Jerry DeMarco

Senior Reporter

[email protected]

FOLLOW ON

Facebook Twitter Linkedin

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.

Jerry DeMarco's Contributions

Pascack Valley, NJ
Breaking News
Christie signs sweeping human trafficking bill into law Christie signs sweeping human trafficking bill into law Christie signs sweeping human trafficking bill into law
Christie signs sweeping human trafficking bill into law UPDATE: Gov. Chris Christie today signed a series of measures that increase penalties for human resources, while providing resources to prevent it. The Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection and Treatment Act –given final state legislative approval in March — addresses a crime estimated to claim up to 20 million victims worldwide. Among other measures, it: creates a Commission on Human Trafficking to review laws and enforcement and make recommendations to state policy makers; establishes a ‘Human Trafficking Survivor’s Assistance Fund’ to provide victims’ services, promote aware…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Breaking News
Wyckoff police arrest ex-con in string of school mom purse thefts Wyckoff police arrest ex-con in string of school mom purse thefts Wyckoff police arrest ex-con in string of school mom purse thefts
Wyckoff police arrest ex-con in string of school mom purse thefts YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: An ongoing investigation into a rash of car burglaries and thefts of credit cards and cash from women’s purses led to the arrest of an ex-con with an extensive history of similar crimes who Wyckoff police said was caught on surveillance video. On Jan. 17 and April 2, women who left their purses in their unlocked cars while dropping off their children at Washington Elementary School were victimized, Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox. In both cases, the chief said, they discovered later that day that someone had entered their cars and removed credit cards and cash. …

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Breaking News
Ramsey Route 17 traffic stop yields three illegal weapons Ramsey Route 17 traffic stop yields three illegal weapons Ramsey Route 17 traffic stop yields three illegal weapons
Ramsey Route 17 traffic stop yields three illegal weapons YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Ramsey patrol officer who picked off a speeding car on Route 17 turned up a double-barreled shotgun, a Mossberg shotgun and a bolt-action rifle with its serial number defaced — wrapped in black garage bags under the spare tire, Chief Bryan Gurney announced today. Patrolman Michael Parise stopped the 2004 blue Infiniti near Prestige BMW on Route 17 south last Tuesday night. While reviewing the credentials of the driver and passenger — both from Columbia, South Carolina — Parise repored smelling the odor of burnt marijuana, Gurney said. “He also saw that both men…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Fort Lee, NJ
Breaking News
Wyckoff police re-enact Beatles ‘Abbey Road’ scene in pedestrian safety crackdown Wyckoff police re-enact Beatles ‘Abbey Road’ scene in pedestrian safety crackdown Wyckoff police re-enact Beatles ‘Abbey Road’ scene in pedestrian safety crackdown
Wyckoff police re-enact Beatles ‘Abbey Road’ scene in pedestrian safety crackdown DOES THIS PHOTO LOOK FAMILIAR? Amid growing concern over pedestrian accidents, Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox today announced a campaign that he hopes will get people’s attention. “As motorists drive through Wyckoff they may encounter pedestrians attempting to cross the road,” Fox said. “It could be a woman pushing a baby stroller, children attempting to get to school, an elderly couple walking slowly, a man in a kilt with a bagpipe, or four police officers who look absolutely nothing like the Beatles. “Whoever it may be, motorists must stop for all pedestrians.” Those who don’t will…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Three Englewood police officers injured in brawl with emotionally disturbed man Three Englewood police officers injured in brawl with emotionally disturbed man Three Englewood police officers injured in brawl with emotionally disturbed man
Three Englewood police officers injured in brawl with emotionally disturbed man YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Three Englewood police officers required medical attention after a hospital brawl with a man with a history of mental illness who momentarily snatched one of their batons. “That’s five officers injured in two consecutive weekends during violent confrontations for us, four of whom are still unable to return to work,” Detective Capt. Timothy Torell. “That presents some serious challenges for us.” Chukwueme Ezekwo, 29, was under guard this morning, on $300,000 bail at Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus. He’s charged with four counts of aggravated assault on p…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
More floods likely if River Edge boat launch stays blocked More floods likely if River Edge boat launch stays blocked More floods likely if River Edge boat launch stays blocked
More floods likely if River Edge boat launch stays blocked SPECIAL REPORT: A “natural” dam caused in large part by Hurricane Sandy has blocked the River Edge boat launch, which will only make area flooding worse if nothing is done about it. “The flood devastated the Hackensack River south of the Oradell Dam,” said Brett Dzadik, who took the photos here on the New Milford side behind the Dorchester Apartments. “The river is now totally blocked.” The Hackensack Riverkeeper did a cleanup last week at Kenneth B. George Park in River Edge, in conjunction with the River Edge Environmental Commission. Its next scheduled area cleanup isn’t until Sept. 14…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Englewood, NJ
Breaking News
Lodi man in snow-blowing fight Lodi man in snow-blowing fight Lodi man in snow-blowing fight
Lodi man in snow-blowing fight ANOTHER CVP SCOOP: Police said a Lodi man went after three of his neighbors with a knife during a winter snow-clearing argument.

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Ridgewood, NJ
Breaking News
Wake up: Pedestrians getting hit at alarming rates Wake up: Pedestrians getting hit at alarming rates Wake up: Pedestrians getting hit at alarming rates
Wake up: Pedestrians getting hit at alarming rates WHAT WE THINK: We have literally reached a crossroads in our so-called evolution. Public safety officials ordinarily warn motorists to be careful, but alerts continue to grow for pedestrians to pay more attention crossing streets, as the number of people hit continues an alarming climb. It’s gotten to the point that Fort Lee Police Chief Keith Bendul and Ridgewood Police Chief John Ward have joined those law enforcement officials putting undercover officers on the street to catch motorists and pedestrians breaking the law, in the hopes of deterring others. It could simply be a function of…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Latin King gets year in state prison for near-fatal beer bottle attack in Fort Lee Latin King gets year in state prison for near-fatal beer bottle attack in Fort Lee Latin King gets year in state prison for near-fatal beer bottle attack in Fort Lee
Latin King gets year in state prison for near-fatal beer bottle attack in Fort Lee ONLY ON CLIFFVIEW PILOT: Despite his wish to serve time in the Bergen County Jail, an admitted Latin Kings gang member was sentenced to a year in state prison yesterday for nearly killing his former best friend with a broken beer bottle at a Fort Lee nightclub. “This was reckless bodily injury of the most vicious nature I have seen in a long time,” Superior Court Judge Patrick A. Roma told Cristian Murillo-Munoz. “Can you image the chaos in society if everybody handled a situation the way you did? Superior Court Judge Patrick Roma (STORY / PHOTOS: Mary K. Miraglia) “Do you get it?” Mu…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Ridgewood pedestrian struck as number of incidents climbs Ridgewood pedestrian struck as number of incidents climbs Ridgewood pedestrian struck as number of incidents climbs
Ridgewood pedestrian struck as number of incidents climbs PUBLIC SAFETY: In yet another pedestrian incident, a Ridgewood resident was knocked cold and seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on busy East Ridgewood Avenue at dusk last night. The victim reportedly was in the crosswalk when he was struck by a 2013 Buick Lacrosse at the intersection of North Irving Street. Several members of the Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance Corps, along with a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, attended to the victim before placing him on a stretcher and into a waiting ambulance, which took him  to Hackensack University Medical Center. …

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Prev Page 2480 of 2958 2,478 2,479 2,480 2,481 2,482 Next
24,791 - 24,800 of 29,573 articles