Police Blotter Archives — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

A United States Postal Service employee has been charged with theft after admitting to removing a Honda emblem from a vehicle parked at The Chelsea senior living facility, police said.

Postal worker charged with theft after Honda emblem removed in township

March 22, 2025 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON— A United States Postal Service employee has been charged with theft after admitting to removing a Honda emblem from a vehicle parked at The Chelsea senior living […]

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old Enajaim E. Bowman of Newark on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern and central New Jersey — including in Hillsdale, Emerson, and River Vale.

Dunkin’ burglary, vandalism spree lands suspect in jail

March 4, 2025 Staff

HACKENSACK—Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old Enajaim E. Bowman of Newark on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern and central New Jersey […]

Park Ridge police say Jennifer Watkins, 42, of Pearl River, N.Y., keyed two vehicles in the Ridge Diner parking lot Jan. 31 — and they're asking for help identifying one of the owners.

Police say she keyed two vehicles at popular diner; one owner sought

February 18, 2025 Pascack Press

PARK RIDGE—Local police have arrested a Pearl River, N.Y., woman they say keyed two vehicles in the Ridge Diner parking lot late last month — and are asking for the […]

Westwood teen arrested over double homicide in Spring Valley

February 17, 2025 Staff

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — A 19-year-old Westwood resident is in custody following a double homicide in nearby Spring Valley that left two women dead from severe head injuries. The Rockland/Westchester […]

Four NYC men arrested in Englewood AK-47 shooting, armed robbery

January 29, 2025 Northern Valley Press

ENGLEWOOD—Four men from Queens, N.Y. have been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery and shooting last summer that left a 25-year-old male with a gunshot wound to […]

Suspicious package prompts evacuation on Beech Street

January 22, 2025 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A report of a suspicious package on Wednesday, Jan. 22 prompted an evacuation of nearby homes and the closure of Beech Street as local and county agencies responded. […]

‘The bad guys—we know who you are’

January 20, 2025 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE—The Borough Council and mayor commended the police department for its successful efforts in enforcing DWI laws, catching shoplifters, and deterring criminal activity borough-wide at the Jan. 9 council meeting. […]

"Crime Suppression" — Officers from 21 police departments, alongside county and federal agents, joined forces as part of the Bergen County Crime Suppression Team to enhance public safety during the holiday season. Bergen County Prosecutor's Office photo.

Bergen County touts success of ‘Crime Suppression Team,’ launched amid holidays

January 8, 2025 Pascack Press

HACKENSACK—Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, in partnership with local and federal law enforcement agencies, announces the recent implementation of the newly formed Bergen County Crime Suppression Team. This initiative was […]

WTPD attempted burglary suspect via Ring video.

WTPD investigate attempted burglary, urge residents to stay vigilant

December 19, 2024 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Local police are alerting residents to an attempted burglary that occurred on the evening of Dec. 18. At approximately 8:47 p.m., officers responded to a call from a […]

Police find ‘no threat’ to school following troubling comments from student

December 17, 2024 Pascack Press

RIVER VALE—Pascack Valley Regional High School District Superintendent Sarah Bilotti says police determined there is no credible threat stemming from “a situation that occurred overnight involving concerning social media comments […]