FBI Seizes International Murder Suspect After Bergen County Burglary, Foot Pursuit: Cops FBI Seizes International Murder Suspect After Bergen County Burglary, Foot Pursuit: Cops
FBI Seizes International Murder Suspect After Bergen County Burglary, Foot Pursuit: Cops A sharp-eyed Mahwah resident helped police bust two alleged members of the notorious South American Theft Group (SATG) during an attempted burglary that led to a foot chase through multiple backyards, authorities said. Oscar Alvarez-Alzate, 28, and Cristian Bernal-Walles, 21, both from Queens, were arrested on the morning of Friday, March 21, after a neighbor spotted them wearing masks and backpacks and sneaking onto private property, Mahwah Police said in a release. The witness called police around 10:00 a.m. and officers rushed to the area, officials said. An officer arrived first and spo…
Friendliest Restaurant Service In Bergen County In 2024: Mahwah Bar & Grill Friendliest Restaurant Service In Bergen County In 2024: Mahwah Bar & Grill
Friendliest Restaurant Service In Bergen County In 2024: Mahwah Bar & Grill We are thrilled to announce that Mahwah Bar & Grill has been named Best Friendly Service in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! From the moment you step through the door, you’re greeted with warm smiles and attentive service that make every visit special, according to the restaurant's website. “Great menu selection," said a Readers' Choice voter. "Always fast seating—lots of seating. And a great staff." The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a vot…
Best Movers In Bergen County In 2024: Ridgewood Moving Services Best Movers In Bergen County In 2024: Ridgewood Moving Services
Best Movers In Bergen County In 2024: Ridgewood Moving Services We are thrilled to announce that Ridgewood Moving Services has been named Best Movers in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Founded in 1966, Ridgewood Moving Services has been a trusted name in moving, packing, and storage for nearly six decades, and, as a woman-owned and operated business, it has built its reputation on trust, dependability, and quality, according to its website. “Cindy and the gang are just fabulous!!” said one Readers' Choice voter. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with rea…
Duo Busted While Trying To Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine In Kent: Sheriff Duo Busted While Trying To Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine In Kent: Sheriff
Duo Busted While Trying To Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine In Kent: Sheriff A drug bust in Putnam County led to the arrest of two men, including a New Jersey resident, who allegedly arrived to sell fentanyl and cocaine, authorities announced. The operation took place on Wednesday, March 5, around 2:30 p.m. in Kent, where members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Unit intercepted the suspects when they arrived to sell the drugs, according to Sheriff Kevin J. McConville. The suspects were identified as Orange County resident Jamel Donaldson, 31, of New Windsor, and New Jersey resident Paul Roeser, 27, of Mahwah.  Donaldson, w…
Bethenny Frankel Loses It Over State Line Diner's Cheesecake Bethenny Frankel Loses It Over State Line Diner's Cheesecake
Bethenny Frankel Loses It Over State Line Diner's Cheesecake "Real Housewives of New York" star Bethenny Frankel turned her daughter's volleyball tournament into a full-blown food-tasting experience last weekend when she stopped by a popular New Jersey diner. "This is very serious," Frankel, 54, declared as she walked into the State Line Diner on Route 17 in Mahwah (located just before the Rockland County, NY border) in a video shared to TikTok. “If you don’t like a diner, something’s wrong with you,” Frankel said, ogling at the glossy menu, the desserts in the shiny display case, and full bar. The former Bravo-lebrity ate at a booth in the diner bu…
Stratford Woman Killed In New Jersey Crash Remembered For Her Warmth, Generosity Stratford Woman Killed In New Jersey Crash Remembered For Her Warmth, Generosity
Stratford Woman Killed In New Jersey Crash Remembered For Her Warmth, Generosity A 40-year-old Connecticut woman who was killed last week in a chain-reaction crash in New Jersey was known for her compassion and care for her loved ones and her remarkable generosity, her family said.  Lauren Kopko, of Stratford, died on Thurs., Jan. 16, when her Honda was involved in a four-car pileup on Route 287 in Mahwah, NJ. She would have celebrated her 41st birthday on Sat., Jan. 25. The Bridgeport native rose through the ranks at Breyer Horses in Pequannock, NJ, to become project manager, her obituary said. However, it was her personality that truly shone. "Lauren’s prof…
