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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Rutherford, NJ
Breaking News
Bergen County Sheriff Saudino promotes new department chief Bergen County Sheriff Saudino promotes new department chief Bergen County Sheriff Saudino promotes new department chief
Bergen County Sheriff Saudino promotes new department chief SHOUT OUT: A critical component of the consolidation of the Bergen County Police Department into the sheriff’s office was put into place this week when Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino promoted Kevin Pell to chief of his department. A career law enforcement professional, Pell was among a group of select police professionals who Saudino said helped him “quickly formulate a template for a smooth transition once the realignment becomes official later this month.” BCSO Chief Kevin Pell (PHOTOS: Courtesy BERGEN COUNTY SHERIFF) “Throughout this process Kevin has demonstrated true leaders…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Elmwood Park police nab Lodi couple on heroin charges Elmwood Park police nab Lodi couple on heroin charges Elmwood Park police nab Lodi couple on heroin charges
Elmwood Park police nab Lodi couple on heroin charges YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Elmwood Park police arrested an engaged Lodi couple after finding them carrying 50 or so bags of heroin in the parking lot of a Route 46 motel last night, authoriteis said. Juan Calhoun, 21, and Amanda Calhoun-Inserra, who turned 20 last week, were released on court summonses charging drug and drug paraphernalia possession following the 11 p.m. arrests outside the Town House Motel, Police Chief Michael Foligno told CLIFFVIEW PILOT this morning.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Breaking News
Burglar startled, flees, after finding Elmwood Park woman in kitchen Burglar startled, flees, after finding Elmwood Park woman in kitchen Burglar startled, flees, after finding Elmwood Park woman in kitchen
Burglar startled, flees, after finding Elmwood Park woman in kitchen YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: An Elmwood Park woman surprised a burglar who then ran from her kitchen and fled the area tonight after she grabbed her phone, Police Chief Michael Foligno told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. Another family member had left the Lee Street residence a short time before the 6 p.m. break-in, leading police to believe the intruder was surprised to find anyone home, Foligno said. The resident also told police the would-be burglar was talking on the phone, suggesting a possible getaway driver, the chief said. She described the intruder as Hispanic, in his late 20s to early 30s. clean…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Englewood duo get 3 years in carjacking, could be out in nine months Englewood duo get 3 years in carjacking, could be out in nine months Englewood duo get 3 years in carjacking, could be out in nine months
Englewood duo get 3 years in carjacking, could be out in nine months ONLY ON CVP: Two Englewood men who police said robbed two Brooklyn men of a Range Rover and other items after agreeing to participate in an Instagram scheme were each sentenced in Hackensack today to three years in state prison — but could be out after nine months. Superior Court Judge James J. Guida said he was persuaded by the “sincere remorse” of Raymond R. Perry (above, left), 26, and 23-year-old Christopher Jordan (right), as well as their lack of any prior criminal history, to sentence them to the lowest term allowed after both pleaded guilty to theft. Guida also told them that he w…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Breaking News
Glen Rock police release bank photos of robber who took $112,000 with paintball gun Glen Rock police release bank photos of robber who took $112,000 with paintball gun Glen Rock police release bank photos of robber who took $112,000 with paintball gun
Glen Rock police release bank photos of robber who took $112,000 with paintball gun YOU SAW IT HERE FIRST: Police this afternoon released surveillance images of the robber who sources told CLIFFVIEW PILOT took more than $112,000 in cash from the Glen Rock Savings Bank this morning while wearing a red wig and woman’s clothing and pointing what authorities called a “paintball-type” gun. The robber was described as 5’ 7” with a medium build and wearing oversize sunglasses, black gloves, a woman’s black coat buttoned to the top, white boots — “or some type of white material pulled down over the boots,” police said — and carrying what sources told CLIFFVIEW PILOT was a Louis Vu…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
South Hackensack police nab pair wanted in Paramus, Upper Saddle River burglaries South Hackensack police nab pair wanted in Paramus, Upper Saddle River burglaries South Hackensack police nab pair wanted in Paramus, Upper Saddle River burglaries
South Hackensack police nab pair wanted in Paramus, Upper Saddle River burglaries YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Two men wanted in connection with a series of burglaries in Upper Saddle River and Paramus were picked up yesterday by South Hackensack police, who said they found the pair carrying 50 bags of heroin with the street name “007” and burglary tools. Michael Puig, 25, of Paramus was being held on a combined $250,000 bail in the Bergen County Jail and Gino Manna Jr., 34, of Paterson on $75,000 bail. South Hackensack Officer Eugene Estevez, acting on a tip from Paramus colleagues, nabbed the pair after spotting their car parked at the Knights Inn motel on Route 46, Capt.…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Cement truck tips on Route 17 Cement truck tips on Route 17 Cement truck tips on Route 17
Cement truck tips on Route 17 PHOTO: The driver climbed out of his cement truck after it tipped taking a turn on southbound Route 17 in Saddle River at the Allendale border this morning. He was taking the East Allendale Avenue exit when the crash occurred, police told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. PHOTO: Courtesy ALLENDALE FD

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Glen Rock bank robbed of estimated $112,000, paintball gun recovered Glen Rock bank robbed of estimated $112,000, paintball gun recovered Glen Rock bank robbed of estimated $112,000, paintball gun recovered
Glen Rock bank robbed of estimated $112,000, paintball gun recovered UPDATE: A robber armed with a “paintball-type” gun and wearing a brightly colored wig and woman’s clothing got at least $112,000 in cash — and possibly as much as $120,000 — during a holdup at the Glen Rock Savings Bank this morning, law enforcement sources told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. Glen Rock police this afternoon released the surveillance images above. The robber was described as 5’ 7” with a medium build and wearing oversize sunglasses, black gloves, a woman’s black coat buttoned to the top, white boots — “or some type of white material pulled down over the boots,” police said — and carryin…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Emerson DWI driver flees traffic stop, crashes, resists, Paramus police charge Emerson DWI driver flees traffic stop, crashes, resists, Paramus police charge Emerson DWI driver flees traffic stop, crashes, resists, Paramus police charge
Emerson DWI driver flees traffic stop, crashes, resists, Paramus police charge YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A drunk driver from Emerson took off after being stopped by a Paramus police officer on Route 17 overnight, then crashed his car into a divider and fought with officers who took him into custody, authorities said. Kenneth McKersie, 31, was taken into by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center to be treated for injuries sustained in the crash before being transferred to the Bergen County Jail. A judge set bail at $50,000 on charges of DWI, eluding and resisting, as well as for driving with a suspended license. McKersie’s 1996 four-door red Mercury had be…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Charges outlined in $10,000 theft, fraud case against former Lyndhurst PTA president Charges outlined in $10,000 theft, fraud case against former Lyndhurst PTA president Charges outlined in $10,000 theft, fraud case against former Lyndhurst PTA president
Charges outlined in $10,000 theft, fraud case against former Lyndhurst PTA president YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A former Lyndhurst elementary school PTA president wrote 27 checks against the organization’s account for nearly $10,000 in amounts ranging from $80 to $1,000, an indictment returned by a grand jury in Hackensack alleges. Jeneen Gino also submitted “inaccurate” financial reports in an attempt “to deceive the association and PTA Treasurer Giuseppa Held,” and “executed a Certificate of Liability insurance from Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. that was fraudulent,” the 32-count indictment charges. Gino signed other people’s names on the unauthorized Jefferson School Paren…

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