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Edgewater, NJ

Alleged DUI Mom In Halloween Costume Crashes In NJ, Insists On Leaving To Get Kids (VIDEO) Alleged DUI Mom In Halloween Costume Crashes In NJ, Insists On Leaving To Get Kids (VIDEO)
Alleged DUI Mom In Halloween Costume Crashes In NJ, Insists On Leaving To Get Kids (Video) A New York mother dressed in a skeleton Halloween bodysuit crashed her car in Edgewater while allegedly intoxicated, then insisted she had to pick up her kids from school before being rushed to the hospital with internal bleeding, according to police papers and newly released bodycam footage. Ashley Alvarez, 30, of the Bronx, was found slumped over the wheel of her blue 2009 Nissan Altima, bloodied and dazed, after the vehicle collided head-on with a large rock along Route 5 near Undercliff Road on the afternoon of Oct. 31, 2024, according to police paperwork and bodycam footage published by…
$3.175M Home Sets Sales Record As Most Expensive In Nearly 2 Decades In Bergen County Borough $3.175M Home Sets Sales Record As Most Expensive In Nearly 2 Decades In Bergen County Borough
$3.175M Home Sets Sales Record As Most Expensive In Nearly 2 Decades In Bergen County Borough A stunning contemporary home in Edgewater has sold for $3.175 million, setting a record as the most expensive single-family home sold in the town in nearly two decades. The sale of 32 Shore Road, which sat for 100 days on the market, marks a significant moment for Edgewater’s real estate market, where multimillion-dollar home sales remain rare. The last time a property sold for more was in 2007, when 23 Shore Road fetched $3.8 million. The closest comparison in recent years was the sale of a home on Undercliff Avenue in 2024 in for $2.5 million. Originally listed for $3.499 million, the fo…
Fiery Crash Involving Fallen Wires Outside SoJo Spa Knocks Power In Edgewater Fiery Crash Involving Fallen Wires Outside SoJo Spa Knocks Power In Edgewater
Fiery Crash Involving Fallen Wires Outside SoJo Spa Knocks Power In Edgewater Hundreds of Edgewater residents were left without power on Sunday morning, Jan. 19, following a fiery crash. The crash happened just before 8:30 a.m. outside SoJo Spa at 725 River Road, and left wires across the roadway, the fire department said. Richard Madonna, who was shopping at Trader Joe's on River Road at the time, said the lights went out suddenly. Stepping outside, he spotted a car engulfed in flames across the street.  According to the PSE&G outage map, approximately 380 residents in Edgewater were affected by the power outage. Crews were dispatched to assess the damage …
'Get This On Camera': Ice-T Altercation With Officer In Hudson County Resurfaces In Viral Video 'Get This On Camera': Ice-T Altercation With Officer In Hudson County Resurfaces In Viral Video
'Get This On Camera': Ice-T Altercation With Officer In Hudson County Resurfaces In Viral Video Rapper and actor Ice-T had his own brush with the law in Hudson County according to newly resurfaced bodycam footage that is going viral. On Friday, May 3, 2024, the "Law & Order: SVU" star who lives in Edgewater was pulled over by a Hudson County Sheriff's deputy for having an expired registration, according to a video shared on YouTube by Unspoken Crime Murders. Ice-T, a.k.a. Tracy Marrow who has played Det. Fin Tutuola on the long running TV show, was right outside of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to renew the registration, which expired in 2021, when he was stopped. Ic…
'Completely Naked:' Rapper Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness In Bergen County, Cops Say 'Completely Naked:' Rapper Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness In Bergen County, Cops Say
'Completely Naked:' Rapper Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness In Bergen County, Cops Say Podcaster and rapper Joe Budden, known for his 2003 hit "Pump It Up," is making headlines again—this time for all the wrong reasons. Police say the 44-year-old musician and media personality was caught on camera standing completely naked outside a neighbor’s apartment in Edgewater on the morning of December 4, 2024. Edgewater Police Chief Donald A. Martin confirmed that officers were called to the apartment complex at 7:21 a.m. after a resident reported spotting the unclothed man at their door. The caller recognized Budden as their neighbor, Joseph Budden Jr., police said. The incident, ca…
22+ Pounds Of 'Gas Station Heroin' Heading To North Jersey Seized, Feds Say 22+ Pounds Of 'Gas Station Heroin' Heading To North Jersey Seized, Feds Say
