Two suspected shoplifters are behind bars now thanks to the quick work of the Lyndhurst Police…
Category: Public Safety
Lyndhurst PD: Duo had hollow-point bullets, gun and drugs on them and threw pizza box out car window with cops nearby
The moral of this story — never throw an empty pizza box out of a car…
Arrest made in incident where Kearny officer was injured by fleeing shoplifter: KPD
Kearny police have closed a case where a police officer was injured by a fleeing thief…
Look familiar? Lyndhurst PD arrests Martinez for second time in 9 days
If the man named in this story’s name sounds familiar — or his headshot is ringing…
Harrison PBA issues statement about town’s desire to create civilian police director
Editor’s note: The Town of Harrison has introduced an ordinance that would create the position of…
KPD hosting drug takeback day
The Kearny Police Department hosts the DEA drug takeback day April 26, from 10 a.m. to…
ALERT — Kearny PD closes case on string of stolen catalytic converters
A regional string of catalytic converter thefts spanning four towns has been solved by the Kearny…
Lyndhurst PD: Man who fell asleep in parked car had meth on him
Never fall asleep in a vehicle if you’ve got drugs on you. On Wednesday, April 2,…
In very quick time, Kearny police apprehend suspect they say robbed man of jewelry
If you’re going to rob people in Kearny — never a good idea, really — you’re…
Several promoted to new ranks at Kearny PD
Several officers were promoted to higher ranks in the Kearny Police Department in swearing-in ceremonies at…
Ho promoted to captain at Kearny Fire Department
Jeremy Ho was promoted captain of the Kearny Fire Department at the March 25 meeting of…
LPD: License plate readers help police nab suspected car thief
We’ve often reminded resident and readers alike — cameras are everywhere in Lyndhurst, at very entranceway…
Lyndhurst PD: Man acting nervously after pullover had coke on him
The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested and charged Juan Martinez, 48, of Lyndhurst with drug possession…
Retired Nutley police lieutenant and Commissioner Steve Rogers making huge impact with AUSN
Readers of The Observer are very familiar with the name Lieutenant Commander Steven L. Rogers. He…
Lyndhurst PD: Man arrested following domestic incident then confrontation with police
A man who was involved in a domestic dispute in East Rutherford and who then came…
Kearny PD: Man who stole package caught on Ring camera
On March 15, 2025, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Kearny police officers responded to a report of…
PCPO: Harrison & Passaic man among 23 arrested in major drug bust
A Harrison and a Lyndhurst man were among 23 arrested and charged with numerous drugs-related crimes…
NAPD: Clifton man charged with inappropriately touching woman sexually
The North Arlington Police Department have arrested a 21-year-old Clifton man they say inappropriately touched a…
LPD: Two Lyndhurst juveniles, both 15, charged with armed robbery of convenience store
Two Lyndhurst juveniles have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery over the weekend,…
Giangeruso promotes 6 of Lyndhurst’s finest
Six of Lyndhurst’s finest were promoted in a ceremony Feb. 27. Sgts. Francis O’Rourke, Steven Passamano…
KPD: Man who drank Coors Light in car also had ketamine on him
It just never really ends well when one drives around at a fast rate of speed…
US Att’y: Belleville man 1 of 13 arrested in massive stolen iPhone ring
Thirteen members of an international network that stole thousands of shipments of iPhones and other electronic…
KPD: Black shoplifting suspect says Black detective is a racist for daring to detain her; it’s not her first run-in with the law, either
Well one alleged shoplifter who couldn’t keep her damn mouth shut, and who resorted to using…
Applications open for 2025 Bergen County Junior Police Academy
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s and Sheriff’s offices have opened applications for the Bergen County Youth Police…
KPD: Thief stole car from ShopRite of Kearny lot, then wouldn’t allow police to print him
Well this one sure is anything but typical. According to Kearny PD PIO Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk:…
KPD: Two geniuses were riding helmetless on a stolen motorcycle
If you’re going to conspicuously ride on a motorcycle without helmets, you might want to make…
At Lyndhurst PD, Carrino promoted to deputy chief while Auteri, Haggerty rise to captain
It’s been a busy week-long period for the Lyndhurst Police Department as a new deputy…
Safety Sticks coming to North Arlington — but just what are they?
The North Arlington Police Department’s Traffic Bureau — along with Police Chief Michael Horton — are…
Nutley school lockdown lifted: police
According to the Nutley Police Department: The Nutley Police Department was investigating an incident that required…