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SWAT Busts In After Fairview Man Rips Stove From Wall, Barricades Himself: Police SWAT Busts In After Fairview Man Rips Stove From Wall, Barricades Himself: Police
SWAT Busts In After Fairview Man Rips Stove From Wall, Barricades Himself: Police A 50-year-old man barricaded himself inside his Fairview apartment early Saturday, Nov. 22, prompting a large police response that included SWAT and crisis negotiators, authorities said. Upstairs tenants called police around 6 a.m. to report that a man was “fighting with himself” inside the unit, according to Fairview Deputy Chief John Pierrotti. Officers arrived and found the man barricaded inside the apartment, Pierrotti said. The man was believed to be an emotionally disturbed person under the influence of drugs, the deputy chief said. SWAT and a negotiator were called to the scene.…
SWAT Called, Edgewater Tenant Threatens To Kill Over Eviction: Prosecutor SWAT Called, Edgewater Tenant Threatens To Kill Over Eviction: Prosecutor
SWAT Called, Edgewater Tenant Threatens To Kill Over Eviction: Prosecutor A Bergen County SWAT team was called to Edgewater after police said a tenant threatened to kill anyone who tried to enter his apartment following an eviction notice. The tenant was identified as Mikalai Shalima, 38, who sent an e-mail saying he “would kill anyone that attempts to enter his property," Edgewater Police Chief Donald A. Martin said. The threat came after an eviction notice was left on his door on Friday, Sept. 12, the chief said. According to a verified complaint filed in Superior Court, Northview LLC — the management company for Shalima’s building on North Street — accused him…
Judge Orders Construction Stop On Edgewater Tower That Lawsuit Says Blocks NYC Views Judge Orders Construction Stop On Edgewater Tower That Lawsuit Says Blocks NYC Views
Judge Orders Construction Stop On Edgewater Tower That Lawsuit Says Blocks NYC Views Construction on a towering Edgewater high-rise has been stopped after a judge ruled the project has gone above its approved height. On Monday, Aug. 18, Superior Court Judge Gregg Padovano issued a temporary restraining order blocking work at 440 River Road, where developer North Star Partners Associates is building a massive mixed-use complex with a hotel, office space, and condominium units. The order will remain in place until the next court hearing. The legal freeze follows a lawsuit by neighboring Cliffside Park, which says the building has swelled to 16 stories, nearly 19 feet higher t…
SWAT Team Forces Way Into Edgewater Apartment, Barricaded Man Hospitalized: Cops SWAT Team Forces Way Into Edgewater Apartment, Barricaded Man Hospitalized: Cops
SWAT Team Forces Way Into Edgewater Apartment, Barricaded Man Hospitalized: Cops A barricaded man was taken into custody after a standoff at an Edgewater apartment complex over the weekend, authorities said. Patrol officers were called to the Avalon complex at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, for a reported dispute, Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin said. Officers determined they were dealing with a barricaded subject and requested assistance from the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team, following New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines. Bergen County Crisis Negotiators and the Newark Police Department Emergency Services Unit also responded. Negotiators attempted to …
Edgewater Man Caught With Loaded Gun After Prior Lewdness Arrest: Police Edgewater Man Caught With Loaded Gun After Prior Lewdness Arrest: Police
Edgewater Man Caught With Loaded Gun After Prior Lewdness Arrest: Police An Edgewater man is back in trouble with the law, this time on weapons charges — just months after he was arrested for lewdness, authorities said. On Monday, Aug. 11, around 3:15 p.m., Edgewater police joined Secaucus officers for an administrative search warrant, Chief Donald Martin said. Inside, officers found a loaded Derringer revolver, Martin said. The gun should never have been there, police said. An investigation showed that 65-year-old John Perry was banned from owning weapons because of a 1995 indictable conviction. He was charged with “Certain Persons Not To Have Weapons,” “Posses…
