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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West Milford, NJ
Breaking News
Wanaque PD: Motorist Who Threatened Route 287 Bridge Jump Hospitalized Wanaque PD: Motorist Who Threatened Route 287 Bridge Jump Hospitalized Wanaque PD: Motorist Who Threatened Route 287 Bridge Jump Hospitalized
Wanaque PD: Motorist Who Threatened Route 287 Bridge Jump Hospitalized WANAQUE, N.J. -- An Oakland motorist was taken to Bergen Regional Medical Center after threatening to jump from the southbound Route 287 bridge in Wanaque, authorities said Monday. Sgt. Mark Kershaw and Officer James Cappello, along with an Oakland police officer, found the 23-year-old man parked in his car about midway across the bridge just after 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Capt. Kenneth Fackina said. "He was calm and cooperative but indicated he was having some emotional problems and had threatened suicide," Fackina said. His girlfriend arrived soon after and he was eventually taken to …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Clifton Detective Knocked Cold By Suspect Has Broken Collarbone, Concussion Clifton Detective Knocked Cold By Suspect Has Broken Collarbone, Concussion Clifton Detective Knocked Cold By Suspect Has Broken Collarbone, Concussion
Clifton Detective Knocked Cold By Suspect Has Broken Collarbone, Concussion CLIFTON, N.J. -- A Clifton detective who was knocked cold by a North Carolina man helped subdue him after his partner tackled the fleeing suspect, authorities said Monday. The detectives rolled up on 22-year-old Edward Davies as he smoked pot with two teens at Main and Highland avenues around 10:45 p.m. Friday, Lt. Robert Bracken told Daily Voice. Davies, of Monroe, N.C., suddenly sucker-punched one of the detectives in the face, knocking him down, Bracken said. The detective's head hit the pavement and he lost consciousness for a moment as Davies and 18-year-old Tyler Lee of Clifton fled,…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By County Car In Hackensack Shopping Center Lot Pedestrian Struck, Killed By County Car In Hackensack Shopping Center Lot Pedestrian Struck, Killed By County Car In Hackensack Shopping Center Lot
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By County Car In Hackensack Shopping Center Lot HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A 61-year-old pedestrian struck in the Shop Rite parking lot in Hackensack on Monday died after being hospitalized with serious injuries, authorities said. Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal said the fatal accident investigation was being conducted by the Bergen County Sheriff's Office and Hackensack police -- and overseen by the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office -- because the driver works for his office. The South Hackensack resident was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center and pronounced dead there after the 1 p.m. crash. ****** WANT MORE NEWS? Sign…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
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RECOGNIZE HIM? Wayne Burglar Made Off With Large Jewelry, Coin Haul (VIDEO) RECOGNIZE HIM? Wayne Burglar Made Off With Large Jewelry, Coin Haul (VIDEO) RECOGNIZE HIM? Wayne Burglar Made Off With Large Jewelry, Coin Haul (VIDEO)
Recognize HIM? Wayne Burglar Made Off With Large Jewelry, Coin Haul (Video) CAUGHT! (UPDATE): Surveillance video distributed by Wayne police led to the arrest of a career burglar paroled only two months ago -- after 12 years in state prison -- charged with stealing a large amount of jewelry and U.S. currency coins from a local resident. https://southpassaic.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/wayne-pd-video-in-large-jewelry-coin-haul-leads-to-career-burglar/716513/ ****** ORIGINAL STORY: WAYNE, N.J. -- Seeking the public's help, Wayne police on Monday released surveillance video of a burglar who they said took a large amount of jewelry and U.S. currency coins from a local…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Breaking News
Franklin Lakes Police Revive Overdosing Heroin User Franklin Lakes Police Revive Overdosing Heroin User Franklin Lakes Police Revive Overdosing Heroin User
Franklin Lakes Police Revive Overdosing Heroin User FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Franklin Lakes police used Narcan to revive a 24-year-old borough man who'd overdosed on heroin. Sgt. Donald Wilson and Officers Richard Osenbruck and Dennis Hill found the man's wife administering CPR Sunday night, Capt. John Bakelaar said. After the brought him around, an ambulance took the victim to the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, he said. ****** ALSO SEE: Nearly 50 underage guests were at a weekend drinking party crashed by Franklin Lakes police, authorities said Monday. https://wyckoff.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/franklin-lakes-police-crash-underage-drinking…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
