Jerry DeMarco

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Born in Newark and raised in Hudson County, Jerry DeMarco is a 38-year veteran of the news industry and a renowned breaking news reporter. He has covered local, county and state police, as well as the FBI, ATF and other federal agencies.

DeMarco joined Daily Voice in 2015 after six years running Cliffview Pilot, one of the nation's few independent breaking news sites. As an independent publisher, he helped establish Local Independent Online News, a national trade organization.

Prior to launching his own site, DeMarco served as a reporter for the Bergen Record, Stamford Advocate, Rockland Journal News, News Tribune, and Trenton Times.

DeMarco has won national recognition for his investigative work, including Clarion, Heywood Broun and Deadline Club awards. He's changed public policy and managed several major projects -- including one that helped put a corrupt public official in federal prison and another that forced a sitting New Jersey attorney general from office for her participation in a Bergen County traffic stop involving her boyfriend.

DeMarco regularly lectures at a graduate course in media relations at Fairleigh Dickinson University and previously was an adjunct professor at Lehman College in the Bronx. 

He has a Bachelor's Degree in English from St. Peter's University in Jersey City.

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Bergenfield, NJ
Breaking News
Suspicious Package At Dumont CVS Not A Threat Suspicious Package At Dumont CVS Not A Threat Suspicious Package At Dumont CVS Not A Threat
Suspicious Package At Dumont CVS Not A Threat DUMONT, N.J. -- Authorities Friday morning said a suspicious package reported at a CVS in Dumont wasn't anything dangerous.The Bergen County Bomb Squad responded and deemed the package found outside the Madison Avenue store not to be a threat.

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Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
VIDEO: Rt 80 West Closed Through Morning Rush After Hackensack Tanker Crash VIDEO: Rt 80 West Closed Through Morning Rush After Hackensack Tanker Crash VIDEO: Rt 80 West Closed Through Morning Rush After Hackensack Tanker Crash
Video: Rt 80 West Closed Through Morning Rush After Hackensack Tanker Crash HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Westbound Route 80 was expected to finally reopen mid-morning Friday after an oil tanker and a sedan collided along the Hackensack stretch more than 12 hours earlier. Two people were hurt, although apparently not seriously after the tanker collided with a Hyundai (pictured at left in photo above), State Police said. They were taken to Hackensack University Medical Center. The trouble for authorities was in the cleanup and off-loading of the tanker to another truck following the 8:30 p.m. crash. Local roads were clogged with traffic Thursday night through the Friday morn…

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Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Wanaque Driver, 83, Seriously Injured In Wayne Crash Wanaque Driver, 83, Seriously Injured In Wayne Crash Wanaque Driver, 83, Seriously Injured In Wayne Crash
Wanaque Driver, 83, Seriously Injured In Wayne Crash WAYNE, N.J. – An 83-year-old Wanaque man suffered serious injuries in a Wayne crash, authorities said. The elderly driver was behind the wheel of a 1999 Toyota Corolla that collided with a 2012 Honda Odyssey driven by a 47-year-old Butler man at the intersection of Terhune Drive and Hamburg Turnpike at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said. The Butler man was OK, but two of his passengers sustained minor injuries and were taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for treatment. An investigation was continuing, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chi…

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Lyndhurst, NJ
Breaking News
Wallington Retiree Admits Buying Live Webcams Of Child Sex Wallington Retiree Admits Buying Live Webcams Of Child Sex Wallington Retiree Admits Buying Live Webcams Of Child Sex
Wallington Retiree Admits Buying Live Webcams Of Child Sex WALLINGTON, N.J. -- A Wallington retiree admitted in federal court on Thursday that he bought live webcams of children having sex. A U.S. District Court judge in Newark released Stephen Hallett, 66, on a $125,000 unsecured bond pending sentencing on Jan. 11, 2018. Hallett told the judge that he bought dozens of live shows from purveyors in the Philippines and elsewhere between 2013 and February 2015. Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick credited special agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with the investigation. Assi…

