Driver In Wayne Crash Dies Driver In Wayne Crash Dies
Driver In Wayne Crash Dies The driver of one of two SUVs involved in a chain-reaction crash in Wayne died Friday, authorities said. A gray-colored Honda CRV driven by Antonio R. Cruz, 38, of Wayne, was headed east on Ratzer Road near Garside Avenue when it struck a utility pole around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said. Cruz was taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, where he was pronounced dead at 4:29 p.m. Friday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Jack McNiff said in a joint release. Jenelle E. Cruz, also 38 years old of Wayne, and a juvenile both remained ho…
Wayne Woman, 29, Killed In Route 23 Crash Wayne Woman, 29, Killed In Route 23 Crash
Wayne Woman, 29, Killed In Route 23 Crash A 29-year-old Wayne woman was killed Thursday morning when her SUV rear-ended a disabled dump truck on northbound Route 23, authorities said. Ashley Miller was pronounced dead at the scene of the 9:40 a.m. crash near the Wayne Inn, they said. The 2000 Ford F650 truck operated by a 39-year-old Cliffside Park man became disabled and was struck soon after by Miller's 2018 Chevrolet Trax compact SUV crossover, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Jack McNiff said in a joint announcement. The driver wasn't injured, they said. No charges were filed or summonse…
Wayne CPA, 83, Struck, Killed Wayne CPA, 83, Struck, Killed
Wayne CPA, 83, Struck, Killed An 83-year-old Wayne accountant was struck and killed as he crossed a township road Tuesday night, authorities confirmed. Stuart Kahlenberg, a practicing CPA, was struck around 6:40 p.m. while crossing Hamburg Turnpike near Mountain Ridge Drive, they said. Kahlenberg was hit by a  2013 Volvo S60 operated by a 56-year-old township man, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief James McNiff said Wednesday morning. He was pronounced dead at 9:02 p.m. at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, they said. The driver remained at the scene and presented a valid l…
Morris County Pedestrian Killed On Route 23 In Wayne Morris County Pedestrian Killed On Route 23 In Wayne
Morris County Pedestrian Killed On Route 23 In Wayne A Morris County man was struck and killed on Route 23 in Wayne Friday night, authorities said. Gavino Salazar, 27, of Pequannock was struck by the 2018 Honda Tucson near the Royal Car Wash on the northbound highway around 6:45 p.m., authorities said. He was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson about 45 minutes later, responders said. No charges were immediately filed nor summonses issued to the driver, a 30-year-old Congers, NY woman, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Jack McNiff said in a joint release. An investigation by …
RECOGNIZE HIM? Wayne Police Seek Help Finding Another Business Burglar RECOGNIZE HIM? Wayne Police Seek Help Finding Another Business Burglar
Recognize HIM? Wayne Police Seek Help Finding Another Business Burglar Wayne police sought the public’s help Friday identifying a Route 23 business burglar. The business was burglarized around 8 p.m. Tuesday, Capt. Daniel Daly said. The man in the surveillance photos above is the second business burglar Wayne police have sought help identifying this week. If you see or know the man in the surveillance photos above, Daly asked that you contact Wayne Police Detective Patrick Wlazel at (973) 633-3525 or [email protected]. Anyone with information can remain anonymous, he said. ****** ALSO SEE: Wayne police sought the public's help identifying a busine…
SEEN HIM? Police Seek Help ID'ing Wayne Business Burglar SEEN HIM? Police Seek Help ID'ing Wayne Business Burglar
Seen HIM? Police Seek Help ID'ing Wayne Business Burglar Wayne police sought the public's help identifying a business burglar who was recorded on surveillance video. "We have been unable to identify the suspect and are seeking the public’s assistance in doing so," Police Capt. Daniel Daly said. Note the tattoo on the suspect’s left upper arm, authorities said. Anyone who sees or knows the man in the photos is asked to contact Detective Kenneth Hart at (973) 633-3535 ([email protected]) or Detective Sgt. Vincent J. Ricciardelli at (973) 633-3529 ([email protected]). Callers can remain anonymous, police said.