NJ Man Who Robbed Kids At Gunpoint In Edgewater Apprehended: Prosecutor NJ Man Who Robbed Kids At Gunpoint In Edgewater Apprehended: Prosecutor
NJ Man Who Robbed Kids At Gunpoint In Edgewater Apprehended: Prosecutor A 21-year-old Guttenberg man has been arrested after he was previously charged with committing an armed robbery in Edgewater, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 7. Vazquez was charged with three other suspects in the June 2024 robbery armed robbery in Edgewater, but attempts to locate him had been unsuccessful, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. On Tuesday, Aug. 5,  Vazquez surrendered to detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office in Paramus, Musella said. On Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 7:50 p.m., five victims, including two juveniles, parked their car i…
Serial Public Masturbator Caught Again On Guttenberg Bench, Police Say Serial Public Masturbator Caught Again On Guttenberg Bench, Police Say
Serial Public Masturbator Caught Again On Guttenberg Bench, Police Say A 63-year-old man with a history of lewd acts was caught masturbating on a bench in Guttenberg, exactly one year after a similar incident in Hackensack, authorities said. Officers responded to an apartment complex near John F. Kennedy Boulevard East and 71st Street around 10:25 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, for a report of a man publicly pleasuring himself, the Guttenberg Police Department said in a news release. The man was identified as Mark R. Schmitt, 63, of Hackensack. Police said he gave officers a fake name when questioned. Once they confirmed his identity, they discovered he had an active…
They Pulled Guns On Kids In Edgewater, Officials Say: Now Four Are Facing Charges They Pulled Guns On Kids In Edgewater, Officials Say: Now Four Are Facing Charges
They Pulled Guns On Kids In Edgewater, Officials Say: Now Four Are Facing Charges Four men have been charged including one who remains at large following a year-long investigation into an armed robbery in Edgewater, authorities said. The investigation stems from a robbery that occurred on Thursday, June 13, 2024, around 7:50 p.m., at a commercial parking lot on River Road, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Friday, Aug. 1.  Five victims, including two juveniles, had just parked when two masked men with firearms approached them, Musella said. The suspects demanded the keys to the victim’s vehicle, patted down some of the victims, and threatened …
He Built His Dream Mustang Then Died In E-Bike Crash: Maywood Man's Organs Help Others Live He Built His Dream Mustang Then Died In E-Bike Crash: Maywood Man's Organs Help Others Live
He Built His Dream Mustang Then Died In E-Bike Crash: Maywood Man's Organs Help Others Live Johnathan Torres died a hero. The 21-year-old Maywood man killed in a solo electric bicycle crash in Edgewater earlier this month gave the gift of life when he died Tuesday, July 15, donating his organs to help others live. Torres died from his injuries on Tuesday, July 15, following a crash that occurred around 3:37 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, as previously reported by Daily Voice. According to his obituary from Hennessey Heights Funeral Home, Torres graduated from Hackensack High School in 2022 and was studying Business Administration at Bergen County Community College. He had a passio…
DUI Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Found Passed Out Outside Car, Bodycam Shows DUI Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Found Passed Out Outside Car, Bodycam Shows
