Nutley police investigate July 4 early morning shooting on Passaic Avenue
NUTLEY, N.J. — Police in Nutley are investigating an early morning shooting that occurred Friday on Passaic Avenue, authorities said. According to the Nutley Police Department, the incident happened at approximately 2:25…
Passaic County man admits to stealing $3.2 million from employer in wire fraud scheme
A Hawthorne, New Jersey man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to embezzling more than $3 million from a couple who had employed him as a personal assistant, the U.S. Attorney’s Office…
Lines cast early as families gather for Passaic County Fishing Derby at Garret Mountain
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Anglers of all ages gather this morning at Barbour’s Pond in Garret Mountain Reservation for the 5th Annual Passaic County Fishing Derby, hosted by the Passaic County Parks…
Man kayaks through New Jersey’s most disgusting and polluted waterway, the Passaic River
PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Armed with just a kayak and determination, Matt Dolitsky paddled two feet above the filthy, debris-choked Passaic River in a bold outdoor excursion this week. Navigating the murky…
Deceased Man Recovered from Passaic River in Montville Identified
Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Essex County Sheriff Amir D. Jones, and Montville Police Chief Andrew Caggiano announce the deceased man…
Police Hoping Tattoos Can Help Identify Body of Man Found Dead by Fishermen in the Passaic River
MONTVILLE, N.J. — Authorities are investigating the discovery of a man’s body found in the Passaic River near Route 46 on Sunday and are urging the public to assist in identifying the…
$875K cash option claimed by Passaic County scratch-off winner
TRENTON, NJ — A Passaic County resident has won the top prize in the New Jersey Lottery’s “Win for Life!” scratch-off game, securing $5,000 a month for life, officials announced Monday. The…
Missing North Arlington man found deceased in submerged vehicle in Passaic River
KEARNY, N.J. — The body of Brian Kolakowski, 37, of North Arlington, was recovered Tuesday from the Passaic River after an investigation into his disappearance led authorities to his submerged vehicle, the…
Newark Firefighters Save Man After Fall into Passaic River
Newark Saves Man from Passaic River **Newark, NJ** - Newark Firefighters and Police successfully rescued a 23-year-old man who fell into the Passaic River on Saturday. The incident occurred on November 2…
Massive Jersey Cash 5 jackpot split by two lucky winners in Burlington and Passaic
TRENTON, NJ — Two lucky players will split an $861,944 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot after matching all five numbers in the Monday, Oct. 21 drawing. Each winner will claim $430,972. The winning…
$1.7 Million Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Split by Two Passaic County Tickets
TRENTON, NJ — Two tickets sold in Passaic County matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Saturday, September 21, splitting the $1,748,048 jackpot. Each winning ticket is worth…
Jersey Cash 5 ticket wins $1.7 million jackpot in Passaic County
TRENTON, N.J. — One lucky ticket sold in Passaic County hit the $1,704,450 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in the Wednesday, September 11, drawing, New Jersey Lottery officials announced Thursday. The winning numbers…
$297,000 winning lottery ticket sold in Passaic County
TRENTON, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Passaic County has won the $297,629 jackpot from the Friday, August 30 drawing. The ticket matched all five numbers: 28, 33, 36,…
Passaic County Ticket Wins $164K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot
TRENTON, NJ — A single Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Passaic County has won the $164,874 jackpot from the Sunday, September 1 drawing. The lucky ticket matched all five numbers: 01,…
Two Passaic County Correctional Officers Indicted for Civil Rights Violation and Obstruction of Justice
NEWARK, N.J. — Two correctional officers from Passaic County were indicted by a federal grand jury today for violating a pretrial detainee’s civil rights and conspiring to obstruct justice, U.S. Attorney Philip…
Huge Win in Passaic County as Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Hits $612K
TRENTON, NJ – A single ticket matched all five numbers to win the $612,515 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Wednesday. The winning numbers were 07, 14, 20, 26, and 45, with the…
Passaic County Liquor Store Sells Winning $644K Jersey Cash 5 Ticket
Trenton, NJ – A winning ticket for the $644,454 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was sold in Clifton, Passaic County. The ticket, drawn on Wednesday, matched all five numbers: 09, 30, 39, 41,…
Passaic Man Arrested for Child Abuse Material Charges
FREEHOLD, NJ—Joseph S. Velazquez, 25, of Passaic, has been charged with multiple offenses related to the possession and distribution of child abuse materials (CSAM), announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago on…
Passaic County Dealer Receives Over 10 Years in Prison for Drug and Firearm Charges
NEWARK, NJ—Jessie Mayfield, a 61-year-old resident of Paterson, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 125 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession. U.S. Attorney…
Two Boys Detained for September Shooting in Passaic County
PATERSON, NJ – A prolonged investigation into a shooting that occurred on September 3 has led to the detention of two juveniles, one from Paterson and the other from Clifton, according to…
New Jersey State Police Join with CUMAC Food Pantry to Combat Hunger in Passaic County
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ—In a recent community service initiative, troopers from the New Jersey State Police lent their support to the CUMAC Food Pantry in Passaic County, assisting in the organization’s efforts to…
Passaic County Supermarket Sells Winning $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 Ticket
TRENTON, NJ – A Super Stop & Shop in Passaic County sold a ticket that won the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the drawing on Saturday, March 2. The winning numbers…
Five in Passaic County Face Armed Robbery Charges
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY — U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced charges against five residents of Passaic County, New Jersey, for their involvement in the armed robbery of a Saddle Brook residence. Jamere…
Passaic County Resident Wins $1.12 Million with Jersey Cash 5
TRENTON, NJ – A single ticket has hit the jackpot in the Jersey Cash 5 lottery, securing a win of $1,121,336 for one fortunate individual. The lucky draw took place on Wednesday,…
Passaic County Sheriff Takes Own Life Inside North Jersey Restaurant
NEW JERSEY – The law enforcement community in New Jersey is in mourning following the tragic loss of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. Sheriff Berdnik, a retired Clifton police officer who had…
Passaic County Correctional Officers Arrested for Civil Rights Violation and Obstruction
NEWARK, N.J. – Three Passaic County correctional officers were arrested for allegedly violating a pretrial detainee’s civil rights and conspiring to obstruct justice, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Sergeants Jose Gonzalez,…
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