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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Northern Highlands, NJ
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NJ lawmakers introduce bill to create Christopher Goodell Memorial Highway NJ lawmakers introduce bill to create Christopher Goodell Memorial Highway NJ lawmakers introduce bill to create Christopher Goodell Memorial Highway
NJ lawmakers introduce bill to create Christopher Goodell Memorial Highway TRIBUTE: Lawmakers today introduced legislation in Trenton to create the Christopher Goodell Memorial Highway along State Route 17 in Waldwick in memory of the fallen hero. “The profound sadness shared by people all across District 40 has not mitigated since this senseless tragedy, since we all lost a true local hero and his family lost their beloved son,” said state Sen. Kevin O’Toole, one of the co-sponsors. Waldwick Police Officer Christopher Goodell “This act can instill the lasting honor that Christopher deserves in memory of his selfless service and sacrifices for us all,” he said…

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Hackensack, NJ
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Gun trial shocker: Judge dismisses domestic violence charges against Fort Lee businessman after ‘victim’ misbehaves Gun trial shocker: Judge dismisses domestic violence charges against Fort Lee businessman after ‘victim’ misbehaves Gun trial shocker: Judge dismisses domestic violence charges against Fort Lee businessman after ‘victim’ misbehaves
Gun trial shocker: Judge dismisses domestic violence charges against Fort Lee businessman after ‘victim’ misbehaves BREAKING NEWS: Bergen County’s highest-ranking criminal judge this afternoon dismissed domestic violence charges against a Fort Lee towing company operator in the middle of his trial, blaming the alleged victim for making incriminating remarks about drug use despite repeated warnings to stop. In a highly unusual development in an already-bizarre case, Presiding Superior Court Judge Liliana DeAvila-Silebi kept Peggy Kalfaian in the Hackensack courtroom after sending jurors to lunch in the trial of Konstandin Bitzas. “I wanted her to know why I was dismissing the charges, that it was her fa…

