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 trying to locate his owner. The North…
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 top prize in the $1,000,000 Spectacular Scratch-Off…
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 of connected incidents throughout Bergen County, authorities…
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 freed an unconscious driver trapped in one…
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 Philip R. Sellinger announced. Malak Faltawws, also…
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, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of…
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 numbers, was sold in Bergen County. The…
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 winner a $150,000 jackpot. The winning numbers…
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 were 05, 13, 18, 34, and 35,…
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 drawn criticism for a lack of diversity…
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 crash that occurred on Sunday at approximately…
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% of the progressive jackpot, was sold on…
$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. The winning ticket was purchased at Legacy…
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 8, 2024, from 3:30 AM to 6:00…
Bergen County Distributes Free Narcan to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Bergen County, NJ — In a collaborative effort to tackle the opioid crisis, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Lyndhurst Police Department and Levy’s Pharmacy of Lyndhurst, recently hosted…
Bergen County Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Sexual Assault
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced the arrest of 52-year-old Braulio F. Toral of Hackensack, NJ, following charges that include sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual…
Bergen County Opens Cooling Centers Amid Heat Wave
HACKENSACK, NJ – In response to soaring temperatures, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced the opening of several emergency cooling centers across the county. This initiative aims to provide residents with…
NJ Transit Train Death in Bergen County Causes Commute Delays
GARFIELD, NJ—An out-of-service NJ Transit train struck a pedestrian early Wednesday near the Plauderville Station in Garfield, causing significant delays. The incident occurred at approximately 5:33 AM just west of the station,…
Million Dollar Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Bergen County
TRENTON – The Mega Millions jackpot has escalated to a whopping $262 million, as the latest drawing on Friday, January 19, brought good fortune to numerous New Jersey players. In this draw,…
Bergen County Man Sentenced for Role in Fatal Drug Overdose
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – David Pezak, 35, formerly of Saddle Brook, Bergen County, has been sentenced for his involvement in a fatal drug overdose case in Pequannock Township. On Friday, Pezak received…
Flood Watch and Wind Advisory Issued in Bergen County
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management warns of potential flooding and high winds as a result of today’s storm. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood…