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Category: Public Safety
NEWS ALERT — Police action at Walmart today … illegal gun taken off the streets, King says
If you were around Walmart today and saw police activity there, it’s because Newark detectives happened…
KPD: Parking lot vigilante sought coffee, got trip to the County instead
On Feb. 16 at 6:41 a.m., Officer Nicole Cain responded to a report of two men…
KPD: Wife threw beer at hubby, then slashed him, then hid in a room
On Feb. 6 at 10:09 p.m., Officers Ryan Wilson, Michael Ore and Kevin Matos were dispatched…
Jarvis, Haggerty achieve prestigious certification by NJSACOP
Two of the Lyndhurst Police Department’s highest-ranking officers — including the chief — were among five…
KPD: First she wanted a restraining order v. abusive boyfriend … then she changed her mind and wanted same man to care for their 6-month-old
On Jan. 23 at 10:54 p.m., Officers Michael Ore, Bismark Karikari and Janitza Aquino were dispatched…
KPD: Newark man wanted Wawa employee to ‘Go back to Mexico’ & to ‘come pick this s**t up, Mexican boy’ and then swung a broom stick at victim’s head
On Jan. 21 at 8:11 p.m., Officer Tom Collins responded to Wawa on Harrison Avenue…
Lyndhurst PD seeking reaccreditation from NJSACOP; residents invited to participate in process
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on…
COMMENTARY — A year ago, Pronti’s words rang strong. They still do to this very day …
The tragic loss of Baby Giovanna remained on my mind for days on end after it…
KPD: Woman throws iPhone at wife, busting her lip
On Jan. 11 at 9:01 a.m., police dispatch received several calls of a fight at a…
Nutley PD: Woman, 74, reported missing, found dead on her building’s rooftop
Daughter told police she was concerned after not hearing from her mom in a few days…
WARNING — Scammers spoof Nutley PD’s phone number on Caller ID while making menacing phone calls to residents, department says
There are scams — and then there are scams where the scammers really have a brass…
KPD: Man driving on Truck Rts. 1&9 shot behind ear, police want to know why
Victim admitted to JCMC for observation
KPD: Alleged stabbing happens at home police visit often, but it’s not Oakwood Avenue
On Jan. 2 at 10:15 a.m., Officers Christian Medina, Ellese Ogando, Andre Fernandes, Sgt. Jay Ward,…
Giangeruso swears-in seven new Class 1B special law-enforcement officers
The Lyndhurst Police Department has seven new Class 1B Special Law Enforcement Officers, all of whom…
Fabula charges 2 more in Exxon ATM burglary
Two additional suspects in the brazen Nov. 29 smash-and-grab burglary of an ATM at the Kearny…
Nutley switches from volunteer to paid fire chief; unclear whether Meola ordeal contributed to move
A nearly century-old tradition ended Jan. 3 when the Nutley Township Board of Commissioners voted to…
Kearny PD seeks public’s help locating suspected carjacker
Pleas to the public occur when all other means to identify a suspect are exhausted. There…
Lyndhurst PD: Chief, at right place at right time, revives unconscious man
Throughout his police career, Lyndhurst Chief Richard L. Jarvis Jr. has earned many superlatives. And on…
Man best known for vandalizing Lyndhurst’s Sept. 11 memorial is back behind bars, this time after seriously beating Dunkin employee: LPD
Man is known to loiter at and around the Valley Brook Avenue Dunkin, police say.
PBA 21 joins Elks, Doyle to distribute toys to Kearny families
The Kearny Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 21 participated in the Kearny Giving Tree on Saturday, Dec.…
Nutley’s volunteer fire chief arrested, sent to Hudson County Jail, HCPO says
He's been charged with luring and attempted endangering the welfare of a minor
KPD: Wife arrested after reportedly assaulting husband
On Dec. 1 at 12:37 a.m., Officers Tom Collins, Danny Maganinho, Anthony Oliveira and Sgt. Dean…
KPD: Man, despite being barred from Quick Chek, just had to get in there
On Nov. 23 at 10:55 p.m., Officer Angel Martinez responded to the Kearny Avenue Quick Chek…
Nutley PD: Volunteer fire chief under investigation following YouTube underage sex ‘sting’
The 33-year-old volunteer Chief of the Nutley Fire Department is under investigation by the Hudson County…
NFPA offers tips for avoiding cooking fires
As hard as it may seem, Christmas is just a few weeks away. As such, the…
REMEMBERING 2 LOCAL HEROES WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES 3 YEARS AGO
We often say, in the face of tragedy, and when a hero is lost, that we…
KPD: Man who reportedly punched ex turns self in on arrest warrant
On Nov. 21 at 7:30 a.m., Officers Travis Witt and John Donovan arrested a 29-year-old Kearny…
Situation at Oakwood and Kearny Avenue — what we know
Here is what we know about police activity at 78 Oakwood Ave., Kearny. We’ve spoken to…