Haledon Porch Pirate Found Hiding Behind Home After Walgreens Theft: Cops
A Paterson man was arrested after police say he stole packages from a Haledon home and shoplifted from a local Walgreens, authorities announced.
Police received a report of a package theft from a residence on Post Street in Haledon on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at approximately 3:51 p.m., according to police. The caller reported that a white male with a goatee, wearing a black beanie hat, black jacket, black pants, and white sneakers, delivered packages from the property, Haledon Police Chief Angelo J. Daniele said.
Officer Kris Duci was the initial responding officer and obtained a description of th…
Uber Eats Driver Reaches Over Counter, Swipes $1,200 From PalPark Restaurant Register: Cops
An Uber Eats driver is facing charges after police say he reached over the counter of a Bergen County restaurant and took $1,200 in cash.
Daniel Velez, 30, of New Milford, was arrested in connection with the incident on Jan. 14, just after 11 p.m., when police were dispatched to a local restaurant on reports of the theft from the register, Palisades Park Police Chief George Beck said.
“The entire encounter was captured on the restaurant's security surveillance system,” Beck said. “Through a meticulous review of area security footage and the execution of subpoenas, Detective [Matth…
Property Taxes Climb Across Bergen County: See Your Town’s 2025 vs. 2024 Average
Property taxes went up in most Bergen County towns in 2025, according to newly released figures from New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs.
The data reflects the average total residential property taxes paid in each municipality, not including credits or deductions.
Several towns saw increases of more than $1,000 year over year. Demarest rose from $24,736 in 2024 to $26,108 in 2025. Tenafly climbed from $23,833 to $25,123. Alpine increased from $22,581 to $23,291.
Even in mid-range towns, homeowners are paying hundreds more than they did last year. In Fair Lawn, the average ros…
Paterson Man Wanted For Aggravated Assault Arrested After Foot Chase, Sheriff Says
A Paterson man wanted on a Passaic County Superior Court criminal warrant for second-degree aggravated assault was arrested after a brief foot pursuit last week, authorities said.
Henry Jimenez, 50, of Paterson, was taken into custody on Friday, Feb. 6,, after detectives assigned to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Warrant Division saw a male individual believed to be a known warrant suspect, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo said.
When detectives tried to make contact, the individual fled on foot, prompting a brief pursuit, Adamo said. Detectives apprehended the suspect …