DUI Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Found Passed Out Outside Car, Bodycam Shows An Essex County assistant prosecutor celebrating her 30th birthday was arrested for DWI after Edgewater police found her passed out outside her car in a parking lot in March, according to authorities and newly-released bodycam footage. The footage shared by Transparency Bodycam shows the March 8 arrest of Bryashia "Bry" Atchison-Henderson. According to online records and Daily Voice sources, Atchison-Henderson is an assistant prosecutor with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. Arresting documents also state her occupation as assistant prosecutor.  Daily Voice reached out to the…
Maywood Man, 21, Dies Days After Edgewater E-Bike Crash, Police Say Maywood Man, 21, Dies Days After Edgewater E-Bike Crash, Police Say
Maywood Man, 21, Dies Days After Edgewater E-Bike Crash, Police Say A 21-year-old man from Maywood has died after crashing his electric dirt bike in Edgewater, police said. Johnathan Torres died from his injuries on Tuesday, July 15, following a crash that occurred around 3:37 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, according to a press release from Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin. Police were called to the area of 725 River Road, across from the SoJo Spa Club, for a report of a motorcycle crash. When officers arrived, they found Torres, who had been operating a Sur-ron electric dirt bike, with significant injuries. He was treated on scene by Cliffside Park EMS and …
SoJo Masseur Sexually Assaults Woman During Massage, Prosecutor Says SoJo Masseur Sexually Assaults Woman During Massage, Prosecutor Says
SoJo Masseur Sexually Assaults Woman During Massage, Prosecutor Says A Teaneck man was arrested after authorities say he sexually assaulted a woman while giving her a massage at a Bergen County spa. Dong H. Oh, 55, of Teaneck, digitally penetrated the woman's vagina during a massage on Tuesday, June 3 at the SoJo Spa Club in Edgewater, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice. Oh was arrested on Wednesday, July 2 in Edgewater on charges of second-degree sexual assault. He was remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack, officials said. Anyone with information is asked to call t…
'Explode The Place:' Ex-Bar Employee Charged In Edgewater Bomb Threat Hoax, Police Say 'Explode The Place:' Ex-Bar Employee Charged In Edgewater Bomb Threat Hoax, Police Say
'Explode The Place:' Ex-Bar Employee Charged In Edgewater Bomb Threat Hoax, Police Say A former employee of a Bergen County bar is facing serious charges after allegedly phoning in two false bomb threats, authorities said. Esteban Perez, of Cliffside Park, was charged with two counts of terroristic threats and two counts of false public alarm after a police investigation linked him to anonymous bomb threats made on Thursday, Feb. 6, Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin said in a release. At 1:17 p.m., Edgewater police responded to a 911 call reporting that a man had locked himself inside a local bar and was threatening to blow it up. The caller said he ran from the bar in fea…
Star Chef Behind Clinton, Royals Dishes Opens Edgewater Waterfront Restaurant Star Chef Behind Clinton, Royals Dishes Opens Edgewater Waterfront Restaurant
Star Chef Behind Clinton, Royals Dishes Opens Edgewater Waterfront Restaurant A chef known for preparing meals for presidents and royals has just opened a new restaurant on the waterfront along the Hudson River in New Jersey, and locals are already taking notice. Chef Marino Rosato, whose résumé includes wine-paired menus for Robert Mondavi, banquets for President Bill Clinton, and events for King Hussein of Jordan, now brings his Mediterranean-inspired cuisine to Rosolini USA, officially open at The Promenade in Edgewater. Sango Media Marketing Backed by more than 35 years of international culinary experience, Rosato blends traditional Italian flavors with modern…
Man, 21, Leaps To His Death From Edgewater High-Rise: Police Man, 21, Leaps To His Death From Edgewater High-Rise: Police
