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Hackensack Police Set To Have Its First Chief In 14 Years: Meet Michael Antista
The Hackensack Police Department is expected to have its first chief in 14 years. Capt. Michael Antista is set to be sworn in at the Tuesday, Oct. 15 council meeting. The previous chief was Chief Ken Zisa, who was charged with fraud official misconduct and then left. Raymond Guidetti will remain the police director. "I am excited and humbled to represent the hardworking men and women of the Hackensack police department," Antista said. "I am fully invested in providing excellent service to the community; while making sure our officers have the support and leadership they deserve." A Hacke…
Police & Fire
Police ID Scooter Rider, 18, Killed In Paterson Crash
Authorities have identified the 18-year-old man killed riding a scooter in Paterson Wednesday night, Oct. 2. Angelvl Javier-Reynos was riding with another 18-year-old city resident when they were struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee just before 8 p.m. at 9th and Madison avenues, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi said. Javier-Reynos was pronounced dead at the scene while the other rider was hospitalized with non-fatal injuries, the prosecutor said. The driver of the Jeep Grand Cherokee had valid driving credentials and r…
Police & Fire
'Be Quiet About It:' Man Kisses, Gropes Medical Worker, Wayne Police Say
A 72-year-old Wayne man has been arrested after police say he groped and kissed a female employee of a medical office. Mujic Fehim allegedly grabbed the woman on Monday afternoon, Aug. 12, in a Wayne office, Police Chief Jack McNiff said. The victim said she was treating Fehim as a patient in a room when he grabbed her breast and kissed her, McNiff said. The victim told Fehim to stop, who told her to "be quiet about it," then left the office, McNiff said. The woman immediately told other employees of the office and police were called. "The female employee agreed to come to Wayne Police H…
Police & Fire
GOT 'IM! Civilian Points Teaneck PD To Elusive Bike-Riding Career Burglar, 40
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A 40-year-old career burglar wanted for an ongoing series of break-ins and attempts was captured by Teaneck police with help from a concerned citizen, authorities announced. Aley Beretay ordinarily was on a bicycle when he gave law enforcers the slip a number of times the past week or so. Then, around 9 p.m. Monday, June 10, a township resident walked into headquarters and said she'd just seen a man fitting his description riding a bike along Teaneck Road near Elizabeth Avenue, Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. Detectives who already were working undercover in the area were alerted,…
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Yes, We Know There Was An Earthquake, Don't Call 9-1-1: Police
We all felt the 4.8 earthquake that shook up North Jersey on Friday, April 5. Police departments throughout the Garden State are asking people to not call 911 unless there is an emergency. UPDATE: Confirmed 4.8 Earthquake originating in Lebanon, NJ ... Posted by Parsippany Police Department on Friday, April 5, 2024 ParamusALERT: The USGS is reporting an earthquake in the area of northern NJ. Please only call 911 if you have a police, fire or medical emergency. Posted by Paramus Police Department on Friday, April 5, 2024 Posted by Bridgewater Police Department - NJ on&nb…
Police & Fire
Unanimous Choice For New Mahwah Police Chief Respected For His Professionalism, Expertise
A highly decorated and widely respected law enforcement veteran was unanimously approved as Mahwah's new police chief Monday night. Timothy O'Hara was chosen by Mayor Jim Wysocki as the 9th police chief in Mahwah's nearly 80-year-history. The Township Council approved the appointment of O'Hara at the June 19 public meeting to succeed four-year Police Chief Stephen Jaffe, whose retirement becomes effective July 1. The vote was 7-0. Wysocki said O'Hara is an excellent choice because of his professionalism, among other strengths. The mayor should know -- he's a retired police township polic…
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, PAL: Fair Lawn Senior Turns Tables On 'Grandparent Scam' Artists
Not everyone falls for the "grandchild in trouble" scam. A Fair Lawn senior citizen who’d been targeted by scammers quickly figured out what was what and immediately called police. Detective Chris O’Shaughnessy responded to the Barry Place home after someone claiming to be a lawyer called a resident there and asked for $11,000 bail to get the would-be victim's granddaughter out of jail, Sgt. Brian Metzler said. A woman was waiting outside to pick up the money, the caller said. O’Shaughnessy found the woman, 21-year-old Destiny Gonzalez of New York, NY, “whose story would keep changing dur…
