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
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Hackensack police charge New Milford triplets, 22, with selling concentrated ‘weed wax’ Hackensack police charge New Milford triplets, 22, with selling concentrated ‘weed wax’ Hackensack police charge New Milford triplets, 22, with selling concentrated ‘weed wax’
Hackensack police charge New Milford triplets, 22, with selling concentrated ‘weed wax’ YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Triplet brothers from New Milford were being held on $75,000 each in the Bergen County Jail after Hackensack police busted them on charges of selling highly-concentrated marijuana wax and Molly in the city. City police rounded up a dozen people in all, bringing the most serious charges drug sale and possession charges against brothers Xavier, Julius and Luis Rodriguez (left to right in mugshots), all 22 years old. New Milford police assisted in the investigation, which led to the arrests of the trio at their Pacific Street home on Friday, Hackensack Police Director…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood artist had child porn videos, photos, prosecutor says Ridgewood artist had child porn videos, photos, prosecutor says Ridgewood artist had child porn videos, photos, prosecutor says
Ridgewood artist had child porn videos, photos, prosecutor says YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Ridgewood man initially accused of secretly capturing images of a 17-year-old girl was arrested by Bergen County prosecutor’s detectives who said he downloaded more than 100 images and 25 videos of child pornography. Scott Selders, 49, of Brookside Avenue, was being held on $20,000 in the Bergen County Jail, charged with child endangerment through possession child pornography, along with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. “As a result of a court authorized search warrant at Selder’s residence, his computer and additional items were seized that contai…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
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Prosecutors offer 7-year plea deal to Lodi teacher for DWI crash that critically injured BCPD officer Prosecutors offer 7-year plea deal to Lodi teacher for DWI crash that critically injured BCPD officer Prosecutors offer 7-year plea deal to Lodi teacher for DWI crash that critically injured BCPD officer
Prosecutors offer 7-year plea deal to Lodi teacher for DWI crash that critically injured Bcpd officer EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Bergen County prosecutors have offered a seven-year prison term in exchange for a guilty plea from a local high school teacher who was drunk when his car slammed into a police cruiser, critically injuring Bergen County Police Officer Daniel Breslin on Route 46 in Lodi six months ago. Danny Breslin (FAMILY PHOTO) Prosecutors said they have video evidence — one showing a vehicle driven by Michael Ettz ramming Breslin’s cruiser, and the other Ettz drinking at a bar before the April crash. They were still mulling whether to call an alcohol-influence expert who would tes…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fort Lee, NJ
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Lodi man pours bleach on child during dispute, police charge Lodi man pours bleach on child during dispute, police charge Lodi man pours bleach on child during dispute, police charge
Lodi man pours bleach on child during dispute, police charge YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A 37-year-old Lodi man poured bleach on his child during a weekend dispute and was arrested on aggravated assault and child endangerment charges, authorities said. Brian Cameron was being held on $102,500 bail on suicide watch in the Bergen County Jail following Saturday night’s incident, which law enforcement sources said left the youngster with second-degree burns. Lodi Sgt Christopher Perrelli and Officer David Esposito responded to the 7 p.m. call in the 200 block of Main Street and took Cameron into custody, Lt. Robert Salerno said this afternoon. Cameron had …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Car spins out, topples pole on Route 17 in Waldwick Car spins out, topples pole on Route 17 in Waldwick Car spins out, topples pole on Route 17 in Waldwick
Car spins out, topples pole on Route 17 in Waldwick ONLY ON CVP: No serious injuries were immediately reported after a Honda Civic spun out and topped a utility pole on southbound Route 17 at Sheridan Avenue in Waldwick this morning. A Nissan Pathfinder struck a guard rail in the same area and had to be towed a short time later. It’s the same area where a bus shelter has been hit at least twice in recent years. PHOTO: Chris Roche

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
