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 …
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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 …
North Bergen Police Show Up For Late Sergeant’s Daughter at Graduation
This past Friday was a poignant moment for the North Bergen Police Department as they witnessed Kayla Vazquez, daughter of the late Sgt. Alexander Vazquez, …
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. …
North Bergen Man Arrested for Hiring Killer to Murder Woman
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of Miguel Cortes, a 37-year-old resident of North Bergen, in connection with a …
North Bergen Water Main Break Causes Street Closure
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — North Bergen Police Department officers are currently managing a water main break on 76th Street, resulting in a road closure. The …
Elderly Couple Hospitalized After Crash with Drunk Driver in North Bergen
North Bergen, NJ – The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the North Bergen Police Department are investigating a multi-vehicle collision that took place …
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 …
North Bergen Police Officers Receive Homeland Security Certification
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — Three members of the North Bergen Police Department, Police Captain Victor Queiro, Lieutenant Alex J. Barrios, and Officer Michael Derin, have …
North Bergen Police Department Announces Promotions and New Hires
The North Bergen Police Department is proud to announce a series of promotions and new additions to its ranks, marking a significant enhancement of its …
$8,773 Fast Play Ticket Sold at North Bergen Wawa
TRENTON, NJ — A Fast Play ticket turns into a big win for one fortunate player. A ticket for the $2 Jersey Jackpot purchased on …
North Bergen Resident Charged with DUI After Multiple Crashes
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Walter Maldonado-Rodas, a 38-year-old resident of North Bergen, was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) following an incident on 89th …
North Bergen Man Faces Charges for Sexual Assault of Juvenile
Secaucus, NJ – Edgar Rompich-Ramos, 19, of North Bergen, has been arrested on charges of committing sex crimes against an 11-year-old girl. The Hudson County …
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 …
Warming Centers Open in North Bergen for Residents Amid Cold Weather
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — The North Bergen Police Department announced the opening of three designated warming centers for residents seeking refuge from the current cold …
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 …
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 …
Bergen County Police Academy Fires Instructors, Classes Suspended Over Allegations
RUTHERFORD, NJ – At the recent commencement ceremony of Bergen Academy’s 131st class, a notable absence of instructors marked the event at Felician University on …
Single Ticket Clinches $461K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot in Bergen County
TRENTON, NJ – A windfall moment as one Jersey Cash 5 ticket hits the jackpot, securing a grand prize of $461,643 in the Friday, December …
Protest Caravan Blocks Traffic in North Bergen on Christmas Day Over Israel-Hamas War
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Pro-Palestinian supporters took to the streets of North Bergen on Christmas day to block traffic and protest the devastation of Gaza …
Bergen County PR Firm Fraudulently Obtained COVID Loan
NEWARK, N.J. – The United States Attorney’s Office has announced a settlement in a case involving a Bergen County public relations firm accused of fraudulently …
Bergen and Hudson County Ticket Holders Split $712K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot
TRENTON, NJ – Two fortunate ticket holders, one from Bergen County and the other from Hudson County, struck gold in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing …
Bergen County Zoo Illuminates with Holiday Lantern Spectacular
PARAMUS, NJ — The Friends of the Bergen County Zoo present “Let It Glow – A Holiday Lantern Spectacular,” a new winter event open now …
Traffic Alert: Lane Closures in Bergen on Wednesday
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — The North Bergen Police Department has announced lane closures on Westside Avenue scheduled for Wednesday due to construction work. The construction …
$1 Million Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Shared By Bergen And Hudson County Tickets
TRENTON, NJ – A major windfall has come to two Jersey Cash 5 players in New Jersey. The $1,050,680 jackpot from Saturday’s drawing was split …
Jersey Cash 5 Player Hits Big with $494K Jackpot in Bergen
TRENTON, NJ – A Jersey Cash 5 ticket has won a substantial jackpot of $494,247 in the latest Bergen County draw. Tuesday’s drawing saw one …
$500k Powerball Ticket Sold in Bergen County
TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey Lottery participant has won a substantial $500,000 prize, and another fortunate player has snagged $50,000 in the recent Powerball …
Caught on Video: Child Struck by Vehicle Running Stop Sign in North Bergen
