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Macy's Shoplifter Bites Staff, Pulls Knife At Willowbrook Mall: Police Macy's Shoplifter Bites Staff, Pulls Knife At Willowbrook Mall: Police
Macy's Shoplifter Bites Staff, Pulls Knife At Willowbrook Mall: Police A man carrying fake government documents was arrested after biting and headbutting store security and pulling a knife at Willowbrook Mall, police said. Orlando Ocampo Gallo, 50, of Dover, was caught stealing fragrance merchandise from Macy’s before noon Saturday, July 5, according to Wayne Police. Loss prevention staff told officers Gallo stuffed cologne into a backpack and walked past all points of sale. When they stopped him, he “bit and headbutted the loss prevention officers,” then pulled a knife from his pants pocket, police said. He was restrained at the scene. Officers also found Ga…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Everyone Is Running:' Fire Department Activity Shuts Willowbrook Mall (DEVELOPING) 'Everyone Is Running:' Fire Department Activity Shuts Willowbrook Mall (DEVELOPING)
'Everyone Is Running:' Fire Department Activity Shuts Willowbrook Mall (Developing) Wayne's Willowbrook Mall was closed Sunday, June 29 due to fire department activity. Police said only that the fire was small and that the mall was evacuated as a precaution. As of 6 p.m., it had been reopened. An X user said they were casually eating their bento box when everyone started running. At willowbrook eating my bento box suddenly there’s a fire and everyone running — JoeN (@imJoe_N) June 29, 2025 Daily Voice has reached out to township officials for comment.

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Kiosk Worker Who Raped Teen In Janitor's Closet Approaches Undercover Cop Days Later: Police NJ Kiosk Worker Who Raped Teen In Janitor's Closet Approaches Undercover Cop Days Later: Police
NJ Kiosk Worker Who Raped Teen In Janitor's Closet Approaches Undercover Cop Days Later: Police Disturbing new details have been released in the sexual assault of a teenage girl at the Willowbrook Mall earlier this month. As previously reported by Daily Voice, 23-year-old ex-con Denys Ludisaca, of Little Ferry, was charged with abducting and sexually assaulting a girl between ages 13 and 15 at the mall on Jan. 11. The affidavit for probable cause says the victim frequents the Wayne mall and was planning to meet up with friends that day.  ** WARNING: The following news report contains graphic and disturbing information. Reader discretion is advised. ** While exiting one of the m…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Accused Willowbrook Mall Abductor Has Lengthy Criminal History, Records Show Accused Willowbrook Mall Abductor Has Lengthy Criminal History, Records Show
Accused Willowbrook Mall Abductor Has Lengthy Criminal History, Records Show A 23-year-old Bergen County man accused of abducting a teen girl and sexually assaulting her at the Willowbrook Mall has a crime-riddled past stretching back several years. Denys Ludisaca has five pages worth of offenses on the NJ Courts website dating back to 2019, when he was first arrested for criminal trespass and drug offenses. In February 2020, he was charged with receiving stolen property in Bergenfield. Days later in Teaneck, Ludisaca was intoxicated when he was involved in a hit-and-run crash, charges indicate. He racked up dozens of additional traffic offenses that year. He w…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults Teen Girl In Secluded Area Of Willowbrook Mall: Prosecutor Man Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults Teen Girl In Secluded Area Of Willowbrook Mall: Prosecutor
Man Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults Teen Girl In Secluded Area Of Willowbrook Mall: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Bergen County man has been charged with kidnapping and sex offenses after authorities say he sexually assaulted a girl in a secluded area of the Willowbrook Mall. Denys Ludisaca, of Little Ferry, carried out the attack on the girl between 13 and 15 years old, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Deputy Chief Joseph Rooney said. ALSO SEE: Girl's Accused Mall Abductor Has Lengthy Criminal History Across Bergen County, Records Show Police were notified of the incident on Jan. 11, and on Jan. 16, Ludisaca was identified as the attacker …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Punches Creep Recording Him, Gets An Apology In Wayne JCPenney Bathroom: Cops Man Punches Creep Recording Him, Gets An Apology In Wayne JCPenney Bathroom: Cops
Man Punches Creep Recording Him, Gets An Apology In Wayne JCPenney Bathroom: Cops A Central Jersey man has been charged with invasion of privacy after he was accused of using his cell phone to film another man in a restroom at the JCPenney department store in Wayne, authorities said. The incident occurred at the Wayne Towne Center store on Friday, Jan. 10, at approximately 1:30 p.m. when Wayne Police Officers Anthony Halko, John Nielsen, and Sergeant John Culic responded to reports of suspicious activity at the store, according to Detective Capt. Daniel Daly.  The victim told police he was in a bathroom stall when someone reached under the front door with a cell pho…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Mediterranean Gem Blue Fig Garden Opens 2nd Location At Willowbrook Mall Mediterranean Gem Blue Fig Garden Opens 2nd Location At Willowbrook Mall
Mediterranean Gem Blue Fig Garden Opens 2nd Location At Willowbrook Mall Blue Fig Garden, a Mediterranean restaurant with a flagship location in Cherry Hill, has expanded to North Jersey with a new location. The restaurant held its soft opening at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne on Friday, January 10, inviting guests to experience its authentic Mediterranean cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. According to the restaurant’s website, Blue Fig Garden offers “a diverse selection of authentic cuisine,” including fire-roasted dishes, traditional Mediterranean desserts, and Turkish coffee brewed on hot sand.  The menu features a wide range of appetizers, including humm…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Wanted Man With Meth Crossing Route 23 Found With Meth, Refuses Jail Again: Cops Wanted Man With Meth Crossing Route 23 Found With Meth, Refuses Jail Again: Cops
Wanted Man With Meth Crossing Route 23 Found With Meth, Refuses Jail Again: Cops A man who told Wayne police officers he didn't want to go back to jail will be doing just that. Officers Michael Mc Laughlin and Eric Cueva were patrolling near the Willowbrook Mall around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21, when they saw a man later identified as Michael J. Brown walk across all lanes of Route 23 near TGIFriday's, police said in a news release. The officers stopped Brown and informed him of the traffic violation. A check of his information found he had a warrant out for his arrest. And so, officers attempted to place Brown under arrest, at which point he said he would not go back to jai…

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by Cecilia Levine