Priscilla Cedar, 94, Wife Of Former First Congregational Church of River Edge Pastor Priscilla Cedar, 94, Wife Of Former First Congregational Church of River Edge Pastor
Priscilla Cedar, 94, Wife Of Former First Congregational Church of River Edge Pastor Priscilla Wentworth Cedar, 94, Wausau, WI, died  April 2, at Stonecrest, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 8, 1925 in Sommersworth, NH, daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline (McIntire) Wentworth. On May 29, 1948 she married Robert Cedar in Manchester, NH. He preceded her in death March 6, 2005. Those who were close to Priscilla know that she generously and wholeheartedly dedicated her life to caring for those around her — as a wife, mother, grandmother, healthcare worker and community member. In the mid 1940s Priscilla trained to be…
Spitting On Police, 911 Scares: Coronavirus Crimes Spread Throughout NJ Spitting On Police, 911 Scares: Coronavirus Crimes Spread Throughout NJ
Spitting On Police, 911 Scares: Coronavirus Crimes Spread Throughout NJ Along with the increase of coronavirus cases in New Jersey are growing numbers of people charged with crimes directly tied to the pandemic, authorities said. No fewer than five of them either spit or coughed on police officers and claimed they’d tested positive for COVID-19, authorities said. Others held weddings or other gatherings in violation of state emergency orders. Another is accused of dialing 911 and claiming she had the coronavirus to try to get a community college to close. All are being held accountable, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. “Our police officers are g…
Former River Dell HS Swim Team Captain Dies Of Stroke Former River Dell HS Swim Team Captain Dies Of Stroke
Former River Dell HS Swim Team Captain Dies Of Stroke A sophomore college student from River Edge died after suffering a stroke. Nick Myers, set to graduate Loyola Maryland in 2023, was hospitalized with a brain abscess after suffering the stroke.  He died on March 16, according to a news release from the university. Nick served as captain of the River Dell High School swim team and enjoyed playing lacrosse. He had been involved in Boy Scouts of America and worked as a lifeguard at the River Edge Swim Club. In a tribute to Myers on social media, Loyola said Nick had many friends on campus and was enjoying his time as a student.&nbs…
CRIME SPREE: Habitual Hackensack Teen Offender Charged In New Milford Police Pursuit, Car Theft CRIME SPREE: Habitual Hackensack Teen Offender Charged In New Milford Police Pursuit, Car Theft
Crime Spree: Habitual Hackensack Teen Offender Charged In New Milford Police Pursuit, Car Theft An 18-year-old Hackensack man charged in a weekend Bergen County crime spree led New Milford police on a stolen car chase, authorities said. Denys Ludizaca was driving the 2011 Toyota Camry reported stolen out of Hackensack when Officer Edward Trinkleback tried to pull him over on Madison avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m. Sunday for failing to use his directional signal, they said. Ludizaca “disregarded the officer’s signals to stop and turned down multiple side streets,” Detective Lt. Kevin Van Saders said Wednesday. He eventually pulled over, then hopped out of the car along with a 16-yea…
Hackensack PD Nabs Teen Offender In River Edge Diner Assault, Charges Expected In Other Towns Hackensack PD Nabs Teen Offender In River Edge Diner Assault, Charges Expected In Other Towns
Hackensack PD Nabs Teen Offender In River Edge Diner Assault, Charges Expected In Other Towns Hackensack police nabbed a wanted 18-year-old city man who authorities said assaulted the owner of The River Edge Diner shortly after being released on burglary charges out of Teaneck. Denys Ludizaca was being processed at River Edge police headquarters Tuesday afternoon on robbery charges from Saturday's diner incident following his capture in Hackensack. Additional charges were expected out of New Milford and Maywood this week for crimes that occurred in their towns, as well, authorities told Daily Voice. Ludizaca "tried to skip out on paying for his dinner but left his car keys beh…
State DOT Worker From River Edge Charged With Raping Pre-Teen State DOT Worker From River Edge Charged With Raping Pre-Teen
State DOT Worker From River Edge Charged With Raping Pre-Teen A state Department of Transportation employee from River Edge is charged with raping a pre-teen, authorities said Tuesday. Cory Bensen, 27, remained held in the Bergen County Jail following his arrest last week on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault by sexual contact and child endangerment of a victim under 13, records show. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said that Bensen, who is engaged and works as a highway operations technician, was taken into custody by members of his Special Victims Unit, who investigated along with River Edge police. Bensen will remain held u…