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NJ Officer Recently Suspended For Sexual Harassment Was Among 2 Who Sued Chief: Report
A Central Jersey police officer who filed a discrimination lawsuit against his department's chief had been suspended less than two months earlier on sexual harassment allegations, NJ Advance Media reported, citing court documents. Officer Alan Barboiu was suspended without pay for 45 days, after a surveillance video showed him inappropriately touching a dispatcher, the outlet says citing Piscataway's township spokesman Gene Wilk. In a suit filed a suit last January, Barbou accuses Chief Thomas Mosier of mocking his accent, and creating a fake paper trail to have him fire…
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HIM? South Jersey Man Missing Since October
Authorities are seeking the public's help locating a South Jersey man missing since October. Bertrand Benoit, 24, was reported missing Oct. 15 out of Monroe Township (Gloucester County). Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Bertrand is urged to call Det. Kristyn Morris at (856) 728-9800 x577. Email tips to crimetips@monroetownshipnj.org, or call the police department's tip line at 856-875-2940.
Police & Fire
Thieves Steal Two Luxury Cars From Locked Garages In Morris County
Two high-end vehicles were stolen from locked garages in Long Valley and Chester on Wednesday and Thursday, authorities said. In both incidents, the thieves accessed the garage using an opener left in an unlocked vehicle, police said. The thieves in the Chester burglary also turned on and moved a loaner vehicle that had been parked in front of the garage door because it was left unlocked with a key fob inside. “These criminals are very bold, dangerous, and may even be armed,” Chester Police said. “It won't be long before these brazen criminals decide to enter a home in a neighborhoo…
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NO
Joke
: Maywood Resident Shows Up At Police HQ In Handcuffs
Here's one you don't see every day: A Maywood man showed up at police headquarters in handcuffs on his own. The 47-year-old resident found the antique set in his house Tuesday night, Police Chief Terence Kenny said. He put the bracelets on, locked them, then broke the key as he tried to free himself, Kenney said. "We were satisfied with his explanation," the chief said. Police picked the lock and sent the man on his way with the jimmied cuffs. ****** TRIBUTE: Bergen County legend Dave Rivara made an impression on just about everyone he met, not just personally but also among the countle…
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: Clifton Man Threatened New Paterson Police Chief Over His Race, Religion
UPDATE: Paterson’s first Muslim police chief wasn’t in the job long when he became the target of texted threats from a 28-year-old Clifton man because of what authorities said Monday are his race, religion and nationality. Stefan Keco was arrested and charged after being identified by Paterson detectives following the threats to Police Chief Ibrahim “Mike” Baycora, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale Jr. said. Keco "sent threatening text messages to Chief Baycora with the purpose to intimidate him because of the chief's religion, race and national origin," Passaic County Prosecutor Camel…
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: Clifton Man Threatened New Paterson Police Chief Over His Race, Religion
Paterson’s first Muslim police chief wasn’t in the job long when he became the target of texted threats from a 28-year-old Clifton man because of what authorities said are his race, religion and nationality. Stefan Keco was arrested and charged after being identified by Paterson detectives following the threats to Police Chief Ibrahim “Mike” Baycora, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale Jr. said. Keco "sent threatening text messages to Chief Baycora with the purpose to intimidate him because of the chief's religion, race and national origin," Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes said …
Police & Fire
'
Horrific
': Wild Dogs Who Attacked Dozen Residents Captured By Little Egg Harbor Police
