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Bergen County, NJ
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
River Edge Gunpoint Carjackers Charged Nearly 2½ Years Later
A New York City man has been charged in connection with a violent River Edge carjacking that left a victim beaten with a gun and robbed of his vehicle nearly 2½ years ago, authorities said. Jaden Noboa, 20, of New York City, and two former juveniles from New York City have been identified as the suspects in the Dec. 23, 2023 armed carjacking in a parking lot on Grand Avenue, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. River Edge police responded to the scene after three male suspects approached a vehicle, physically removed the victim from the driver's seat at gunpoint, and demanded…
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
News
Grief-Stricken Sister Raises $14K In Wake Of Saddle Brook Brother's Sudden Death
A Bergen County family is seeing an overwhelming wave of support after the sudden death of 31-year-old Justin Brennan, with more than $14,000 raised in just seven hours to help cover funeral expenses and support his young son. A GoFundMe launched by the Saddle Brook resident's sister, Kristina Brennan, had raised $14,285 as of Monday afternoon, May 18. “My brother Justin passed away suddenly, leaving us all in shock and heartbreak,” Kristina wrote on the fundraiser page. “He was the kind of person who could turn a bad day around with a joke or a late-night talk, and his laughter filled…
Little Falls-Woodland Park, NJ
Police & Fire
Little Falls Man Tried Sexually Assaulting Girl In Moonachie Home: Prosecutor
A 37-year-old Little Falls man has been arrested after authorities said he tried to sexually assault the same girl in Bergen County whom he had previously sexually assaulted multiple times. On Friday, April 10, Moonachie police contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding an alleged sexual assault involving Marvin A. Nugra Ruiz, Prosecutor Mark Musella said. A month-long investigation found that Nugra Ruiz tried to sexually assault a girl in a Moonachie home in February, and that he sexually assaulted the same girl between January …
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Police & Fire
Garfield Man Tried Scamming Law Firm That Repped Him Out Of $2.8K With Phony Check: Cops
A Garfield man was arrested months after allegedly attempting to defraud a Lyndhurst law firm that had represented him using a fraudulent check, police said. Jason D. Ibanez, 29, was charged with third-degree forgery following an investigation into a $2,800 check that was cashed in Jersey City on Sept. 19, 2025, according to Lyndhurst Police Capt. Paul Haggerty. Officer Anthony Morreale began investigating the incident on Sept. 24 after the check was linked to a Lyndhurst-based injury attorney’s office, police said. Authorities said Ibanez, a former client of the firm, attempted the fraud b…
Bethlehem, PA
Politics
Bethlehem Man Convicted In 2020 Election Fraud Case; Woman Charged In NJ, PA Voting Case: DOJ
A Bethlehem man has been convicted of casting ballots in two states during the 2020 presidential election, while a separate election fraud case involving a Philadelphia woman remains pending, federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday, March 4. Matthew Laiss, 32, was found guilty at trial of voting more than once in a federal election and voter fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Laiss had been registered to vote in Ottsville, Bucks County, from October 2012 until August 2020, prosecutors said. That month, he moved to Frostproof, Florida,…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
News
Glen Rock Accountant Admits $10M Ponzi Scheme, Bank Fraud, Feds Say
A Bergen County accountant and tax preparer admitted in federal court Tuesday, Feb. 17, to running a Ponzi and bank fraud scheme that bilked victims out of more than $10 million, authorities said. Evangelos Drosos, 51, of Glen Rock, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in federal court in Trenton to three counts of wire fraud, one count of bank fraud, and one count of failure to file an individual income tax return, Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello said. Drosos was first charged by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office last April with stealing nearly half a m…
Teaneck, NJ
Police & Fire
DWI Bogota Driver Seriously Injures Pedestrian In Teaneck: Prosecutor
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by an intoxicated driver late Saturday, Feb. 14, authorities said. Tobias Aparicio Cruz, 55, was behind the wheel of the 2005 Nissan Sentra when he struck the 53-year-old man near Teaneck Cinemas on Cedar Lane just after 11:15 p.m., Bergen County Prosecutor's Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer said. Officers from the Teaneck Police Department, detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit, and investigators from the Bergen County Fatal Accident Task Force responded to the scene, Anger…
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Fine Dining In Bergen County In 2025: Segovia Steakhouse & Seafood
We are thrilled to announce that Segovia Steakhouse & Seafood has been named Best Fine Dining in Bergen County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Segovia Steakhouse & Seafood brings the bold flavors of Spain and classic American steakhouse flair under one roof. Its menu (available online) features Certified Angus Beef steaks alongside fresh seafood, tapas, and seasonal ingredients—delivering a wide variety that satisfies many tastes. As highlighted on its website, dishes are prepared to capture the richness of Spanish cuisine, using fresh produ…
