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…
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 murder-for-hire scheme. Cortes was taken into custody…
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 street is closed in both directions from…
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 on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at…
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,…
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 successfully completed the Protective Service Operations Training…
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 law enforcement team. In a recent statement,…
$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 April 3 has won $8,773, capturing 20%…
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 Street shortly before 5 p.m. on Friday,…
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 Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit took Rompich-Ramos…
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,…
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 weather conditions. These facilities are available during…
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…
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 December 15. The New Jersey Police Training…
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 29, drawing. The winning combination was 19,…
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 after Muslim militants launched a terror attack…
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 obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan. MWW…
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 yesterday. Together, they split the substantial jackpot…
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 through January 14, 2024, from Thursday to…
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 will impact both southbound lanes and one…
$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 between two winning tickets, each valued at…
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 ticket holder matching all five numbers: 16,…
$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 drawings. In the drawing on Saturday the…
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 was in the crosswalk at a stop…
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. The accident occurred on Friday, September…
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