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Rutherford, NJ
News
Trio With Stolen Checks, IDs Flees Carlstadt Bank, Nabbed By Hasbrouck Heights PD: Police
A trio of thieves who’d been burglarizing vehicles parked outside New Jersey gyms had paper and tape covering their license plate when they tried to cash a stolen check at a Carlstadt bank, authorities said. Were they ever in for a surprise. The trio was still at the drive-up window when the manager of Lakeland Bank called police, Acting Police Chief Thomas Cox said. Discovering the holder’s account frozen, the teller refused to cash the $1,300 check and the trio drove off, the chief said. Borough police issued a Be on the Lookout (BOLO) for their blue Altima, which Hasbrouck Heights Poli…
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
News
Stranger Stalks Teen Walking Dog, Shows Lewd Photos, Talks Dirty: Hasbrouck Heights PD
A Hasbrouck Heights teen walking her dog was followed by a stranger who got out of his car, showed her pornographic photos and made lewd comments, authorities said. Borough detectives immediately converged on the area and collected video that helped identify him and his car, Lt. John Behr said. Runaldo Yanpiel Miliano-Almonte, 24, of Passaic was later captured and charged with stalking, luring and lewdness, the lieutenant said. The 18-year-old woman went to headquarters and told police that Miliano-Almonte followed her in a white Honda Accord while making suggestive comments and askin…
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
News
Gone
IN 180
Seconds
: Burglars Snatch Oxy, Morphine, Methadone, More From Bergen Drug Store
Four burglars in black hoodies were in and out of a Hasbrouck Heights pharmacy in 2½ minutes, said investigators who were tallying up what was taken in an overnight break-in. Various quantities of nearly a dozen drugs were snatched up by the bandits, who police said forced their way in through the front door of Heights Specialty Pharmacy at the corner of Boulevard and Stanley Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. on Valentine's Day. Police Lt. John A. Behr said the burglars made off with assorted amounts of: Oxycodone; Oxycontin; Morphine; Hydromorphone; Hydrocodone; Methadone; Suboxone; Adderall; …
Northern Highlands, NJ
Business
Fordham Grad Trades Corporate Gig For Bergen County Bakeshop
Baking has always made sense to Despina Kontomanolis. It's methodical, scientific, and she knew if she followed the steps meticulously, she'd get exactly the product she wanted. Baking proved to be imperative to the 36-year-old New Milford after she graduated from Fordham Business School, and began working in the corporate world in 2009. "I felt like my soul was dying," Kontomanolis said. "I was feeling like I wasn't living up to my full potential because I wasn't getting pleasure out of selling insurance or writing up leases." In 2015, she quit her corporate gig at the urging of friends…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Meet Hoboken's Newest Police Officers
Hoboken Police Department swore in three new police officers on Thursday, Feb. 9. The new officers are: David Chicara, Keven De La Cruz and Shawn Sodora. Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla, Public Safety Director Ken Ferrante, and Police Chief Steven Aguiar participated in the swearing-in ceremony. "These new officers will be a fantastic asset to the department,” Bhalla said. “I’m honored to welcome these officers to our team,” Aguiar said. “They are among the best and brightest and I look forward to working with all three. . ." Officers Chicara, De La Cruz, and Sodora previously served as par…
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
News
Smoking Oven Fire Damages Lodi Home
A fire reportedly ignited by a smoking oven severely damaged a Lodi home Wednesday night. The two-alarm, gas-fed blaze broke out on the first floor in the rear of the two-story Garibaldi Avenue home shortly before 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, responders said. Firefighters had it knocked down within 20 minutes. It was declared under control shortly after 8 p.m. No injuries were reported. Smoke eaters attack the Garibaldi Avenue fire in Lodi.Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE Mutual aid at the scene and in coverage included firefighters from Garfield, Wallington and Hasbrouck Heights, as well as Wood-Ri…
Cherry Hill, NJ
Business
Houlihan's Suddenly Closes Cherry Hill Location
A Cherry Hill Houlihan's restaurant purportedly closed suddenly over the weekend. According to NJ Advance Media, a sign on the front door of the restaurant said it had closed for good. Additionally, signage at the restaurant open since 2008 had already been removed, according to WPST, and was marked as permanently closed on Google as of Monday, Jan. 30. Houlihan's Restaurant Cherry Hill NJ Permanently closed as of this mornings. Trucks already clearing out restaurant #Houlihans #CherryHill https://t.co/GqLIZy0yhK — Mark 42Freeway (@42freeway) January 28, 2023 The Market Place at Garde…
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
News
5-Year-Old Child Found Shivering In PJs On Busy Hasbrouck Heights Street Corner
A child in her pajamas was found alone and shivering on a busy Hasbrouck Heights street corner Friday morning, authorities said. Officers responding to multiple calls on Jan. 27 found the unaccompanied 5-year-old at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Terrace Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights Police Lt. John A. Behr said. "She was cold but otherwise OK," he said. Neighbors emerged from their homes to point them to the child's home, the lieutenant said. Her father arrived at the home a short time later, he said. Detectives were dispatched to the home, collected information and forwarded it to the …
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
News
Snapped Utility Line Ignites Overnight Lodi Fire
A snapped power line and transformer ignited a pre-dawn fire in a Lodi garden apartment complex. Several smaller fires were also reported on the same block after the initial blaze broke out at Cynthia Gardens on Garibaldi Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. All were doused within a half hour. Multiple apartments were affected. Two raccoons were the suspected culprits. Firefighters respond to blaze on Garibaldi Avenue in Lodi.Jo Fehl for DAILY VOICE Mutual aid was provided at the scene by firefighters from Hasbrouck Heights, Rochelle Park and Wallington and in coverage by Saddle …
Hackensack, NJ
News
Children Tossed From Fire Escape Into Hackensack Heroes' Arms
Hackensack firefighters caught two children tossed to them by their parents during an overnight apartment building blaze. The city's bravest arrived at the four-story brick building on Prospect Avenue shortly after 12:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26, to find several residents on the fire escapes trying to flee the second-floor blaze. Other children, as well as adults, were rescued safely after two youngsters were dropped to the firefighters from the escapes. No injuries were reported, fire officials said. Several tenants were displaced, however, and went to stay with relatives. The Red Cross ass…
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
News
Six Vehicles Swiped From Hasbrouck Heights Used Car Lots
It's not just late-model luxury cars that auto thieves are coveting: One crew just swiped six older vehicles from two neighboring used-car lots in Hasbrouck Heights, authorities said. The burglars broke into dealerships across from one another on Railroad Avenue sometime after dark Sunday, Dec. 11, and before mid-morning on Monday, Police Chief Joseph Rinke said. Taken were five four-door vehicles: 2009 Mercedes Benz C30 (black); 2011 Infinity G2A (gray); 2012 Audi A4 (white); 2012 Hyundai Sonata (white); 2013 BMW 5S (black); 2013 Hyundai Sonata 4dr silver. ****** ANYONE who might …
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
News
Police: Drunken NJ
Transit
Passenger Hospitalized After Furious Fight
A drunk and disorderly bus passenger was arrested after he assaulted Hasbrouck Heights police officers who responded to the driver's call for help, authorities said. The NJ TRANSIT driver stopped the bus at Baldwin Avenue and Boulevard after Eloy Ulloa, 39, of Clifton became persistently disruptive around noontime Saturday, Dec. 3, Police Sgt. John Behr said. Ulloa assaulted Officer Joseph Olivo and tried to flee but was immediately tackled by the officer on the front lawn of a nearby home, Behr said. Ulloa kept trying to punch and kick Olivo, Officer Joseph Armeli and Sgt. James Loos, th…
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