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Pizza In Bergen County In 2025: Kinchley's Tavern
We are thrilled to announce that Kinchley's Tavern has been named Best Pizza in Bergen County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards, winning the title for the second year in a row! According to its website, the Ramsey spot has been serving locals since 1937, building a loyal following around what it calls New Jersey’s original ultra-thin crust bar pie. The site also explains that the pizza is still made using the same Kinchley family recipe that’s been used for more than 70 years. The 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County bega…
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Car Wash/Detailing In Bergen County In 2025: Urban Auto Spa
We are thrilled to announce that Urban Auto Spa has been named Best Car Wash/Detailing in Bergen County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards, winning the title for the second year in a row! According to the Urban Auto Spa website, its car wash tunnel uses a full lineup of professional-grade cleaning products designed to clean, shine, and protect each vehicle. The site adds that the equipment relies on soft foam and microfiber materials, and every car is both machine-dried and hand-dried for a polished finish. One standout perk, as noted on its website, comes from its Unlimit…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Holiday Lottery Luck Hits Bergen County With Winners Up To $50K
Several Bergen County lottery players scored big in the days leading up to Christmas, with winning tickets sold at local convenience stores and markets, state lottery officials said. A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold on Monday, Dec. 22, at the 7-Eleven on Route 46 in Little Ferry. Another Bergen County win followed on Tuesday, Dec. 23, when a $10,000 Jackpot Millions ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven on Wyckoff Avenue in Waldwick. On Wednesday, Dec. 24, a $10,000 Neon 9’s ticket was sold at Flavor Mart and More on Garden Street in Carlstadt. That same day, a second $50,000 Powerball ticke…
Stafford, CT
News
Latest Update: Storm’s Biggest Snow Totals Reported In These CT Spots
Here's a rundown of snowfall accumulation reports compiled by the National Weather Service for the winter storm that arrived Saturday night, Dec. 13, and lasted until Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14. The highest snowfall amount came on Long Island: 8.5 inches in Commack. New York Manhattan Central Park 2.7 in 1 PM 12/14 Official NWS Obs Nassau County FARMINGDALE 8.0 IN 1200 PM 12/14 PUBLIC SSE PLAINEDGE 8.0 IN 1206 PM 12/14 TRAINED SPOTTER WSW UPPER BROOKVILLE 7.9 IN 1100 AM 12/14 PUBLIC WSW ELMONT 7.2 IN 1245 PM 12/14 …
Hackensack, NJ
News
Bergen County Lottery Hot Streak: Three Stores Sold Winning Tickets Worth Up To $50K
Bergen County is on a winning streak this month after players picked up prizes worth as much as $50,000 at three different stores, state lottery officials announced. Two Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each were sold for the Monday, Dec. 1 drawing. One winning ticket was sold at 7-Eleven on River Road in Fair Lawn, and the other was sold at Fuel 4 Mart on Route 46 West in Fort Lee, officials said. A third player won $10,000 on a Mega Hot 7’s scratch-off ticket purchased at Kings 456 Ramsey C-Store on Route 17 North in Ramsey. That prize was claimed from the Thursday, Dec. 4 drawing. Meanwh…
Paramus, NJ
Traffic
Jack-knifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Route 17, Major Delays Reported
UPDATE: All lanes had reopened as of 8:30 a.m. ORIGINAL NEWS STORY: A jack-knifed tractor-trailer shut down Route 17 in Paramus, causing major delays and prompting a Hazmat response on early Wednesday, Nov. 26, one of the busiest travel days of the year. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. near the Garden State Parkway, involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger car, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti. Responders found the tractor leaking fuel and requested Bergen County Hazmat and the Department of Transportation to the scene. Route 17 North was fully closed at Centur…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Police & Fire
$790 Vanishes From Glen Rock Eatery — Employee Charged After Months-Long Investigation: Cops
A 27-year-old Bergen County restaurant worker is facing charges on accusations she stole nearly $800 from her employer, authorities said. Police began an investigation into the thefts from Stone and Rail in Glen Rock's Central Business District nearly two months ago, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said on Monday, Nov. 24. Brooklyne Young-Davis, of Elmwood Park, was identified as a suspect in the thefts and was arrested on Nov. 18 by Detective Lucas Doney, Ackermann said. The chief said that Young-Davis was employed by the restaurant at the time of the thefts, which totalled $790. Young-Davis …
Pascack Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Watch Drone Locate Missing Westwood Woman With Dementia