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2 from Paterson charged with stealing, using Fair Lawn man’s credit card 2 from Paterson charged with stealing, using Fair Lawn man’s credit card 2 from Paterson charged with stealing, using Fair Lawn man’s credit card
2 from Paterson charged with stealing, using Fair Lawn man’s credit card YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Fair Lawn police arrested and charged a Paterson couple with stealing and using a resident’s credit card during a diversion burglary. The 60-year-old Cedar Street victim told police that his wallet was stolen Nov. 8 and his credit card was used at various area businesses. Edward Moulier, 33 and Emtume Morris, 29, were being held on $35,000 bail each in the Bergen County Jail. They are charged with burglary, theft, fraudulent use of a credit card and obtaining drugs by fraud. Morris used to work with the victim and kept him occupied at the front door while Mouli…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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L.I. man charged with punching, kicking, spitting blood at Englewood police L.I. man charged with punching, kicking, spitting blood at Englewood police L.I. man charged with punching, kicking, spitting blood at Englewood police
L.I. man charged with punching, kicking, spitting blood at Englewood police YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Long Island man wanted on warrants in five New Jersey towns punched and kicked several police officers, spat blood at them and threatened to shoot one in the emergency room of a local hospital after being arrested for drunk driving, authorities said. Englewood police put a spit cage over the head of 38-year-old Lindenhurst resident Michael Kruk following his pre-dawn arrest Saturday, Detective Capt. Timothy Torell told CLIFFVIEW PILOT this morning. Officer Byron Aguayo was on patrol in the 500 block of Grand Avenue, near the Leonia border, when he spotted Kruk’s …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Guttenberg man gets 3 years for shipping stolen cars to Abu Dhabi Guttenberg man gets 3 years for shipping stolen cars to Abu Dhabi Guttenberg man gets 3 years for shipping stolen cars to Abu Dhabi
Guttenberg man gets 3 years for shipping stolen cars to Abu Dhabi BEYOND BERGEN: A Guttenberg man captured in Florida is headed to prison for three years for his role in a high-end stolen car ring that routed vehicles from New Jersey to Abu Dhabi for re-sale. Adam Hassan, 32, also must pay the $5,000 cost of his extradition as part of a trio of plea-bargained sentences handed down against him and two other men in Superior Court in Morristown on Friday. Acting state Attorney General John J. Hoffman called the case “proof of our intent to ensure that New Jersey’s ports and locales are not hubs for international crime.” “Car theft threatens the integrity…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Ridgewood, NJ
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Fainting woman falls into side of moving PATH train in JC Fainting woman falls into side of moving PATH train in JC Fainting woman falls into side of moving PATH train in JC
Fainting woman falls into side of moving PATH train in JC BEYOND BERGEN: A woman fainted and fell into the side of a moving PATH train this morning at the Newport station in Jersey City, authorities said. The 23-year-old Hazlet resident “fell into the moving train car but did not fall into the track area,” the Port Authority’s Joseph Pentangelo said. Port Authority police and EMS were quickly at the scene of the 9:25 a.m. mishap. The woman was taken to Jersey City Medical Center for evaluation of an injured leg, Pentangelo said. Initial service delays were roughly 15 minutes.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Monsey, NY
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DEA agents check out Niners’ medical staff at MetLife Stadium DEA agents check out Niners’ medical staff at MetLife Stadium DEA agents check out Niners’ medical staff at MetLife Stadium
DEA agents check out Niners’ medical staff at MetLife Stadium DEA agents paid an unannounced visit to today’s Giants-49ers game at MetLife Stadium, spot-checking the San Francisco team, as part of an investigation into prescription drug practices throughout the league. San Francisco, Tampa Bay and Seattle were among the random spot-checked visiting teams, according to published reports and team statements. “DEA agents are currently interviewing NFL team doctors in several locations as part of an ongoing investigation into potential violations of the [Controlled Substances Act],” Drug Enforcement Administration spokesman Rusty Payne said. The agenc…

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