Police & Fire

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The South End Engine Fire Company #3 has a new firehouse after the ribbon was cut for its grand opening on Thursday.

Mayor Kerry Peterson and councilmen Joe Zichelli and Joseph Maceri were on hand to celebrate the new facility and make the ceremonial cut of the green ribbon. The occasion also marked the debut of new Engine No. 73.

"I was honored to be a part of ...

VERONA, NJ — The Verona Police Department promoted three members of its force on Monday.

Officer Brendan Huber was has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant, Sgt. Anthony Condorelli to the rank of Lieutenant, and Lt. Paul Watkins to the rank of Captain. 

"We congratulate Sgt. Huber, Lt. Condorelli, and Captain Watkins and wish them well as they move forward in the next phase ...

TRENTON, NJ - Four individuals have been charged in an investigation for allegedly conspiring as members of a criminal ring responsible for numerous residential burglaries across much of New Jersey, including in Verona.

The participating law enforcement agencies have worked collaboratively to investigate 84 burglaries that were committed over a five-month period ending in March in eight ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — A collision involving three vehicles during rush hour in Cedar Grove last Friday caused one driver to be hospitalized and subsequently charged with DWI.

On April 23 at 5:12 p.m., Patrolman Anthony Grigolo responded to the area of Pompton Avenue and Montclair Avenue for a three-car motor vehicle crash. One of the drivers became unresponsive with no pulse or ...

VERONA, NJ — The Verona Police Department in partnership with EZ Ride will be holding a Bicycle Rodeo on Sunday, May 16 and Sunday, May 23.

The rodeo is intended to teach children safety aspects of riding such as turning, signaling, yielding and stopping. Due to COVID-19, the group numbers for each session will be limited to 24 children per time slot/session. 

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VERONA, NJ - Earlier this month, the Verona Fire Department recognized and thanked Firefighter Rick Neale for his 40 years of volunteer service to the VFD and the Township of Verona.

Neale has served on numerous committees throughout the years and has also served as lieutenant and captain. He was treasurer for many years, ran the Color Guard, which has presented the nation’s colors at ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Police are investigating two separate cases of fraud that were reported on the same day last week, Thursday, April 15.

Officer Nicole Hoyt took a report of fraud from a resident on Ridge Road who reported that her home received a call from a person claiming to be an IRS employee. The caller stated that the IRS had a $12,800 refund check, but in order to receive it, the ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Police are investigating the source of a swastika painted on the rear door of Temple Sholom of West Essex.

According to Cedar Grove police, on April 8, Patrolman Nyron Watson responded to the Temple Sholom to take a report of bias intimidation. A staff member at the Temple discovered the swastika on a door above an electronic key reader. It was approximately 1 inch ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Cedar Grove Police Department will be participating in the bi-annual Operation Take Back Program sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency. This program enables the public to get rid of unused, unwanted and expired medications properly.

Prescription drug abuse is rapidly becoming one of our nation’s greatest emerging drug problems, and it is widely ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — An auto theft on Bortic Road and a package theft from a home on Rose Terrace occurred three days apart last month, and both cases are still under investigation by Cedar Grove police.

On March 28, Patrolman Joseph Ligas took a motor vehicle theft report from a Bortic Road resident. The vehicle, a 2020 Dodge Charger, was stolen during the overnight hours. It was entered ...