Police & Fire
By TAPINTO RIDGEWOOD
March 28, 2023
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - A 2018 Audi SUV crashed into the Whole Foods on Godwin Avenue in Ridgewood Tuesday afternoon. The driver was injured and transported to The Valley Hospital for treatment. Ridgewood Police, Fire and Emergency Services responded, as well as the building inspector to evaluate the ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The 17-year-old male driver of a Honda CR-V was injured when his car crashed into a tree on Mulberry Place in Ridgewood Wednesday morning. He was transported to The Valley Hospital for care following the incident in which airbags deployed. Ridgewood Police, Fire and Emergency ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Tuesday evening, two vehicles crashed at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and North Walnut Street in Ridgewood's central business district. The adult driver of one vehicle was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital and both vehicles were towed from the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The county has purchased 80 bodycams for correctional officers, according to the sheriff. “People who know they are being observed and recorded on video tend to act better than those not under observation,” Sheriff Anthony Cureton said in a March 13 press release. The sheriff ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – In recent years, New Jersey has taken steps to provide greater transparency about the diversity of municipal police forces. Last year, the Department of Law & Public Safely published a new dashboard, showcasing data on local police officers compared to Census data. Exploring the ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - A Buick SUV crashed into a utility pole Friday afternoon, taking out a fire hydrant in the process on Oak Street. The 86-year-old driver refused medical attention, but was issued a summons for the incident. Firefighters responded to the scene and mitigated a crash-related utility ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Early Friday morning, a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Rock Road in Ridgewood resulted in two occupants and the driver being taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Center. Monday afternoon, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that the ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - A 1997 Porsche Boxster crashed into a tree Saturday afternoon on West Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. The car sustained heavy front end damage that required a flatbed tow truck to winch the car out of the wooded area and to a local body shop. No injuries were reported. Ridgewood Police ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Tuesday morning an Audi sedan and Honda SUV collided at the intersection of East Ridgewood Ave. and North Pleasant Ave. One minor injury was reported, but the individual refused transportation to the hospital. Ridgewood Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene of the ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Chief Jacqueline Luthcke has told colleagues at village hall that she is retiring from the Ridgewood Police Department after serving the Ridgewood community for over 27 years, with more than six years leading the force. In a statement to TAPinto Ridgewood, Chief Luthcke said that ...
WAYNE, NJ – Just a couple of weeks ago, Wayne’s bravest took on a house fire that produced little flames, but heavy smoke. During this week’s Wayne Town Council meeting, Fire Commissioner Frank Velardi updated the township on the cause of the fire and provided some advice to help prevent fires like ...
NEWARK, NJ — A Clifton man is facing federal charges, accused of attempting to firebomb a Bloomfield synagogue. Nicholas Malindretos was arrested Wednesday. The 26-year-old is charged with one count of attempted use of fire to damage and destroy a building used in interstate commerce. He’s ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - An 83-year-old woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in the borough yesterday morning, according to police, and now they are seeking the public's help to find that hit-and-run driver. Angela Sanzari, 83, of Hawthorne was discovered laying in the roadway when police ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Teens in Emergency Services Sergeant Tarun Kalyanaraman has been named member of the month by Ridgewood Emergency Services for his dedication to the organization and supporting fellow volunteers. A certified Emergency Medical Technician, he is a senior at Ridgewood High School who ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred on Monday morning in the area of Lincoln Avenue, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred in the ...
Bloomfield, NJ- On Sunday January 29, 2023 at approximately 9:30 am, Bloomfield Officers responded to Temple Ner Tamid on a report of property damage. Upon the officer’s arrival, it was quickly determined that a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the Temple’s front door. After reviewing video ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Friday afternoon five Ridgewood High School students escaped serious injury when the SUV they were traveling in crashed head-on into a utility pole. The incident occurred on the curved part of Marshall Street, less than a mile from the school. Ridgewood Police, Fire and Emergency ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - A school bus and SUV were involved in a crash on Wednesday at the intersection of Northern Parkway and East Glen Ave. There were two children on the bus who were uninjured. Ridgewood Police and Fire Departments responded to the crash where one summons was issued. The bus and BMW ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - A pickup truck and SUV were involved in a head-on crash at the intersection of North Monroe St. and Fairmount Rd. in Ridgewood on Friday evening. Two people were injured in the crash and transported to Hackensack University Medical Center's main campus in Hackensack. Paramedics ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a Bergen County juvenile on the charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. On Thursday, January 12, members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Retired Ridgewood Fire Captain Greg J. Hillerman tragically passed away January 6 at the age of 59. The 31-year member of the department was kind-hearted and known for always doing right by the membership as union president. As a leader in the department, he was responsible for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Westfield Public Schools teacher who overdosed in a classroom at Roosevelt Intermediate School is due to appear in court next month on charges of child endangerment and drug possession, police said Friday. Students found art teacher Frank Thompson, 57, unconscious on the floor ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Across the United States, volunteer emergency services (EMS) have seen a significant reduction in membership over the past decade. While Ridgewood is one of only a few municipalities with a paid fire department in Bergen County, up until last year emergency medical services were ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Santa is making one final ride through Ridgewood Friday evening before heading back to the North Pole. Ridgewood Fire Department will be taking Santa for a trip across the village starting at 4 p.m. Stops will be 15 minutes each and include: 4 p.m. - Glen School (865 E.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Two homes at the intersection of North Van Dien Ave. and Beverly Rd. got an unexpected delivery Wednesday afternoon. When two vehicles crashed at the intersection one went through the attached garage of a nearby home and the other into a yard. No injuries were reported, and both ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Today is the winter solstice which means that the first beauty or headache of a winter storm is looming. Whether you’re the type of person who sings Let It Snow in the streets or the commuter who dreads delays to work, the Village of Ridgewood Department of Public Works is prepared ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – A student has taken responsibility for drawing a swastika on a desk in a classroom, according to police. On December 14, Glen Rock school officials learned that a swastika had been drawn on a desk in a school classroom, police said. The incident was reported to Glen Rock ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Police are "exploring whether the suspects" in a recent burglary "are part of a group of South American nationals that have been targeting the homes of Asian business owners throughout the area, including several within Paramus." Most recently, police are investigating a burglary ...
PARAMUS, NJ – A 28-year-old Bronx woman has been arrested for planning to take $15,000 from a resident for bail money in what police dubbed as a "grandparent bail scam". Police arrested Manelis Santanadecastillo, a 28, of Bronx, NY, for theft by deception, conspiracy and criminal attempt. On ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Ridgewood police and local dads left it all out on the court during a charity basketball game on Saturday. The match between Ridgewood Police Benevolent Association Local 20 and Ridgewood's Dad’s Night kicked off a holiday toy drive. And while the PBA put up a good fight they were ...