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Livvy Dunne Cheers On NJ Devils During Holiday Visit Home Livvy Dunne Cheers On NJ Devils During Holiday Visit Home
Livvy Dunne Cheers On NJ Devils During Holiday Visit Home Livvy Dunne is home for the holidays—and cheering on the New Jersey Devils. The LSU gymnast and social media star was spotted at the Prudential Center in Newark on Monday, Dec. 23, supporting the Devils as they faced off against the New York Rangers. Dunne, a Hillsdale native who trained at ENA in Paramus growing up, showed love for the Devils on Instagram, sharing a selfie in a team jersey. She shared a video from the stands during the first period. The Devil were clearly inspired by her presence as they crushed their biggest rival 5-0, with Jack Hughes leading the way with two goals.&nbs…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Holiday Grinch Busted: Paramus Police Nab Porch Pirate From Clifton Holiday Grinch Busted: Paramus Police Nab Porch Pirate From Clifton
Holiday Grinch Busted: Paramus Police Nab Porch Pirate From Clifton Police in Paramus have arrested a Clifton man accused of swiping packages from porches in broad daylight, just as holiday shoppers are sending gifts far and wide. Khaled M. Mansour, 38, was caught on a home security camera on Dec. 5, 2024, stealing a package from a resident’s front porch at around 12:17 p.m., according to the Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti. Mansour fled in a white Ford E-Series van, the chief said. Detective Sgt. Nicholas Luciano quickly linked the theft to a spree of similar incidents in nearby towns. Aided by the Rockland County Intelligence Center and the Bergen Co…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
5 Juveniles Lead High-Speed Chase Across Major NJ Highways In Stolen Car Before Crash: Police 5 Juveniles Lead High-Speed Chase Across Major NJ Highways In Stolen Car Before Crash: Police
5 Juveniles Lead High-Speed Chase Across Major NJ Highways In Stolen Car Before Crash: Police Five juveniles including a driver who tried ramming a police vehicle were arrested after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen Kia that ended in a crash on Route 20 the night before Thanksgiving, police said. The incident began around 10:15 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2024, when Clifton police reported a stolen Kia K500, Stinger, seen near Kinderkamack Road near Hackensack and River Edge, Paramus Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti said.  The Kia, accompanied by a Porsche stolen from Maywood earlier that evening, traveled through several towns before Paramus Officer Cesar Hurtado spotted it enterin…

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Police & Fire
Driver Crashes Into Embankment Outside Paramus Chick-fil-A, Rushing to Beat Closing Time Driver Crashes Into Embankment Outside Paramus Chick-fil-A, Rushing to Beat Closing Time
Driver Crashes Into Embankment Outside Paramus Chick-fil-A, Rushing to Beat Closing Time A driver rushing to grab a late-night meal at the Chick-fil-A on Route 17 in Paramus crashed their white Hyundai Tucson SUV into an embankment just before the restaurant’s 10 p.m. closing time Monday night, Nov. 25, incident reporter Boyd A. Loving said. Photo(s) of the day, 11/25/2024: The famished driver of a white colored Hyundai Tucson SUV was so eager to arrive at... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, November 25, 2024 The mishap occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. as the driver entered the parking lot too quickly, according to Loving. Neither the driver nor the passenger re…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Burglar Tied To Bergen County Spree Arrested: Prosecutor Burglar Tied To Bergen County Spree Arrested: Prosecutor
Burglar Tied To Bergen County Spree Arrested: Prosecutor An Elizabeth man has been charged in connection to a series of residential burglaries across Bergen County, authorities said Monday, Nov. 25. Jonnathan Diaz-Gomez, 42, was arrested following a months-long investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Paramus Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The investigation began on April 27, 2024, when Paramus police interrupted an attempted burglary in progress on Ehret Street, Musella said. Responding officers found a car idling near the scene, allegedly occupied by multiple suspects. As officers arrived, t…

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News
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At North Jersey Stew Leonard's $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At North Jersey Stew Leonard's
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold At North Jersey Stew Leonard's A Powerball ticket good for $50,000 was sold in Bergen County. The ticket from Saturday's, Nov. 23 drawing was sold at the Stew Leonard's at 700 Paramus Park in Paramus. The winning numbers were: 12, 13 34. 44. and 67. The Red Powerball drawn was 08 with a Power Play of 3X. Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. Being that there was no jackpot winner, the jackpot climbs to $184 million for Monday night's drawing.

