has been appointed as Passaic County Counsel, which makes her chief legal advisor to county government. One such mailer listed hot-button GOP talking points on crime and inflation above a photoshopped image of Biden holding a "Berdnik for Sheriff" sign. Public transport in Paris and le-de-France: itinerary planner; metro, RER and bus maps; information on: traffic, fares, hours, areas Sheriff Richard Berdnik said his Paterson "quality of life squad" will operate seven days a week, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Democratic Sheriff Richard Berdnik won election to his fifth consecutive term Tuesday, fending off an energetic challenge from Republican Mason Maher, a Paterson police lieutenant who sought to. "I think the people spoke very loudly today. The sheriff's narcotics detectives stopped Edwin Olmedo, 34, as he drove on Route 23 in Wayne mid-afternoon Friday, April 21. PATERSON Passaic County sheriff's officers last weekend began handling quality of life complaints in Paterson, an initiative that the mayor says will free up city police to focus on violent crimes. COPYRIGHT 2020 STRAUS NEWS | The West Milford Messenger, Berdnik, Maher vie for Passaic County Sheriff spot. I have increased training technology and improved manpower deployment methods. I dont think this is a win for Paterson at all, Thomas said. All rights reserved (About Us). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. A great example of this is the county ambulance program which utilizes EMTs who previously worked in the jail to help with services throughout the entire county. Three Passaic County Sheriff's Officers who fatally shot a man in Paterson in 2020 will not be criminally charged, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday. This years Relay for Life started well but had a huge burst of activity leading up to the big event last week and WAYNE, NJ Not far from the oft-flooded Packanack Brook, the new Winding Way Park was chosen for the site of the towns first rain garden. Englehardt served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War before becoming a Paterson police commissioner in 1965, and eventually, going on to become sheriff in 1974, according to his obituary. ", "Crime is not about party," he said. He was 93. Theyshould not have to be subjected to illegal activity, large gatherings, loud music, prostitution and many other offenses.. Early voting runs from October 29 through November 6, with election day on November 8. Cruz's appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of former Commissioner T.J. Best. Non-profits, school administrators, public service organizations and social service agencies are invited to join us to learn about the various public services and programs Passaic County offers through our departments and offices. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said those calls tend to slow the police departments response to other incidents. Sheriff's officers arrested four men and seized more than 200 heroin folds, 44 bags of crack and two handguns after watching a drug deal go down in Paterson, authorities said.The arrests and seizures come amid an announcement by Passaic Co The teens, who are all from Passaic, were involved in a previous brawl at another location over an ongoing issue between them, the statement said. Twelve years ago, I had the privilege of being elected as the sheriff of Passaic County. NEWARK, N.J. A Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 516 months in prison for a multistate crime spree during which he kidnapped and sexually assaulted his former CAMDEN, N.J. A Florida man was sentenced today to 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release for assaulting two U.S. Air Force military police officers with NEWARK, N.J. A Connecticut man was sentenced today to 192 months in prison for his role in a murder for hire scheme in which a New Jersey-based political consultant District of New Jersey Recent News. Following the recent approval by the Paterson City Council, Mayor Andre Sayegh, City Council President Copyright 2023 TAP IP LLC, All rights reserved. NEW! The 16 year old, who was not identified, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two weapons offenses. Everyone who was close to Sheriff Englehardt, knew of his loyalty, patriotism, and generous nature.. They were identified as Sgt. With 99% of precincts reporting, Berdnik, 62, of Clifton, defeated Maher by a margin of more than 7 percentage points, winning 57,560 votes to Maher's 49,563 votes. The squad will have four officers per day working in two, two-person teams responding to calls from the public to the Paterson police department, Berdnik said. Not everyone thinks the initiative is a good idea. Published April 23, 2023 at 8:33 AM. In an interview last month, Maher tried to frame the election as a local contest that had less to do with national politics and more with nuts-and-bolts policy. Thank you for relying on us to provide the local news you can trust. The economy is tanking, crime is rising, and our kids are at-risk. Passaic County has been a bastion of blue for years, with a massive Democratic voter registration advantage that has helped the party retain the sheriff's post and most other elected offices in county government since the turn of the century. But the campaign took on a harder, more partisan