22+ Pounds Of 'Gas Station Heroin' Heading To North Jersey Seized, Feds Say Customs agents seized more than 22 pounds of tianeptine—a dangerous drug also called "gas station heroin"—at a South Jersey shipping facility, authorities said. Customs and Border Protection officers found the shipments at "an international express consignment facility," CBP said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 13. CBP didn't mention the specific location where the packages were found. The shipments were marked as "deep groove ball bearings" but officers found five bags of a white powdery substance in each package. The parcels were seized on Monday, Nov. 25 and Monday,…
These Are The 5 Shoplifters Who Led Pursuit That Ended In Crash On PIP, Cops Say These Are The 5 Shoplifters Who Led Pursuit That Ended In Crash On PIP, Cops Say
These Are The 5 Shoplifters Who Led Pursuit That Ended In Crash On PIP, Cops Say Police in Edgewater have announced the arrests of five men from Brooklyn following a shoplifting incident and a high-speed police chase that ended in a crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway on Thursday, Dec. 5. Edgewater police responded to a call at approximately 10:45 a.m. regarding a shoplifting incident at Edgewater Commons. The suspects allegedly fled the scene in a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee with over $3,000 worth of merchandise, police said. Patrol officers spotted the vehicle traveling north on River Road and attempted a motor vehicle stop. The driver refused to pull over, drivi…
Stolen Jeep Crashes After Palisades Interstate Parkway Pursuit, 5 In Custody (VIDEO) Stolen Jeep Crashes After Palisades Interstate Parkway Pursuit, 5 In Custody (VIDEO)
Stolen Jeep Crashes After Palisades Interstate Parkway Pursuit, 5 In Custody (Video) Five people are in custody following a pursuit involving a stolen Jeep that ended in a crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP) Thursday morning, Dec. 5, according to Daily Voice sources. UPDATE: These Are The 5 Shoplifters Who Led Pursuit That Ended In Crash On PIP, Cops Say The incident began in Edgewater, where police initiated the pursuit. The stolen vehicle entered the southbound lanes of the PIP, where it was spotted by a Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department sergeant, sources told Daily Voice. The chase lasted about a mile before the vehicle crashed. All five su…
Knife-Wielding Jersey City Man Arrested After Attacking Victim In Edgewater: Police Knife-Wielding Jersey City Man Arrested After Attacking Victim In Edgewater: Police
Knife-Wielding Jersey City Man Arrested After Attacking Victim In Edgewater: Police A Jersey City man faces multiple charges, including first-degree robbery, after a physical altercation involving a knife in Edgewater on Friday, Nov. 8, police said. Edgewater Police responded to the scene at approximately 12:48 p.m. after receiving a report of a dispute involving a weapon, Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin said. The caller, identified as the victim, told police he caught 38-year-old Steven Ranne burglarizing his vehicle. When the victim confronted Ranne, a physical altercation broke out, police said. During the scuffle, Ranne allegedly brandished a pocket knife, causing…
Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions
Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions Firefighters are battling a 19-acre brush fire that erupted Thursday night, Nov. 7, on the cliffs of the Palisades Interstate Park.  Visible from across the Hudson River, the blaze has turned the scenic cliffs into an intense battle zone, with flames licking at the steep, rocky terrain and sending plumes of smoke billowing into the evening sky. The fire, fueled by dry brush and challenging cliffside conditions, remains only 30% contained as of Friday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Crews from Fort Lee, Englewood, Ridgefield, Leonia, Edgewater, and more have jo…
Restaurant Visionary Behind Riverfront Hotspots Brings Luxe Dining Experience To Weehawken Restaurant Visionary Behind Riverfront Hotspots Brings Luxe Dining Experience To Weehawken
Restaurant Visionary Behind Riverfront Hotspots Brings Luxe Dining Experience To Weehawken Renowned restaurateur Jeremy Casilli is bringing his latest venture, DRIFT Restaurant & Bar, to Weehawken’s thriving Lincoln Harbor district. Promising an immersive dining experience that combines culinary artistry with captivating views of the Manhattan skyline, DRIFT is taking reservations and is set to open on Wednesday, Nov. 13.  Casilli, a leading figure in the restaurant industry and mastermind behind popular hotspots like Hudson & Co. in Jersey City and Pier 115 in Edgewater, designed DRIFT to create a unique, unforgettable experience for guests.  The 17,000-square…
