On June 1 at 8:27 p.m., Officers Luis Cazares, Jose Castillo and Sgt. Sean Kelly…
Category: Public Safety
Ever so Bright trio, including one on parole, nabbed after shoplifting incident: Lyndhurst PD
Three supposed shoplifters from Queens — including one on parole for gun violations — were apprehended…
Following Seattle PD program’s lead, HCPO establishes ‘Safe Place’ initiative in Hudson
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has launched a countywide Safe Place program in an effort to…
Det. Jean graduates from NJ State Police Crime Scene School
Kearny Police Det. Jordenson Jean, second from left, recently graduated from the NJ State Police Crime…
Kearny FD puts on extraction demonstration at KHS
The Kearny Fire Department performed an extrication demonstration earlier this week at Kearny High School following…
Women attempting to break into home also had 8 fake driver’s licenses on her, KPD says
On May 17 at 7:27 p.m., Officers Anthony Oliveira, Danny Maganinho, David Vazquez and Sgt. Dean…
Kearny Police Department collaborates with Hyundai to combat nationwide increase in Hyundai and Kia thefts
The Kearny Police Department is partnering with Hyundai to address the nationwide surge in vehicle thefts,…
BCPO: North Arlington mum arrested on neglect charges after her 6-month-old ingested opioids
A North Arlington mother whose half-year-old child ingested a suspected opioid has been arrested and charged…
WARNING — Group ‘Citizens Behind the Badge’ are scammers targeting Lyndhurst residents
If you’ve received a notice from the organization called “Citizens Behind the Badge,” you’ve been scammed,…
Lyndhurst PD SROs host ‘Sticker Shock’ campaign … but just what is it?
Lyndhurst Police Department School Resource Officer Sgt. Steve Passamano, Officer Joseph White, Lyndhurst High School guidance…
‘Arrive Alive Tour’ makes it way to Lyndhurst HS
The Arrive Alive Tour Safe Driving Campaign visited Lyndhurst High School on April 20. Students were…
Lyndhurst PD: Man with possible cold arrested on shoplifting charges
A man who may — or perhaps he didn’t — have a cold got more than…
BCPO: Man who shot off flamethrower pleads guilty to aggravated arson, assault charges
The Lyndhurst man who authorities said shot off a flamethrower last year during a hostage standoff…
May 14 marks beginning of National Police Week — we remember all who lost their lives in the line of duty
Sunday, May 14, marks the beginning of National Police Week. We at The Observer take this…
Update to May 11 Argyle Place fire in Kearny
A fire in the early-morning hours of Thursday, May 11, caused serious damage to a home…