A pack of wild dogs who had bitten at least a dozen Little Egg Harbor residents over the course of several months have been captured by police. Six people were attacked by three loose dogs Monday, the same animals that have terrorized a neighborhood for months, township police said. Police released a video on Tuesday of a man squaring off against the pack of barking canines, swinging a pole and shouting as the animals advanced on him. "Yesterday's events were horrific, and nobody should live in fear of allowing their children to play outside, walk down the street or simply get the ma…
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Them
? Police Seek Thieves In Pair Of Hackettstown Commercial Burglaries
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying thieves involved in a pair of Hackettstown commercial burglaries. Police are on the lookout for a man who they say threw a rock at the window of the BP Gas Station on Route 57, giving him access to the store on Sunday, Dec. 22 around 2:20 a.m. The burglar stole cigarettes before fleeing toward Stryker Airsoft (13 Route 57), police said. A second burglary occurred Friday, Jan. 3 around 2:15 a.m. Police say the suspect used a hammer to break the glass on the front door of the Express Mart on Mountain Avenue, before stealing…
Police & Fire
Fox That Bit 3 In Glen Ridge Had Rabies, Officials Say
A fox that was euthanized after biting three people in Glen Ridge Friday has tested positive for rabies, borough officials said. The animal, which came into contact with at least four people, was caught on train tracks near Toney's Brook late Friday morning. It turned to attack one of the police officers trying to catch it, officials said. Anyone who came into contact with a fox late last week in Glen Ridge is being urged to get medical attention. "The Glen Ridge Health Department and Police Department advise anyone who had direct contact with a brown fox around Nove…
Police & Fire
A Year Sober: Recovering Allendale Addict’s Cycle Event Supplies Narcan For Responders
A recovering heroin user from Allendale celebrated a year of sobriety by sponsoring a stationary bike ride that helped help supply borough responders with Narcan. Emily Somerville, 22, organized the “Ride for Recovery,” a 45-minute cycle class in front of Define, Body and Mind, CKO Kickboxing, Dairy Queen and Asian Cuisine last week as a celebration for those in recovery. At the same time, she raised funds to re-supply the police and ambulance corps with the life-saving anti-opioid drug. “Like all medications, Narcan does expire,” Police Chief George Scherb said. “Each Allendale officer i…
Police & Fire
Driver From Cliffside Park, Pizzeria In Fort Lee OK After Crash
A 60-year-old driver was OK -- and so was the shopping center that holds the Fort Lee pizzeria that her car plowed into Wednesday morning, authorities said. Nova Pizza on Lemoine Avenue will remain closed "until it is cleaned and inspected and has a properly secured door," Police Chief Matthew Hintze said. No summonses were issued to the 2012 Honda Civic driver following the mishap just before 10 a.m., Hintze said.
Police & Fire
Van In Purported Clifton Luring Found -- Looks Like Misunderstanding, Frustrated Police Say
A Clifton girl's claim that one of two occupants of a white van tried to lure her from her backyard apparently was the result of a misunderstanding stemming from a language barrier, say authorities who urged residents to come to them first before taking to social media. Police said they found the van and the pair in Paterson. "The matter is still under investigation," they said Friday morning. "However, it appears to be to be the result of a misunderstanding resulting from a language barrier." Although police said they "commend the juvenile for taking quick action…
Police & Fire
Garfield High School Shutdown: Instagram Shooting Rumor Unfounded, Police Say
An Instagram post that closed Garfield High School for the day and canceled all afternoon athletic events Tuesday proved unfounded, authorities said. City detectives found the source of the Monday post, which read: "So I just heard someone threaded[sic] to shoot up the school tomorrow, no funny, spread the word ghs students!!!!""Through the investigation that continued into Tuesday, it was determined that there was no credible threat," Capt. Darren Sucorowski said. School administrators alerted police Monday night after someone spotted the post. Eventually, the Board of…
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HIM? Elmwood Park PD Turns To Public For Help After 52 Car Break-Ins Over Five Months
