Police Blotter Archives — Page 4 of 50 — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

‘Dear Delusional’ letter-sender said busted: Police say Westwood man harassed many who sent letters to the editor

January 25, 2024 Staff

WESTWOOD—The defendant’s name is Bruce E. Manning, 69, of Westwood, and the Westwood Police Department is being credited with excellent detective work for bringing the suspect to justice. According to […]

The Old Badger Game…

November 3, 2023 Kristin Beuscher

PARK RIDGE—There are so many scams being perpetrated these days that it can be difficult to stay informed on all of them. There is the one where a caller impersonates […]

When a woodie goes wild

October 14, 2023 Kristin Beuscher

WESTWOOD—Crash photos are captivating, and we expect this one got people talking when it appeared on the cover of the Westwood News on Oct. 20, 1955. The Country Store has […]

HPD says public will get to see its new firearms training sim

August 6, 2023 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—The police department in July acquired a firearms training simulator that provides “holistic and immersive” scenarios for officers to hone their skills and obtain at least half of their annual […]

Child, 4, drowns at residence in Woodcliff Lake

July 23, 2023 Staff

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Authorities have confirmed the tragic loss of a 4-year-old in the borough on Friday, the tot having drowned at a private residence on Heidi Lane. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s […]

Shotgun-wielding Westwood man charged after his ‘perimeter check’ draws SWAT

April 17, 2023 Staff

WESTWOOD—Brian McCarron, 52, of Fourth Avenue is released on bail pending a court date after he was taken into custody following a brief standoff with police. McCarron is alleged to […]

Westwood man charged with desecrating human remains, aggravated assault on law enforcement officers

February 14, 2023 Staff

WESTWOOD—Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Mark Winters, 76, of Kennedy Terrace, for desecrating human remains and aggravated assault on law enforcement officers. The charges are the […]

Luring, sex crime with minor alleged at local store

January 10, 2023 Staff

PARK RIDGE—A store employee reportedly admitted to having fondled and kissed the breasts of an underage girl in the back of Krauszer’s Food Store on Park Avenue after giving her […]

Hackensack

Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Announces 27th Annual Citizens Police Academy

September 14, 2022 Staff

HACKENSACK—The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office announces open enrollment for its 27th Citizens Police Academy Class, a 10-week course designed to give residents a working knowledge of law enforcement policies and […]

SLEO III funded in $70.5M district budget; Westwood chief boosting security at Rec Teen Nights after ‘Orbeez’ fracas

March 25, 2022 John Snyder

WWRSD—The Westwood Regional School District Board of Trustees approved a budget for next year of $70,494,970, which includes $55,000 for a retired police officer to round out district security. In […]