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Veteran Teaneck Cop Blows Whistle on Excessive Force, Retaliation in New Lawsuit

A Teaneck police officer who won a multimillion-dollar whistleblower verdict has filed a new lawsuit, alleging township officials retaliated against him again by suspending him just weeks before his landmark civil rights trial. BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — A veteran Teaneck…

Teaneck Fire Truck Crash Sparks Lawsuit Alleging Driver’s Negligence Left Motorist Permanently Injured

A New Jersey man has filed a lawsuit against the Township of Teaneck, its fire department, and a firefighter, alleging he suffered permanent injuries after a fire truck struck his vehicle on the Fourth of July in 2024. BERGEN COUNTY,…

Teaneck Police Department Fly the Flags in Giants Versus Jets Football Game

East Rutherford, NJ – The Teaneck Police Department Honor Guard took center stage at MetLife Stadium Sunday afternoon as they proudly presented the colors ahead of the much-anticipated preseason showdown between the…

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Falling tree branch injures three and crushes car in Teaneck

Teaneck, NJ – A massive tree branch crashed down onto a sidewalk and street early Thursday morning, injuring three women and damaging a vehicle near the intersection of Sussex Road and Churchill…

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 non-profit organization, officials announced Friday. According to…

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Fire damages Teaneck home, displacing five residents early Saturday morning

TEANECK, N.J. — A two-alarm fire broke out early Saturday at a residence on Van Arsdale Place, heavily damaging the home and forcing its five occupants to evacuate. The Teaneck Police Department…

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Man Charged with Burglary at Teaneck High School

Man Charged with Burglary at Teaneck High School **Teaneck, NJ** - On Thursday, staff at Teaneck High School reported a suspected burglary and theft, with discoveries indicating that someone had entered classrooms…

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Teaneck woman arrested after assaulting officers, found with suspected drugs

Teaneck Police Report Early Morning Incident Involving Suspected Narcotics **TEANECK, NJ** - Early on Friday at around 12:03 a.m., Teaneck Police Officers responded to a report of a disturbance near Glenwood Avenue…

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Teaneck traffic stop leads to weapons and drug charges for two suspects

TEANECK, N.J. — A routine traffic stop on Cedar Lane led to the arrest of Ross Daniels-Lynn and Serenity Griffith after police discovered an illegal firearm and narcotics inside their vehicle, authorities…

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Teaneck man arrested after loaded stolen handgun found during traffic stop

TEANECK, N.J. — A routine traffic stop in Teaneck led to the arrest of a local man found in possession of a loaded, stolen handgun, police said. Officers pulled over Ross Daniels-Lynn…

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Bergenfield man charged in Teaneck hit-and-run that injured teen

TEANECK, N.J. — A Bergenfield man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a 17-year-old girl seriously injured in Teaneck, prosecutors announced Monday. Elvis E. Sunder, 37, was charged…

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Lost Dog Found in Teaneck: Police Seek Owner

Teaneck, NJ – The Teaneck Police Department is seeking the public’s help in reuniting a lost dog with its owner. The dog was found in the area of 563 Terhune Street earlier today…

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Barricaded man in Teaneck taken into custody after hours-long standoff

TEANECK, N.J. — A man experiencing a mental health crisis was safely taken into custody Monday morning following a standoff with police that lasted several hours, authorities said. Teaneck police responded to…

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Shots Fired in Teaneck Lead to Two Arrests

Shots Fired in Teaneck Lead to Two Arrests **TEANECK, NJ** – Early Thursday morning at approximately 4:27 a.m., a 9-1-1 call was received about gunfire near Harding Avenue and Glenwood Avenue. Responding…

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Teaneck police alert public to rise in drone sightings

TEANECK, N.J. — Amid a statewide surge in drone sightings, the Teaneck Police Department is calling on residents to report any suspicious activity involving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as authorities continue their…

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Teaneck road paving continues despite weather challenges, Cedar Lane project progresses

TEANECK, N.J. — The Teaneck Police Department announced Wednesday that road paving operations in the township have made significant progress, despite challenges posed by rain and cold temperatures. Crews working on the…

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Cedar Lane closed for milling in Teaneck; detours in place

TEANECK, NJ — Cedar Lane is temporarily closed between River Road and Catalpa Avenue for milling work, according to the Teaneck Police Department. The closure began at 7 a.m. and is expected…

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Teaneck police seek help in finding owner of lost dog

TEANECK, N.J. — The Teaneck Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the owner of a dog found running near the Enterprise Rent-A-Car on Teaneck Road earlier today. The…

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Woman Killed in Shooting at Teaneck Home

TEANECK, NJ – A homicide investigation is in progress following a fatal shooting at a private residence on Hickory Street in Teaneck. The incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 8:25 AM. Authorities…

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Three Arrested in Armed Home Invasion in Teaneck

Hackensack, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of Frank A. Salcedo, 43, Francisco Sandoval, 42, and Brian Arias, 40, on charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, weapons possession, and…

Teaneck to Test Emergency Notification System Alarm Wednesday Morning

TEANECK, NJ – The Teaneck Police Department announced that on Wednesday, June 26th, at 10:00 AM, the township will conduct its annual testing of the Mass Notification Public Warning System. This system…

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Edgewater Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Armed Robbery in Teaneck

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on May 24, 2024, Zef Hajdari, 27, of Edgewater, NJ, pled guilty to first-degree robbery in connection with the June 16, 2022, attempted armed robbery…

Teaneck Police Seek Fugitive Suspect in Recent Burglaries

TEANECK, NJ – The Teaneck Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a suspect linked to multiple recent burglaries. Aley Beretay is wanted in connection with a residential burglary on…

Teaneck Police Say Stree Fight Not Related to Anti-Israel Protest

TEANECK, NJ—The Teaneck Police Department has announced the arrest of Ms. Fransheska Liriano-Benitez for simple assault following a street altercation. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 18, 2024, around 5:17 PM on…

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