Police & Fire

WAYNE, NJ – Wayne’s Finest made quick work of the mystery of the remains of the human fetus discovered this past Sunday, May 8. The very next day, the investigation led to two arrests in connection with this strange case.

The following account is based on a statement released by Wayne Police Chief Jack McNiff and Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes.

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WAYNE, NJ – A gruesome discovery at a Wayne residence have the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office investigating. They are seeking help to learn more about a human fetus found inside a home.

There was not a lot of information shared when Chief Jack McNiff and Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes released a statement about the incident.

On Sunday, Mother’s Day, at approximately 5:45 ...

HALEDON, NJ - The Borough of Haledon has rolled out a new unit of the Haledon Police Department: the Quality-of-Life Division.  The Quality-of-Life Division, according to the Haledon Police Department, will be made up of plain-clothes detectives who are operating under the Investigative and Special Services Bureau.

The new division's mission will be focused on enforcing the law ...

HALEDON, NJ - The Haledon Police apprehended a Paterson man, Dwayne Hayes, also known as Dwayne Miles, 49, as a suspect in a Rite Aid robbery Monday evening, according to Haledon Police Captain George Guzman.

At 8:43 p.m., Police Officer Michael Palmer, Officer John Bonilla, Officer Jeffrey Welsh, and Special Police Officer II Jonathan Velez arrived at the Rite Aid found at 445 Haledon Avenue ...

WAYNE, NJ - On Wednesday, Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik hosted a promotional ceremony at the Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne, with nine officers administered the oath of office for their new ranks before family members pinned them with a badge to display the promotion.

“One of my proudest moments, is having the opportunity to promote hard-working and ...

MT. HOLLY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for all of New Jersey on Thursday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

A Fire Weather Watch will remain in effect on Friday, April 29, from morning to evening, in anticipation of gusty winds and dry conditions.

The alert was issued due to the combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Just before noon Tuesday morning, a Gaeta recycling truck collecting yard waste was involved in an accident near Goffle Brook Park by Brockhuizen Lane.  The truck crashed into the park, coming to stop at the edge of a stone terrace.

According to the Fire Department, first responders had to deal with leaking diesel and hydraulic fluid.  Three individuals were ...

HALEDON, NJ - A huge stash of suspected heroin and other drugs were taken off the streets following a routine traffic stop on Tuesday, April 12, according to Haledon Police Captain George Guzman.

The Haledon Police Department said that Officer Jeffrey Welsh and Officer Kris Duci stopped a black Jeep SUB with Florida license plates at 7:25 p.m. last Tuesday on Burhans Avenue.  The police ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Ladies Fire Auxiliary, a unit of the Hawthorne Fire Department which supports the firefighters by raising money for equipment, training, and providing on-the-ground support for firefighters, held its fish and chips sale Saturday outside the Boys and Girls Club.  As a recent example of one of their fundraising efforts, in 2018, the Ladies Fire Auxiliary raised ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - A missing Hawthorne teenager, 17, who had been reported missing Monday morning was found safe, according to the Hawthorne Police Department.

The search effort employed the Hawthorne fire department, police department, and law enforcement personnel from neighboring towns as well as the Passaic County Sheriff's Department and New Jersey State Police.