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: Two Kearny crossing guards struck by cars within a week

Two Kearny crossing guards were struck by vehicles within a week of each other and both…

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…