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Wayne Detective Ties Two To Break-In Theft Of Luxury Bags, Jewelry Wayne Detective Ties Two To Break-In Theft Of Luxury Bags, Jewelry Wayne Detective Ties Two To Break-In Theft Of Luxury Bags, Jewelry
Wayne Detective Ties Two To Break-In Theft Of Luxury Bags, Jewelry WAYNE, N.J. -- A Wayne detective tied two township men with criminal records -- one of whom was released following a burglary earlier this year -- to a June home break-in. Detective Mike O’Rourke discovered that Albert Eshak, 20, tried to hock some of the items that were swiped when a Maple Lane home was ransacked on June 21 -- including a camera that he brought to a Route 23 pawn shop, Capt. Laurence Martin said Monday. The stolen items also included a Coach purse, Michael Kors bags, an engagement ring and other jewelry, he said. O'Rourke also connected 31-year-old Frank Schumacher to the…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
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Seat Belt Stop Yields 3 Pounds Of Pot, $2,800 Cash, Passaic Sheriff Says Seat Belt Stop Yields 3 Pounds Of Pot, $2,800 Cash, Passaic Sheriff Says Seat Belt Stop Yields 3 Pounds Of Pot, $2,800 Cash, Passaic Sheriff Says
Seat Belt Stop Yields 3 Pounds Of Pot, $2,800 Cash, Passaic Sheriff Says PATERSON, N.J. -- Passaic County sheriff's officers seized three pounds of pot and arrested two men during a seat belt stop. Narcotics detectives stopped the Honda Accord in the area of Preakness and Crosby avenues in Paterson after noticing that the driver, 23-year-old Arifur Rahman of Paterson, wasn't wearing his seat belt, Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik said. A strong odor of raw marijuana hit them as they approached the car, Berdnik said. In back they could see three bags -- all vacuum-sealed and filled with pot, he said. They arrested Rahman and his passenger, 24-year-old Nasir Chowdhury…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Wayne PD: Driver Nearly Hits Officer's Car, Claims He's Gang Member Wayne PD: Driver Nearly Hits Officer's Car, Claims He's Gang Member Wayne PD: Driver Nearly Hits Officer's Car, Claims He's Gang Member
Wayne PD: Driver Nearly Hits Officer's Car, Claims He's Gang Member WAYNE, N.J. -- A recklessly speeding driver who forced a Wayne police officer to swerve out of his path claimed to be a gang member recently released from Rikers Island, authorities said. Officer Mark Ciaviarella was conducting pre-dawn safety and security patrols of the commercial district along northbound Route 23 when the 2007 Lexus came barreling down the highway in the center lane, high beams on, Capt. Laurence Martin said. Ciaviarella had to steer out of its way, then pulled the car over, Martin said. The driver, 28-year-old Kevin Williams of Paterson, "had no identification on him a…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Breaking News
Franklin Lakes Police Crash Underage Drinking Party Franklin Lakes Police Crash Underage Drinking Party Franklin Lakes Police Crash Underage Drinking Party
Franklin Lakes Police Crash Underage Drinking Party FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Nearly 50 underage guests were at a weekend drinking party crashed by Franklin Lakes police, authorities said Monday. Responding to a report of suspicious activity after midnight Saturday on tiny Mortimer Court -- tucked between Breakneck and Franklin Lake roads -- officers discovered the illegal drinkers, Capt. John Bakelaar said. They issued summonses to a 19-year-old resident for maintaining a nuisance and underage drinking, he said. ****** ALSO SEE: Franklin Lakes police used Narcan to revive a 24-year-old borough man who'd overdosed on heroin. https://wyckoff…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
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Passaic Sheriff: Unlicensed Driver, 64, Had 50 Folds Of Heroin Passaic Sheriff: Unlicensed Driver, 64, Had 50 Folds Of Heroin Passaic Sheriff: Unlicensed Driver, 64, Had 50 Folds Of Heroin
Passaic Sheriff: Unlicensed Driver, 64, Had 50 Folds Of Heroin PATERSON, N.J. -- A 64-year-old unlicensed Morris County driver was carrying 50 envelopes of heroin when a Passaic County sheriff's officer stopped him for running a stop sign in Paterson, authorities said. Officer Eric Blesing stopped a gray 2004 Chevy Tahoe whose driver ran a stop sign at North 5th and Jefferson streets just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik said. Lulzim Alimi of Butler was driving with a suspended license and didn't have proper paperwork for the vehicle, the sheriff said. Blesing then noticed a small, clear plastic shopping bag on top of the center co…

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