Bergen County resident snags $1 million in near miss on jackpot
Bergen County lottery player wins $1 million Cash 4 Life prize in Sunday draw Trenton, NJ – A lucky Bergen County player is waking up … Read more
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Small dog found near Riverside Place as North Bergen police search for owner
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – A well-groomed male dog without a collar or tags was found wandering near Riverside Place Monday evening, and police are now … Read more
One number short but $1 million richer in Bergen County
TRENTON, NJ — A lucky Bergen County resident is $1 million richer after matching five numbers in the Cash 4 Life lottery game on Monday, … Read more
$1 million Powerball prize lands in Bergen County store
Carlstadt, NJ – A New Jersey Lottery player in Bergen County is $1 million richer after matching all five white balls in Wednesday night’s Powerball … Read more
$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Bergen County
Carlstadt, NJ – On Wednesday night, a Powerball player in Bergen County matched all five white balls to win a $1 million prize — coming … Read more
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 … Read more
Driver hits ICE protesters in North Bergen street clash, faces assault charges
A woman is facing multiple charges after she struck several demonstrators with her vehicle during a midday protest near the border of Hudson and Bergen … Read more
Bergen County juvenile charged after falsely reporting accidental shooting in Elmwood Park
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after authorities determined he accidentally shot himself and falsely reported a drive-by shooting, Bergen … Read more
Man critical after being struck by vehicle in North Bergen hit and run
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A 42-year-old Union City man remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition following a hit-and-run collision early Wednesday morning in North … Read more
Teaneck woman charged with stealing $36K from Bergen County non-profit
TEANECK, N.J. — A Teaneck woman has been charged with theft by deception, forgery, and impersonation after allegedly stealing approximately $36,000 from a Bergen County … Read more
Bergen County player bags $221K lottery jackpot
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A Bergen County lottery player is now $221,666 richer after matching all five numbers in Wednesday night’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing, officials … Read more
Bergen slams New Jersey energy aid bill as ‘admission of failure’ by Democrats
TRENTON, N.J. — A moment of common sense was drowned out by panic by Democrats ahead of the 2025 election season in the New Jersey … Read more
Bergen County player wins $78K Fast Play jackpot on rainy Friday
CARLSTADT, NJ — A dreary Friday morning took a bright turn for one lucky Bergen County player, who won the full $78,383 Fast Play Progressive … Read more
North Bergen police arrest man in alleged teen kidnapping
North Bergen police arrest man in alleged teen kidnapping
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — A 35-year-old North Bergen man has been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 17-year-old girl on Wednesday. According to North Bergen Police Chief Robert J. Farley, Jr., the incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. near 79th Street and Bergenline Avenue.
The suspect, identified as Roberto Canavalan, faces charges of kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities reported that Canavalan was detained at the scene and subsequently taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility to await his court appearance.
Witnesses informed police they saw Canavalan running toward the victim, grabbing her, and dragging her several feet away from Bergenline Avenue in an apparent abduction attempt. The victim struggled for approximately two minutes before bystanders assisted her.
Three nurses from a nearby doctor’s office and a male passerby heard the girl’s cries for help. Working together, they intervened, successfully freeing her from Canavalan’s grasp.
“Responding officers located a female victim, a 17-year-old North Bergen resident, along with several witnesses,” stated the police report. Additional officers identified and arrested Canavalan on
Bergen County player scores $944K at Walmart
TRENTON, NJ — A Bergen County lottery player won nearly $1 million over the weekend after matching all five numbers and the Bullseye in the … Read more
Bergen County Prosecutor Announces Sexual Assault Charges Against Hackensack Man
HACKENSACK, N.J. – A 33-year-old Hackensack man has been arrested on charges of aggravated sexual assault and attempted aggravated sexual assault, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark … Read more
Jackpot winnning scratch off sold in Bergen County
NEW MILFORD, NJ – A lucky lottery player in New Milford won $10,000 after purchasing a 200X Cash Blitz ticket, according to the New Jersey … Read more
Former Bergen County employee charged in theft of county equipment
HACKENSACK, N.J. — A former Bergen County employee has been arrested in connection with the theft of county-owned tools and equipment, authorities said. Charles T. … Read more
Bergen County sheriff’s detective charged with endangering welfare of minor
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Bergen County Sheriff’s Office detective has been arrested and charged with sending explicit messages and a nude photo to a juvenile, … Read more
Pedestrian struck in North Bergen, causing major traffic delays
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian has led to multiple road closures and detours near 91st Street and Tonnelle Avenue, … Read more
Bergen County player hits massive $1.065 million jackpot in Jersey Cash 5
TRENTON — A lottery player in Bergen County won a $1,065,447 jackpot in Wednesday’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing after purchasing the winning ticket at Fairlawn … Read more
Lottery scratch-off makes $4 million winner in Bergen County
TRENTON, NJ — A Bergen County resident has won a $4 million top prize in the New Jersey Lottery’s 200X Cash Blitz scratch-off game, lottery … Read more
Fire extinguished on 28th floor of North Bergen high-rise; resident hospitalized
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. — A fire broke out Friday morning on the 28th floor of a high-rise building at 8200 Boulevard East, prompting a swift … Read more
Bergen County player wins big as Pick-6 jackpot hits $32 million
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s Pick-6 jackpot has soared to $32 million after no tickets matched all six winning numbers in Thursday night’s drawing. One … Read more
Bergen County man sentenced to six years in prison for heroin distribution
NEWARK, N.J. — A Bergen County man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin, Acting U.S. Attorney … Read more
North Bergen man charged with murder in December homicide
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — A 34-year-old North Bergen man has been arrested and charged in connection with the December 2024 murder of Juan Moyet, 48, … Read more
Bergen County man and associate accused of defrauding investor in software startup scheme
TRENTON, N.J. — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a civil enforcement action on Friday against a Bergen County man and his Brooklyn-based associate, alleging … Read more
Bergen County player wins big with Quick Draw Progressive ticket
TRENTON, NJ — A lucky lottery player in Bergen County has claimed a $15,610 prize with a Quick Draw Progressive ticket, winning 10% of the … Read more
Bergen County Man Convicted in Armed Robbery Cases
Bergen County Man Convicted in Armed Robbery Cases
**Jersey City, NJ -** A jury in Hudson County has convicted a Bergen County man for his role in several armed robberies across the county in 2022. The decision was reached on Tuesday following a two-week trial.
