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NY Mailbox Thief Nearly Hits Officer In High-Speed NJ Chase, Police Say NY Mailbox Thief Nearly Hits Officer In High-Speed NJ Chase, Police Say
NY Mailbox Thief Nearly Hits Officer In High-Speed NJ Chase, Police Say A Westchester, NY man has been arrested for his role in a mailbox theft ring that plagued Bergen County for weeks, authorities said. Edward Orozco, of Yonkers, was apprehended after a dramatic high-speed chase and a month-long investigation by the Wallington Police Department, Sgt. Brian Rosas said. The theft ring, which targeted mailboxes in October, resulted in thousands of dollars in losses for residents after stolen checks were rewritten and repeatedly deposited, according to Rosas. Wallington police launched an extensive investigation, identifying the suspect vehicle as a blue BMW M-S…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
She Thought She Wouldn't Win: North Jersey, Meet Your Favorite Fit Cop She Thought She Wouldn't Win: North Jersey, Meet Your Favorite Fit Cop
She Thought She Wouldn't Win: North Jersey, Meet Your Favorite Fit Cop The readers have spoken and the results are in.  Congratulations to Wayne Police Officer Christie Ohlendorf, who was voted North Jersey's favorite "Fit Cop" in the Daily Voice competition. Ohlendorf, a CrossFit athlete -- was certain she wouldn't win but earned 27 percent of votes (out of the 10 total law enforcement officers). Paramus Deputy Chief Robert Guidetti took second place with 23 percent of votes.  Third place was a tie between Bergenfield PO Ahmed Alagha and Wood-Ridge PO Timothy Janz with 10 percent of votes each. Fit & Blue will be donating apparel to Ohlendorf…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: Wallington Parents Charged In Distressed Infant's Death Prosecutor: Wallington Parents Charged In Distressed Infant's Death
Prosecutor: Wallington Parents Charged In Distressed Infant's Death Two Wallington parents were charged with child endangerment and drug possession after their infant was found unresponsive last week, authorities said. Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced that: Joseph Chmielewski, 40, an unemployed grocery clerk was charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child Juliann Garner-Chmielewski, 35, an unemployed logistics manager, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, possession of drug paraphernalia and a disorderly persons offense On Feb. 9, a 9-1-1 call was placed from the couple's Strong Street home, reporting a…

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by Cecilia Levine