Man, 21, Leaps To His Death From Edgewater High-Rise: Police A 21-year-old man died early Sunday morning, June 8 after an apparent fall from the top of a building in Edgewater, authorities confirmed. The incident happened at approximately 2:40 a.m., when Edgewater police received a call from a Suicide Prevention Hotline reporting a male on top of the building at 1000 Portside Drive, according to Detective Lt. Timothy Farrell. Upon police arrival, a 21-year-old male was found deceased from an apparent fall, Farrell said in a statement. The investigation remains ongoing. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the Suicide & Crisis …
Man Sexually Assaulted Teen For Months In Edgewater: Prosecutor Man Sexually Assaulted Teen For Months In Edgewater: Prosecutor
Man Sexually Assaulted Teen For Months In Edgewater: Prosecutor A 22-year-old Bergen County man has been arrested on child sex assault charges, authorities announced. Deandre J. Nunez, of Edgewater, sexually assaulted and endangered a child between the ages of 13 and 16 multiple times from November 2024 and May 2025, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Nunez was arrested on Thursday, May 22 in Edgewater and charged with second-degree sexual assault and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, Musella said following an investigation. He was lodged in the county jail pending a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Cour…
Mom-Son Duo Threaten 21-Year-Old Victim With Weapons Twice In Pal Park: Cops Mom-Son Duo Threaten 21-Year-Old Victim With Weapons Twice In Pal Park: Cops
Mom-Son Duo Threaten 21-Year-Old Victim With Weapons Twice In Pal Park: Cops A mom and her son were arrested after threatening the same 21-year-old man with weapons on two separate occasions in Bergen County, police said. Angela Jacobs, 50, of Edgewater, and her son Jacob Williams, 24, of the Bronx, were arrested following two violent incidents that occurred on May 8 and 9 in Palisades Park, Capt. George Beck said in a press release on Wednesday, May 14. Jacobs first confronted the 21-year-old victim around 9:05 a.m. Thursday, May 8, while driving her white Toyota Tacoma pickup truck on Roff Avenue near E. Columbia Avenue, police said. She argued with the man, who w…
Jonas Brothers Spotted Filming In North Jersey, Fans Scramble To Pinpoint Locations Jonas Brothers Spotted Filming In North Jersey, Fans Scramble To Pinpoint Locations
Jonas Brothers Spotted Filming In North Jersey, Fans Scramble To Pinpoint Locations The Jonas Brothers are back on familiar ground — and New Jersey fans are watching every move. Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas — who grew up in Wyckoff — were spotted filming what appeared to be music videos across Essex County this week, with several scenes captured on video in Nutley on Tuesday, April 29. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewjersey Footage obtained by Daily Voice shows the trio in action, sparking excitement and speculation about where else they’ve been. The brothers later posted a photo on social media pos…
Child Porn Raid Turns Up Prepubescent Images At 63-Year-Old Edgewater Man's Home: Prosecutor Child Porn Raid Turns Up Prepubescent Images At 63-Year-Old Edgewater Man's Home: Prosecutor
Child Porn Raid Turns Up Prepubescent Images At 63-Year-Old Edgewater Man's Home: Prosecutor A 63-year-old Bergen County man has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities announced. James T. Reilly, of Edgewater, used the Internet to view, download, possess, distribute, and share items depicting nude and/or sexually explicit prepubescent children, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The findings were announced following a raid of Reilly's home Wednesday, April 23, the prosecutor said. Reilly was arrested in Paramus and charged with second-degree distribution of child pornography and third-degree possession of child pornography. H…
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Edgewater $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Edgewater
$50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Edgewater A Powerball ticket good for $50,000 was sold in Bergen County. The ticket from the Monday, March 31 drawing was sold at the Rivermart at 880 River Road in Edgewater. The winning numbers were 12, 41, 44, 52, and 64. The red Power Ball was 25 and the Power Play was 2X.
