Brass Knuckles, Crack Cocaine: Fair Lawn Police Make Holiday DWI Arrests Brass Knuckles, Crack Cocaine: Fair Lawn Police Make Holiday DWI Arrests
Brass Knuckles, Crack Cocaine: Fair Lawn Police Make Holiday DWI Arrests Fair Lawn Police reported several arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI) during December 2024, highlighting their commitment to roadway safety over the holiday season. According to the blotter released on Jan. 1, 2025, the following DWI incidents were reported in December: On Dec. 6, at 8:18 p.m., Officer Matthew Heron responded to a motor vehicle crash near Saddle River Road and Wyckoff Terrace. The driver, Kendrick I. Martinez-Pollard, 28, of Paramus, failed a roadside sobriety test and was found in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He was charged with DWI, possession o…
Three Hospitalized In 4-Vehicle Crash Outside Fair Lawn TD Bank (PHOTOS) Three Hospitalized In 4-Vehicle Crash Outside Fair Lawn TD Bank (PHOTOS)
Three Hospitalized In 4-Vehicle Crash Outside Fair Lawn TD Bank (Photos) Three people were hospitalized following a four-vehicle collision in Fair Lawn on Saturday morning, Dec. 21, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving who captured the aftermath. Photos from the scene show a pickup truck and three small SUVs, all heavily damaged after colliding outside of the TD Bank on Fair Lawn Avenue and Saddle River Road. Fair Lawn Police, EMS, Fire Department, and rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, with assistance from Paramus Police for traffic control, officials said. Three of the involved vehicles had to be towed from the crash site. At least one summon…
Van With Creepy Clown Mask Collides With Elmwood Park Patrol Car En Route To Another Crash Van With Creepy Clown Mask Collides With Elmwood Park Patrol Car En Route To Another Crash
Van With Creepy Clown Mask Collides With Elmwood Park Patrol Car En Route To Another Crash An Elmwood Park police car was involved in a collision while responding to a crash Saturday morning, Nov. 23, incident reporter Boyd A. Loving said. Photo(s) of the day, 11/23/2024: A marked Elmwood Park PD patrol vehicle responding to a reported injury-free collision... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Saturday, November 23, 2024 The initial crash was reported at Broadway and East 54th Street in Elmwood Park, prompting local officers to respond to the scene. When officers arrived, they found the crash had actually occurred across the street at 17th St. in Fair Lawn, and involved a whit…
Fair Lawn Man Defrauds Childhood Friend Out Of $84K In Investment Scam: AG Fair Lawn Man Defrauds Childhood Friend Out Of $84K In Investment Scam: AG
Fair Lawn Man Defrauds Childhood Friend Out Of $84K In Investment Scam: AG A Bergen County man and his associate are accused of scamming a childhood friend into liquidating her retirement account to fund a software venture, then misusing the money for personal expenses, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office announced. Michael Lakshin of Fair Lawn and Edward "Eddie" Aizman of Brooklyn, NY, along with their company Bowmo, Inc., face a civil enforcement action for defrauding at least one New Jersey investor, according to a complaint filed by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities on Friday, Nov. 22. Lakshin, leveraging a childhood connection, persuaded the investor t…
Legendary Benny's Luncheonette in Fair Lawn, NJ – Now for Sale! Legendary Benny's Luncheonette in Fair Lawn, NJ – Now for Sale!
