If you’re going to rob people in Kearny — never a good idea, really — you’re…
Category: Alerts
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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…
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…
Netflix show ‘Adolescence’ exposes concept of ‘Incel’ bullying
It’s not often a TV show leads me to writing a column, but after seeing the…
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…
HCPO: Inmate found dead in county jail in South Kearny
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Hudson County…
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…
Our community is great because of the likes of Mark Wiggins
Some years, it’s brutally cold. Sometimes, it’s downright wet. But the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade…
HCPO: Jersey City woman involved in Kearny crash behind bars with new charges
A Jersey City woman who authorities say was involved in a serious motor-vehicle crash Nov. 15…
ECPO: Woman charged in connection to death of daughter, 6
A 26-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 6-year-old daughter March…
WHATCo murder-mystery dinner upcoming
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual murder mystery dinner theater experience returns with the…
Kearny’s Bill Dow elected state Elks’ president
William W. “Bill” Dow Jr. of Kearny-Belleville Elks Lodge No. 1050 has won elected as the…
PCPO: Harrison & Passaic man among 23 arrested in major drug bust
A Harrison and a Lyndhurst man were among 23 arrested and charged with numerous drugs-related crimes…
Upcoming events
Scout Unit 305 hosting ‘80s tricky tray The Scouts of Unit 305, Kearny, host an ‘80s-themed…
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,…
KHS’s ‘Mamma Mia’ kicks off with free performance & dinner for senior citizens March 11
The Kearny High School performing arts department’s spring play “Mamma Mia” kicks off with a special…
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…
Law adjusting nighttime parking at Kearny Town Hall parking lot adopted by council
An ordinance that will change the hours the public may park in the lot behind Kearny…
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…
Stephen Marks appointed town manager of Montclair
Kearny Business Administrator Stephen Marks has been appointed the town manager of Montclair, the town of…
Clara Maass Medical Center appoints new chief administrative officer
Thomas Burke has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, effective Monday,…
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…
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:…
KFD’s Madden promoted to captain earlier this week
At the recent meeting of the Mayor and Town Council Feb. 4, 2025, Firefighter Daniel Madden…
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…