30 Driven From Homes As Electrical Fire Races Through Hackensack Apartment Building 30 Driven From Homes As Electrical Fire Races Through Hackensack Apartment Building
30 Driven From Homes As Electrical Fire Races Through Hackensack Apartment Building An electrical fire raced through several apartments, driving 30 people from their homes in a Hackensack apartment building Sunday night. City firefighters said they found fire in the walls and floors of apartments on all three floors of the Main Street building. It took time to complete the job because of "an electrical issue throughout the building, which is what led to the fire being in several apartments," the department said. PSE&G responded to cut power. No injuries were reported. Joining Hackensack's bravest at the scene were their firefighting colleagues from Englewood, Tean…
RECOGNIZE ANYONE? Accused Kidnapper, HIV Transmitter, $146K Deadbeat Dad Nabbed In Sweep RECOGNIZE ANYONE? Accused Kidnapper, HIV Transmitter, $146K Deadbeat Dad Nabbed In Sweep
Recognize Anyone? Accused Kidnapper, HIV Transmitter, $146K Deadbeat Dad Nabbed In Sweep An accused kidnapper from Newark, a Georgia man charged with knowingly transmitting the HIV virus and a River Edge deadbeat dad whose unpaid child support has reached $146,000 were among more than three dozen people with outstanding warrants who were scooped up by Hudson County sheriff’s officers. “Our office remains committed to doing everything possible to protect the residents of Hudson County,” Sheriff Frank Schillari said in announcing the results of his office's first roundup of 2020. Four Hudson sweeps last year netted 115 defendants, “and we are looking to continue that sort of suc…
Manager Struck By Car Outside Popular River Edge Club Manager Struck By Car Outside Popular River Edge Club
Manager Struck By Car Outside Popular River Edge Club UPDATE: The manager of a popular River Edge nightclub survived his injuries after being struck by a car outside the club Friday night, the owner said. Edward Kallen was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center after being struck around 7 p.m. near the corner of Kinderkamack Road and Ackerson Street just off westbound Route 4. Kallen, 58, of Hillsdale sustained bumps and bruises but otherwise was OK, said owner Paul Binetti, who was with him at the hospital. Binetti said the driver is 96 and was speeding. A senior law enforcement official said Kallen "came out of [Club] Feathers and w…
NJ Dance Instructors Accused Of Sexually Abusing Boys In Bergen, Rockland, Fairfield Counties NJ Dance Instructors Accused Of Sexually Abusing Boys In Bergen, Rockland, Fairfield Counties
NJ Dance Instructors Accused Of Sexually Abusing Boys In Bergen, Rockland, Fairfield Counties A New Jersey instructor with a competitive Irish dance organization sexually assaulted three boys, a trio of lawsuits filed in Hackensack charge. A second teacher, who has since died, was also accused by one of the three with assaulting him three decades ago. The plantiffs allege the abuse occurred in Bergen, Rockland and Fairfield counties, as well as in Syracuse, Orlando and Ireland, IrishCentral.com reported. One boy alleges that an instructor identified in court papers as "D.T." sexually abused him during consecutive summers at a River Edge, NJ home beginning in 1986, the report says. …
Small Fire At New Milford Nursing Home Forces Evacuation; Staffers Hospitalized Small Fire At New Milford Nursing Home Forces Evacuation; Staffers Hospitalized
Small Fire At New Milford Nursing Home Forces Evacuation; Staffers Hospitalized The residents of a New Milford care facility were safely removed after a small but smoky fire broke out Thursday morning, Chief of Police Brian Clancy said.  Police responded to Woodcrest Center Care One on River Road at about 9 a.m. on a report of fire on the second floor. Officers Darrell Marshall and William Reardon, along with staff, helped get a number of disabled patients out safely, Clancy said.  The small fire, which started on a bed and spread to a wall, was extinguished by the facility's sprinkler system and contained to a single room, Clancy said. The room was empty whe…
New Milford Man, 26, Struck By Train In River Edge Dies New Milford Man, 26, Struck By Train In River Edge Dies
New Milford Man, 26, Struck By Train In River Edge Dies A 26-year-old New Milford man was struck and killed by a commuter train Sunday afternoon in River Edge, authorities confirmed. The Pascack Valley Line train was headed from Spring Valley to Secaucus when it struck the victim at 12:10 p.m. just east of the New Bridge Landing station, NJ Transit's Lisa Torbic said. He was pronounced dead at Hackensack University Medical Center a short time later, she said. None of the 34 aboard, including crew members, were injured, Torbic said. Service was suspended before being resumed at 2:45 p.m.