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Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Bergen Sheriff Welcomes New Officers, Honors Group Who Saved OD'ing Driver's Life
Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton swore in nine fresh hires and five governmental transfers as officers during a ceremony in Hackensack. The sheriff also presented life-saving awards to a group of officers who saved the life of an overdosing driver on Route 80. Officer Niamh McGuinness spotted the driver having a possible medical episode and notified Officers Joseph LaBarbera, Richard Maietta, and Sohrab Moussavian – all of whom responded and teamed up to administer Narcan while conducting CPR, Cureton said. The driver regained consciousness and was taken to Hackensack University Medic…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Bergen Sheriff Boosts Patrols At Temples, Surrounding Areas
Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton boosted patrols at synagogues and surrounding areas Wednesday in response to the Jersey City gun battle a day earlier that took the lives of a hero police officer and three innocent civilians. "While there is no specific or credible threat at this time," Cureton said, his staff is "operating on heightened alert and is working cooperatively with local law enforcement to ensure the safety of Bergen County residents. "The men and women of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office express our deepest condolences to the Jersey City Police Department on the loss of …
Hackensack, NJ
Schools
Bergen Sheriff, BCC Officials Debut Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Communication Card
A colorful new communication card aims to help officers at the Bergen County sheriff's substation at Bergen Community College and the deaf and hard of hearing understand one another better. The cards, which will be demonstrated during a simulated traffic stop at a kickoff event at the school on Friday, use words and pictures that “outline the expectations or needs of the individuals on either side of the conversation,” Sheriff Anthony Cureton said. They also “offer tips for law enforcement officers to consider when interacting with someone hard of hearing,” the sheriff said. The college’s …
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
ALERT: Bergen Sheriff Warns Citizens Not To Fall For Arrest-Threat Phone Scam
Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton warned citizens again Tuesday about a phone scam by thieves impersonating department officers. The scammers are “spoofing” his office's general number, then posing as sheriff's officers threatening unsuspecting victims with arrest for what they say are outstanding summonses for failing to appear in court, he said. One scammer previously claimed to be with a "Division of Warrants and Citations" -- not an official title under the sheriff's command. “The Bergen County Sheriff's Office, IRS, Social Security, or any other legitimate business or governm…
Bergenfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Symposium Seeks To Show Bergen Domestic Violence Victims Way To Safety
Because some victims of domestic violence in Bergen County may not be aware of the various resources available, several agencies are uniting this Thursday to help show the way. A free “Domestic Violence Awareness Night” symposium is scheduled from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 24 in the New Milford High School auditorium at Snyder Circle. The scheduled panel guests include one of New Jersey’s most experienced and successful domestic violence unit prosecutors, Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor Jessica Gomperts, as well as Maria Rodriguez-Gregg, a former New Jersey state lawmaker who herself is a dom…
Teaneck, NJ
Police & Fire
'Lifesaver' Helps Bergen Sheriff's Officers Find Missing Teaneck Man, 70, With Dementia
A 70-year-old Teaneck man with dementia who wandered from home was found by Bergen County sheriff's officers thanks to a Project Lifesaver wristband transmitter. BCSO Officers Patrick Doyle and Joseph LaBarbera found the man about a mile from home Tuesday night, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton said. “Utilizing the technology from Project Lifesaver, our responding officers were able to quickly track, locate, and return the missing individual to his home," Cureton said. The rapid-response Project Lifesaver International program is designed to locate adults and children who have gone mi…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Accused New Milford Rapist, Leonia Thief Among Fugitives Captured By Bergen Sheriff's Squad
Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton’s Fugitive Task Force tracked down and arrested seven defendants who skipped court or were wanted as fugitives, from shoplifters to an accused rapist. Last Thursday morning’s sweep featured participation from 14 different agencies and produced several leads expected to yield even more arrests, Cureton said Tuesday.Some had been released with conditions under New Jersey's 2017 bail reform law and simply didn't show up for court. The difference this time: Judges ordered that all seven remain held in the Bergen County Jail and not be released pending furth…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
ALERT: Bergen Sheriff Warns Citizens Not To Fall For Arrest-Threat Phone Scam
Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton warned citizens about a recent phone scam by thieves impersonating department officers. Cureton's office has received several recent complaints about callers posing as sheriff's officers threatening targeted victims with arrest for what they say are outstanding summonses for failing to appear in court, the sheriff said Monday. The caller claim to be with a “Division of Warrants and Citations," he said. “While the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for issuing warrants, the office does not have a ‘Division of Warrants and Citations,’ " Cureto…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Force Multipliers: Bergen Sheriff Swears Four New Sergeants, Welcomes 9 New Officers
Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton swore four sergeants and officially welcomed nine new officers to the department on Tuesday. “These new hires and promotions will have immediate impact on our operation by increasing our workforce," Cureton said during the ceremony at Two Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack. "We must never jeopardize the safety of our officers and continue to provide same level of service as efficiently as possible."New Sgts. Young Kim, Steve Ruiz, Pellegrino Dente and Vincent Surace were sworn. Also taking their oaths were eight intergovernmental transfers -- five sheri…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Bergen's Top Lawmen Host High Holy Days Safety Briefing
Bergen County's top law enforcement officers are hosting a safety briefing this Friday for Jewish community leaders and local police officials. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella and Sheriff Anthony Cureton will "give faith leaders an opportunity to bring community concerns to the attention of law enforcement and also inform them about safety precautions law enforcement will take during this busy time of year," the sheriff said Monday in a release. "The months of September and October mark several high holy days for the Jewish faith, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simch…
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Police & Fire
Bergen Correction Officer Busted
A Bergen County correction officer is accused of giving contraband to a county jail inmate. Authorities were purposefully vague about what they contend Jessica Stec, 28, of Elmwood Park, gave to the inmate while an investigation continues. However, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella noted that charges of obstructing a governmental function and providing contraband both are disorderly person offenses. Depending on the offense, a convicted defendant technically could be sentenced to up to six months of jail (not prison) time. However, penalties for disorderly per…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
State Corrections Officials: Bergen County Jail Clean, Well-Maintained, Inmates 'Very Happy'
A surprise state inspection of the Bergen County Jail produced a glowing review, Sheriff Anthony Cureton said. Following Friday's visit to Hackensack, New Jersey Department of Corrections inspectors said that: · "The correctional staff was welcoming and the cleanliness of the facility was exceptional," Cureton said Monday. · The medical unit is “fantastic” and very well-maintained, the sheriff said. · Inmate interviews found that the population was “very happy," Cureton said. The jail is in full compliance with Title 10A for Corrections in the New Jersey Administrative C…
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