Englewood Cliffs Police Capt. Keith Wicker Dies After 25 Years Of Service
Keith Wicker, an Englewood Cliffs police captain with more than 25 years on the force, died on Friday morning, Feb. 20, after a years-long brain cancer battle. He was 51 years old.
Wicker is survived by his wife, Amy, and their children, Charlie and Paige. A GoFundMe for Wicker’s family had raised $176,810 as of press time.
In the week leading up to his death, the ECPD was working to ensure that Wicker’s family would continue to have healthcare coverage. In a statement issued on behalf of the ECPD's bargaining unit, Officer Doug Rommes said:
"Captain Wicker’s Family will be 100%…
Dream Apartment Turns Into Nightmare For Identity Thief In Wood-Ridge, Cops Say
A 34-year-old woman was arrested after police say she used a stolen identity to attempt to lease an apartment in Bergen County, authorities announced Friday, Feb. 20.
Sakinah C. Watford, 34, of East Orange, was arrested and charged with two counts of forgery and false identity, police said.
The investigation began on Monday, Feb. 16, when Wood-Ridge Officer Oscar Castillo-Zaccone filed a police report on behalf of a citizen alleging she was a victim of identity theft and fraud, Capt. Joseph Biamonte Jr. said.
According to the report, the victim was alerted through the apartment leasi…
$1K A Day For Life: Lyndhurst Lottery Ticket Hits $7M Jackpot As Cash4Life Nears End
A Bergen County lottery player hit the jackpot in dramatic fashion, winning the $1,000 a Day for Life grand prize just before the game comes to an end, state officials announced Friday, Feb. 20.
The player matched all five numbers and the Cash Ball in Thursday night’s drawing, securing the top prize with a cash value of $7 million, according to the New Jersey Lottery.
The winning numbers were 51, 54, 57, 59 and 60. The Cash Ball was 03.
The winning ticket was sold at Krauszer’s Liquor Wine & Food Store, 123 Valley Brook Ave., in Lyndhurst. The retailer will receive a $30,000 bonus for …
Jessica Pegula Rallies Past Amanda Anisimova To Reach Dubai Final
New York's Jessica Pegula punched her ticket to the final at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a comeback win over NJ's Amanda Anisimova on Friday, Feb. 20.
Jessica Pegula throws her racquet away , she just defeated Amanda Anisimova in the more hardest way possible from a set down in the first set, to twice being a break down in the second set as well . that reaction just tells it all , 1-6, 6-4 , 6-3pic.twitter.com/XRBLDAXXn3 — THE BUDAPEST 🇭🇺 (@iamaheadbro) February 20, 2026
No. 4 seed Pegula, of Buffalo, defeated No. 2 seed Anisimova, of Freehold, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Center …
Mugshot Shows Bloodied Driver Who Cops Say Crashed On Route 4, Fled Across Route 17
A 31-year-old Paterson man was arrested after crashing on Route 4 in Paramus, fleeing across Route 17, and hiding inside a closed business late Thursday, Feb. 19, authorities said.
Larry W. Urtarte, 31, of Paterson, was operating a 2006 Pontiac G6 westbound on Route 4 in the local lanes at approximately 11:30 p.m., when he tried to enter the express lanes, Paramus Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti said. During the maneuver, the vehicle struck a metal divider and became disabled, the chief said. Urtarte fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival.
Paramus officers responded a…
Missing Plainfield Teen Connor Oldfield Found Dead In Brook, Officials Confirm
A 19-year-old New Jersey man with autism who had been reported missing since January has been found deceased, city officials announced Thursday, Feb. 19.
The body of Connor Oldfield, who was reported missing on Saturday, Jan. 24, was found in the Green Brook near the Roosevelt Avenue bridge, according to the City of Plainfield and the Plainfield Police Department.
“This is a heartbreaking loss felt across our entire community, and we extend our deepest condolences to Connor’s family, loved ones, friends, classmates, and all who have been praying for his safe return,” Mayor Adrian O. M…
