Fair Lawn

Four indicted after violent home invasion and car theft in Fair Lawn

Indictment handed down in brazen NJ home invasion auto theft Trenton, NJ – Four men have been indicted on a slate of charges connected to a violent home invasion and car theft…

September 29, 2025

Cops seize gun, drugs and nunchucks in Fair Lawn bust

FAIR LAWN, NJ — A late-night police stop in Fair Lawn led to the seizure of a handgun, drugs, and other weapons after two people jumped out of a suspicious vehicle, authorities…

July 28, 2025

Welcome Aboard! Three new Fair Lawn police recruits sworn in, begin training at Bergen academy

FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Deputy Mayor Gail Reinitz officially swore in three Fair Lawn residents as the borough’s newest police officers on Wednesday, marking the beginning of their careers in law enforcement.…

July 17, 2025

Driver hospitalized after crash on Route 4 in Fair Lawn during wet road conditions

FAIR LAWN, N.J. — A 20-year-old man was taken to a local hospital after a single-vehicle crash early this week on Route 4 eastbound near Saddle River Road, officials said. The crash…

July 6, 2025

Fair Lawn student sworn in as Chief for a Day

FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Fair Lawn Police Department hosted a special event Thursday, swearing in 14-year-old David Parian, a student from Memorial Middle School, as Chief for a Day. The day…

June 13, 2025

Fair Lawn Police mourn the passing of beloved school Officer Jose Valentin

FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Fair Lawn Police Department is mourning the loss of Special Law Enforcement Officer Class 3 Jose Valentin, a dedicated public servant remembered for his decades-long commitment to…

January 14, 2025

Fair Lawn police warn seniors about rising scam threats

FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Fair Lawn Police Department hosted an informational session at the local Senior Center to educate older residents on how to avoid becoming victims of scams. Captain Dawicki…

November 20, 2024

Fair Lawn Police Warn Residents About Scams

Fair Lawn, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department has issued a warning to local residents concerning a surge in scams affecting the community. Over the past month, incidents have increased where…

October 17, 2024

Fair Lawn Man Charged with False Public Alarm Against Local Businesses, Crisis Center

Fair Lawn, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Clyde Johnson, 26, of Fair Lawn, NJ, on charges of false public alarm. The arrest followed an investigation led…

June 29, 2024

Fair Lawn Swears in Chief for a Day

Fair Lawn, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department had the honor of swearing in Chief Aarav Karki as Chief for a Day. Chief Karki was welcomed at Memorial Middle School and…

June 14, 2024

Alert: Rise in Phone Scams Targeting Fair Lawn Residents According to Police

FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department is warning residents of a recent increase in phone scams, where fraudsters pose as reputable companies to extract money and personal information. Scammers…

April 2, 2024

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Fire Claims Lives of Three Cats in Fair Lawn Home

Fair Lawn, NJ – A devastating fire tore through a nearly century-old home in Fair Lawn on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the tragic loss of three cats. The blaze, which broke out…

February 25, 2024

Fair Lawn Schools Closed on Tuesday, Police Ask Residents to Use Caution in Winter Advisory Message

Fair Lawn, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department has issued a comprehensive advisory to residents in anticipation of severe weather conditions, emphasizing the importance of adherence to snow emergency regulations to…

February 12, 2024

Winter Storm Watch in Fair Lawn with Expected Mixed Precipitation

FAIR LAWN – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Fair Lawn, effective from 6:00 p.m. Saturday to 6:00 p.m. Sunday. The forecast predicts mixed precipitation, starting as…

January 6, 2024

Boil Water Advisory Issued in Borough of Fair Lawn

FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Borough of Fair Lawn announced that a water main break occurred on Friday, at the intersection of Plaza Rd and Berdan Avenue. The incident led to a…

September 8, 2023

It’s Back to School for Fair Lawn Cop Replacing SRO

FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department announced the appointment of Officer Luke Hintzen as the new School Resource Officer (SRO) at Fair Lawn High School, replacing Officer Sean Nagle…

