NJ Transit's new Lyndhurst train station will open June 8 agency officials announced at a ribbon-cutting Monday The new Main Line station will replace the current Lyndhurst stop where commuters are forced to climb two sets of stairs to reach the platforms The new station is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and has high-level platforms NJ Transit's board approved an $18 million contract with Maplewood-based Anselmi & DeCicco Inc Urban Engineers of Cherry Hill was hired at that time at a cost of about $2.8 million to provide construction management services for the project The total cost of construction ended up being $28.7 million projects management and other costs were an additional $13.6 million NJ Transit was awarded a $30.9 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration and used state Transportation Trust Fund dollars to pay for the rest "Projects like this don’t happen by accident collaborate over multiple years," said Kris Kolluri The Kingsland stop — which dates back to 1918 and is also on the Main Line about a half-mile from the Lyndhurst stop — will close The Kingsland stop's station building has been closed to customers for at least 15 years Some residents have pushed back against closing Kingsland because even though there will be a larger parking lot at the new Lyndhurst station it doesn't help the residents who live closer to the Kingsland stop and get to the railroad by foot 76 bus stop near the Kingsland station but not at the new Lyndhurst station forward-looking investment in our infrastructure," Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said of the new facility strengthens our economy and supports long-term growth across south Bergen." About 750 people are expected to make about 1,500 trips on an average weekday through the new station and their commutes will be shorter by a couple of minutes through the elimination of a stop on the route "The new Lyndhurst train station is poised to become one of the busiest transit hubs in Bergen County," said Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso "This modern facility is not only a reflection of our commitment to smart growth and infrastructure development it also promises to enhance quality of life for our residents by improving accessibility and connectivity," Giangeruso said This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The moral of this story — never throw an empty pizza box out of a car window ever but especially if you’ve got a lot of drugs and a stolen gun with hollow-point bullets on you while you’re in a parking lot in Lyndhurst because it’s just not going to end well — ever Officers Robert Litterio and Michael LeStrange were on patrol in the area of Rutherford Avenue and Orient Way when Officer Litterio observed a cardboard pizza box being discarded from the window of a Volkswagen Jetta into the parking lot of a local business The vehicle then attempted to leave the parking space Officer Litterio approached the vehicle and requested the driver step out Officer Litterio observed a large prescription liquid medicine bottle protruding from a pocket inside the driver-side door panel The passenger was identified as Tatihanna Lowry The label on the bottle was partially defaced but indicated it had been prescribed to an individual residing in Paterson Further investigation revealed Carriel had an active $1,000 warrant out of Paterson and so he was placed under arrest Officer Angel Batista recovered a medicine bottle with a defaced label containing 33 pills Officer Litterio then directed Lowry to exit the vehicle a small clear plastic bag containing a white powdery residue was observed on the seat where she had been sitting When asked about any other contraband in the vehicle Lowry informed officers a firearm was located in the center console was found to be loaded with a large-capacity magazine and hollow-point ammunition A check of the serial number revealed the firearm had been reported stolen from Jacksonville she also advised there was a bag in the vehicle containing additional narcotics Officers located the bag on the rear passenger-side floorboard It contained multiple clear plastic bags and medicine bottles filled with various prescription pills and tablets Among the recovered items were a significant quantity of Oxycodone 60 Alprazolam pills and 51 empty wax folds commonly used for packaging heroin Both Carriel and Lowry were remanded to the Bergen County Jail The recovered firearm has been submitted for ballistic testing The vehicle was seized in anticipation of a search warrant Carriel was charged with possession of a firearm while committing a CDS crime possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes certain persons not to have a weapon if convicted in this state or elsewhere three counts of with intent to distribute CDS possession of drug paraphernalia and knowingly possessing with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance within 1,000 feet of school Lowry was charged with possession of a firearm while committing a CDS crime knowingly possessing with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance within 1,000 feet of school distribution of four or fewer dosages of a prescription-legend drugs and distribution of five to 99 dosages of a prescription legend drug a search warrant was secured and executed on the vehicle A scale and numerous empty wax folds were discovered in the trunk of the vehicle Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email Please use this form even if you've subscribed previously using one of our other platforms — like Mailchimp Signing up here will ensure you'll be notified whenever we post something new .. or you may choose a different delivery frequency Looking for an old issue of The Observer? Our online archive goes back to 2013 — and by clicking here please contact the Kearny Public Library at (201) 998-2666 Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A man caught shoplifting at a Bergen County supermarket turned violent when he fought with police and banged his head against a patrol car before being arrested Vasilio Karagiannis was arrested at the ShopRite in Lyndhurst.      