New Year's 3-Alarm Fire Displaces Englewood Families, Injures Firefighters New Year's 3-Alarm Fire Displaces Englewood Families, Injures Firefighters
New Year's 3-Alarm Fire Displaces Englewood Families, Injures Firefighters A 3-alarm fire tore through a mixed-use structure in Englewood in the late afternoon of Tuesday, Dec. 31, leaving multiple families without homes and two firefighters with minor injuries, fire officials said. Late this afternoon, Englewood Firefighters were alerted to a report of a structure fire on the corner of Grand Avenue... Posted by Englewood Fire on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 The blaze broke out at the corner of Grand Avenue and Tracey Place, where responders arrived to find heavy flames consuming the first and second floors of the building, the Englewood Fire Department…
Car Crashes Into Englewood Church, 2 Checked for Injuries Car Crashes Into Englewood Church, 2 Checked for Injuries
Car Crashes Into Englewood Church, 2 Checked for Injuries Two people are being checked for injuries after their car crashed into a Bergen County church, authorities said.  The crash was reported Saturday morning, Dec. 21, at the intersection of Lafayette Place and Englewood Avenue, Englewood firefighters said.  1st Platoon members are currently operating at a vehicle into a structure at the intersection of Lafayette Place and... Posted by Englewood Fire on Saturday, December 21, 2024 Authorities did not say what building the car hit, but witnesses in the area told Daily Voice that it crashed through the wall of Iglesia…
6 Pounds Of Crystal Meth, Guns Seized From Hackensack Dad-Son Duo: Cops 6 Pounds Of Crystal Meth, Guns Seized From Hackensack Dad-Son Duo: Cops
6 Pounds Of Crystal Meth, Guns Seized From Hackensack Dad-Son Duo: Cops A Hackensack father and son have been arrested in a major drug bust that uncovered over six pounds of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, and a stolen handgun, authorities said. Jahfari Raheem Miller, 41, and Melachi Miller, 19, were taken into custody on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2024, after detectives executed a Superior Court-ordered search warrant at an apartment and a 2021 Chevy Tahoe, police said.  Inside the vehicle, investigators found an aftermarket hidden compartment containing a loaded, stolen Ruger LCP handgun, along with additional narcotics. The search also yielded large quantities…
$30K Rolex, 24-Karat Chain: Mugshots Show Masked Gunmen Accused In Violent Englewood Robbery $30K Rolex, 24-Karat Chain: Mugshots Show Masked Gunmen Accused In Violent Englewood Robbery
$30K Rolex, 24-Karat Chain: Mugshots Show Masked Gunmen Accused In Violent Englewood Robbery Three Newark men and two juveniles are facing charges following an armed robbery and assault at an outdoor dining area in Englewood earlier this year, authorities said. The arrests stem from a robbery that occurred on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, just after midnight. on Engle Street, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.  Masked assailants armed with handguns attempted to steal car keys from a valet area before robbing diners of jewelry and personal belongings. During the attack, one victim was struck in the head with a firearm, officials said. Musella did not disclose the name of the…
Teaneck Driver, 35, Charged In Deadly Cedar Lane Hit-Run Crash: Police Teaneck Driver, 35, Charged In Deadly Cedar Lane Hit-Run Crash: Police
Teaneck Driver, 35, Charged In Deadly Cedar Lane Hit-Run Crash: Police The girlfriend of a Teaneck man is partially to thank for his arrest in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 70-year-old woman lat month, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. Jevon M. Bryant, of Teaneck, is accused of hitting Bernardita Garcia, 70, of Englewood, just before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Teaneck police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a pedestrian lying in the roadway on Cedar Lane near Lincoln Place. There, officers found Garcia, who was taken to Holy Name Hospital, whe…
Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You
Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You Two sushi spots, a Cajun hot pot eatery, and a cozy family-owned café. These are just a few of the exciting new restaurants that have recently opened — or are about to debut — in Bergen County. Here’s the lineup: Carlstadt: Meet Hot Pot, 508 Route 17, an authentic hotpot and cajun seafood/grill, now open. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MeetHOTPOT (@beijinghotpotnj) Closter: Sookae's Kitchen, 211 Closter Dock Road, artisanal catering and gourmet meals. Now open. Englewood: Sko Sushi, 41 Sylvan Ave., sushi by master s…
Bergen County Hospitals Rank Among Safest In New Jersey Bergen County Hospitals Rank Among Safest In New Jersey
