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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Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Saddle Brook Mayor Impressed By Youth Group Turnout Saddle Brook Mayor Impressed By Youth Group Turnout Saddle Brook Mayor Impressed By Youth Group Turnout
Saddle Brook Mayor Impressed By Youth Group Turnout SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Mayor Robert White applauded dozens of youngsters and their parents who turned out for a Mayor's Youth Group meeting. Several new members attended the session, along with various guests. White thanked Saddle Brook High School Principal John Lawlor, teacher Cherie Hans and guidance counselor Kim Gerken for promoting the group among students and their parents. New officers were elected: President Ram PolampalliVice-President Xavier PavonSecretary Ariana Toribio "Some discussion items were the upcoming holiday activities and events and our township tri-centennial …

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Rutherford, NJ
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Carlstadt, East Rutherford Soccer Charity Games Set Carlstadt, East Rutherford Soccer Charity Games Set Carlstadt, East Rutherford Soccer Charity Games Set
Carlstadt, East Rutherford Soccer Charity Games Set CARLSTADT, N.J. -- The Carlstadt and East Rutherford Soccer Leagues hold their 6th annual charity games this coming Sunday, Oct. 4, at Lindbergh Field. All proceeds will go to: St. Baldrick's FoundationSt. Jude Children's Research HospitalAmerican Cancer Society The schedule: Noon: U14 Girls Game (Carlstadt vs. East Rutherford) 1 p.m.: U14 Boys Game (Carlstadt vs. East Rutherford) 2 p.m.: Coaches Game (Carlstadt vs. East Rutherford) There will be raffles, 50/50s, food and family fun.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Valley, NJ
Breaking News
Norwood Train Uncoupling Causes HazMat Scare Norwood Train Uncoupling Causes HazMat Scare Norwood Train Uncoupling Causes HazMat Scare
Norwood Train Uncoupling Causes HazMat Scare NORWOOD -- Houses in Norwood shook, and responders got a major scare when a car uncoupled on a train that was transporting 55,000 gallons of acetone -- but no damage or harm occurred. "My house shook, and so did many others," Norwood Police Chief Jeffrey Krapels told Daily Voice. "Thank goodness it turned out to be nothing. There was no derailment, no leak." County hazardous materials units rushed to the scene to join police and firefighters from Norwood, Old Tappan and other area towns at the end of River Vale Avenue around 7 p.m. after learning that one of the 16 CSX c…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lyndhurst, NJ
Breaking News
Lyndhurst Police: GPS Device Was Dead Giveaway In Car Burglaries Lyndhurst Police: GPS Device Was Dead Giveaway In Car Burglaries Lyndhurst Police: GPS Device Was Dead Giveaway In Car Burglaries
Lyndhurst Police: GPS Device Was Dead Giveaway In Car Burglaries LYNDHURST, N.J. -- A Lyndhurst man who doesn't have a car or a driver's license was carrying a GPS device in one hand and a cordless razor in the other when police stopped him and another man following a pair of vehicle burglaries, authorities said. Christopher Sippel, 59, who was "known to police" was stopped along with 40-year-old Michael Burke in the 500 block of Valley Brook Avenue around 10:40 p.m. Thursday, Police Capt. John Valente told Daily Voice. Residents had given officers descriptions of both men and what they were wearing, he said. Burke was carrying earbuds, two iP…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood Man Arrested After Bailing Out Friend Ridgewood Man Arrested After Bailing Out Friend Ridgewood Man Arrested After Bailing Out Friend
Ridgewood Man Arrested After Bailing Out Friend RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- A Ridgewood man who went to police headquarters to bail out a friend for driving while suspended and carrying marijuana was arrested himself -- for driving there on a suspended license while carrying marijuana, police said. A short time later, police said they caught him driving yet again. Patrolman Stephen Cummings arrested Arnella Migirov, 21, of Elmwood Park after a motor vehicle stop, Capt. Jacqueline Luthcke said. Migirov, who Luthcke said provided a fake name, was charged with marijuana possession, hindering apprehension, driving while suspended, failing to instal…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Breaking News
Glen Rock Officer In Sexting Case Sold Police Guns, Prosecutor Says Glen Rock Officer In Sexting Case Sold Police Guns, Prosecutor Says Glen Rock Officer In Sexting Case Sold Police Guns, Prosecutor Says
Glen Rock Officer In Sexting Case Sold Police Guns, Prosecutor Says GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- A Glen Rock police detective sergeant accused of sending naked photos of himself to a 14-year-old girl was charged today with selling seven guns that were turned in to his department while he was in charge of evidence. Eric Reamy, 51, of Fair Lawn, remained free on the original $250,000 bail that he posted eight days after his Aug. 5 arrest. Detectives charged the 27-year police veteran with seven counts of theft for selling the handguns and rifles at two gun stores "as though they were his own property," Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said this afte…