Joel Krecz, 37, from Hackensack, was found guilty of numerous charges, including four counts of Armed Robbery, one count of Robbery, five counts of Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, five counts of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and five counts of Theft. He also faced charges of Aggravated Assault and Possession of Prohibited Weapons related to large capacity ammunition and hollow point bullets. However, Krecz was acquitted on one count of Aggravated Assault. The trial took place under the supervision of the Honorable John A. Young.
The incidents occurred between late Friday, April 29, 2022, and early Saturday, April 30, 2022. In these robberies, a handgun was used to demand money from business clerks. A collaborative investigation by local police departments and the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs Task Force identified Krecz as
Bergen County Player Wins $1 Million from Scratch-Off Ticket
TRENTON, N.J. – A routine stop at a gas station turned into a $1 million payday for one Bergen County resident. The player won the … Read more
North Bergen man sentenced to 35 years for fatal 2021 stabbing at Bergen Town Center
HACKENSACK, N.J. — A North Bergen man was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in state prison for the 2021 stabbing death of Omar Cruz behind … Read more
Carjacking suspect apprehended after series of incidents across Bergen County
BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — A suspect involved in a string of carjackings and a confrontation with police was arrested early Sunday morning after a series … Read more
North Bergen Police Attend Annual Mayor’s Ball
North Bergen, NJ – Members of the North Bergen Police Benevolent Association Locals 18 and 18a gathered at the annual Mayor’s Ball on Thursday to … Read more
Firefighters Rescue Unconscious Driver After Crash on Route 17 in Bergen County
Firefighters in Bergen County rushed to the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights on Saturday, October 5, where they … Read more
Bergen County Man Charged in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A Bergen County man was indicted today for allegedly fraudulently obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds, U.S. Attorney … Read more
Bronx Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor in Bergen County
BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Renaldo W. Baxter, 36, of the Bronx, N.Y., has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including attempted aggravated sexual assault, … Read more
Bergen County Player Strikes Gold with $1.3M Jersey Cash 5 Win
TRENTON, N.J. — A single Jersey Cash 5 ticket has won the $1,386,281 jackpot from the drawing on Tuesday. The ticket, which matched all five … Read more
Woman Found Dead Inside Bergen Street Home in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department has identified a woman found dead in Brooklyn on Friday as Marie Lydia Ramos, 46. Police … Read more
Bergen County Ticket Wins $150K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot
TRENTON, N.J. — A single ticket sold in Bergen County matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Sunday, earning the lucky … Read more
Bergen County Player Wins $427K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot
TRENTON, NJ – A single ticket matched all five numbers to win the $427,441 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Friday drawing. The numbers drawn … Read more
Two Arrested in Fatal Shooting in North Bergen
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has announced that two suspects have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred … Read more
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in North Bergen
Jersey City, NJ — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the North Bergen Police Department are currently investigating a fatal shooting. The incident … Read more
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in North Bergen
Jersey City, NJ — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the North Bergen Police Department are currently investigating a fatal shooting. The incident … Read more
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in North Bergen
Jersey City, NJ — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the North Bergen Police Department are currently investigating a fatal shooting. The incident … Read more
Bergen 7-Eleven Sells Winning $295K Jersey Cash 5 Ticket
TRENTON, NJ – A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Bergen County matched all five numbers, winning the $295,216 jackpot on Sunday. The winning numbers … Read more
Bergen County National Intern Day Highlights Lack of Diversity
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ (OP ED) — The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office celebrated National Intern Day by showcasing their summer internship class, but the event has … Read more
Bergen County Authorities Investigate Serious Hit-and-Run in Little Ferry
Little Ferry, NJ – The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Little Ferry Police Department are investigating a serious hit-and-run motor vehicle … Read more
Bergen County Store Sells Winning $127,453 Fast Play Jackpot Ticket
TRENTON, NJ—A $20 Mega Cashword Fast Play Progressive ticket purchased in Bergen County has won a lucky player $127,453. The winning ticket, which secured 100% … Read more
$127K Fast Play Jackpot Won in Bergen County
TRENTON, NJ – A $20 Mega Cashword Fast Play Progressive ticket struck big, awarding one fortunate player the entire progressive jackpot of $127,453 on Thursday. … Read more
Mosquito Control Spraying Scheduled in Bergen County
Bergen County Mosquito Control has announced a truck spray operation to address mosquito activity in Oakland. The spraying is scheduled for early Monday morning, July … Read more