Kearny Police Det. Jordenson Jean, second from left, recently graduated from the NJ State Police Crime…
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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…
West Hudson man, 60, arrested by HCPO and feds on cocaine-related charges, Suarez says
A Harrison man finds himself on the wrong side of the law after a joint Hudson…
KPD: Shoplifter also had drug paraphernalia on him
On April 28 at 3:38 p.m., Officers Alvaro Goncalves, Travis Witt and Sgt. Phil Finch responded…
IMAGES — Argyle Place fire this morning
An overnight fire seriously damaged a home at 224 Argyle Place in Kearny, Thursday, May 11,…
SWATTING incident at Washington Middle School leads to lockdown of all Harrison schools: HPD
The heavy police presence around Harrison’s Washington Middle School May 10 — and other schools in…
Man from Kearny seen throwing dog to ground in video now charged with Newark stabbing, reports say
The Kearny man who was issued a summons for his involvement in throwing a defenseless dog…
KPD: Arrested suspect asked for cuffs to be taken off because they were too tight, so cops obliged … then the bloke kicked officer in the genitals
On April 27 at 7:35 p.m., a concerned citizen called KPD reporting that a man was…
7-year-old boy 1 of 2 shot in killed in Newark last night; possible suspect also shot and killed by police: ECPO
A 7-year-old is one of two people who were shot and killed last night at…
DA Bragg: Kearny man one of several named in New York City construction-fraud indictment
Marcus Pinheiro, 65, of Kearny, was named in the indictment
KPD: 13-year-old scooter rider blew red light, was struck by Highlander
A 13-year-old boy was stuck by a Toyota Highlander near Davis and Oakwood avenues Tuesday, May…
ALERT — 2 from Lyndhurst killed in one-vehicle crash in Wayne: WABC
Two Lyndhurst residents — one an adult, the other a boy — were killed in a…
Pronti says North Arlington has seen significant drop in crime rates
Statement from North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti, April 26, 2023: “I am pleased to announce…
KPD Officer Josh Lopez saves choking baby
On April 14 at 8:52 p.m., Officer Josh Lopez, fresh from CPR recertification training, responded to…
KPD: Target shoppers quickly falling in line with several shopliftings
On April 8 at 7:39 p.m., Officers Ryan Wilson and Michael Ore were dispatched to…
Arrest made in Easter robbery of Nutley Dunkin, including 1 from East Newark
The Nutley Police Department has made an arrest in the Easter-morning robbery of the Washington Avenue…
Local man, 45, dies after motorcycle collision, KPD says
Tragedy struck last weekend when a man riding a motorcycle was struck and killed by a…
COMMENTARY — Sometimes, the most heroic moments happen when no one’s looking
If there’s one thing certain about cops, it’s that they go about their business, each and…
KPD: Shoplifting duo stole $6K+ in beauty products from Ulta
On March 29 at 6:44 p.m., Det. Jordenson Jean and Officer Cort Montanino responded to Ulta…
John H. de Knegt dies aged 71
John H. de Knegt John H. de Knegt, 71, of Kearny, died April 6, 2023. Relatives…