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Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
'Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day' In Bergen Promises Education, Care 'Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day' In Bergen Promises Education, Care 'Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day' In Bergen Promises Education, Care
'Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day' In Bergen Promises Education, Care BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- The second annual "Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day" will take many forms throughout Bergen County on Friday. The statewide initiative aims to mobilize commnities to raise awareness of the potential for dependency on prescribed pain medication -- and, particularly, the direct link to heroin abuse. As of Aug. 1, Bergen lost 57 drug users to fatal overdoses this year. Here's another statistic: Records show there are nearly 150 overdose deaths a day throughout the United States. However, as many as half of all parents apparently aren't aware of the scourge. School…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Hackensack PD: Distraught Man, 19, Who Jumped From Bridge After Breakup OK Hackensack PD: Distraught Man, 19, Who Jumped From Bridge After Breakup OK Hackensack PD: Distraught Man, 19, Who Jumped From Bridge After Breakup OK
Hackensack PD: Distraught Man, 19, Who Jumped From Bridge After Breakup OK HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A 19-year-old city man distraught over a breakup was fished from the Hackensack River after he jumped from the Anderson Avenue bridge around 1 a.m. Thursday, authorities said. "They found him 50 yards from the riverbank, holding onto a bridge support," said Capt. Francesco Aquila, the officer in charge of the department. "He wasn't injured, just cold." He was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, the commander said. City firefighters and EMS joined police. Oradell firefighters brought a rescue boat. The span, which crosses a relatively sha…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
Your Community
Upper Saddle River Cares Oktoberfest Helps Those In Need Upper Saddle River Cares Oktoberfest Helps Those In Need Upper Saddle River Cares Oktoberfest Helps Those In Need
Upper Saddle River Cares Oktoberfest Helps Those In Need UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- A special organization that helps Upper Saddle River families in crisis is holding an Oktoberfest this weekend. The USR Cares all-ages community block party, from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Lions Park, will feature bands, a Defiant Brewery biergarten, food trucks, a hay maze, tractor rides, as well as more than 30 local vendors and more (see video above). The money will go toward families in need, including two who lost both parents recently. Members of "The Doctors" TV show will be at the event, as well as at the home of two boys whom USR Cares has…

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Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Breaking News
'Coffee With a Cop': Big Hit In Garfield 'Coffee With a Cop': Big Hit In Garfield 'Coffee With a Cop': Big Hit In Garfield
'Coffee With a Cop': Big Hit In Garfield GARFIELD, N.J. -- Garfield police put a twist on "Coffee With a Cop" -- and got a huge response. Instead of a coffee shop, city police met Wednesday night with junior football players and their parents at 20th Century Field. McDonald's gave away free coffee and other treats.

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Bergenfield, NJ
Breaking News
New Milford: Couple Busted For Overnight 16-Car Burglary Spree New Milford: Couple Busted For Overnight 16-Car Burglary Spree New Milford: Couple Busted For Overnight 16-Car Burglary Spree
New Milford: Couple Busted For Overnight 16-Car Burglary Spree NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- New Milford police bagged a pair of accused car burglars who they said were responsible for 16 break-ins of vehicles outside 13 different homes. A flood of calls came in mostly from the west side of town last Friday night, Detective Lt. Kevin Van Saders said. "Every vehicle burglarized was left unlocked," he said. A previous overnight traffic stop by Officer Przemyslaw Boinski and Sgt. George Herrero the day before aroused police suspicions. Before long, Detective Derek Mattesich had linked two suspects and their car -- with help from Nutley police -- to the…

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Ridgewood, NJ
Breaking News
Ridgewood Police Duo Help Deliver Newborn Ridgewood Police Duo Help Deliver Newborn Ridgewood Police Duo Help Deliver Newborn
Ridgewood Police Duo Help Deliver Newborn RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Two Ridgewood police officers who rushed to a call of a woman in labor got there in time to guarantee the newborn and her mother a safe and comfortable ride to the hospital. Officers Patrick Elmwood and Douglas Christopher arrived at the William Street house about 11:30 a.m. Saturday to find that the little girl had just made her entrance, Police Chief Jacqueline Lutchke told Daily Voice. "They assisted in making the mother comfortable and supporting the newborn when the EMTs and doctor arrived," the chief said. "They cleared the airway of the newborn, who …

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