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Report: Kearny man 1 of 2 accused of kidnapping, beating and stealing $20K from Queens Uber driver
A Kearny man is one of two from a Queens-based “crew” who stand accused of kidnapping,…
KPD: Mom, 50, threw keys, charged at and nearly slashed face of son, 23, with broken glass, after dispute
On March 10 at 3:40 p.m., a 23-year-old Kearny man walked in to police headquarters and…
Sim-swap investigation leads to charges against 3, Kearny PD says
Multiple arrests have been made in a SIM-swap investigation in which suspects fraudulently gained access to…
LPD: Abriojofiorentini charged with shoplifting. Trying saying that three times in a row …
A Kearny woman was arrested and charged in Lyndhurst late last month after a reported shoplifting,…
HCPO: Second man charged with first-degree murder of woman found dead in South Kearny
Leiner Miranda Lopez is still a wanted man. He was recently charged, in absencia, with first-degree…
KPD: Bimbo stole quite a lot from new Old Navy
On March 1 at 4:50 p.m., Officers Jordan Miranda, Harold Azurdia and Paul Duran were dispatched…
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…
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…
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…
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: After stabbing a man outside Kearny Avenue saloon, 1 of 2 suspects is released — WITHOUT BAIL!
On Oct. 20 at 2:08 a.m., Officer Anthony Oliveira and several back-up officers were dispatched to…
VIDEO: New Jersey funeral procession for slain Raleigh, N.C., Police Officer Gabriel Torres
Kearny funeral procession for slain Raleigh-Durham, N.C., PO Gabriel Torres. on Oct. 28, 2022. Torres was…
Dean at St. Benedict’s Prep arrested for attempting to lure minor, not a student, to Harrison for sex: HCPO
A dean at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark has been arrested and charged with attempted…
KPD: Shoplifting woman who crapped her own pants ordered to get fingerprinted — after she cleaned up
What a crappy situation to be in ...
Nutley man arrested in suspected burglary: Lyndhurst PD
The Lyndhurst Police Department collared a Nutley man they believe was responsible for the burglary of…
Lyndhurst PD: He used cell phone cam to take pics up woman’s dress
Well, we can add this one to the “What the hell was he thinking” club. A…
KPD: Males (and woman) in masks couldn’t find mobile, but later found themselves in South Kearny
On Aug. 9 at 11:36 a.m., Officer Mat Lopez and several back-up officers (including yours truly)…
Cadets complete Lyndhurst’s 2022 JPA
When youngsters take part in a junior police academy, organizers will often tell parents and guardians…
PBA, FMBA & CS-11 donate 50 pool passes to Kearny residents
With the recent heatwave bringing temperatures above 100°, Kearny’s three labor unions — in conjunction with…
Man magnetic fishing in Passaic River pulls out unexploded military shell: Nutley PD
What could have ended as a horrific tragedy instead concluded safely Saturday afternoon along the Passaic…
KPD: 3 teens, 1 from Kearny, charged with carjacking, assaulting vehicle’s owner
Report: A 25-year-old Kearny man was also sucker punched, knocked to the ground, and beaten while…
Police: Dope falsely reports mom’s BMW was stolen … to create ‘entertaining’ Youtube content
Suspect, here on a passport, also reportedly gave cops a fake name.
Kearny’s FMBA, PBA & CS-11 make significant food donation to town pantry
UPDATED — July 9, 2022, with additional details and comment from KBPA President Mina Ekladious. Members…