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Lyndhurst, NJ
Breaking News
Lyndhurst Police Charge Bloodied Burglar With Bunch Of Break-Ins Lyndhurst Police Charge Bloodied Burglar With Bunch Of Break-Ins Lyndhurst Police Charge Bloodied Burglar With Bunch Of Break-Ins
Lyndhurst Police Charge Bloodied Burglar With Bunch Of Break-Ins LYNDHURST: Lyndhurst police followed a blood trail to nearly 20 vehicles who they said were burglarized by a borough man with a recorded history of disorderly conduct who cut himself breaking into a local home. A Summit Avenue resident called police at 3:20 a.m. Monday after finding Mario Moriano, 43, in his car, Capt. John Valente told Daily Voice. He called out to a bloodied Moriano, who told him he'd been beaten and then quickly walked away, he said. Responding officers found Moriano near the corner of New York Avenue with a severe cut on one of his fingers and took him into custody, Va…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Maywood Police Nab 2 In ID Scam Maywood Police Nab 2 In ID Scam Maywood Police Nab 2 In ID Scam
Maywood Police Nab 2 In ID Scam MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Maywood police responding to a call from a local bank arrested two men on fraud-related charges. Jonathan Fernandez Llanos, 34, was taken into custody by officers and detectives at the Maywood Avenue TD Bank branch late yesterday afternoon, Police Chief David Pegg told Daily Voice this morning. Meanwhile, Lt. Mark Gillies checked the surrounding area and found the driver -- identified as 30-year-old Jorge Gomez of the Bronx -- with several false documents, including Social Security cards, bank cards and U.S. Treasury checks, the chief said. Llanos was ordered held on $17,5…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Bergenfield, NJ
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NYC Comedians Coming To Bergenfield PBA Fundraiser NYC Comedians Coming To Bergenfield PBA Fundraiser NYC Comedians Coming To Bergenfield PBA Fundraiser
NYC Comedians Coming To Bergenfield PBA Fundraiser BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Central Bergen PBA Local 309 is hosting an Oct. 10 beefsteak comedy fundraiser featuring comedians Mark Demayo — a retired New York City police detective (above, left) — and John Mulrooney, both New York City natives. The event will run from 7 p.m. to midnight at Conlon Hall on North William Street. There will be a tricky tray and 50/50. DONATION: $50 (includes beefsteak, beer, wine, soda) CONTACT: Ahmed Alagha (973-261-3175) or Dave Tortora (201-230-2846)

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Paramus Police Nab Two, Seek One In Route 4 T-Mobile Burglary Paramus Police Nab Two, Seek One In Route 4 T-Mobile Burglary Paramus Police Nab Two, Seek One In Route 4 T-Mobile Burglary
Paramus Police Nab Two, Seek One In Route 4 T-Mobile Burglary PARAMUS, N.J. -- One man was found trying to hide in the ceiling, another was tracked to Yonkers and a third was being sought after Paramus police said they cut their way into a T-Mobile shop on westbound Route 4 through vacant store and fled with hundreds of cellphones and some cash. Responding Officers Nick Luciano, Anthony Mordaga and Ryan Hayo found the back window of the vacant store broken and 35-year-old Kelvyn Sanchez-Pena of the Bronx "attempting to hide in the ceiling panels" just before 2 a.m. yesterday, Sept. 23, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said tonight. Sanchez-Pen…

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