Incarcerated Students Celebrate High School Degrees In Bergen Co. Jail

A "first-of-its-kind" graduation ceremony was held for incarcerated students in Bergen County Jail, the sheriff's office said.

Teen Arrested In New York Steals Vehicle, Flees Police In Mahwah: Cops

A teenager was re-arrested in New York after he was seen driving a second stolen vehicle and fleeing police in Mahwah, authorities said.

Home Break-In Leads To High-Speed Pursuit: Woodcliff Lake Police

A break-in of a home for the second time in three weeks led to a high-speed chase of teenage drivers through Woodcliff Lake, police said.

Car Strikes Spilled Debris From Box Truck On I-287 In Mahwah: Police

A vehicle struck debris spilled from a box truck on Interstate 287 while traveling along the same roadway, police said.

Multi-Alarm House Fire Rages In Mahwah: Authorities

A fully involved house fire off of Wyckoff Avenue required a three-alarm response from mutual aid departments, authorities said.

One Dead, Another Hurt In 'Chain Reaction' Crash In Mahwah: Police

A multi-car pileup in Mahwah left the passenger of a mid-size car dead and the driver injured, a state police spokesperson said.

Federal Drug Charge For Bergen Co. Man Could End In 80-Year Sentence

A Bergen County man pleaded not guilty in an arraignment Wednesday to charges that he distributed at least 100 grams of heroin.

Family Displaced By 'Serious' House Fire In Mahwah: Officials

A two-story house in Mahwah sustained significant damage in a fire Wednesday that left the residents displaced, police said.

Cop From Mahwah Accused Of Assault, Falsifying Police Report: Police

A former Paterson cop from Mahwah was indicted on multiple charges after he was accused of assault and falsifying a police report.

'Alarming' Car Theft Spike Leads To Safety Initiative In Bergen Co.

A safety initiative aimed at preventing car thefts launches on National Night Out in Bergen County.

Bergen County Assistant Prosecutor Dies In Motorcycle Crash: Police

Avon Morgan, 38, was identified as the victim of a motorcycle crash on Friday, the prosecutor's office said.

NJ Man Charged In Mom’s Fire Poker Slaying: Prosecutor

A Bergen County man has been charged in the fire poker slaying death of his mother at a NJ home on Saturday, authorities said.

Motorist 'Seriously Injured' In Rear-End Car Crash In Mahwah: Police

A motorist stepped out of the car onto a Mahwah roadway and was "impacted" in a rear-end crash that left him seriously hurt, police said.

Identity Of Person Found Dead In Ramapo River Released

New Jersey State Police release the name of the person who was found dead last week on the shore of Ramapo River in Mahwah.

NJ Teen Driver Dead, 3 Injured After Car Strikes Pole: Police

A juvenile driver died after a vehicle struck a telephone pole and caught fire on Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Suspected Placenta, Fetal Tissue Found In Leonia Lake: Prosecutor

A bag containing what appeared to be a placenta and fetal membranes was found Wednesday in Overpeck Park, the prosecutor's office said.

Rash Of Car Thefts Reported In Old Tappan

A stolen vehicle and two attempted car thefts were reported out of Old Tappan over a 15-hour time span earlier this week.

Dead Body Found In Ramapo River In Mahwah: Police

A person was found dead in the Ramapo River in Mahwah early Wednesday, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said.

1,100 Wax Folds Of Suspected Heroin Seized In Ridgefield Park: Police

Police arrest two men on drug distribution charges in Ridgefield Park, after chasing one of them on foot for several blocks.

Man Rescued From Burning Car By Ridgefield Park Police

A group of three Ridgefield Park police officers pull to safety a Fort Lee man, who was trapped inside his Honda car, which caught fire.

Man Busted In Lodi With 68 Pounds Of Marijuana: Prosecutor

A Michigan man was arrested in Lodi, after a search of his vehicle found 68 pounds of marijuana, the prosecutor's office said.

Fairview Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child

A 26-year-old Fairview man was arrested and charged with repeatedly sexually assaulting a child, the prosecutor's office said.

Cliffside Park Man Faces Life In Prison For Drug Charge: Prosecutor

A Cliffside Park man faces a possible life sentence for one charge of drug possession with intent to distribute, prosecutors said.

Man Charged With Witness Tampering In Bergen County: Police

A Brooklyn, New York, man was arrested and charged on Wednesday with witness tampering in Bergen County, the prosecutor's office said.

Suspect Arrested In Edgewater Shooting of Rapper Lil Tjay: Police

Detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting that happened just after midnight on Wednesday, which left two wounded.

Suspect In Multiple Armed Robberies Arrested: Bergen County Prosecutor

A suspect identified in multiple armed robberies throughout Northern New Jersey in April and May was arrested on June 16, police said.

2 Wounded in Overnight Edgewater Shootings: Police

Police are investigating back-to-back shootings in Edgewater that leave two injured from gunshot wounds, the prosecutor's office said.

Rideshare Driver Caught With Heroin: Police

A rideshare driver was arrested last Thursday on a charge of heroin distribution, the prosecutor's office said.

Bergenfield Man Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Girl

A Bergenfield man faces criminal sexual contact charges after a 16-year-old girl claims he grabbed her breasts.

Shooting Leaves Bergen County Man Wounded: Report

A Garfield man suffers gunshot wounds from a shooting late Saturday night in Paterson.

Machete-Wielding Man In Englewood Taken Into Custody: Police

Englewood police stun and apprehend a machete-wielding man, who they say did not comply with officers' instructions, police said.

1 Dead After Minivan Crashes Into Tractor Trailer On Rt. 17 In Mahwah

One passenger died and a driver was injured following the major crash on Route 17 Thursday morning, according to NorthJersey.com.

Man Lit Vehicle On Fire In Bergen County: Prosecutor

Police determined the man intentionally set the fire, but the prosecutor's office didn't provide information on a potential motive.

Fire Burning At Harriman State Park; Mahwah Fire Assisting

Multiple fire crews are battling a blaze at Harriman State Park​, including Mahwah Rescue 1, the department said.

Lyndhurst Standoff Ends After Barricaded Man Uses Flamethrower: Report

Police have cleared a scene in Lyndhurst after a barricaded suspect used a flamethrower​ and kept neighbors in lockdown for almost 2 days.

Emergency Plane Landing In Bergen County; FAA Investigating

The emergency landing was made after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit, an FAA spokesman told Patch.

Bergen Company Fined, Given Probation For Price Gouging: Officials

The company sold face masks at a more than 400 percent markup to a grocery chain, which gave the masks to employees for free, records show.

Mahwah Wildfire Burns 40 Acres, Contained On Ramapo Mountain

​The Bergen County Fire Marshal and NJFFS were investigating the cause of the fire.

How Safe is Mahwah? See Where It Ranks In NJ: Report

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected feelings of safety in the Garden State, the report found.

Mahwah Wildfire Blazes On Ramapo Mountains

The Bergen County Fire Marshal and NJFFS were investigating the cause of the fire.