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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Bergenfield, NJ
Breaking News
New Milford police add charges against halfway house escapee caught after chase New Milford police add charges against halfway house escapee caught after chase New Milford police add charges against halfway house escapee caught after chase
New Milford police add charges against halfway house escapee caught after chase YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A halfway house escapee captured by Bergen County Police after a chase into Lodi had additional charges lodged against him today by New Milford police in connection with four car burglaries that they say occurred just moments earlier. Alfonso Bowen was in one of the cars, a blue Mazda CX-9 that New Milford Police Chief Frank Papapietro said he’d stolen, when BCPD Officer Jason Gretkowski spotted it  on Route 46 West in Teterboro after hearing the alert around 7 a.m. yesterday. Gretkowski was waiting for backup officers when the driver “began to act as if he was loo…

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Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Habitual hospital scammer arrested at Hackensack University Medical Center Habitual hospital scammer arrested at Hackensack University Medical Center Habitual hospital scammer arrested at Hackensack University Medical Center
Habitual hospital scammer arrested at Hackensack University Medical Center CLIFFVIEW PILOT SCOOP: A headline-making accused hospital scammer is at it again — this time for a six-day stay under an assumed name at Hackensack University Medical Center, where he remained in the custody of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office this morning. Alerted by HUMC officials, a Hackensack detective walked into 45-year-old Nicholas Spampanato’s room last night, called him by his real name, and he responded, Detective Capt. Thomas Salcedo told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. “He’s done this elsewhere,” Salcedo said. “He comes up with a fake diagnosis and checks himself in under other people’s na…

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Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
DWI charge against son of former Hackensack police chief’s ex-girlfriend DWI charge against son of former Hackensack police chief’s ex-girlfriend DWI charge against son of former Hackensack police chief’s ex-girlfriend
DWI charge against son of former Hackensack police chief’s ex-girlfriend ANOTHER CVP SCOOP: The son of former Hackensack Police Chief Ken Zisa’s ex-girlfriend was arrested by city police for drunk driving after he was found sleeping behind the wheel of his car before dawn — in the oncoming lane, CLIFFVIEW PILOT has learned. A patrol officer found 25-year-old Ryan Tiernan on South Summit Avenue just before 3 a.m., according to a police report. Tiernan, who doesn’t currently have a driver’s license, was charged with DWI and driving while on the suspended list, the report says. He was processed and released pending a Municipal Court hearing. Tiernan’s mother, K…

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Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Hasbrouck Heights police grab 2 in violent robbery Hasbrouck Heights police grab 2 in violent robbery Hasbrouck Heights police grab 2 in violent robbery
Hasbrouck Heights police grab 2 in violent robbery ANOTHER CVP SCOOP: Hasbrouck Heights detectives last night arrested the second of two men charged in a brutal mugging that left a 21-year-old man with a fractured nose, cheekbone and orbital socket. The victim was approached by two men the night of March 13 and ordered to empty his pockets, Police Chief Michael J. Colaneri said. After going through his things and taking some items, the assailants beat the victim, sending him to Hackensack University Medical Center with various injuries, the chief said. His detectives investigated and quickly identified two men, including 20-year-old Mar…

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Ridgefield, CT
Breaking News
Fairview police arrest 2 in theft of Gap clothing deliveries Fairview police arrest 2 in theft of Gap clothing deliveries Fairview police arrest 2 in theft of Gap clothing deliveries
Fairview police arrest 2 in theft of Gap clothing deliveries YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Fairview police arrested two men for skimming clothing from shiptments being delivered to Gap stores in the area. Borough police were alerted after their boss and the Gap’s loss prevention unit discovered the thefts. Yesterday, Jorge Jiminez of Guttenberg “drove his box truck to Fairview, where he met up with Roberto Marquez of Ridgefield,” borough Police Chief Frank Del Vecchio said. Together, “they opened the Gap boxes of clothing and transferred some of the clothing into their own boxes,” he said. “They then resealed the boxes for delivery.” But the employer…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lyndhurst, NJ
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NJ lawmakers approve sweeping human trafficking bill NJ lawmakers approve sweeping human trafficking bill NJ lawmakers approve sweeping human trafficking bill
NJ lawmakers approve sweeping human trafficking bill YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: New Jersey’s state Assembly today unanimously granted final legislative approval to a measure that would crack down on human trafficking, better support its victims and educate the public — particularly johns.  The measure now heads to Gov. Christie’s desk. The Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection and Treatment Act addresses a crime estimated to claim up to 20 million victims worldwide. NJ State Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle (Bergen) “There are two important messages contained in this bill. To victims: You’re not alone. To perpetrators: We’re coming a…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
NJ ‘Facebook law’ approved, headed to Gov. Christie’s desk NJ ‘Facebook law’ approved, headed to Gov. Christie’s desk NJ ‘Facebook law’ approved, headed to Gov. Christie’s desk
NJ ‘Facebook law’ approved, headed to Gov. Christie’s desk YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: New Jersey’s new “Facebook law” is headed to Gov. Christie’s desk. If he signs it, the measure would prevent employers and colleges from requiring current or prospective employees or students to turn over their login information for social networking websites as a condition of employment or acceptance. The state Assembly voted in favor of the measure, 75-2, following approval by the Senate. “Demanding this information is akin to coercion when it might mean the difference between landing a job and not being able to put food on the table for your family,” said John B…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Applications being accepted for Bergen Sheriff’s Citizens Police Academy Applications being accepted for Bergen Sheriff’s Citizens Police Academy Applications being accepted for Bergen Sheriff’s Citizens Police Academy
Applications being accepted for Bergen Sheriff’s Citizens Police Academy SHOUT OUT: Enrollment for the 12th class of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy is open, Sheriff Michael Saudino announced this afternoon. The sheriff’s academy graduated its largest class ever last December, a testament, Saudino said to “community involvement and commitment to public safety.” The academy is designed “to educate participants on the functions of the Sheriff’s Office and the role the agency plays in Bergen County,” the sheriff said (PHOTO: Courtesy BCSO). It uses a classroom-style format to demonstrate the types of equipment and tactics used by law …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Ridgewood, NJ
Breaking News
NJ correction officer got off without paying prostitutes by posing as cop, authorities say NJ correction officer got off without paying prostitutes by posing as cop, authorities say NJ correction officer got off without paying prostitutes by posing as cop, authorities say
NJ correction officer got off without paying prostitutes by posing as cop, authorities say BEYOND BERGEN: A New Jersey State correction officer was arrested today on charges of identifying himself as a police officer in order to coerce prostitutes into having free sex with him. Using the name “Rick” or Rich,” Juan R. Stevens called prostitutes who offered their services only and met them at hotels in South Jersey and Philadelphia, State Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa said. After getting what he wanted, Stevens “produced what appeared to be a law enforcement badge … so the women feared they would be arrested,” the attorney general said, adding that he “sometimes wore handcuf…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Bergenfield, NJ
Breaking News
Bergen County Police officer chases down state escapee Bergen County Police officer chases down state escapee Bergen County Police officer chases down state escapee
Bergen County Police officer chases down state escapee YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A Bergen County Police officer this morning chased down a 26-year-old escapee from a state halfway house after a chase involving a car stolen out of New Milford moments earlier. Officer Jason Gretkowski was on patrol in Teterboro when he spotted the stolen blue Mazda CX-9 on Route 46 West around 7 a.m., BCPD Lt. James Mullin told CLIFFVIEW PILOT. Gretkowski was waiting for backup officers when the driver “began to act as if he was looking to bail out and run on foot,” Mullin said. The officer activated his cruiser’s lights and tried pulling the driver over, but h…

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