Wanaque PD: Sporting Goods Shoplifter Assaults Store Owner, Employee Wanaque PD: Sporting Goods Shoplifter Assaults Store Owner, Employee
Wanaque PD: Sporting Goods Shoplifter Assaults Store Owner, Employee A Haskell man caught shoplifting at a local sporting goods store got violent, said Wanaque police who arrested him. John Thompson, 26, was chasing an employee of the Tackle and Field outdoor sports store on Ringwood Avenue when officers arrived late Tuesday afternoon, Capt. Kenneth Fackina said. Officer Brian Bellifemine quickly took Thompson into custody, he said. Thompson had “grabbed several items including a customer’s bow and clothing [worth more than $200 combined] before leaving the store,” Fackina said. “He then re-entered the store after being confronted by the owner,” the captai…
Prosecutor: Bond Gang Successor Gets Out Of Prison, Launches Another Bergen Burglary Spree Prosecutor: Bond Gang Successor Gets Out Of Prison, Launches Another Bergen Burglary Spree
Prosecutor: Bond Gang Successor Gets Out Of Prison, Launches Another Bergen Burglary Spree Released after spending four years in state prison, one of the last successors of the infamous James Bond burglary crew was immediately back at it – breaking into homes in Englewood, Hackensack, Oradell, Paramus, Teaneck and Tenafly -- until a task force nabbed him and three accomplices, authorities said Tuesday. Hackensack police tipped off investigators from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigations Squad last month to a rental van being used by ex-con Aasim Boone, 35, and the other three during a series of break-ins throughout the county, Acting Prosecutor Dennis Calo s…
33 Hospitalized In Englewood School Bus Crash 33 Hospitalized In Englewood School Bus Crash
33 Hospitalized In Englewood School Bus Crash Twenty-five children and eight adults were hospitalized with minor injuries Thursday afternoon after the school bus they were riding was rear-ended by an SUV in Englewood, authorities said. The church-sponsored school bus had been returning from a field trip when it was struck at Knickerbocker Road and West Hudson Avenue at approximately 4 p.m., police told NorthJersey.com. Many passengers complained of dizziness and were treated for non-life threatening injuries at area hospitals, the article says. Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck said in a statement that 20 children and two adults wer…
How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More
How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More If it was a last blast of winter, it sure delivered a solid parting shot.A quick-moving Easter Monday storm that swept through the area left as much as a half a foot or more of snowfall in some spots. Below is a sampling of totals from throughout the area. As always, please be sure to add the total for your hometown by leaving a comment here. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have a brief request. Old Man Winter, you've overstayed your welcome. There's the door, use it, and don't come back for a while. Fairfield County Bridgeport Airport 5.7 inches, 9:50 a.m. Danbury 5.6 inches, 10 a.m. Gree…
Wrong-Way Wanaque Driver, 75, Causes 4-Car Pileup On Route 23 In Wayne Wrong-Way Wanaque Driver, 75, Causes 4-Car Pileup On Route 23 In Wayne
Wrong-Way Wanaque Driver, 75, Causes 4-Car Pileup On Route 23 In Wayne WAYNE, N.J. -- A 75-year-old Wanaque women mistakenly drove into oncoming traffic on Route 23 in Wayne, causing a four-vehicle chain reaction crash that sent two people to the hospital Thursday morning. The woman was emerging from the Black Oak Ridge Road connection when she turned her 2018 Mazda 3 left into northbound Route 23 traffic around 9:45 a.m., Detective Capt. Laurence Martin said. Seeing her coming at him, a driver swerved his vehicle into the next lane, causing a collision with another car, Martin said.  Before it was over, four vehicles -- including the Wanaque woman's Mazda --…
Wanaque Liquor Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Wanaque Liquor Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket
Wanaque Liquor Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket A winning New Jersey Lottery ticket from the March 9 drawing was sold at a Wanaque liquor store. Wine 2 Spirits on Ringwood Avenue sold the $702,686 Jersey Cash 5 ticket. The winning numbers were: 01, 02, 11, 17 and 30 and the XTRA number was: 04.  The next Mega Millions drawing will be Tuesday at 11 p.m. The jackpot will be $318 million.