September 6, 2023

Fair Lawn Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor

UNION COUNTY, NJ – Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel announced the arrest of a Fair Lawn man in connection with the sexual assault of a minor. Shalom “Sal” Yehudiel, 40, faces…

August 11, 2023

Respected Community Volunteer Remembered in Fair Lawn

FAIR LAWN, NJ – The Fair Lawn Police Department has announced the passing of Marie Gajarsky. Marie was a dedicated and compassionate individual who was deeply involved in community service. Marie was…

July 21, 2023

Fair Lawn Man Arrested on Drug Distribution Charges

FAIR LAWN, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella recently announced the arrest of Erik A. Cruz of Fair Lawn, NJ on drug distribution charges. The arrest resulted from an investigation conducted…

May 4, 2023

Fair Lawn Police Department Announces Overnight Online Parking Portal

Fair Lawn, New Jersey – Effective April 15, 2023, the Fair Lawn Police Department announced that it will transition to an online system for all overnight and 8am-10am parking requests. This move…

April 17, 2023

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Fair Lawn police ask community to stay vigilant during planned day of hate

FAIR LAWN, NJ – Police in Fair Lawn are asking residents to use caution today as an Idaho white supremacist group declared today a “National Day of Hate”. “We are aware of…

February 25, 2023

Car ends up teetering on pool deck in Fair Lawn

FAIR LAWN, NJ – Police officers from the Fair Lawn Police Department responded to a home where a driver inadvertently stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake. That sent their…

January 9, 2023

Police: No injuries after large tree falls on home in Fair Lawn

FAIR LAWN, NJ – With high winds and heavy gusts, the passing winter storm on Friday downed trees and telephone wires across the New Jersey region. In Fair Lawn, a large tree…

December 24, 2022

Police investigating armed home invasion in Fair Lawn

FAIR LAWN, NJ – Detectives with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a home invasion that took place Thursday morning on 28th Street. Fair Lawn Police Department officers arrived on scene…

November 18, 2022

Englewood Health Opens Urgent Care Center in Fair Lawn with Extended Weekday and Weekend Hours

“With locations across northern New Jersey, our urgent care centers round out Englewood Health’s capacity to care for our communities,” said Warren Geller, president and CEO of Englewood Health. “We offer physician…

April 12, 2022

Four indicted after violent home invasion and car theft in Fair Lawn

Cops seize gun, drugs and nunchucks in Fair Lawn bust

Welcome Aboard! Three new Fair Lawn police recruits sworn in, begin training at Bergen academy

Driver hospitalized after crash on Route 4 in Fair Lawn during wet road conditions

Fair Lawn student sworn in as Chief for a Day

Fair Lawn Police mourn the passing of beloved school Officer Jose Valentin

Fair Lawn police warn seniors about rising scam threats

Fair Lawn Police Warn Residents About Scams

Fair Lawn Man Charged with False Public Alarm Against Local Businesses, Crisis Center

Fair Lawn Swears in Chief for a Day

Alert: Rise in Phone Scams Targeting Fair Lawn Residents According to Police

Fire Claims Lives of Three Cats in Fair Lawn Home

Fair Lawn Schools Closed on Tuesday, Police Ask Residents to Use Caution in Winter Advisory Message

Winter Storm Watch in Fair Lawn with Expected Mixed Precipitation

Boil Water Advisory Issued in Borough of Fair Lawn

It’s Back to School for Fair Lawn Cop Replacing SRO

Fair Lawn Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor

Respected Community Volunteer Remembered in Fair Lawn

Fair Lawn Man Arrested on Drug Distribution Charges

Fair Lawn Police Department Announces Overnight Online Parking Portal

Fair Lawn police ask community to stay vigilant during planned day of hate

Car ends up teetering on pool deck in Fair Lawn

Police: No injuries after large tree falls on home in Fair Lawn

Police investigating armed home invasion in Fair Lawn

Englewood Health Opens Urgent Care Center in Fair Lawn with Extended Weekday and Weekend Hours

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