An elderly woman who went missing in Bergen County was found safely after a drone with infrared technology helped police locate her in a wooded area, authorities said. The incident happened on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 15, when the Westwood Police Department responded to a call for assistance regarding a missing and endangered woman who suffers from dementia, according to Chief Michael R. Pontillo. A family member reported that the woman had walked away from her home and had no means of communication or tracking on her, Pontillo said. Officers immediately began searching the area and r…
Fort Lee, NJ
Police & Fire
Repeat Offender Trying To Break Into Cars Had Drug Paraphernalia In PalPark: Cops
A Fairview man with a record of prior theft and robbery charges was arrested after police caught him attempting to burglarize cars early Friday morning, Oct. 10authorities said. Palisades Park officers responded around 3 a.m. to a report of a suspicious person trying to break into vehicles near Second Street and East Palisades Boulevard, Police Chief George Beck said. During a canvass of the area, Sgt. Christopher Sambogna spotted a man matching the suspect’s description one block away, Beck said. The individual, identified as Mohareb K. Kharoufeh, 37, was detained and, following an i…
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Police & Fire
NY Man Sexually Assaults Juvenile In Elmwood Park, Prosecutor Says
A New York man has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a juvenile in Bergen County, authorities said. Jose Mendez-Ortiz, 51, of Pearl River, NY, was taken into custody Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Elmwood Park Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Detectives determined that Mendez-Ortiz sexually assaulted a juvenile in Elmwood Park on Sept. 21, Musella said. He was arrested the same day and charged with three counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, …
Englewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Brings Gunshot Wound To Englewood Hospital, Now Facing Weapons Charges: Prosecutor
A Jersey City man is facing multiple weapons charges after showing up at a Bergen County hospital with a gunshot wound, authorities said. Joel Galvis, 40, was arrested on Friday, Sept. 19, following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Englewood Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. At about 6:27 a.m., officers were called to Englewood Hospital after Galvis arrived with a gunshot wound to his leg. Detectives determined that the injury was self-inflicted. Galvis had driven himself to the hospital, Musella said. A court-authorized se…
Teaneck, NJ
Police & Fire
Repeat Teaneck Offender Wanted After Robbery With Knife Threat: Police
A Teaneck man with a long rap sheet is wanted after police said he stole a $40 speaker from a Family Dollar and threatened an employee with a knife before fleeing. Tyrone Rosa, 29, of Teaneck, put the speaker into his backpack and walked out of the store on Teaneck Road around 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Teanekc Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. When confronted outside, Rosa pulled out a utility knife and threatened the worker before running off. Investigators said surveillance and cellphone video identified Rosa as the suspect. He has been charged with first-degree robbery, third-degree t…
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
Police & Fire
Man's Lewd Act In Front Of Child At Closter Plaza Plaza Leads To Arrest: Cops
A Bergen County man has been arrested after police say he committed a lewd act in front of a juvenile, police said. Patrick Kavanah, 39, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Sept. 10, following an investigation by the Closter Police Department Detective Bureau, Chief James Buccola announced Friday, Sept. 19. Police said the incident happened around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, in the east side parking lot of Closter Plaza. A girl reported that a man was sitting in the driver’s seat of a white 2020 Honda Pilot “with his windows completely down” when the lewd act occurred, according to pol…
Englewood, NJ
News
Released Tenafly Hostage Edan Alexander Vows To Return To IDF Service
Edan Alexander, the Bergen County native and Golani Brigade soldier held hostage for 584 days, announced Wednesday night, Sept. 17 that he will return to Israel next month to resume military service. "I will once again put on the IDF uniform, and I will proudly serve alongside my brothers,” Alexander told a sold-out crowd of 1,200 at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Night to Salute Our Heroes in New York. “My story does not end with survival – it continues with service.” Edan Alexander is reunited with his parents. Israel Defense Forces Alexander, who was captured on …
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
'Be The Thermostat': Robert Fisher Resigns From Park Ridge BOE With Bizarre Parting Words
The fight to recall Park Ridge Board of Education member Robert Fisher Jr. is officially over — because he just resigned, leaving behind a colorful resignation letter that took aim at politics and praised his own policy battles (attached). Fisher, who joined the board in January 2023 just months after graduating high school, submitted his resignation Friday, Sept. 19, according to a filing his attorney Michael Collins sent to Bergen County Superior Court Judge Peter Geiger. “I write today to resign my position as Trustee of the Park Ridge Board of Education, immensely grateful to God for th…
Rutherford, NJ
News
$500K Lawsuit Hits American Dream’s Hasbro ‘Game Room’ Over Alleged Unpaid Work