Authorities: Armored Truck Guard Shoots Would-Be Robber From Plainfield, 33, At Wayne Bank Authorities: Armored Truck Guard Shoots Would-Be Robber From Plainfield, 33, At Wayne Bank
Authorities: Armored Truck Guard Shoots Would-Be Robber From Plainfield, 33, At Wayne Bank An armored truck guard shot a would-be robber in the stomach outside a Wayne bank around noon Wednesday, authorities confirmed. The suspect approached one of the armed guards as he was leaving the Bank of America in Plaza Square (commonly known as the ShopRite shopping center) on Hamburg Turnpike and "tried to steal the cash bags he was carrying," Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Jack McNiff said in a joint release. "A struggle ensued, during which the guard fired one round striking the suspect," the release said. A second guard "remained in the truck whil…
Both 'Families' Mourn Death Of Prominent Wayne Physician Who Touched Lives Across North Jersey Both 'Families' Mourn Death Of Prominent Wayne Physician Who Touched Lives Across North Jersey
Both 'Families' Mourn Death Of Prominent Wayne Physician Who Touched Lives Across North Jersey Both his personal and professional families are mourning the death of well-known and respected physician David Vincent Rasa of Wayne, a founding partner of High Mountain Health Medical Group. Rasa, who gave much of his life to helping others, passed away at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood last Thursday surrounded by his wife, Diane, son Michael and daughter Nicole, as well as close relatives and personal friends. He was 68. Well known beyond the township of Wayne, where he’d lived, the Paterson native served his community. “He was a great doctor and most caring human being my family and I…
Pedestrian, 60, Struck, Killed Near 'Spaghetti Bowl' In Wayne Pedestrian, 60, Struck, Killed Near 'Spaghetti Bowl' In Wayne
Pedestrian, 60, Struck, Killed Near 'Spaghetti Bowl' In Wayne A pedestrian was struck and killed Wednesday night near the Wayne “spaghetti bowl,” authorities confirmed. John Baranski, 60, of Endicott, NY was struck by a 1998 Honda Passport in front of the Ramada Inn on eastbound Route 46 -- near the interchange with Routes 80 and 23 -- shortly before 10 p.m., they said. He died a little over a half-hour later, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Jack McNiff said in a joint release Thursday. They didn't say what he was doing in the roadway. The 66-year-old driver from Clifton remained at the scene, Valdes and McNiff sai…
Intruder Who Entered Wayne Hills High School Was Former Student, Police Say Intruder Who Entered Wayne Hills High School Was Former Student, Police Say
Intruder Who Entered Wayne Hills High School Was Former Student, Police Say UPDATE: "The Wayne Police Department, with assistance from the public and media, have located and identified the individual who entered Wayne Hills High School at dismissal today," police Detective Capt. Dan Daly said shortly before 11 p.m Friday. "The individual was determined to be a former student of the school. This event is still under investigation, but it does not appear at this time that there was any threat posed to the school community. Thank you." ****** Authorities turned to the public for help identifying an intruder who entered Wayne Hills High School at dismissal. The …
Wayne School Board VP, Husband Charged With Mail-Order THC Possession Wayne School Board VP, Husband Charged With Mail-Order THC Possession
Wayne School Board VP, Husband Charged With Mail-Order THC Possession Wayne Board of Education Vice President Stacey Scher and her husband were arrested after she ordered THC products and he picked them up, authorities said Friday night. Federal investigators told Wayne police that the drug was being shipped from Canada to a location in town, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and township Police Chief Jack McNiff said. Marc Scher, 46, was arrested when he tried to collect the package, Valdes and McNiff said.  Police then arrested Stacey Scher, 45, who they said bought the illegal drug and had it shipped, they said. Both were charged with drug…
Authorities: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By FedEx Truck On Route 23 In Wayne Still Not ID'd Authorities: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By FedEx Truck On Route 23 In Wayne Still Not ID'd
Authorities: Pedestrian Struck, Killed By FedEx Truck On Route 23 In Wayne Still Not ID'd More than a day after a man was struck and killed by a FedEx truck on Route 23 in Wayne, authorities hadn't yet been able to identify him. The victim was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center shortly before 10:30 a.m. Thursday, a little over a half-hour after he was struck on the highway's northbound side near Black Oak Ridge Road, authorities said Friday. The body was later taken to the state Regional Medical Examiner's Office in Newark for an autopsy -- and, hopefully, positive identification, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Jack McNiff…