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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Fort Lee, NJ
Breaking News
Cellphone records sought for Teaneck man in Englewood girlfriend, child killings Cellphone records sought for Teaneck man in Englewood girlfriend, child killings Cellphone records sought for Teaneck man in Englewood girlfriend, child killings
Cellphone records sought for Teaneck man in Englewood girlfriend, child killings YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Authorities were seeking cellphone records in the double-murder case of a Leonia school custodian from Teaneck accused of killing his Englewood girlfriend and her 5-year old daughter in January 2013. “What can I do for you and the state to move this case along?” Superior Court Judge James J. Guida asked defense attorney Kevin G. Roe. Superior Court Judge James J. Guida (STORY / PHOTOS: Courthouse Reporter Mary K. Miraglia) Roe said he will be trying to suppress evidence against Michael C. Brady, 36, who authorities said stabbed 40-year-old Tammy Pitts-Gaddy to de…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Prosecutor seeking murder charge against Hasbrouck Heights man, 83, in tenant killing Prosecutor seeking murder charge against Hasbrouck Heights man, 83, in tenant killing Prosecutor seeking murder charge against Hasbrouck Heights man, 83, in tenant killing
Prosecutor seeking murder charge against Hasbrouck Heights man, 83, in tenant killing YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A prosecutor today said that she will ask a grand jury to return murder charges against an 83-year-old Hasbrouck Heights man who authorities said shot and killed his tenant during an argument. A judge agreed to reduce bail to $500,000 for John Wisse from the original $750,000 following a brief court hearing in Hackensack this afternoon. John Wisse (STORY / PHOTOS: Courthouse Reporter Mary K. Miraglia) “This is a very serious case,” Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor Danielle Grootenboer told Presiding Superior Court Judge Susan J. Steele. “The evidence is quite c…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Animal waste spill in Paramus jams southbound Route 17 Animal waste spill in Paramus jams southbound Route 17 Animal waste spill in Paramus jams southbound Route 17
Animal waste spill in Paramus jams southbound Route 17 UPDATE: Southbound Route 17 was backed up for miles this afternoon after a tractor-trailer hauling animal waste lost part of its load near Midland Avenue in Paramus. Borough police and firefighters responded, along with the state Department of Transportation. Some motorists said they were grateful that temperatures weren’t as high as last week. “It still smelled like death,” said Christina Vene. “All the Lysol in the world can’t help that.” PHOTOS: Chris Roche  

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Animal Waste Spills On Route 17 In Paramus Animal Waste Spills On Route 17 In Paramus Animal Waste Spills On Route 17 In Paramus
Animal Waste Spills On Route 17 In Paramus PARAMUS, N.J. -- Southbound Route 17 was backed up for miles this afternoon after a tractor-trailer hauling animal waste lost part of its load near Midland Avenue. Borough police and firefighters responded, along with the state Department of Transportation.Some motorists said they were grateful that temperatures weren't as high as last week."It still smelled like death," said Christina Vene. "All the Lysol in the world can't help that."