Volunteer Firefighter In Motorcycle Crash Thanks Edgewater Officers Who Helped Save His Life Volunteer Firefighter In Motorcycle Crash Thanks Edgewater Officers Who Helped Save His Life
Volunteer Firefighter In Motorcycle Crash Thanks Edgewater Officers Who Helped Save His Life The officers who responded to Tommy Quinton's motorcycle crash last month in Edgewater were the first responders anyone would want, he said. Quinton, 31, was heading to Hackensack on his Harley Davidson motorcycle when he lost control of the bike in the northbound lanes of River Road and collided with a southbound vehicle on Friday, Sept. 27 The volunteer firefighter and public works employee looked down and saw blood pouring out of his leg. He called out for help, and a Good Samaritan rushed over with a ratchet strap. Quinton tied it as tightly as he could. Minutes later, Officer Gillian…
Bleeding Motorcyclist, 31, Aided By Good Samaritans, Officer After Edgewater Crash (UPDATE) Bleeding Motorcyclist, 31, Aided By Good Samaritans, Officer After Edgewater Crash (UPDATE)
Bleeding Motorcyclist, 31, Aided By Good Samaritans, Officer After Edgewater Crash (Update) Good Samaritans and a police officer jumped into action to help a 31-year-old motorcyclist involved in a crash last week in Edgewater, police said. The motorcyclist was heading north on River Road when he lost control of his 2007 Harley Davidson, sliding into a southbound vehicle waiting to turn into 1111 River Road around 4:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, Edgewater Police Detective Lt. Tim Farrell said. The motorcyclist was reported to have a severe leg injury with blood loss. Good Samaritans had already applied a makeshift tourniquet before Officer Gillian Cabrera arrived and applied a to…
Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding
Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding Jahnan Rahimpour was wise beyond his years. At just 14 years old, the Edgewater native was already an activist who was passionate about volunteering and did so often. His most recent volunteer work was at the Leonia Library and at the Bergen County Rowing Academy, developing skills of newcomers at Overpeck Park. Fluent in Farsi, Jahnan was proud of his Persian heritage and was thrilled to visit his parents' native country of Iran this summer for his aunt's wedding. It was during that trip, though, that joy turned to tragedy for Jahnan's family. Or as his mother, Asal, says: "The weddi…
Trio Of $10K Mega Millions Winners Sold In North Jersey: Here's Where Trio Of $10K Mega Millions Winners Sold In North Jersey: Here's Where
Trio Of $10K Mega Millions Winners Sold In North Jersey: Here's Where It's a hat trick! Three $10,000 Mega Millions tickets were sold in New Jersey between Monday, Aug. 19 and Sunday, Aug. 25. All three tickets were from the Tuesday, Aug. 20 drawing. They were sold at the following locations: The Rivermart on River Road in Edgewater Mercadon Market on Springdale Avenue in East Orange Quik Mart on Union Street in Rockaway Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
9 NY, NJ Spas Selling Sex For Cash Exposed In Federal Investigation, US Attorney Says 9 NY, NJ Spas Selling Sex For Cash Exposed In Federal Investigation, US Attorney Says
9 NY, NJ Spas Selling Sex For Cash Exposed In Federal Investigation, US Attorney Says Four people have been charged with offering sexual favors at nine different massage parlors and spas across North Jersey and New York, federal officials said. Zhejun Piao, 37, a Chinese national, Miyeon Choi, 37, a South Korean national, Shangxian Cui, 36, Chinese national, and Meixiang Jin, 34, of Palisades Park, New Jersey, are charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit interstate travel or transportation in aid of a racketeering enterprise., U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Friday, Aug. 9. The following nine spas and massage parlors owned and operated by …
Bizarre Mugshot Shows Grinning Car Thief Just After Launching Stolen Volvo Into Hudson River Bizarre Mugshot Shows Grinning Car Thief Just After Launching Stolen Volvo Into Hudson River
Bizarre Mugshot Shows Grinning Car Thief Just After Launching Stolen Volvo Into Hudson River He didn't get very far. A 26-year-old man who stole a white 2012 Volvo was arrested after he lost control of the vehicle, sending it into the Hudson River during a police pursuit Monday night, July 1, Edgewater Police Chief Donald A. Martin said in a release. The man, later identified as  Jean D. Severe, of Brooklyn, NY, jumped behind the wheel of the Volvo at Veteran's Field at 1167 River Road just before 9:10 p.m., Martin said. Moments later, an officer spotted the car near the Fort Lee border. The officer tried to stop the vehicle, but Severe failed to pull over, initiati…