On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m., Officer Thomas Golda was dispatched to the…
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ALERT — Newark Jersey City Turnpike will close tonight at 9 for at least three hours
The Newark Jersey City Turnpike between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed beginning at 9…
Suspicious man had gun, hollow-point bullets and drug in car: Lyndhurst PD
Turns out a man who appeared to police to be suspicious really was — and he…
KPD, other departments shut down massive rideshare fraud operation that netted more than $100K
A major joint investigation led by the Kearny Police Department and the Jersey City Police Department’s…
Lyndhurst PD closes out April with 2 shoplifting arrests
The end of April seems to have its fair share of shopliftings in Lyndhurst — and…
Lyndhurst PD: Nutley man attacked motel clerk, but failed to do same to officer
The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested a Nutley man who attacked a clerk at a local…
Lyndhurst PD: Drugs found in car of suspected shoplifter
Two suspected shoplifters are behind bars now thanks to the quick work of the Lyndhurst Police…
Lyndhurst PD: Duo had hollow-point bullets, gun and drugs on them and threw pizza box out car window with cops nearby
The moral of this story — never throw an empty pizza box out of a car…
Arrest made in incident where Kearny officer was injured by fleeing shoplifter: KPD
Kearny police have closed a case where a police officer was injured by a fleeing thief…
Look familiar? Lyndhurst PD arrests Martinez for second time in 9 days
If the man named in this story’s name sounds familiar — or his headshot is ringing…
Harrison PBA issues statement about town’s desire to create civilian police director
Editor’s note: The Town of Harrison has introduced an ordinance that would create the position of…
KPD hosting drug takeback day
The Kearny Police Department hosts the DEA drug takeback day April 26, from 10 a.m. to…
ALERT — Kearny PD closes case on string of stolen catalytic converters
A regional string of catalytic converter thefts spanning four towns has been solved by the Kearny…
Lyndhurst PD: Man who fell asleep in parked car had meth on him
Never fall asleep in a vehicle if you’ve got drugs on you. On Wednesday, April 2,…
In very quick time, Kearny police apprehend suspect they say robbed man of jewelry
If you’re going to rob people in Kearny — never a good idea, really — you’re…
Several promoted to new ranks at Kearny PD
Several officers were promoted to higher ranks in the Kearny Police Department in swearing-in ceremonies at…
LPD: License plate readers help police nab suspected car thief
We’ve often reminded resident and readers alike — cameras are everywhere in Lyndhurst, at very entranceway…
Lyndhurst PD: Man acting nervously after pullover had coke on him
The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested and charged Juan Martinez, 48, of Lyndhurst with drug possession…
Retired Nutley police lieutenant and Commissioner Steve Rogers making huge impact with AUSN
Readers of The Observer are very familiar with the name Lieutenant Commander Steven L. Rogers. He…
Lyndhurst PD: Man arrested following domestic incident then confrontation with police
A man who was involved in a domestic dispute in East Rutherford and who then came…
Kearny PD: Man who stole package caught on Ring camera
On March 15, 2025, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Kearny police officers responded to a report of…
NAPD: Clifton man charged with inappropriately touching woman sexually
The North Arlington Police Department have arrested a 21-year-old Clifton man they say inappropriately touched a…
LPD: Two Lyndhurst juveniles, both 15, charged with armed robbery of convenience store
Two Lyndhurst juveniles have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery over the weekend,…
Giangeruso promotes 6 of Lyndhurst’s finest
Six of Lyndhurst’s finest were promoted in a ceremony Feb. 27. Sgts. Francis O’Rourke, Steven Passamano…
KPD: Man who drank Coors Light in car also had ketamine on him
It just never really ends well when one drives around at a fast rate of speed…
US Att’y: Belleville man 1 of 13 arrested in massive stolen iPhone ring
Thirteen members of an international network that stole thousands of shipments of iPhones and other electronic…
KPD: Black shoplifting suspect says Black detective is a racist for daring to detain her; it’s not her first run-in with the law, either
Well one alleged shoplifter who couldn’t keep her damn mouth shut, and who resorted to using…
Applications open for 2025 Bergen County Junior Police Academy
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s and Sheriff’s offices have opened applications for the Bergen County Youth Police…
KPD: Thief stole car from ShopRite of Kearny lot, then wouldn’t allow police to print him
Well this one sure is anything but typical. According to Kearny PD PIO Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk:…