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area Check out storm photos submitted by Daily Voice readers The latest Nor'easter to hit the area resulted once again in downed tree and wires and numerous power outages. But there was something different about Wednesday's storm than the one last Friday. Namely, snow. And for much of the area, lots of it, with more than two feet accumulating in some spots. (As you'll soon see.) Here is a sampling of snowfall totals from throughout the tristate area. If you don't see your town listed yet, please leave the total by posting a comment here. Hudson Valley Westchester County Armonk 13.5 inches,…
'Horror Houses' Developer Appeals Wanaque Stop Work Order 'Horror Houses' Developer Appeals Wanaque Stop Work Order
'Horror Houses' Developer Appeals Wanaque Stop Work Order The developer of  47-unit townhouse project in Wanaque is appealing a stop work order issued by the borough in December, NorthJersey.com reports. The Lakeside Manor project was declared dead last year when developer Jacinto Rodrigues failed to meet a key deadline, the article says. It was named the "horror" townhouse project by a resident, as the houses were left "abandoned, unfinished and dilapidated," according to the report. Rosdrigues, who owns Sumo Enterprises, has a hearing with the appeals board scheduled for Feb. 22, NorthJersey.com says.
SEE ANYTHING? Wanaque PD Investigates 911 Supermarket 'Explosion' Call SEE ANYTHING? Wanaque PD Investigates 911 Supermarket 'Explosion' Call
SEE Anything? Wanaque PD Investigates 911 Supermarket 'Explosion' Call WANAQUE, N.J. – Whoever called in a false alarm at a Wanaque supermarket could face charges if caught, authorities said. Police and firefighters rushed to the Stop & Shop on Union Avenue in Haskell Monday afternoon in response to a 911 call to a Pompton Lakes dispatcher of a “reported explosion, fire, smoke condition and evacuation of the store,” Capt. Kenneth Fackina said. Fackina asked that anyone who may have noticed someone acting suspiciously at the store to call Detective Charles Sahanas: (973) 835-5600.
Snow Day! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday Snow Day! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday
Snow Day! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday Winter weather advisories have now been issued for all counties in the region from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, with warnings already in effect for areas farther north and west. Snowfall accumulations across the area will range from 2 inches to 7 inches. Most locations are expected to see 2-3 inches, with areas north of I-84 having the potential for 6 to 8 inches. A Lodi middle school is closing early for the rest of the week due to ongoing water leaks. These schools are taking action before the snow. Bergen: Academy of the Holy Angels - Closed Bergen Catholic - Closed Immaculate Heart A…
Wanaque PD: Student, 16, With Knife, Drugs In School Wrestles With Police Wanaque PD: Student, 16, With Knife, Drugs In School Wrestles With Police
Wanaque PD: Student, 16, With Knife, Drugs In School Wrestles With Police WANAQUE, N.J. -- A 16-year-old high school student who brought a knife and drugs to a meeting with administrators had to be chased down and tackled by Wanaque police, authorities said. The Lakeland High School resource officer, Detective Sgt. Phil Cavallaro, was at the Monday afternoon meeting with Detective John Galinus when they noticed the knife, Capt. Ken Fackina said. "When questioned about the knife, he admitted to having it but refused to turn it over," Fackina said. Cavallaro tried to grab it, but the teen resisted and ran, but he "was taken to the ground by both det…
R. Casey Van Brookhoven Of Wyckoff Dies At 36 R. Casey Van Brookhoven Of Wyckoff Dies At 36
R. Casey Van Brookhoven Of Wyckoff Dies At 36 WYCKOFF, N.J. – R. Casey Van Brookhoven of Wyckoff died on December 27. He was 36. Van Brookhoven was born in Ridgewood and was the owner and operator of Connected Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Franklin Lakes. Van Brookhoven is survived by his father Craig Van Brookhoven of Wyckoff, his mother Judith V. Biegel of Antellope, CA, his sister Kaylan Beckman and her husband Ryan of Wanaque, and his loving companion Jennifer Falco of Wyckoff.