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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Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Franklin Lakes man charged in DWI crash that seriously injured Wyckoff passenger Franklin Lakes man charged in DWI crash that seriously injured Wyckoff passenger Franklin Lakes man charged in DWI crash that seriously injured Wyckoff passenger
Franklin Lakes man charged in DWI crash that seriously injured Wyckoff passenger YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Detectives today arrested a 21-year-old Franklin Lakes man and charged him with aggravated assault following a drunk-driving crash before dawn this morning that left another man in serious condition. Jason Caulfield was behind the wheel of a 2010 BMW 135 that careened off Colonial Road in Franklin Lakes, hit the pole and overturned just before 2:30 a.m., Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said. Police who responded to the crash just north of Route 208 believe that Caulfield was intoxicated at the time, the prosecutor added. A blood sample was later taken an…

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Paramus, NJ
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Pop in circumstance: Unruly dad accused of punching cop at New Milford graduation Pop in circumstance: Unruly dad accused of punching cop at New Milford graduation Pop in circumstance: Unruly dad accused of punching cop at New Milford graduation
Pop in circumstance: Unruly dad accused of punching cop at New Milford graduation YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A parent’s displeasure with seating arrangements at the New Milford High School graduation ceremony at Paramus Catholic High School this week ended in his arrest for assaulting a police officer. As often happens at graduations, school officials and police advised attendees of Monday night’s graduation that they couldn’t stand in the back or along the aisles once all of the seats in the auditorium were filled. Everyone had to be seated for safety reasons, Police Chief Frank Papapietro explained. School officials made overflow rooms available with live streaming so…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
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Bergen judge OKs settlement dissolving bogus Sandy charity Bergen judge OKs settlement dissolving bogus Sandy charity Bergen judge OKs settlement dissolving bogus Sandy charity
Bergen judge OKs settlement dissolving bogus Sandy charity YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A judge in Hackensack has approved the appointment of an administrator to distribute remaining contributions from a purported Superstorm Sandy charity that was shut down by state authorities after its operators stole the name of New Jersey First Lady Mary Pat Christie’s charity and gave less than 1% of the proceeds to help victims. John Sandberg and Christina Terraccino, the creators of Hurricane Sandy Relief Foundation (HSRF), also were banned from ever again running a charitable organization related to Sandy and from serving in a leadership position in any charitab…

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Ridgewood, NJ
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Ridgewood police ‘Cookies with Chief’ at village library off to popular start Ridgewood police ‘Cookies with Chief’ at village library off to popular start Ridgewood police ‘Cookies with Chief’ at village library off to popular start
Ridgewood police ‘Cookies with Chief’ at village library off to popular start SHOUT OUT: Proving that some of the most effective forms of community outreach begin early, Ridgewood Police Chief John M. Ward met with a group of children and their parents at the village library for “Cookies with the Chief.” “I want to give the community greater access to me,” said Ward, an outspoken proponent of community policing who is also an adjunct college instructor. “I also want to support the library’s efforts to encourage children to read and learn.” Ward and the Ridgewood Public Library staff hatched the idea as part of the library’s popular “Drop-in Storytime” program. Th…

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Ridgewood, NJ
Breaking News
Police fear for safety of missing Ridgewood man, 27 Police fear for safety of missing Ridgewood man, 27 Police fear for safety of missing Ridgewood man, 27
Police fear for safety of missing Ridgewood man, 27 HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Ridgewood police are asking the public’s help in finding a 27-year-old village man who they say suffers from a schitzophrenic-type disorder that causes hallucinations. If you see 6-foot-tall, 200-pound Robert Schreiber, police ask that you call them immediately. Schrieber has brown hair and eyes and was last reported seen early Wednesday evening wearing a gray t-shirt, black mesh shorts and flip-flop sandals. Village police have been searching for him, with help from surrounding towns and the State Police Missing Persons Unit. Ridgewood PD: (201) 670-5519 NJ State P…

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Northern Highlands, NJ
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Dog run opening at Van Saun Park in Paramus Dog run opening at Van Saun Park in Paramus Dog run opening at Van Saun Park in Paramus
Dog run opening at Van Saun Park in Paramus YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A long-awaited off-leash dog run officially opens at Van Saun Park in Paramus tomorrow morning. The run will be launched at 10 a.m., although on other days it will be open from sunup to sundown. Tim Jackson at the run with his dog, Sadie It features split areas for dogs under 25 pounds and larger canines, as well as a waste station with blue pickup bags and a pair of benches. The morning launch is considered a “soft” opening versus a much larger event to be scheduled during a Saturday in July, when Bergen County officials will tout other new features of the cou…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
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NJ lawmakers look to better protect police dogs, law enforcement animals NJ lawmakers look to better protect police dogs, law enforcement animals NJ lawmakers look to better protect police dogs, law enforcement animals
NJ lawmakers look to better protect police dogs, law enforcement animals YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Penalties for threatening police dogs and other law enforcement animals would be enhanced, under a law approved by the state Senate today. The bill now goes to the state Assembly. (PHOTO ABOVE: Courtesy Kenneth Keenan) “Law enforcement depends on animals [such as] dogs and horses for a variety of critical public safety functions,” said Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-Somerset), one of the measure’s sponsors. “Local departments invest heavily in training police K-9s for their integral roles in search and rescue operations, narcotics investigations and explosive…

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Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Text and drive: Pay double the fines under new NJ law Text and drive: Pay double the fines under new NJ law Text and drive: Pay double the fines under new NJ law
Text and drive: Pay double the fines under new NJ law TRENTON — Drivers caught texting on the road will pay at least double the fines under a bill Gov. Chris Christie signed into law today. New Jersey is one of 35 states that has outlawed texting and driving, but the bill sponsors said the existing…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Valley, NJ
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Norwood police arrest Hudson man in workplace stabbing Norwood police arrest Hudson man in workplace stabbing Norwood police arrest Hudson man in workplace stabbing
Norwood police arrest Hudson man in workplace stabbing YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Norwood police arrested a Hudson County man this morning after he stabbed a co-worker in the ribs and arm, Chief Jeffrey Krapels said this afternoon. The 37-year-old victim summoned police to the Oak Street business at 6:35 a.m., the chief said. Sgt. Thomas Eilinger and Officer Michael Getto quickly found the man, who told them that his assailant was still inside, he said. They arrested Jose Fuentes, 37, of West New York, and charged him with aggravated assault and weapons possession. Fuentes was being taken to the Bergen County Jail on $35,000 bail. The vict…

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Monsey, NY
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Here’s what happens if you’re caught with illegal fireworks in NJ Here’s what happens if you’re caught with illegal fireworks in NJ Here’s what happens if you’re caught with illegal fireworks in NJ
Here’s what happens if you’re caught with illegal fireworks in NJ PUBLIC SAFETY: For those who need a reminder, state officials have begun schooling people about New Jersey fireworks laws, while warning: Don’t think about going to Pennsylvania. In short, “it is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, possess, or use fireworks anywhere in [New Jersey] without a valid permit, issued by a municipality for a public fireworks display,” under state law. A valid permit must “name one person who shall be authorized to purchase, or otherwise order, and receive delivery of any fireworks.” The sale, possession, and use of fireworks must be for the permitted display on…

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