, at approximately 11:40 a.m., when Paramus Police Communications received an anonymous 911 call claiming that three to four masked men were loading items into a white van outside a home. The caller abruptl…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
NJ Mom's Dog Shock Collar Abuse Revealed After Child Shows Up To School With Marks: Prosecutor NJ Mom's Dog Shock Collar Abuse Revealed After Child Shows Up To School With Marks: Prosecutor
NJ Mom's Dog Shock Collar Abuse Revealed After Child Shows Up To School With Marks: Prosecutor A Cape May mother has been arrested after investigators say she used an electric dog shock collar to discipline her children, and her mother helped cover up the alleged abuse, authorities announced. Kimberly Cruz-Feliciano, 30, was taken into custody following a joint investigation by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and Cape May City Police Department, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Cape May City Police Chief Dekon Fashaw announced Friday, March 21.  The probe began four days prior, when a child arrived at school with visible marks on…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Barely-Noticable Earthquake Reported In NJ: Did You Feel It? Barely-Noticable Earthquake Reported In NJ: Did You Feel It?
Barely-Noticable Earthquake Reported In NJ: Did You Feel It? A small earthquake struck western New Jersey early Friday morning, March 21, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The 1.8-magnitude tremor was recorded at 8:23 a.m., with an epicenter about seven kilometers southwest of Gladstone, the USGS reported.  Residents in Lake Hopatcong, Chester, Gladstone, Mendham, and Bridgewater reported feeling it. The quake appears to have happened along the Ramapo Fault Line, near where the 4.8-magnitude quake happened last April.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
FBI Seizes International Murder Suspect After Bergen County Burglary, Foot Pursuit: Cops FBI Seizes International Murder Suspect After Bergen County Burglary, Foot Pursuit: Cops
FBI Seizes International Murder Suspect After Bergen County Burglary, Foot Pursuit: Cops A sharp-eyed Mahwah resident helped police bust two alleged members of the notorious South American Theft Group (SATG) during an attempted burglary that led to a foot chase through multiple backyards, authorities said. Oscar Alvarez-Alzate, 28, and Cristian Bernal-Walles, 21, both from Queens, were arrested on the morning of Friday, March 21, after a neighbor spotted them wearing masks and backpacks and sneaking onto private property, Mahwah Police said in a release. The witness called police around 10:00 a.m. and officers rushed to the area, officials said. An officer arrived first and spo…

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by Zak Failla and Cecilia Levine
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Parolee Drugged, Sexually Assaulted By NJ Man For Months In Chilling Case, Complaint Says Parolee Drugged, Sexually Assaulted By NJ Man For Months In Chilling Case, Complaint Says
Parolee Drugged, Sexually Assaulted By NJ Man For Months In Chilling Case, Complaint Says A New Jersey man is facing disturbing charges after authorities say he repeatedly drugged and sexually assaulted a cognitively impaired parolee under his care, authorities said. Michael J. Lupacckino, 63, is accused of abusing the 24-year-old victim over several months at his home in Wildwood Crest, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. Wildwood Crest police began investigating on Monday, March 17, after the man reported ongoing sexual assaults, Detective Corporal Pastor said in the documents. The victim told police he moved into Lupacckino's home on New Jersey Avenue in W…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Allegedly Scammed Elderly Victim Out Of $12.5K — Now Cops In Wayne Want To Find Him Man Allegedly Scammed Elderly Victim Out Of $12.5K — Now Cops In Wayne Want To Find Him
Man Allegedly Scammed Elderly Victim Out Of $12.5K — Now Cops In Wayne Want To Find Him Police in Wayne are asking for the public's help in tracking down the suspect who scammed an elderly victim out of $12,500. Police declined to share details of the incident citing an active investigation. The suspect may have ties to Jersey City, police said.  Anyone who can identify the suspect in this photo is asked to contact Det. Henriquez at (973)694-0600.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Substitute Teacher, 62, From Teaneck Sexually Assaults 3 Students On Same Day: Prosecutor Substitute Teacher, 62, From Teaneck Sexually Assaults 3 Students On Same Day: Prosecutor
Substitute Teacher, 62, From Teaneck Sexually Assaults 3 Students On Same Day: Prosecutor A 62-year-old substitute teacher at a school in Garfield has been arrested on accusations he sexually assaulted three juvenile students, authorities said on Friday, March 21. Marc S. Green, of Teaneck, assaulted the students at the Bergen County Arts & Science Charter School on March 18, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said following an investigation. Green inappropriately touched three victims under 13 years old, according to the criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice. Green had been acting in the capacity of a certified substitute at the time of the incidents, police said. …

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SWAT Team Seizes Gunman In Shooting, Stabbing That Rocked Englewood Apartment Complex: Cops SWAT Team Seizes Gunman In Shooting, Stabbing That Rocked Englewood Apartment Complex: Cops
SWAT Team Seizes Gunman In Shooting, Stabbing That Rocked Englewood Apartment Complex: Cops A teen wanted in connection with a shooting and stabbing at an Englewood apartment complex has been arrested, authorities confirmed. Willmi Ramos-Rosario, 18, of Englewood, was taken into custody at his home on Wednesday, March 19, by Englewood police and the Bergen County Regional SWAT team, according to police. Ramos-Rosario has been charged with illegal possession of a handgun, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, second-degree aggravated assault, possession of hollow point bullets, and reckless endangerment. He was committed to the Bergen County Jail, authorities said. The …

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