ROAD RAGE: Man Points Loaded Ghost Gun At Another Motorist In Edgewater, Cops Say ROAD RAGE: Man Points Loaded Ghost Gun At Another Motorist In Edgewater, Cops Say
Road Rage: Man Points Loaded Ghost Gun At Another Motorist In Edgewater, Cops Say A late-night road rage incident in Edgewater led to the discovery of a loaded ghost gun, drugs, and a string of serious charges for a Union City man, police said. On Thursday, March 27, around 12:55 a.m., a driver contacted the Edgewater Police Department saying he had been brake-checked and threatened with a gun by a man in a white SUV while traveling north on River Road, according to a press release from the department. The victim told police the SUV passed him on the opposite side of the road and began braking aggressively in front of him. When the SUV pulled over, the victim said the dr…
Jailed Edgewater Rapper Misses His Own Music Video, So They Held Lookalike Contest Instead Jailed Edgewater Rapper Misses His Own Music Video, So They Held Lookalike Contest Instead
Jailed Edgewater Rapper Misses His Own Music Video, So They Held Lookalike Contest Instead Rapper Fivio Foreign might’ve missed his own music video shoot—but that didn’t stop the show. The Brooklyn-born rapper, whose real name is Maxie Ryles III and has an address in Edgewater, was a no-show for the filming of “Get Out of the Way,” his new collab with country artist Caldwell—because, according to police, he was behind bars following a New Year’s Day gun charge in Bergen County. The just-released music video opens with Caldwell in the back of a black SUV, holding a phone to his ear: “What do you mean you can’t make the video?” he asks—clearly referencing Ryles’ absence. Instead …
Amazon Just Opened Doctor's Office In Edgewater: Here's How You Can Book Appointments Amazon Just Opened Doctor's Office In Edgewater: Here's How You Can Book Appointments
Amazon Just Opened Doctor's Office In Edgewater: Here's How You Can Book Appointments Amazon One Medical has officially landed in New Jersey, launching its first hybrid primary care office in Edgewater (Bergen County), in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. The Edgewater location at Edgewater Towne Center is the first of three offices Amazon One Medical plans to open in New Jersey this year, with the goal of expanding access to high-quality, convenient healthcare, according to Dr. Evelyn Chu, District Medical Director for Amazon One Medical in New Jersey. “Members have been asking us to open up offices in New Jersey for some time, and we are thrilled to st…
Feces Found In Baptismal Font At Edgewater Church Probed As Possible Bias Incident, Police Say Feces Found In Baptismal Font At Edgewater Church Probed As Possible Bias Incident, Police Say
Feces Found In Baptismal Font At Edgewater Church Probed As Possible Bias Incident, Police Say Edgewater police are investigating a disturbing act of vandalism at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church after fecal matter was discovered in the baptismal font, authorities said. Officers responded to the church at 365 Undercliff Ave. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at approximately 5:50 p.m. after receiving a report about the incident, Chief Donald A. Martin said. Church staff had already cleaned the font before police arrived, Martin said. Authorities are investigating the act as a possible bias incident and are working closely with the church and community to prevent future occurrences. Anyone wit…
Alleged DUI Mom In Halloween Costume Insists On Leaving Edgewater Crash To Get Kids (VIDEO) Alleged DUI Mom In Halloween Costume Insists On Leaving Edgewater Crash To Get Kids (VIDEO)
Alleged DUI Mom In Halloween Costume Insists On Leaving Edgewater Crash To Get Kids (Video) A New York mother dressed in a skeleton Halloween bodysuit crashed her car in Edgewater while allegedly intoxicated, then insisted she had to pick up her kids from school before being rushed to the hospital with internal bleeding, according to police papers and newly released bodycam footage. Ashley Alvarez, 30, of the Bronx, was found slumped over the wheel of her blue 2009 Nissan Altima, bloodied and dazed, after the vehicle collided head-on with a large rock along Route 5 near Undercliff Road on the afternoon of Oct. 31, 2024, according to police paperwork and bodycam footage published by…
$3.175M Home Sets Sales Record As Most Expensive In Nearly 2 Decades In Edgewater $3.175M Home Sets Sales Record As Most Expensive In Nearly 2 Decades In Edgewater
