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Bergenfield, NJ
News
Shock, Sadness Follow Sudden Death Of Popular North Jersey Children's Musician, 39
You could almost hear the sound of hearts breaking as word spread that "Mr. Chris," a popular children's performer at libraries throughout North Jersey and Rockland County, had died suddenly. Christopher Flynn, 39, of Dumont brought joy to many, strumming his guitar and playing the trombone "much to the delight of children, parents and staff," as a notice Thursday morning from the Bergenfield Public Library put it. "I am absolutely devastated about this loss," one parent said. "He was such a happy part of my daughter's young life." "He was just performing this week," another noted. …
Bergenfield, NJ
News
Bergenfield Home Ravaged By Fire
UPDATE: Fire ravaged a Bergenfield home early Friday. A resident and her son got out safely after the three-alarm East Clinton Avenue blaze -- just off South Washington Avenue -- broke out around 7 a.m., friends and neighbors said. Flames tore through the second floor into the attic as the fire spread. Firefighters had the blaze doused within an hour, then remained to douse pockets of flame. A home behind it also was evacuated out of an abundance of caution. Mutual aid responders included firefighters from Bogota, Dumont, Englewood, Hackensack, Teaneck and Tenafly. No injuries were rep…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
Morris Prosecutor: 17 Years Behind Bars For Drunk Driver In Triple Fatal Wrong-Way Rt. 80 Crash
The Dumont car salesman who caused three deaths during a wrong-way DWI crash on Route 80 was sentenced Thursday to 17 years in state prison, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said. Miguel Botero, 30, plead guilty in November to two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide, one count of third-degree strict liability vehicular homicide and DWI, Acting Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Botero, who had a BAC of .20, was headed west on the eastbound side of the highway in Parsippany-Troy Hills when his Jeep Grand Cherokee slammed into a Toyota Corolla on Oct. 18, 2019, killing Ronal…
Bergenfield, NJ
Obituaries
'Beautiful Soul' Matthew Santoli Of Dumont Dies Unexpectedly, 34
Dumont resident and beloved friend Matthew C. Santoli died suddenly on June 3 at the age of 34. Born in Englewood, Santoli worked as a manager for CVS in Dumont and New Milford, his obituary says. Outside of work, Santoli loved computers and sharing his unique taste in music “of every genre” with his many friends and family members during holidays and get-togethers. Described as “loyal, compassionate and protective,” Santoli was a fierce friend with a thirst for knowledge and was always available when others needed someone to talk to, his memorial says. More than $3,000 had been raised as…
Bergenfield, NJ
News
New Milford PD: Hackensack Driver, 17, Nodded Out In Head-On Crash That Injured Dumont Woman
A 17-year-old Hackensack driver fell asleep behind the wheel an instant before a head-on collision in New Milford that injured a Dumont motorist, authorities said. The young driver's northbound Hyundai Elantra crossed into the oncoming lane and slammed into the Volkswagen Tiguan just off the corner of East Woodland Road just after 7 p.m. Monday, Detective Lt. Kevin Van Saders said. The 22-year-old SUV driver was taken to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center by members of the Little Ferry Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Van Saders said. She sustained a fractured wrist, he said, adding that the …
Bergenfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrians, Driver Hospitalized In Dumont Crash
Two pedestrians and a driver were hospitalized following a chain-reaction crash in Dumont, responders said. None of the injuries appeared life-threatening, responders said. A minivan driver had stopped to let the pedestrians cross at the corner of New Milford Avenue and Pine Street when the vehicle was rear-ended by a truck around 7 p.m. Tuesday, responders said. The Dumont Volunteer Ambulance Corps took the two pedestrians to Hackensack University Medical Center. One had arm, face and head injuries, while the other sustained various bumps and bruises. The driver, who complained of whip…
Bergenfield, NJ
News
Firefighters Douse Downtown Bergenfield Blaze
Firefighters extinguished a smoky Saturday afternoon blaze that damaged four stores in a downtown Bergenfield commercial strip. Five alarms were sounded after the fire broke out between two stores in a string of businesses on South Washington Avenue just south of Bedford Avenue around 1:45 p.m. The call drew more than 100 firefighters to the scene. The blaze was contained and declared under control about an hour and 20 minutes later. No injuries were reported. Mutual aid responders included firefighters from Bogota, Cresskill, Dumont, Englewood, Hackensack, Haworth, …
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Pilot Escapes Hardwick Crash Landing Without Injury
A pilot walked away from a crash landing in Hardwick Tuesday uninjured. The crash occurred on Jones Lane near Stillwater Road around 2:30 p.m., New Jersey State Police said. The pilot tried making an emergency landing in a field when the plane malfunctioned, police said. The plane had taken off from Blairstown Airport and sustained heavy damage to the wins, State Police said. FAA records show that the plane is registered to a Dumont man, and was certified to fly Feb. 16. Photo courtesy of Jay Edwards of WRNJ Radio.
Paterson, NJ
News
20 Busted With 4,176 Heroin Folds, Crack, Cash In Raid On Paterson Open-Air Drug Market
Paterson police raided an open-air drug market, seizing 4,176 heroin folds, 194 bags of crack and $5,549 in proceeds while busting 20 dealers and buyers, authorities said. Among the accused buyers was a 72-year-old city man caught with four vials of crack, they said. The Hamilton Avenue sweep between Summer and Lake streets sought to ease residents’ fears for the safety of their children and themselves, city Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said Friday. Speziale said the heavier hitter included a quartet of Paterson residents: Isaiah Wharton, 24; Africa Downs, 45; Dante Harriso…
Bergenfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Predawn Fire Damages Dumont Home
UPDATE: A fire that ignited outside a Dumont home before dawn Sunday spread to the basement and upper floor, responders said. Firefighters had the blaze knocked down within 20 minutes of responding to the 5:30 a.m. call in the rear of the Blanche Court home off Pershing Street near Madison Avenue. Damaged areas included the basement, fire floor walls and knee wall beneath the rafters, they said. Firefighters from Bergenfield, Cresskill, Demarest and New Milford provided mutual aid. No injuries were reported.
Paramus, NJ
News
Bergen County Coworkers Rally For 'Angelic' Special Ed Behaviorist Battling Cancer -- Again
Ashley Van Valen and Jenny Venezio have long called Cassie Romano their angel. The three met each other working in Paramus for Bergen County Special Services, and have since become close friends. "She has this platinum blonde hair," said Van Valen of Dumont. "She lights up a room and she's so soft-spoken." "She's the sweetest, most generous person," Venezio added. "She cares about her friends, family and the students she works with." And so when Cassie was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer last September, Van Valen and Venezio knew they needed to be what their colleague has…
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Police Sweep Of Paterson Open-Air Drug Market Nets Local Dealers, Out-Of-Town Buyers
Paterson police scooped up local dealers and out-of-town buyers alike in a quick-strike response to calls from citizens who feared for their safety amid open-air neighborhood drug dealing. Narcotics Division detectives emerged with 11 arrests and nearly 600 bags of heroin and crack Friday after targeting Hamilton Avenue between Summer and Lake streets, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said. They also seized $7,133 in drug proceeds, he said. Charged with selling or having drugs for sale, Speziale said, were Erick Speight, 22, and Clarence Cooper, 42, both of Paterson, and Anthony Yildi…
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