edge on the street. Officers from the township, the Passaic County Sheriffs Office and Fairfield Police Department, assisted in rounding up five of the teens believed involved in the incident. October 14, 2022, 7:48 PM. WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park Police Department welcomed two new police officers and one Special II officer into their ranks on Wednesday as the Mayor . Lock Camden:856-757-5026 Soon, these officers will be on the streets of Passaic County, serving and protecting residents,a statement read. 6-Week-Old Paterson Child Dies Suddenly: What Happened? A dealer from Woodland Park was nabbed with nearly a quarter pound of cocaine, a dozen bundles of heroin and more after detectives watched him in action, Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik said. In addition to the prison term, Judge Martini sentenced Soto to three years of supervised release. On January 1, 2014, he started his second term. Soto pointed a silver and black handgun at customers and employees and began ordering everyone down on the floor. Less than a block away from the marchers turning off Diamond Bridge onto Lafayette Avenue, the flag of the Confederacy fluttered in the summer sunshine at The Bike Pad, located next to the Hawthorne WAYNE, NJ Relay for Life is a student-led fundraiser for the American Cancer Society that has become an annualtradition and the biggest charity event of the year for Wayne Township. Republican mailers sent to residents throughout the county tried to tie Berdnik and his Democratic running mates, incumbent Commissioners Terry Duffy and Pat Lepore, to President Joe Biden in the hopes of spurring conservative turnout. Meanwhile, city detectives spoke with witnesses and canvassed the area for security video while a forensic investigator from the Passaic County Sheriff's Office collected evidence. For instance, he said he wanted the Sheriff's Office to provide more support to municipal police departments, and that he would try to reverse county officials decision to pay neighboring Bergen County to house Passaics inmates. Im very proud of my executive staff PATERSON, NJ On Wednesday, the Passaic County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Spruce Street Bridge Project. Others will be reassigned from corrections officer positions as part of the downsizing of the Passaic County Jail, officials said. Ive worked with the county commissioners to improve Passaic Countys financial profile while stabilizing county taxes. And he was, by nature, politically motivated in virtually all things. The other four were sent to the county lockup to await first appearances in Central Judicial Processing Court in Paterson, the sheriff said. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Investigators charged Mendez with multiple major drug and weapons offenses and sent him to the Passaic County Jail to await a first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Paterson. The PATERSON, NJ On Friday, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Mayor Andre Sayegh, joined by Paterson Public Schools Superintendent Eileen Shafer and Ivernis Santigao, mother of the late Robert Cuadra, hosted a walk out to show support and solidarity to families and friends who have lost a loved WAYNE, NJ June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and while Wayne Township flew the Pride Flag at Town Hall last year, COVID concerns pushed back any ceremony. Opponents In Paterson Shootout Captured After One Is Wounded: Authorities, Parked Car Struck By One DWI Motorist, Sedan Driven On Rim By Another: South Hackensack PD. Nearly three dozen police departments and other law enforcement agencies will split a $10 million grant to purchase or expand on their automated license plate recognition technology in a . Some of the officers on the squad will be pulled from the sheriffs patrol division and courthouse security, officials said. He was charged as a juvenile and released to his parents pending court hearings. Passaic County Sheriff s Office Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik Home Office Of the Sheriff Sheriff Richard H Berdnik On January 1, 2011, Richard H. Berdnik was sworn in as the 49th Sheriff of Passaic County. Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Suivez l'actualit francilienne, le trafic en temps rel, la mto, les faits divers, les bons plans culture et loisirs avec BFM Paris le-de-France, premire chane info de Paris et d'le . After the stabbing, the friends of the 14 year old fled to the area of the malls movie theater, Daly said. Jose Soto, 53, of Passaic, New Jersey, was previously convicted of two bank robberies, conspiracy to commit bank robbery, and brandishing a firearm during those robberies following a six-day jury trial before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini, who imposed the sentence on April 27, 2023, in Newark federal court. Still, county records show the former 28-year Clifton cop has failed to win a single one of West Milford's 13 voting districts on Election Day for at least the last three elections. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Soto and his conspirator, at gunpoint, forced the bank employees to open the vault, and began retrieving cash from the bank vault. FAX:973-645-2702 I personally reviewed every budget item to determine what was necessary and what could be either eliminated or reduced. Im proud of how the jail has evolved over the years. Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Newark, NJ 07102, Newark:973-645-2700 Richard Berdnik (D) - 60,676. Passaic County's Annual Non-Profit Summit is back, and with a new name! Democrats struck back often, sending their own mailers that accused Maher and his running mates, commissioner candidates Troy Oswald and Alex Cruz, of corruption, negligence and poor leadership during their respective careers with the Paterson Police Department. FAX: 609-989-2275. Narcotics investigators who arrested Silvio Mendez, 33, also found more than a pound of marijuana and a high-capacity magazine loaded with 17 rounds of 9mm ammo, Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik said. During this past town council meeting, Mayor Chris Vergano was asked to comment on the situation. Detectives questioned the involved juveniles and learned the identity of the alleged stabbing suspect, Daly said. 1 seat open. Retrouvez toute l'info Paris et en le-de-France sur les box : Free. Weve been struggling in Paterson for quite some time, Jackson said. A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Johns Cathedral, 381 Grand St., Paterson, with the family receiving friends and relatives starting at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa. City Councilman Michael Jackson called the program a campaign ploy. Berdnik is running for reelection in November. Despite the overwhelmingly negative campaign, Berdnik said Tuesday night that "negativity really never sells. Hearing Impaired: 856-968-4983 Passaic County Public Services Conference. Our Courthouse Division ensures the safety of jurors and judges and maintains order in the court rooms as well as perimeter security. Nearly a kilo of fentanyl was found in the storage unit, along with a Glock Model 17 Fen 4 handgun, the ammo and more than $1,000 in seized proceeds, the sheriff said. Both candidates provided the following statements explaining their reason for running. PROSPECT PARK, NJ - Once predominantly Dutch, some 65 nationalities make up Prospect Park's residents in 2022, according to the borough. Passaic County was organized by an act of the state legislature on February 7,1837, and the law took effect on April 11th. They found Dela-Cruz carrying two bundles of heroin stamped "BIG DICK" in purple ink and arrested him, Berdnik said. Even with predictions of a national "red wave" which by Wednesday appeared to be more of a red ripple Maher, 53, of Hawthorne, faced an uphill fight against the longtime sheriff. Hes a man to whom many titles apply: deputy mayor, friend, father, grandfather, to name just a few. Responding officers learned that the fight involved a large group of juveniles and that one of the juveniles stabbed another in the leg, Detective Capt. The sheriff said the immediate focus would be on Paterson, but that it could be expanded to other towns if the need arose. U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey, Passaic County Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Conspiracy and Two Armed Bank Robberies, Bronx, New York, Man Sentenced to 43 Years in Prison for Multistate Kidnapping, Assault, and Arson Rampage, Florida Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Assaulting Two Military Police Officers with His Car, Connecticut Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Role in Murder for Hire. An official website of the United States government. Hearing Impaired: 973-645-6227 All rights reserved. Leading the ceremony this year was Councilwoman-at-Large Maritza Davila and Fifth Ward Councilman Luis Velez, both proud Puerto PATERSON, NJ Mayor Andre Sayegh shared in greater details on Monday Patersons plans to expand the Great Falls National Historic Park with a$7.9 million Riverwalk. Mendez, who was stopped driving the SUV at East Side Park, was carrying several ounces of pot and a digital scale, Berdnik said. Ive also utilized specialized units such as narcotics, warrant division, K-9 and crime scene investigations to assist with county and municipality functions, [which] helped reduce the burden of the local taxpayer. Joe Malinconico is editor of Paterson Press. We shouldnt have to wait until campaign season.. The unknown Santais gifting the Paterson-based non-profit, the Friends of Paterson Parks, $600,000 which will be used to renovate a long-neglected field that has WAYNE, NJ There has been speculation on social media as to what the I Am the 200 meme really means. 2023 www.northjersey.com. The street value of the fentanyl alone is nearly $40,000, the sheriff said. Both candidates provided the following statements explaining their reason for running. A locked padlock His conspirator entered the bank and jumped over the teller counter, demanding that the teller turn over all cash in the drawers. ANYONE who might have witnessed the stabbing or has information that can help authorities identify and/or capture those responsible is asked to call Passaic police . Weve been struggling in Paterson for quite some time, Jackson said. Police were called about 6:30 p.m . The project is expected to improve vehicular and PATERSON, NJ -Passaic County Commissioners held a special ceremony on Tuesday at the Passaic County Administration Building to swear-in Orlando Cruz as the newest member