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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Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
NYC trio indicted in botched burglary that left one dead, Paramus officer injured NYC trio indicted in botched burglary that left one dead, Paramus officer injured NYC trio indicted in botched burglary that left one dead, Paramus officer injured
NYC trio indicted in botched burglary that left one dead, Paramus officer injured YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Two brothers and their cousin were indicted by a grand jury in Hackensack yesterday in a botched overnight burglary on Route 4 in Paramus that left a police officer injured and their accomplice dead. Two officers who responded to a 4:36 a.m. burglary alarm on Oct. 8 found the rear door of Jennifer Convertibles pried open, as a crew attempted to break through a wall into an adjoining vacant property on their way to a T-Mobile store, law enforcement sources told CLIFFVIEW PILOT soon after the incident. Using the getaway car as a weapon, 20-year-old Miguel Reyes struc…

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Hackensack, NJ
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Paterson rapper Fetty Wap treated at HUMC for hand injury Paterson rapper Fetty Wap treated at HUMC for hand injury Paterson rapper Fetty Wap treated at HUMC for hand injury
Paterson rapper Fetty Wap treated at Humc for hand injury ONLY ON CVP: The Paterson hip-hopper Fetty Wap visited the Hackensack University Medical Center emergency room overnight for treatment of a cut on his hand, sources told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. Wap — whose real name is Willie Maxwell — “claims he punched a wall,” a source with direct knowledge of his 3 a.m. visit this morning said. “Nothing broken. Just some lacerations,” the source said. Wap — sporting fake dreadlocks — was released after being treated. Wap made headlines last week after a Paramus ShopRite cashier told police that he was struck by Wap and members of his entourage over somet…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Former Bogota councilman convicted of punching mayor, banned from public office Former Bogota councilman convicted of punching mayor, banned from public office Former Bogota councilman convicted of punching mayor, banned from public office
Former Bogota councilman convicted of punching mayor, banned from public office YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A former Bogota councilman can no longer hold public office after being convicted today of punching ex-Mayor Tito Jackson during a heated argument at borough hall last summer. Presiding Central Municipal Judge Roy McGeady also cleared Jackson of Evaristo Burdiez’s claim that he provoked the incident during a heated discussion of the borough’s 2014 budget at an Aug. 5 council meeting. Bogota Councilman Evaristo Burdiez Jr. following his arrest last year for non-payment of child support McGeady also fined Burdiez more than $1,000, including fees, while convicting h…

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Northern Highlands, NJ
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Illegal Salvadoran immigrants brought to court in heart attack death of Waldwick mother during fight Illegal Salvadoran immigrants brought to court in heart attack death of Waldwick mother during fight Illegal Salvadoran immigrants brought to court in heart attack death of Waldwick mother during fight
Illegal Salvadoran immigrants brought to court in heart attack death of Waldwick mother during fight YOU SAW IT HERE FIRST: Two undocumented Salvadoran immigrants from Waldwick who were involved in a violent fight when the man’s mother died while their 7-year-old child watched waived a reading of the charges against them in a Hackensack courtroom today. Claudia Hernandez, 25, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and causing significant bodily injury to Ana Angelina Rojas-Jovel, who suffered a fatal heart attack last Nov. 10 when she tried to break up the fight between the two and suffered a heart attack. Juan Francisco Martinez Rojas, 29, pleaded not guilty to child endangerment and lying …