A Texas-based construction supplier is suing the operators of American Dream’s Hasbro “Game Room,” claiming they failed to pay more than $500,000 for lighting and signage, according to a lawsuit filed in Bergen County Superior Court (attached). Facility Solutions Group, Inc. (FSG) filed the complaint on Wednesday, Sept. 17, against TGR AD, LLC and Ameream, LLC. The company says it supplied lighting equipment, signage, and installation services for the Game Room but has not been paid in full, court documents show. Court filings state that in January 2023, Charlie Keegan, CEO of the Game Room…
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
News
Carbon Monoxide Caused Son's Death At Elmwood Park Apartment, Mom Says In Lawsuit
A New Jersey mother says her son died from carbon monoxide inside his apartment, and she’s suing the complex for negligence. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Bergen County Superior Court by Charlene Durham, claims her son, Odell Durham, was killed after being exposed to the deadly gas on Oct. 8, 2023, at 89 Mola Blvd., at the Elmwood Village Apartments & Townhomes. Charlene, who is also administrator of his estate, accuses Elmwood Village Apartments & Townhomes, Morgan Properties, and several unnamed contractors of failing to maintain working carbon monoxide detectors.&…
Northern Highlands, NJ
News
GA Man Walks Into
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A Georgia man was arrested after entering a Bergen County high school to confront a teacher whose sister was his former boss, officials said. Jose Luis Lucas-Domingo, 24, of Rome, GA, entered Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, Allendale Police Chief Michael Dillon said. Principal Joseph Occhino confirmed that Lucas-Domingo, who was not authorized to be at the school, "found his way to the teacher’s classroom prior to the start of the school day. He approached the teacher on a personal matter that did not pertain directly t…
Lyndhurst, NJ
News
$1M Cash 4 Life Ticket Sold At Lyndhurst Liquor Store
A Bergen County lottery player is $1 million richer after hitting big in Sunday’s Cash 4 Life drawing, officials said. The winning numbers from Sunday, Sept. 14 were 08, 13, 14, 26 and 38, with 02 as the Cash Ball, according to the New Jersey Lottery. A ticket sold at World of Wine & Liquor on Valley Brook Avenue in Lyndhurst matched all five numbers but missed the Cash Ball, securing the $1 million cash option. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the prize, lottery officials said. The day prior, on Sept. 13, a $10,000 scratch-off ticket was sold at Krauszer's in Mi…
Englewood, NJ
News
Englewood Health Doc Resigns, Nurse Stays On Staff After Alleged Kirk Comment Clash: Officials
Englewood Health says a physician has resigned and a nurse will resume working her scheduled shifts following an internal investigation into an alleged incident involving remarks made by the doctor about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In a Sept. 15 statement, the hospital said it “diligently investigated the Sept. 10 incident that occurred between a doctor and a nurse in a patient care area.” Lexi Kuenzle lexiknzl Instagram As previously reported by Daily Voice, Englewood Health nurse Lexi Kuenzle filed a lawsuit in Bergen County Superior Court on Sept. 12, claiming sh…
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
$10M Sex Abuse Suit Names Dead Hillsdale Teacher
A former student is suing a New Jersey school district $10 million, alleging he was groomed and sexually abused by his second-grade teacher more than 40 years ago. The civil complaint, filed Sept. 8 in Bergen County Superior Court, claims the victim — identified only as S.B. — was abused between 1981 and 1982 by teacher Howard Schultz while attending the George G. White Elementary School in Hillsdale. Schultz, who is now deceased, is named in the lawsuit through his estate. It wasn't immediately clear when Schultz died. The lawsuit says the abuse began with touching and massaging and …
Englewood, NJ
News
Englewood Health Nurse Suspended For Calling Out Doc Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk's Murder: Suit
A New Jersey nurse has filed a lawsuit claiming she was suspended without pay as retaliation after objecting to a doctor who allegedly celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk. According to the complaint filed Sept. 12 in Bergen County Superior Court, Lexi Kuenzle says Englewood Health retaliated against her by suspending her without pay after she challenged Dr. Matthew Jung for alleged remarks he made in front of staff and patients. UPDATE: Englewood Health Denies Nurse Firing, Says Doctor Also Suspended In Charlie Kirk Dispute The lawsuit alleges Dr. Jung “cheered and publicly praise…
Fort Lee, NJ
Police & Fire
Leonia Road Rage Attack: NJ Turnpike Shooting Probed By State Police
New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help after gunfire broke out following a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike late Thursday night, Sept. 11. Troopers from Troop “D” Newark Station responded around 11:41 p.m. to a motor vehicle accident and aggravated assault on the northbound side of the Turnpike at milepost 121.2 in Leonia, Bergen County, police said. According to a preliminary investigation, a white Acura TL with New York license plates was rear-ended by another vehicle in standstill traffic. Two suspected Black males got out of the striking vehicle armed with a han…
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