Well this one sure is anything but typical. According to Kearny PD PIO Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk:…
Category: Public Safety
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…
LPD: Man injured at Lyndhurst construction site
Earlier this morning, at approximately 10:15 a.m., a 56-year old man was struck in the head…
LPD: Detective solves August shoplifting case
Patience paid off in this shoplifting case that dates back to the summer. According to Lyndhurst…
BCPO: Belleville woman stole almost $70K from bank
A Belleville woman who managed a bank in Bergen County finds herself on the wrong end…
KPD: Detectives nab suspicious man who turned out to be shoplifter
Two plainclothes detectives had a hunch and it ultimately paid off. According to Det. Sgt. Michal…
LESSONS FROM THE GRINCH
Ruth King knew she wanted to do something unique for holidays at the Hudson Arts and…
2 new police motorcycles, paid for by archdiocese, ready for NA’s streets
The North Arlington Police Department recently took possession of two, brand-new Harley-Davidson motorcycles, fully funded by…
HCPO: 2 men, 2 girls charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl in Harrison hotel room
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit has charged four individuals after a 13-year-old girl…
Police: 2 Shoprite shoplifters arrested and accordingly charged
Two township residents have been arrested and charged in connection with separate shoplifting incidents at the…
LPD: Not-so-bright porch pirate stole $1K package from door that had a bell camera — now he’s behind bars
Do they not see the doorbell cameras? Do they really not know those cameras record video?…
LPD: Man arrested in September caught this month … stealing toys from a cancer charity drop box
Well this guy’s a total grinch for sure. Jose Reyes, 41, of Paterson, has been…
KPD: Juvenile who threw innocent woman to the ground arrested, charged with robbery & other crimes
A Newark boy who thought he might head home with a major payday of stolen items…
HCPO: Kearny man arrested on child-pornography charges
A Kearny man has been arrested following a Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office investigation into alleged child…
LPD: Plates on car man fell asleep in were stolen
A Jersey City man who fell asleep behind the wheel of a car probably should have…
4 arrested in Lyndhurst were looking to steal Hondas: police
Four males from Paterson — two adults, two juveniles — were up to no good last…
Harrison PD will conduct DWI checkpoint later this week
The Harrison Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint from Saturday evening, Dec. 14, 2024, to…
HCPO names the 2 victims in this morning’s Hamilton Avenue fire in Kearny
The two victims of this morning’s fire at 56 Hamilton Ave., Kearny, have been identified, Hudson…
UPDATE: 2 die following fire on Hamilton Avenue in Kearny
UPDATE: A second person has died in a fire that took place around midnight this morning…
AG: 7 members of 2 trafficking rings, (including 1 operation in Newark), indicted
Seven defendants were indicted in connection with two separate human trafficking enterprises in New Jersey —…
Jack & jill responsible for seriously injuring moped rider in cargo van collision charged: HCPO
Two Kearny residents who the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office says were responsible for a serious crash…
BARROSO SAGA DRAGS ON INTO 9TH MONTH
For those who have not been able to view The Observer Live! recently, here’s a recap…
Macfie inducted into FDU’s Circle of Police Chiefs
Kearny Police Chief Scott Macfie was recently inducted into the Circle of Police Chiefs at Fairleigh…
REMEMBERING ‘THE REV’
The Rev. Frank Benson was, for many years, the chaplain to the Kearny Police Department. He…
HCPO: Pa. man seriously injured in Kearny crash; other driver allegedly drunk
The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Kearny Police Department are investigating a motor…
Cardinal Tobin honors law enforcement at annual Blue Mass
The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…
N.C. man to Lyndhurst PD: Oops! I didn’t know I couldn’t carry in the open in Jersey
A North Carolina man seemingly unaware it’s illegal to openly carry a weapon in New Jersey…