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Police & Fire
BREAKING: Arrest Made In Paramus Widow's Murder BREAKING: Arrest Made In Paramus Widow's Murder
Breaking: Arrest Made In Paramus Widow's Murder A 21-year-old Newark man has been charged with murder after authorities say he strangled and stabbed a 74-year-old woman inside her Paramus home before stealing her vehicle and debit card. Kishan S. Sheth was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Newark following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and the Paramus Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Paramus police conducted a welfare check on Monday, Nov. 18, around 4:08 p.m. at an East Ridgewood Avenue residence, where they discovered Rita Acharya dead on her couch, Musella said. An investigatio…

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Police & Fire
Suspicious Death In Paramus Home Probed By Bergen County Prosecutor (DEVELOPING) Suspicious Death In Paramus Home Probed By Bergen County Prosecutor (DEVELOPING)
Suspicious Death In Paramus Home Probed By Bergen County Prosecutor (Developing) Authorities are investigating a suspicious death in a Paramus home, a spokesperson for the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office confirmed. Paramus officers were called to a home on East Ridgewood Avenue around 4:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, where they found a woman dead inside the home, BCPO spokesman Jeff Angerymeyer said. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is underway, being led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Paramus Police Department.  The investigation is under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and Chief Robert M. Guidetti…

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Police & Fire
Identity Thief Nabbed Trying To Spend Stolen $64K At Paramus Best Buy: Bloomingdale PD Identity Thief Nabbed Trying To Spend Stolen $64K At Paramus Best Buy: Bloomingdale PD
Identity Thief Nabbed Trying To Spend Stolen $64K At Paramus Best Buy: Bloomingdale PD A Bronx, NY man who stole $64,000 through identity theft was arrested when he tried to use the stolen funds for a purchase at Best Buy in Paramus, authorities said.  Edwin Baez was taken into custody after Bloomingdale police tracked unauthorized activity on the victim’s accounts and collaborated with Paramus Police to apprehend Baez as he tried to pick up the fraudulent order, Bloomingdale Police Sgt. Sami Zeidan said. The case began when the victim noticed unusual activity in their bank account, leading investigators to uncover that Baez had gained access to the victim’s persona…

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Business
Couple Brings Crumbl To Bergen County: How Caloric Cookie Company Became So Popular Couple Brings Crumbl To Bergen County: How Caloric Cookie Company Became So Popular
Couple Brings Crumbl To Bergen County: How Caloric Cookie Company Became So Popular Viral sensation Crumbl Cookies is opening a new Bergen County location. Crumbl is coming to The Shoppes at DePiero Farm, with a grand opening scheduled for Friday, Nov. 8. Owners Leslie and Magarin moved to New York City 11 years ago from the Wild West to chase the dream.  "The couple had no idea that dream would bring them over to New Jersey to open up their own Crumbl shops," Crumbl said in a news release. "They are thrilled to bring the Crumbl experience to Montvale — not just the endless menu of tasty treats, but the bright and energetic atmosphere as well." The company has …

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Business
Brunch Spot Among New Tenants Coming To Bergen Town Center In Paramus Brunch Spot Among New Tenants Coming To Bergen Town Center In Paramus
Brunch Spot Among New Tenants Coming To Bergen Town Center In Paramus A host of new tenants have landed or are arriving soon at the Bergen Town Center. Brunch spot First Watch, Bath & Body Works, Crumbl and Tacoria have signed a total of more than 12,000 square feet at the Paramus shopping center, Urban Edge Properties announced. Brownie Sundae Crumbl cookie. Crumbl Cookie Media Kit Bath & Body Works and Crumbl have already opened while First Watch and Tacoria aim to open in 2025. Bath & Body Works: (4,157 SQFT), home of America’s Favorite Fragrances®, is a global leader in personal care and home fragrance. Crumbl (2,138 SQFT) bri…

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Police & Fire
Man Who Accidentally Shot Himself Saved By 3 Paramus Officers Man Who Accidentally Shot Himself Saved By 3 Paramus Officers
Man Who Accidentally Shot Himself Saved By 3 Paramus Officers Three fast-acting Paramus police officers saved a 73-year-old man who accidentally shot himself Wednesday night, Oct. 30. The officers were called to the Summit Drive home around 10:40 p.m., where the man had shot himself in the leg, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. Officers Nicholas Perna and Hugo Rodriguez forced their way into the home and applied a tourniquet to control bleeding, Guidetti said.  Officer Vincent Labarbiera then used Quick Clot to pack the entry wound and applied direct pressure, halting the bleeding until Paramus EMS arrived and transported the man to Hac…

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