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Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Elmwood Park police officer, 2 others hospitalized in Fair Lawn crash Elmwood Park police officer, 2 others hospitalized in Fair Lawn crash Elmwood Park police officer, 2 others hospitalized in Fair Lawn crash
Elmwood Park police officer, 2 others hospitalized in Fair Lawn crash YOU READ IT HERE FIRST An Elmwood Park police cruiser was involved in a crash with an SUV in Fair Lawn this afternoon. Two driver and passenger of the Nissan Xterra were taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center after the crash around 1 p.m. at Lyncrest Avenue and Willow Street. None had injuries that were considered serious, authorities said. The 22-year-old officer, who was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, “had no apparent serious injuries but had elevated blood pressure and was definitely shaken up,” Elmwood Park Police Chief Michael Foligno told CLIFFVIEW PILOT…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
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Midland Park man pleads not guilty to raping, killing Waldwick ex-girlfriend Midland Park man pleads not guilty to raping, killing Waldwick ex-girlfriend Midland Park man pleads not guilty to raping, killing Waldwick ex-girlfriend
Midland Park man pleads not guilty to raping, killing Waldwick ex-girlfriend A Midland Park man who prosecutors say raped, sodomized and strangled his former girlfriend while their baby slept in a nearby bassinet was formally arraigned on murder and related charges in a Hackensack courtroom today. Defense attorney Aidan O’Connor entered a not guilty plea on behalf of Mark J. Spatucci, 24, in connection with the the brutal killing of Mary Greff in October 2013. Senior Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor Danielle Grootenboer said her officer would have a plea offer before the next scheduled court appearance in the case on Sept. 14. Mary Greff , Mark Spatucci A 12…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Ridgewood, NJ
Breaking News
Ridgewood garbage truck backs into SUV Ridgewood garbage truck backs into SUV Ridgewood garbage truck backs into SUV
Ridgewood garbage truck backs into SUV ONLY ON CVP: A female driver escaped injury today when a Ridgewood sanitation truck backed into her SUV. The Mercedes SL 450 was heavily damaged in the crash on Avondale Road near its intersection with Heights Road. No summonses were immediately issued. PHOTOS: Boyd A. Loving

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Northern Highlands, NJ
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Wyckoff ex-con, 22, just released from prison arrested by Ridgewood police on stalking charges Wyckoff ex-con, 22, just released from prison arrested by Ridgewood police on stalking charges Wyckoff ex-con, 22, just released from prison arrested by Ridgewood police on stalking charges
Wyckoff ex-con, 22, just released from prison arrested by Ridgewood police on stalking charges YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Out on parole for barely a month, a Wyckoff man was arrested by Ridgewood police on charges of stalking and harassing a woman he met a local bar. The arrest also triggered a parole violation for Daniel Chaupiz, who remained held this morning on $25,000 bail in the Bergen County Jail. Daniel Chaupiz(MUGSHOT: Courtesy BERGEN COUNTY SHERIFF) Defense attorney Ron Bar-Nadav told CLIFFVIEW PILOT that his client was at the bar when the woman came in and the two had a pleasant conversation. Chaupiz returned a week later and again saw the woman, who didn’t talk to him, …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Burglar flees with $250 after smashing into Fair Lawn restaurant Burglar flees with $250 after smashing into Fair Lawn restaurant Burglar flees with $250 after smashing into Fair Lawn restaurant
Burglar flees with $250 after smashing into Fair Lawn restaurant YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A burglar smashed the side window of a Fair Lawn sushi restaurant before making off with $250 cash overnight. The Green Dragon restaurant was the site of a similar burglary a month ago that police initially suspected was the work of Daniel McKay, 53, who lives just up the street. McKay remained held on $70,000 bail in the Bergen County Jail after being caught by Fair Lawn police before dawn Saturday following an Elmwood Park liquor store break-in. Saddle Brook police said McKay was the big-nosed burglar who twice smashed the front door window of the same Krauszer…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Monsey, NY
Breaking News
State secures $65k settlement against South Jersey dealer who sold sick puppies State secures $65k settlement against South Jersey dealer who sold sick puppies State secures $65k settlement against South Jersey dealer who sold sick puppies
State secures $65k settlement against South Jersey dealer who sold sick puppies BEYOND BERGEN: A South Jersey puppy dealer who sold sick pets without the required veterinary exams, history and health records or refunds agreed to pay the state $65,634.41 to settle charges against her, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced this morning. The settlement requires Jessica Durkin, doing business as Prada Puppies” of Salem, to pay consumer restitution, along with civil penalties and reimbursement for legal and investigative costs. Five consumers will receive a total of $6,443.72 in restitution for the purchase price and/or veterinary costs incurred for their pets…

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