of the body. The office also released the names of the Passaic County Sheriff's Officers who fatally shot Christopher Clark, 36, of Paterson on May 23. The sheriff said the immediate focus would be on Paterson, but that it could be expanded to other towns if the need arose. In the midst of a gentle drizzle, Mayor John Lane and Hawthorne Pride Alliance Chairman Mike Stracco raised the rainbow flag HAWTHORNE, NJ An unusual sight in Hawthorne appeared on Memorial Day during the towns parade. Mason is a former United States Marine who defended our freedom and is currently a dedicated detective lieutenant and division commander with the Paterson Police Department. "We had a proven record, our opponents did not," Berdnik said late Tuesday night at his victory party at The Brownstone, a Paterson catering hall. By mid-October, he had about $325,000 on hand, six times more than the Maher campaign reported on its state filings. Some of the officers on the squad will be pulled from the sheriffs patrol division and courthouse security, officials said. A lifelong Paterson resident, Englehardt is survived by his nieces, nephews, and a number of other relatives and friends. Attorneys Emma Spiro and Mark J. Pesce of the Criminal Division in Newark. On Saturday, once again, it was his status as a veteran that took center stage as the access road leading to PATERSON, NJ - The sound of freedom rung out in Paterson's newest national park on Saturday as dozens of local leaders and residents gathered at the Huntoon & Van Resnalier site to commemorate Juneteenth. They also arrested Nickels after finding him with three bricks and three bundles of the drug when they stopped the Civic at East 16th and Lyon streets, the sheriff said. The newly adopted titles included Lieutenant, Correctional Captain, Captain and Sergeant. Earlier this year the Huntoon-Van Rensalier Site was added to the National Parks PATERSON, NJ On Wednesday, Mayor Andre Sayegh presented a humanitarian award to Mark Dinglasan, the CEO of CUMAC, for his service to the Paterson community. Dan Daly said in a statement on Monday. We shouldnt have to wait until campaign season.. Sheriff Englehardt was a leader, and mentor to many officers even after his retirement in 2001, the obituary said. PATERSON, NJ - Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik swore in 24 Corrections Officers who will now go through GAP training to become Sheriff Officers. I am delighted to swear PATERSON, NJ - When Tony Vancheri puts his mind to something he usually gets it done. A state grand . Mayor Andre Sayegh, U.S. Editor's note: This story was updated to clarify obituary information. The detectives arrested Nickels along with his passengers -- identified as Michael Lopez and Zamair M. Johnson, both 21 of Paterson -- after finding a 9mm Ruger LC9 handgun in the center console and a .32-caliber Kel Tec on the floor behind the driver's seat, he said. WOODLAND PARK, NJ -Passaic County has been awarded a $1.2 million dollar grant to build a mini-roundabout at the intersection of McBride Avenue and Browertown Road. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Celis has more than 20 years of experience as a social impact and community investment leader, with a WOODLAND PARK, NJ Mayor Keith Kazmark on Wednesday honored two Beatrice Gilmore students for winning the 27th Annual Passaic County Poster Contest. U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited the FBI Newark Violent Incident Crimes Task Force, Garrett Mountain Resident Agency, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James E. Dennehy in Newark; the Passaic Police Department, under the direction of Chief Luis A. Guzman; the Passaic County Sheriffs Department, under the direction of Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik; the Little Falls Police Department, under the direction of Chief Robert A. Thomas III; and the Paterson Police Department, under the direction of Interim Officer in Charge, Maj. Frederick P. Fife, with the investigation leading to the sentencing. The troops were far from the triumphant military force we see in todays movies and artwork. Passaic County Sheriff's Office 435 hamburg turnpike wayne, nj 07470 973-389-5900 On Tuesday, November 8, vote the entire Row B Republican team. BOTTOM: Julio DeLa-Cruz (left), Jaden Nickels, Irate Owner Flips Out, Attacks 68-Year-Old Clifton Parking Enforcement Officer, Police Charge. Englehardt served in the U.S. Army . Officers being shifted from the jail will first go through additional training for the quality-of-life work, the sheriff said. Under a blazing sun, about two dozen volunteers arrived to join Rutgers Master Gardeners and the Town Parks and Recreation Department to help improve the flood PATERSON, NJ - History was made Sundayas hundreds gathered to celebrate and honor the street sign unveiling of Palestine Way as well as the first ever Palestine Street Festival in Paterson. Following HAWTHORNE, NJ Pride Month was inaugurated in the borough of Hawthorne with the raising of the rainbow flag by the Hawthorne Volunteer Ambulance Building Wednesday evening. The squad will have four officers per day working in two, two-person teams responding to calls from the public to the Paterson police department, Berdnik said. n katherine hayles hypercognition,
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