Legendary Benny's Luncheonette in Fair Lawn, NJ – Now for Sale! After over 25 years of serving the community, the legendary Benny's Luncheonette in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, is now available for sale! This beloved neighborhood staple is known for its delicious pastrami sandwiches and its hearty dinner menu, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Prime Location: Situated at 11-04 Saddle River Road, Benny's Luncheonette enjoys high foot traffic and is perfectly positioned in a busy commercial area of Fair Lawn. The restaurant's convenient location makes it a go-to spot for breakfast and lunch. Rich History: With a strong reputation built ove…
Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Glen Rock, Police Say Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Glen Rock, Police Say
Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Glen Rock, Police Say Two men, including one with a replica handgun, were arrested early Monday morning, Nov. 18 following a foot pursuit involving multiple Bergen County police departments after they were caught them prowling residential neighborhoods, authorities said. Glen Rock Officer Nicholas Onove was on patrol just after 2:30 a.m. when he spotted two men in dark clothing near properties on Cornwall Road and Gibson Place. When Onove attempted to confront them, the suspects jumped a fence into the backyard of a Cornwall Road property and fled. Following a foot chase involving Sgt. Greg Carter, Officer James…
SUV Goes Airborne, Lands On Parked Sedan In Fair Lawn Mishap SUV Goes Airborne, Lands On Parked Sedan In Fair Lawn Mishap
SUV Goes Airborne, Lands On Parked Sedan In Fair Lawn Mishap A wild parking mishap left a black SUV perched on top of an unoccupied blue sedan in Fair Lawn Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16, incident reporter Boyd A. Loving said from the scene. Fair Lawn police were flooded with 911 calls around 4 p.m., reporting the bizarre crash on Langan Court. The SUV was attempting to park when it suddenly went airborne, landing squarely on top of the parked sedan. Emergency crews from the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad stabilized the precariously positioned SUV, allowing its shaken driver to safely exit. Fortunately, she was unharmed and evaluated on the scene by the Fair La…
These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show
These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show Some of New Jersey’s best public elementary schools are right here in Bergen County, according to fresh rankings from Niche.com that highlight top-performing schools across the nation.  While Niche ranks schools nationwide, Daily Voice is diving deeper into what makes Bergen County a standout for quality education. Niche’s rankings draw on a comprehensive analysis of academic performance and student life, combining U.S. Department of Education data with test scores, college data, and ratings from millions of Niche users. This meticulous process identifies the schools that excel in acad…
NJ Corrections Officer From Fair Lawn Seriously Hurt In Parkway Crash With Deer NJ Corrections Officer From Fair Lawn Seriously Hurt In Parkway Crash With Deer
NJ Corrections Officer From Fair Lawn Seriously Hurt In Parkway Crash With Deer A senior officer with the New Jersey Department of Corrections suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash with a deer on the Garden State Parkway last week, according to a campaign for his recovery and state police. Joel Hernandez, 54, of Fair Lawn, was riding his motorcycle home after work when he collided with a deer on the Garden State Parkway North near milepost 150.7 in Bloomfield, New Jersey State Police Trooper Sgt. Charles Marchan said. A GoFundMe campaign organized by William Sullivan says Hernandez suffered internal bleeding and multiple broken bones, requiring…
Accomplice Struck Employee Tackling Shoplifter In Glen Rock Bottle King Parking Lot: PD Accomplice Struck Employee Tackling Shoplifter In Glen Rock Bottle King Parking Lot: PD
Accomplice Struck Employee Tackling Shoplifter In Glen Rock Bottle King Parking Lot: PD A 37-year-old Wayne woman was lodged in the Bergen County Jail after police say she purposely ran over a Bottle King Liquors employee tracking down a shoplifter on Halloween Night. The 31-year-old Maywood shoplifter ran into the Prospect Street store, grabbed $655 worth of liquor and then fled without paying just before 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. The store employee ran out after the shoplifter into the parking lot, where he was struck by Jeanelle Mulligan, who had been waiting for the shoplifter in the parking lot in a 2006 Toyota, police s…
Wrong-Way BMW Driver Missing Front Tire Found With Heroin On Suspended License In Fair Lawn: PD Wrong-Way BMW Driver Missing Front Tire Found With Heroin On Suspended License In Fair Lawn: PD
Wrong-Way BMW Driver Missing Front Tire Found With Heroin On Suspended License In Fair Lawn: PD A 37-year-old intoxicated and suspended Morristown driver was found with heroin, a crack pipe, and other drug paraphernalia in Fair Lawn over the weekend, authorities said. Photo(s) of the day, 10/27/2024: In response to multiple 911 telephone calls reporting a white colored vehicle with... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Sunday, October 27, 2024 Fair Lawn Police Officer Tiller Uriarte stopped the white BMW driven by Christopher Granados as he had been driving in the wrong direction of Saddle River Road and Morlot without a front tire around 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, police said in a …
40 Firefighters Control 2-Alarm Blaze That Injured 1, Damaged Fair Lawn Home: Police 40 Firefighters Control 2-Alarm Blaze That Injured 1, Damaged Fair Lawn Home: Police
40 Firefighters Control 2-Alarm Blaze That Injured 1, Damaged Fair Lawn Home: Police A two-alarm fire left a Fair Lawn family's home damaged and sent one firefighter to the hospital Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 23, authorities said. Firefighters were called to the home on the 35 block of Lindwood Road at approximately 2:40 p.m., where smoke and flames were found in the back of the home, local police said. A second alarm was transmitted, bringing a mutual aid response to the borough. Fire crews from Paterson, Saddle Brook, Elmwood Park, and Paramus staffed Fair Lawn fire stations during the fire call and responded to one additional call while providing coverage. The fire …