CT Woman, 40, Killed In Route 287 Chain Reaction Crash In Mahwah: Police CT Woman, 40, Killed In Route 287 Chain Reaction Crash In Mahwah: Police
CT Woman, 40, Killed In Route 287 Chain Reaction Crash In Mahwah: Police A 40-year-old Connecticut woman died in a crash Thursday evening, Jan. 16 on Route 287 in New Jersey, authorities said. A Freightliner tractor-trailer, Honda Civic, Audi S5, and Ford F350 were heading north when he Freightliner struck the back of the Honda at approximately 5:40 p.m. near milepost 66.3 in Mahwah, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. What resulted was a chain-reaction crash involving the Audi and the Ford. As a result, the driver of the Honda, Lauren Kopko, of Stratford, CT, died. The driver of the Audi sustained minor injuries, and no other injuries were reporte…
Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M
Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M A historic Bergen County estate seized from a Chinese billionaire indicted in a $1 billion fraud scheme last year has become the most expensive residential listing in New Jersey, on the market for $33 million (scroll down to see the complete listing with photos). The Crocker Mansion, located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, spans 50,000 square feet and sits on 12.5 gated acres. Originally built in 1907, the property features 21 bedrooms, a pool house, tennis courts, and a guest house. It was declared a historic landmark by Mahwah Township due to its unique place in local history. In Mar…
Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Ramsey, Mahwah Thanks To Brand-New Task Force Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Ramsey, Mahwah Thanks To Brand-New Task Force
Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Ramsey, Mahwah Thanks To Brand-New Task Force Two New York men wanted in separate violent crimes were tracked down last month in Bergen County, thanks to the county's newly-launched Crime Suppression Team, authorities said. The first arrest was made on Saturday, Dec. 21, when members of the team identified 51-year-old Randolph R. Smith of Far Rockaway, NY, who was wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in New York City, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Smith was spotted in the Ramsey area, and when confronted by the Crime Suppression Team, he provided a false name to investigators, Musella said. He was…
Mahwah Mansion Seized From Chinese Billionaire Fraudster Listed At $33M Mahwah Mansion Seized From Chinese Billionaire Fraudster Listed At $33M
Mahwah Mansion Seized From Chinese Billionaire Fraudster Listed At $33M A historic Bergen County estate seized from a Chinese billionaire indicted in a $1 billion fraud scheme last year has hit the market for $33 million. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carl Gambino (@carlgambino.realestate) The Crocker Mansion, located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, spans 50,000 square feet and sits on 12.5 gated acres. Originally built in 1907, the property features 21 bedrooms, a pool house, tennis courts, and a guest house. It was declared a historic landmark by Mahwah Township due to its unique place in loc…
DUI Driver Crashes, Pair Found With Drugs, Alcohol In Separate Route 208 Incidents: Police DUI Driver Crashes, Pair Found With Drugs, Alcohol In Separate Route 208 Incidents: Police
DUI Driver Crashes, Pair Found With Drugs, Alcohol In Separate Route 208 Incidents: Police Police responded to two unrelated incidents this month on Route 208 in Franklin Lakes, resulting in the arrests of three individuals, including two Mahwah residents, on various charges including DUI, authorities said. The first incident occurred on Dec. 4, around 12:47 a.m., when a motor vehicle stop on Route 208 North led to the arrest of Christopher W. Morgan, 41, of North Arlington, and Stephanie A. Swords, 36, of Mahwah, Franklin Lakes Police Capt. Robert Grassi said.  Both were charged with possession of CDS (controlled dangerous substances). Morgan was also issued several motor v…
NY Drug Dealer Tries Swallowing Cocaine During Hotel Bust In Mahwah, Police Say NY Drug Dealer Tries Swallowing Cocaine During Hotel Bust In Mahwah, Police Say
NY Drug Dealer Tries Swallowing Cocaine During Hotel Bust In Mahwah, Police Say Two New York men were arrested in Bergen County on Monday evening, Nov. 25, after police caught them trying to hide cocaine during a suspected drug deal, authorities said. Mahwah police were conducting surveillance at a local hotel at approximately 6:30 p.m., following reports of possible illegal drug activity, Chief Timothy O’Hara said. Officers observed two individuals, later identified as Kervin Plasencia, 35, of Queens, and Christian Rivera, 33, of New York, NY, being dropped off by a rideshare vehicle at the hotel entrance. As officers approached the vehicle, Plasencia tried to swallow…