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – A child crossing the street in North Bergen was struck by a car that failed to yield to him while he …
Driver Arrested for Pedestrian Crash in North Bergen
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Steve Inoa, 40, of North Bergen, has been arrested in relation to a collision that resulted in serious injuries to a …
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in North Bergen Collision
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – On Friday, a pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision at the intersection of Bergenline Avenue and 92nd Street. The North …
Bergen County Powerball Ticket Wins $50K
TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey Lottery ticket won the $50,000 second-tier prize in Saturday’s drawing by matching four of the five white balls and …
North Bergen Man Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Charges
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Angel Chavix, a 25-year-old framer from North Bergen, on charges of sexual …
$108K Fast Play Ticket Sold In Bergen County
TRENTON, NJ – On Sunday, an incredibly fortunate individual bought a ticket for the $2 Jersey Jackpot and secured $108,746, which is 20% of the …
$50K Jersey Cash 5 Tickets Won In Bergen and Passaic
TRENTON, NJ – Two fortunate tickets hit all five numbers, sharing the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Sunday drawing. Each ticket has a …
Three Held for Alleged Burglary Spree in Bergen County
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – Detectives from the Bergen County prosecutor’s office have arrested three Colombian nationals, allegedly responsible for a string of burglaries across nine …
$50K Powerball Ticket Won In Bergen County
TRENTON, NJ – A very lucky New Jersey Lottery ticket holder won the $50,000 second-tier prize in Saturday’s drawing by correctly matching four of the …
Man Arrested for Rape in North Bergen
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit has recently arrested Emil Figueroa-Blanco, 22, in relation to a sexual assault case in …
Bergen rips Spadea on campaign losses
New Jersey 101.5 conservative radio talk show host Bill Spadea had a series of unfortunate events happen on Election. For Spadea, the GOP primary election …
Unclaimed $1.4 million lottery ticket Claimed in Bergen County
PARK RIDGE, NJ – A lucky winner who won the April 20, 2023, Jersey Cash 5 jackpot worth $1,405,135 has officially claimed their prize at …
Bergen County Prosecutors Arrest Union City Man for Drug Offenses
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – Mervin J. Menier, a 30-year-old Union City resident, was arrested on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine on Friday, …
Lucky $454K Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Won In Bergen County
TRENTON, NJ – A single ticket holder, who matched all five numbers drawn, won the $454,396 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the May 5th drawing. …
23-year old killed in North Bergen motorcycle hit and run
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has announced that the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the North Bergen Police Department …
Bergen County Juvenile Arrested for Possession and Distribution of Images of Children
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced the arrest of a Bergen County Juvenile on charges related to the possession and …
$319k Jersey Cash 5 lottery split by winners in Union and Bergen County
HILLSIDE, NJ – Two lucky individuals in New Jersey have become lottery winners after splitting the $319,748 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Thursday, April …
Bergen and Union County Tickets Share $319,748 Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot
TRENTON, NJ– The Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of $319,748 was split between two fortunate tickets that matched all five numbers drawn in yesterday’s drawing. The …
$136K Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Sold In Bergen County
TRENTON, NJ – The $136,282 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the drawing on Saturday was won by a single ticket that matched all five numbers …
$1.4 Million Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Won in Bergen County
TRENTON, NJ – The jackpot of $1,405,135 for the Jersey Cash 5 was won in the Thursday, April 20 drawing by a single ticket that …
Fatal Motor-Scooter Collision Under Investigation in North Bergen
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – A fatal collision involving a motor-scooter operator is under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the North …
Bergen County Man Charged in Connection to Fatal Drug Overdose
PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Yesterday, David Pezak, 34, formerly of Saddle Brook, has been arrested for first-degree Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death and other drug-related …
Bergen County police officers raise money for cancer through “Borough of Beards”
Fifteen Bergen County towns recently came together for a heartwarming cause, as police officers from these towns grew beards for a fundraising campaign. The annual …