Marcus Pinheiro, 65, of Kearny, was named in the indictment
Category: Public Safety
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…
KPD arrest a ‘Panty Plunderer’ at Marshalls for third-consecutive week
On March 27 at 2:32 p.m., Officers John Fearon and Mariana Figueiredo and Sgt. Phil Finch…
KPD: Cedar Grove man arrested on DWI charges on consecutive days, once Belleville, then in Kearny
On March 21 at 12:18 p.m., Officers Sean Podolski and Nick Funk responded to 278…
KPD: Handgun pulled at 2 Kearny gas stations, both times suspects took off like little cowards
Two armed bandits pulled guns at two Kearny fuel stations Sunday, but both times, the suspects…
Suarez: Kearny man arrested in Puerto Rico, charged with sex crimes against girl, 14
A Kearny fugitive from justice accused of sexually assaulting a then 14-year-old girl more than a…