Bergen County Hospitals Rank Among Safest In New Jersey New Jersey hospitals are among the safest in the nation, according to the fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade report from The Leapfrog Group.  The Garden State ranks in the top 10 states for the highest percentage of "A" hospitals, joining states like Utah, Virginia, and Connecticut. The grades, which are updated twice a year, assess nearly 3,000 hospitals across the country on their effectiveness at preventing medical errors, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses up to 30 performance measures to assign grades ranging from "A" to "F," offering patients and fami…
Child Sex Assault Charges For NY Man Just Accused Of Kidnapping In Englewood: Prosecutor Child Sex Assault Charges For NY Man Just Accused Of Kidnapping In Englewood: Prosecutor
Child Sex Assault Charges For NY Man Just Accused Of Kidnapping In Englewood: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Queens man already charged with kidnapping and sexual assault a victim in Englewood is facing new charges of sexually assaulting a child, authorities said. Miguel A. Chimbo-Orellana first kidnapped and sexually assaulted the adult victim in Englewood, in August 2024, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Chimbo-Orellana later kidnapped and sexually assaulted the victim multiple times in Englewood and Queens, NY on multiple occasions, and threatened to kill the victim, Musella said. On Monday, Oct. 21, Chimbo-Orellana was charged with kidnapping, sexual assault …
NY Man Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted, Threatened To Kill Victim In Englewood: Prosecutor NY Man Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted, Threatened To Kill Victim In Englewood: Prosecutor
NY Man Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted, Threatened To Kill Victim In Englewood: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Queens, NY man has been arrested on accusations he kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and threatened to kill an adult in Bergen County. Miguel A. Chimbo-Orellana first kidnapped and sexually assaulted the adult victim in Englewood, in August 2024, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. An investigation found that he kidnapped and sexually assaulted the victim multiple times in Englewood and Queens, NY on multiple occasions, and threatened to kill the victim. On Monday, Oct. 21, Chimbo-Orellana was charged with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree sexual assault, secon…
6 Most Expensive Homes Sold In Last 30 Days In Bergen County 6 Most Expensive Homes Sold In Last 30 Days In Bergen County
6 Most Expensive Homes Sold In Last 30 Days In Bergen County A property in Englewood that sold for $5.37 million appears to be the most expensive residential sale in Bergen County in the last 30 days. According to Redfin, the prices on Bergen County homes were up 9.3% for the month of September compared to 2023, with a median price of $711,000. Most homes sell after 70 days on the market, compared to 68 days last year. Data for October was not available as of press time. Here are the six most expensive homes that sold in the last 30 days in Bergen County, according to Zillow: 1. 276 E. Linden Ave., Englewood, $5.37 million, Sept. 25 2. 96…
Driver, 34, Killed, Baby Injured After Rear-Ending Tractor-Trailer On NJ Turnpike: Police Driver, 34, Killed, Baby Injured After Rear-Ending Tractor-Trailer On NJ Turnpike: Police
Driver, 34, Killed, Baby Injured After Rear-Ending Tractor-Trailer On NJ Turnpike: Police A 34-year-old Nutley man was killed and his 20-month-old baby injured when the sedan they were riding in struck the back of a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike in Bergen County on Sunday night, Sept. 29, police said. Justin Veras was heading north in a Toyota Camry when he struck the back of a disabled Kenworth tractor-trailer in the right lane near milepost 121.4 in Fort Lee around 9:10 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Veras was killed while the baby was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Lebron said. There were no other injuries report…
Woman Suffers Brain Bleed, Loss Of Teeth In Random Attack En Route To Work In Englewood: Police Woman Suffers Brain Bleed, Loss Of Teeth In Random Attack En Route To Work In Englewood: Police
Woman Suffers Brain Bleed, Loss Of Teeth In Random Attack En Route To Work In Englewood: Police A 31-year-old homeless man was lodged in the Bergen County Jail after authorities said he attacked a 61-year-old woman leaving her with a brain bleed and other injuries over the weekend in Englewood, police said. The victim, a 61-year-old Englewood resident was on her way to work when she was attacked by Kemarley McIntosh, a former city resident, at Forest Avenue and Overpeck Avenue around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Englewood Police Lt. Fred Pulice said. The two were complete strangers, police said. The woman's injuries included a brain bleed, a broken jaw, a broken finger, gashes t…