$3.175M Home Sets Sales Record As Most Expensive In Nearly 2 Decades In Edgewater A stunning contemporary home in Edgewater has sold for $3.175 million, setting a record as the most expensive single-family home sold in the town in nearly two decades. The sale of 32 Shore Road, which sat for 100 days on the market, marks a significant moment for Edgewater’s real estate market, where multimillion-dollar home sales remain rare. The last time a property sold for more was in 2007, when 23 Shore Road fetched $3.8 million. The closest comparison in recent years was the sale of a home on Undercliff Avenue in 2024 in for $2.5 million. Originally listed for $3.499 million, the fo…
Bergen County's Hottest New Restaurants: Ramen, Soul Food, And Everything In Between Bergen County's Hottest New Restaurants: Ramen, Soul Food, And Everything In Between
Bergen County's Hottest New Restaurants: Ramen, Soul Food, And Everything In Between Bergen County's food scene just got a whole lot tastier.  Five brand-new spots to satisfy your cravings have opened in the area.  Whether you’re slurping noodles, biting into a stuffed paratha, or indulging in soulful comfort food, there’s something for everyone to love. Ramen Factory — Old Tappan Calling all noodle lovers! Ramen Factory at 216 Old Tappan Rd is serving up ramen bowls, rice dishes, and snacks like crispy Japanese fried chicken, gyoza, and pork buns. It's the perfect cozy escape for a flavor-packed meal. View this post on Instagram …
Fiery Crash Involving Fallen Wires Outside SoJo Spa Knocks Power In Edgewater Fiery Crash Involving Fallen Wires Outside SoJo Spa Knocks Power In Edgewater
Fiery Crash Involving Fallen Wires Outside SoJo Spa Knocks Power In Edgewater Hundreds of Edgewater residents were left without power on Sunday morning, Jan. 19, following a fiery crash. The crash happened just before 8:30 a.m. outside SoJo Spa at 725 River Road, and left wires across the roadway, the fire department said. Richard Madonna, who was shopping at Trader Joe's on River Road at the time, said the lights went out suddenly. Stepping outside, he spotted a car engulfed in flames across the street.  According to the PSE&G outage map, approximately 380 residents in Edgewater were affected by the power outage. Crews were dispatched to assess the damage …
Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Ramsey, Mahwah Thanks To Brand-New Task Force Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Ramsey, Mahwah Thanks To Brand-New Task Force
Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Ramsey, Mahwah Thanks To Brand-New Task Force Two New York men wanted in separate violent crimes were tracked down last month in Bergen County, thanks to the county's newly-launched Crime Suppression Team, authorities said. The first arrest was made on Saturday, Dec. 21, when members of the team identified 51-year-old Randolph R. Smith of Far Rockaway, NY, who was wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in New York City, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Smith was spotted in the Ramsey area, and when confronted by the Crime Suppression Team, he provided a false name to investigators, Musella said. He was…
'Get This On Camera': Ice-T Altercation With Officer In Hudson County Resurfaces In Viral Video 'Get This On Camera': Ice-T Altercation With Officer In Hudson County Resurfaces In Viral Video
'Get This On Camera': Ice-T Altercation With Officer In Hudson County Resurfaces In Viral Video Rapper and actor Ice-T had his own brush with the law in Hudson County according to newly resurfaced bodycam footage that is going viral. On Friday, May 3, 2024, the "Law & Order: SVU" star who lives in Edgewater was pulled over by a Hudson County Sheriff's deputy for having an expired registration, according to a video shared on YouTube by Unspoken Crime Murders. Ice-T, a.k.a. Tracy Marrow who has played Det. Fin Tutuola on the long running TV show, was right outside of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to renew the registration, which expired in 2021, when he was stopped. Ic…
'Completely Naked:' Rapper Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness In Edgewater, Cops Say 'Completely Naked:' Rapper Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness In Edgewater, Cops Say
'Completely Naked:' Rapper Joe Budden Charged With Lewdness In Edgewater, Cops Say Podcaster and rapper Joe Budden, known for his 2003 hit "Pump It Up," is making headlines again—this time for all the wrong reasons. Police say the 44-year-old musician and media personality was caught on camera standing completely naked outside a neighbor’s apartment in Edgewater on the morning of December 4, 2024. Edgewater Police Chief Donald A. Martin confirmed that officers were called to the apartment complex at 7:21 a.m. after a resident reported spotting the unclothed man at their door. The caller recognized Budden as their neighbor, Joseph Budden Jr., police said. The incident, ca…