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Retired Upper Saddle River Police Officer Craig Parrella Dies: 'The Guy You Could Count On' Retired Upper Saddle River Police Officer Craig Parrella Dies: 'The Guy You Could Count On'
Retired Upper Saddle River Police Officer Craig Parrella Dies: 'The Guy You Could Count On' Hearts broke across North Jersey on Christmas Eve as news spread of the passing of Craig Parrella, a retired Upper Saddle River Police officer and former United States Marine. Parrella's wife, Lauren, shared the news of his passing in an emotional Facebook post on Tuesday, Dec. 24. "Craig was quite simply one of the best people I ever knew," she writes. I have loved him since I was 22 years old and will love him until my last breath. He was kind, thoughtful, sweet, funny, selfless, talented, loving, and so much more. "Craig gave me a love and adoration that most people don’t find in their…

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Police & Fire
Rookie Griswold Race Car Driver Charged With Sexual Assault Of Juvenile Rookie Griswold Race Car Driver Charged With Sexual Assault Of Juvenile
Rookie Griswold Race Car Driver Charged With Sexual Assault Of Juvenile A New London County stock car racer has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation reported earlier this year, Connecticut State Police announced. Ashton Young, 20, of Griswold, surrendered to Troop E-Montville on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police said. A warrant had been issued in connection to allegations reported in August.  Earlier this year, Young was named the 2024 RAD Auto Machine Street Stock Rookie of the Year, according to a video shared by Stafford Motor Speedway on Facebook. "Ashton Young had never set foot in a race…

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Police & Fire
Firefighters Rescue Dog Who Fell Through Ice, Swam 75 Off Shore In Bergen County (PHOTOS) Firefighters Rescue Dog Who Fell Through Ice, Swam 75 Off Shore In Bergen County (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Rescue Dog Who Fell Through Ice, Swam 75 Off Shore In Bergen County (Photos) A heartwarming rescue unfolded in Bergen County over the weekend when firefighters rescued a dog who had fallen through the ice and swam to a nearby island approximately 75 feet offshore. 🐾 Ice Rescue at Shadow Lake 🐾 Yesterday, the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department responded to a unique call for... Posted by Franklin Lakes Fire Department on Monday, December 23, 2024 The incident happened on Sunday, Dec. 22, on Shadow Lake in Franklin Lakes. Firefighters say Assistant Chief Piccoli arrived on the scene within minutes and confirmed the situation. Rescue crews quickly su…

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Police & Fire
Hit-Run Delivery Driver Drags Victim Through Fort Lee Streets: Police Hit-Run Delivery Driver Drags Victim Through Fort Lee Streets: Police
Hit-Run Delivery Driver Drags Victim Through Fort Lee Streets: Police A bold motorist who confronted the delivery driver who rear-ended him on a Fort Lee street was hospitalized when the Bronx man hit him with his vehicle and then dragged him through the streets, police said. The incident unfolded at approximately 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 on Lemoine Avenue near 2025 Lemoine Avenue, according to Fort Lee Deputy Police Chief Edward Young. The driver was sitting in his parked car in a metered space and was suddenly jolted when a black sedan driven by 27-year-old Aisaih Alvarez, rammed into his vehicle from behind.  The victim stepped out to confr…

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Police & Fire
Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: NYSP Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: NYSP
Skater Hospitalized With Hypothermia After Falling Through Ice On Lake Dutchess: Nysp A team of New York State Police Troopers and local first responders saved a man from freezing waters after he fell through the ice while skating on a lake in Dutchess County, NY on Monday, Dec. 23. Troopers from multiple stations responded to 19 Dutchess Dr. in Pawling alongside the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) after reports of a man stranded in icy water several hundred feet from shore. The man was ice skating when the ice gave way, plunging him into the frigid lake. When authorities arrived, the man’s arms and upper torso were visible above the ice, struggling to stay afloat. …

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Strange Tasting Water Has Been Plaguing Branchburg Residents — Now They Know Why Strange Tasting Water Has Been Plaguing Branchburg Residents — Now They Know Why
Strange Tasting Water Has Been Plaguing Branchburg Residents — Now They Know Why Residents served by one New Jersey American Water system have been raising their eyebrows—and their glasses—after an unusual taste and smell in their water surfaced earlier this month. New Jersey American Water has since confirmed the culprit: a potent mix of fragrance and flavor compounds stemming from a Dec. 16 leak. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) revealed that the leak came from a local repackaging facility handling essential oils, fragrances, and flavorings, impacting those served by the Raritan System in Branchburg.  The compounds, though harmless,…

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Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Driver Killed, Two Teens Seriously Injured In Route 304 New City Crash: Police Wrong-Way Driver Killed, Two Teens Seriously Injured In Route 304 New City Crash: Police
Wrong-Way Driver Killed, Two Teens Seriously Injured In Route 304 New City Crash: Police A head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver on Route 304 in New City left one man dead and two teenagers seriously injured on Monday, Dec. 23, Clarkstown Police reported. At approximately 9:15 p.m., officers responded to the scene near the intersection of Route 304 and Second Street. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 35-year-old man from Ohio, driving a 2010 black Hyundai sedan, was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes when he collided head-on with a 2013 silver BMW. The BMW was occupied by an 18-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, police said. …

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Human Remains Found By Couple Walking On Smith Point County Park Beach In Shirley, Police Say Human Remains Found By Couple Walking On Smith Point County Park Beach In Shirley, Police Say
Human Remains Found By Couple Walking On Smith Point County Park Beach In Shirley, Police Say A man and woman walking along a beach on Fire Island stumbled upon human remains Monday, Dec. 23, police announced. The couple was along the beach around 4:55 p.m. when they found what appeared to be a human jawbone on Smith Point County Park Beach in Shirley, Suffolk County police said. They promptly brought the remains to a park attendant working at the site, police said. The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office later confirmed that the remains are human. The jawbone has been transported for further examination to determine the individual’s identity. Authorities are now investig…

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Obituaries
Shaker High Schooler's Sudden Death Sparks Outpouring Of Support Shaker High Schooler's Sudden Death Sparks Outpouring Of Support
Shaker High Schooler's Sudden Death Sparks Outpouring Of Support The unexpected passing of an Albany area high school student has left his family and community reeling. A GoFundMe launched following the death of Shaker High School sophomore Parikshith Woody had raised more than $45,100 as of Monday, Dec. 23. The campaign, launched by Narendar Rodda, remembers Parikshith as a happy and deeply respectful boy. “Parikshith was a bright and happy kid,” the fundraiser reads. “He was doing great in school and always had a cheerful smile. He was great with his friends and other kids and always respected elders. It was a pleasure to have him aroun…

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Police & Fire
Massive Fire Battles Subzero Temps, Draws Response From 12 Departments In Hampton Township Massive Fire Battles Subzero Temps, Draws Response From 12 Departments In Hampton Township
Massive Fire Battles Subzero Temps, Draws Response From 12 Departments In Hampton Township Firefighters from across Sussex County joined forces early Monday, Dec. 23, to battle a massive structure fire. The Sussex County Sheriff’s 911 Center began receiving calls about the blaze at the in the Carriage Acres development of Hampton Township, around 7:50 a.m., Hampton Township Fire & Rescue reported. Smoke was visible from all sides of the building when Chief 48-1 arrived on the scene. The chief confirmed the fire to dispatch, triggering a multi-agency response. Hampton Fire’s 48Engine2 was the first unit to arrive, deploying several lines to knock down the flames and prote…

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