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
PSE&G Must Wait To Find Cause Of Waldwick Explosion, Fire PSE&G Must Wait To Find Cause Of Waldwick Explosion, Fire PSE&G Must Wait To Find Cause Of Waldwick Explosion, Fire
PSE&G Must Wait To Find Cause Of Waldwick Explosion, Fire WALDWICK, N.J. -- PSE&G officials said they were waiting for a switching station to completely cool down so that they could determine what caused an explosion and fire yesterday that forced area evacuations and knocked out power to several towns. "We do not have most of the details on the cause of the equipment failure because we can’t access the equipment until the fire is no longer smoldering – and the area cools down and is made safe so that we can conduct a full investigation and begin the process of making repairs," the uitlity's Annette L. Hicks told Daily Voice. "W…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Breaking News
Disbarred Lodi Lawyer Charged With Stealing From Clients Disbarred Lodi Lawyer Charged With Stealing From Clients Disbarred Lodi Lawyer Charged With Stealing From Clients
Disbarred Lodi Lawyer Charged With Stealing From Clients BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Four disbarred lawyers continued practicing in order to fleece unsuspecting victims of tens of thousands of dollars to cover personal expenses -- including one who used $73,000 to pay off a gambling debt, Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said. He identified them as: Lawrence Jaskot, 66, Lodi;William E. Gahwyler, 53, Wyckoff;Jonathan Greenman, 37, Fair Lawn;Leonard H. Adoff, 59, Keyport. The investigations were triggered by civilian complaints and information received from the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics, Molinelli said. Jaskot, was disbarred on Jan .7, "wa…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Residents Return After Explosion, Fire At Waldwick Substation Residents Return After Explosion, Fire At Waldwick Substation Residents Return After Explosion, Fire At Waldwick Substation
Residents Return After Explosion, Fire At Waldwick Substation WALDWICK, N.J. -- Evacuations were lifted and residents were allowed to return to their homes tonight, nearly eight hours after an explosion and oil fire at a PSE&G substation in Waldwick. The blaze burned for several hours into the evening as firefighters used foam to douse it. "They're making sure there are no flareups," Police Lt. Douglas Moore told Daily Voice just after 6:30 p.m.UPDATE: PSE&G Must Wait To Find Cause Of Explosion, Fire The vegetable oil-based substance that burned didn't contain any toxic chemicals and there was no public health risk, he said.  A fir…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Evacuations lifted, residents return after explosion, fire at Waldwick substation Evacuations lifted, residents return after explosion, fire at Waldwick substation Evacuations lifted, residents return after explosion, fire at Waldwick substation
Evacuations lifted, residents return after explosion, fire at Waldwick substation PHOTOS: Boyd A. Loving UPDATE: Evacuations were lifted and residents were allowed to return to their homes tonight, nearly eight hours after an explosion and oil fire at a PSE&G substation in Waldwick. The blaze burned for several hours into the evening as firefighters used foam to douse it. “They’re making sure there are no flareups,” Police Lt. Douglas Moore told Daily Voice just after 6:30 p.m. The vegetable oil-based substance that burned didn’t contain any toxic chemicals and there was no public health risk, he said. A firefighter sustained an ankle injury when a hose snap…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
Breaking News
Closter police raid massage parlor, charge Chinese national, 55, with prostitution Closter police raid massage parlor, charge Chinese national, 55, with prostitution Closter police raid massage parlor, charge Chinese national, 55, with prostitution
Closter police raid massage parlor, charge Chinese national, 55, with prostitution YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Closter police charged a 55-year-old Chinese national working at a local massage parlor with engaging in prostitution after they said she solicited an undercover officer. Weijuan Gu could only provide the address of the Zhong Hua Foot Spa on Closter Dock Road as a residence during a joint investigation Friday with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigation Squad, Detective Sgt. John McTigue said. Zhong Hua Foot Spa Detectives seized $3,300 in alleged illicit profits and released Gu on a summons to answer the charge in Municipal Court. “Other ma…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Breaking News
Sign Up Now For Lodi Junior Police Academy Sign Up Now For Lodi Junior Police Academy Sign Up Now For Lodi Junior Police Academy
Sign Up Now For Lodi Junior Police Academy LODI, N.J. -- Seventh-grade pupils at the Thomas Jefferson Middle School have until Sept. 21 to sign up for the Lodi Junior Police Academy. The first 100 students who apply to School Security Officer Philip Gundlah are eligible. First class is 7 p.m. Sept. 29. The young cadets will be exposed to a variety of issues -- alcohol and peer pressure, among them -- as well as demonstrations by specialized units, including the Bergen County Bomb Squad. They'll go on a trip to the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute (a.k.a., the Police and Fire Academy) in Mahwah to work with instruct…

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