Among the towns hit hardest by car burglars this summer has been Elmwood Park, with 52 over the past five months – every single one involving an unlocked vehicle, authorities said. A car burglar captured on home surveillance video could be from one of the bordering or nearby towns – Paterson, Passaic, Clifton, Garfield and Lodi, among them – as could others who are likely responsible. All of the break-ins occurred overnight (1 to 5 a.m.) across a wide area from Rosedale to Stone Avenue from April 1 to Aug. 24, Police Chief Michael Foligno said. “It should be noted that in all instances, th…
Police & Fire
Stormy
Friday
: Homes Hit By Tree In Glen Rock, Lightning In Ramsey
Lightning ignited a fire when it struck a Ramsey home, a tree crashed into a Glen Rock house and flash floods were reported throughout North Jersey during Friday's thunderstorm. The Glen Rock tree fell through the lower roof of an unoccupied Austin Place home. No injuries were reported. Municipal officials ordered the home evacuated. Glen Rock police and Hawthorne firefighters responded. In Ramsey, firefighters were assisted by their colleagues from Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah and Wyckoff in handling a two-alarm fire caused by a lightning strike brought on Davidson Boyd A. Loving cont…
Police & Fire
Police Eye Developmentally Disabled Glen Rock Man For Comments To Girls
GLEN ROCK, N.J. – Glen Rock police said they’ll be keeping an eye on a 47-year-old developmentally disabled man after he said inappropriate things to the same two girls several times. The borough man, who Police Chief Dean Ackermann said doesn’t function as an adult, apparently made the comments while riding past them on a bicycle a few days in a row. “The man was found to be socially awkward but is not known to be a threat to others,” Ackermann said. That said, “his actions were clearly inappropriate and he was notified that future repeated contact of this nature could be considered as ha…
Police & Fire
Heroes
: Ramsey Police Officers Revive Heart Attack Victim
RAMSEY, N.J. – An engaged woman who had a heart attack at a friend’s home in Ramsey might not have seen her next birthday, much less her wedding, if not for two borough police officers who brought her back to life. After feeling chest pains, the Tampa woman suddenly passed out and was semi-conscious on the living-room floor of her friend’s Harlind Terrace home when Officer Matthew Rork found her just after 6 a.m. one day last fall. “I remember waking up with a severe chest pain early that morning and waking up my friend and fiancé,” the woman said of the Sept. 3 incident. They were about t…
Police & Fire
Ridgewood PD: Four Seized After 'Concerning' Note From HS Trespasser
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- (UPDATE) One of two trespassers ejected from Ridgewood High School on Tuesday sent a "concerning" social media message to a student there, said police who took him and three companions into custody a short time later. There was no genuine threat to the public, Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke said. Two juveniles were "asked to leave" Ridgewood High School around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday "after it was found out they were not students at the school," Luthcke said. It was unclear how they got into the school and how far they got before being removed. …
Police & Fire
False Luring Alarm: Teens Offered Kids Candy As Joke, Montvale Police Say
MONTVALE, N.J. -- Two strangers who offered candy to children in Montvale over the weekend were a couple of high schoolers "making an inappropriate joke," authorities said. The report emerged Monday morning of a suspicious incident in Montvale on Sunday. Police described the vehicle as "a black Volkswagen occupied by two males (race unknown) offering candy to two juveniles." Although it wasn't genuine luring, "the grade-schoolers who were targeted did not know that," Police Chief Jeremy Abrams wrote in subsequent social media post. "They did an excellent…
Police & Fire
Report: State Requirements Force Fair Lawn Police Rank Adjustments
FAIR LAWN, N.J. – Fair Lawn officials need to eliminate a sergeant's position and add a captain's post to the police department, according to a published report. Administrative reporting of incidents mandated by the state forced the move, TAP into Fair Lawn's report says. Longtime Capt. Robert Kneer retired last week after 43 years with the department. The captain's appointment won't come until March, at the earliest, because of the need for an ordinance change to create room in the municipal budget, according to TAP. SEE: Fair Lawn Police Adjust Ranks to Fulfill Paperwork
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