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Paterson, NJ
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Wyckoff heroin addict charged with stealing grandmother’s car arrested for drug possession a day later Wyckoff heroin addict charged with stealing grandmother’s car arrested for drug possession a day later Wyckoff heroin addict charged with stealing grandmother’s car arrested for drug possession a day later
Wyckoff heroin addict charged with stealing grandmother’s car arrested for drug possession a day later UPDATE: A Wyckoff man charged with stealing and selling his grandmother’s car for drugs made bail — and was arrested again a day later on heroin posession charges while riding a bicycle, authorities confirmed. A Hawthorne police officer who stopped 22-year-old Arthur J. Garlick after he was nearly struck while riding his bicycle in traffic on Tuesday said he found him carrying three small bags of the drug, stamped “heart attack.” Garlick was taken to the Passaic County Jail, where bail was $7,500. Wyckoff police released him without bail on Monday after charging Garlick with stealing hi…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lyndhurst, NJ
Breaking News
Registration open for Wallington Junior Police Camp Registration open for Wallington Junior Police Camp Registration open for Wallington Junior Police Camp
Registration open for Wallington Junior Police Camp SHOUT OUT: Registration is open for Wallington’s Junior Police Camp, which starts up in a few weeks. The week-long academy — for students entering the 5th, 6th and 7th grades — runs from Monday, Aug. 18, to graduation on Friday, Aug. 22. The goal, local police say, is to “promote an environment that provides students the opportunity to learn the basic principal of respect, discipline and teamwork.” Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Children then report at 4 p.m. for Friday’s 5:30 graduation at the Civic Center. COST: $50 (one child) $75 (two children) $100 (th…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Day-care center administrator charged in underage alcohol party at Franklin Lakes home Day-care center administrator charged in underage alcohol party at Franklin Lakes home Day-care center administrator charged in underage alcohol party at Franklin Lakes home
Day-care center administrator charged in underage alcohol party at Franklin Lakes home YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Hackensack day-care center administrator from Franklin Lakes was issued nuisance summonses and a 17-year-old girl given a juvenile complaint for underage alcohol possession after police crashed a party attended by nearly 50 teens. Officers discovered the unsupervised Ewing Avenue bash following a complaint just after 10:30 Tuesday night, Franklin Lakes Detective Lt. John Bakelaar said this morning. The homeowner, Emina Namiotka, 44, was charged with maintaining a nuisance, which is answerable in Municipal Court. Namiotka, the president of the Children Learning …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
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Bail reduced for accused getaway driver in Fairview card game killing Bail reduced for accused getaway driver in Fairview card game killing Bail reduced for accused getaway driver in Fairview card game killing
Bail reduced for accused getaway driver in Fairview card game killing ONLY ON CVP: A judge in Hackensack yesterday reduced the bail to $750,000 from $2 million for one of four purported gang members charged in connection with the cold-blooded killing of a Fairview card game operator during a holdup. Defense attorney Diane D’Alessandro successfully argued that Blonson Florestal faces the least serious charges — and didn’t deserve such high bail. Authorities said Florestal, who turns 20 years old next month, was the lookout and drove the getaway car after 50-year-old Jeronimo Lopez was gunned down in his apartment the night of May 3. FILE PHOTOS: Evens Duma…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
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Undercover detectives make 400-bag heroin bust in Elmwood Park Undercover detectives make 400-bag heroin bust in Elmwood Park Undercover detectives make 400-bag heroin bust in Elmwood Park
Undercover detectives make 400-bag heroin bust in Elmwood Park YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Paterson man was arrested after selling 400 bags of heroin to an undercover detective in Elmwood Park, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli announced this morning. Jamel I. Palmer, 25, was being held on $35,000 bail in the Bergen County Jail, charged with drug distribution. The undercover officer made the first buy, of 100 bags, a week ago, Molinelli said. The second buy, on Monday, produced 300 bags, he said. Both were in Elmwood Park, the prosecutor said. Palmer, who is single and unemployed, was arrested during a scheduled third buy on Tuesday, also …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
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Motorcycle riders scraped in PIP crash Motorcycle riders scraped in PIP crash Motorcycle riders scraped in PIP crash
Motorcycle riders scraped in PIP crash YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Two motorcycle riders got road rash after the bike and a car bumped on the Palisades Parkway in Alpine last night. Both the driver, a 30-year-old Bronx man, and his passenger, a 25-year-old woman also from the Bronx, were taken to Hackensack University Hospital by Closter Ambulance after the 9:55 p.m. crash near southbound Exit 3, Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Chief Michael Coppola said this morning. Both occupants of the car weren’t injured, the chief said. “Preliminary investigation shows that both the vehicle and motorcycle may have been changing lanes s…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Judge refuses bail reduction for woman charged in Hackensack limo driver’s murder Judge refuses bail reduction for woman charged in Hackensack limo driver’s murder Judge refuses bail reduction for woman charged in Hackensack limo driver’s murder
Judge refuses bail reduction for woman charged in Hackensack limo driver’s murder ONLY ON CVP: A judge today refused to reduce bail for a woman accused of lying to investigators who charged her boyfriend in the cold-blooded killing of a popular Hackensack limousine driver. Loved ones who attended today’s hearing wore memorial t-shirts in memory of Jeffrey Mansilla, who was shot on Route 80 in Saddle Brook on June 12 and died soon after at Hackensack University Medical Center. Presiding Superior Court Judge Liliana DeAvila-Silebi agreed with defense attorney Adam Lustberg that the $250,000 bail for 28-year-old Jomaris Gonzalez needed “a second look.” Jomaris Gonzalez …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
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Hackensack man, 22, had sexual contact with boy, 14, prosecutor says Hackensack man, 22, had sexual contact with boy, 14, prosecutor says Hackensack man, 22, had sexual contact with boy, 14, prosecutor says
Hackensack man, 22, had sexual contact with boy, 14, prosecutor says YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A 22-year-old Hackensack stockboy was arrested on charges of having sexual contact with a 14-year-old boy after police from Florida investigating another matter tipped off authorities here, Bergen Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said late this afternoon. Rahvae A. Richards of Berry Street was being held on $100,000 bail in the Bergen County Jail, charged with aggravated criminal sexual contact and child endangerment. The tip “was initially provided to the Hackensack Police Department by the Coral Springs, Florida, Police Department, which became aware of it while cond…

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