Vasilio Karagiannis was charged after the incident at ShopRite on New York Avenue in Lyndhurst around 2:49 p.m Vincent Auteri of the Lyndhurst Police Department Police say Karagiannis was caught hiding merchandise and got into a physical fight with store workers near the south exit Officer Thomas Golda arrived to find him “engaged in a physical altercation” and trying to break free including “intentionally striking his head against a patrol vehicle.” He was charged with robbery Augusta Health’s Neighborhood Clinic program brings doctors and nurses to different areas in the community that have health equity issues Augusta Health defines health inequity with several factors including quality of care and access to essential primary care director of public and primary care services has been working with community partners to address shortcomings in the community which is near the City of Waynesboro and Nelson County according to a community needs assessment the health group did Watch the full story, here: https://www.whsv.com/2025/04/21/augusta-health-opens-new-neighborhood-clinic-location-lyndhurst/ A crash involving a tour van and pickup truck near Yellowstone National Park has resulted in at least seven fatalities and eight injuries The identities of the victims have not yet been released There was one occupant in the pickup truck The cause of the crash is under investigation Yellowstone National Park is around 3,500 square miles will open and staff his office on the first Sunday in May to allow Hackensack and Lyndhurst residents to fill out and cast a mail-in ballot in person ahead of the May 13 municipal election Hogan said he made the decision after hearing from residents the Bergen County NAACP and the Fellowship of Black Churches about voters’ needs for better ballot access before Election Day “The decision was made after we received complaints that each municipality had not signed off on early voting,” he said why don’t we open this up to the two towns so people having problems getting to the polls on Election Day can vote.” The two municipalities are the only ones in Bergen County to hold elections this May — for Hackensack City Council and Lyndhurst Municipal Commissioners Voters can visit the clerk’s office at 1 Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack from 10 a.m on May 4 and request a vote-by-mail ballot Workers will verify they are registered to vote and the filled-out ballots can be deposited in a drop box on-site The clerk’s office used a similar setup in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy when many polling places were under water or without electricity “This is another opportunity for people to cast their ballots and I think it satisfies a need for voters,” Hogan said Early voting had become an issue in Hackensack after the City Council declined to request the option for three days of early voting from the Bergen County Clerk Hackensack Unites, a slate of five candidates challenging Mayor John Labrosse's team in the election, had urged the council to give voters the option. City officials opted not to pursue the option explaining that Lyndhurst was also not providing early in-person voting "The majority of this council feels there are plenty of ways to vote you can drop your ballot off anytime in a drop box Not to mention the polls are open that Tuesday," Labrosse said at a March public meeting Local: Hackensack approves apartment project near bus terminal. See details The Labrosse campaign also objected to the Hackensack Unites slate — Caseen Gaines Philip Carroll and Sonya Clark-Collins — engaging in what campaign manager Zonie LeSane called "political gamesmanship" when they attempted a challenge to the campaign's nominating petitions A spokesperson for the Labrosse campaign declined to comment on the clerk’s office providing the in-person vote-by-mail option Clark-Collins said Hackensack voters deserve the option of early voting on machines in the municipal election just as people throughout the state who vote in local elections in November do She said it was “unfortunate” that the council chose to “limit ballot access in this upcoming election.” “We are thankful for this community-led initiative to counteract their clear attempt at voter suppression and hope all Hackensack residents utilize this opportunity to choose a new direction for the city’s future,” she said The Hackensack Unites slate will face Labrosse Marlene Somerville and Richard Garcia in May who ran unsuccessfully for city council in 2017 is also vying for one of the five seats up for election this year Local: Hackensack police lieutenant suit says mayor defamed him by calling him 'worst offender' The state first allowed early voting in November 2021 under a bill signed earlier that year a record of nearly 1.2 million voters cast machine ballots early expanded early voting by signing a bill to extend the early in-person voting period in New Jersey primaries to six days the state Legislature also made three days of early voting available in May municipal elections it’s a “civil rights issue,” said Courtnay Johnson-Suffern In the last Hackensack Council election in 2021 There are about 28,755 registered voters living in the city of nearly 46,000 residents “It’s about voter access,” Johnson-Suffern said “We really believe this is the opportunity to increase voter turnout and the community’s access to voting we believe people will be more informed and hopefully more engaged in politics.” Hackensack is a "working community" and home to the largest Black and Spanish-speaking populations in Bergen County two groups that have historically "faced challenges with exercising their right to vote," she said The NAACP is also targeting May 7 to get people to the clerk’s office during its normal hours from 8:30 a.m the pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Hackensack and president of the Fellowship of Black Churches said there will be a “souls to the polls” campaign May 4 to encourage parishioners to go to the clerk’s office and cast their ballots The fellowship is not backing a particular ticket but wanted to provide people with more opportunities to vote “Making early voting happen is not a political decision it’s for members of the community to make sure their voices are heard,” he said “We want people to be free enough to come out and vote when they can and not be relegated to one day The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested a Nutley man who attacked a clerk at a local motel and then attempted public information officer of the Lyndhurst Police Department Lyndhurst patrol units responded to a 911 call from the Winslow Motel reporting a patron acting erratically and causing property damage officers observed a shirtless man behaving erratically on the motel’s second-floor balcony retreated into an open motel room upon noticing the officers’ presence Officers Michael Carrino and Anthony Giaquinto ascended the staircase to the second floor but maintained cover because of concerns the suspect may have armed himself Tantalean suddenly exited the room and advanced aggressively toward Officer Carrino with clenched fists disregarding multiple loud verbal commands to stop Officer Carrino was able to quickly gain control of the suspect and bring him to the ground at which point Officers Giaquinto and Vincent DiNicola arrived to assist in securing and placing him under arrest Tantalean exhibited signs of narcotics influence pinpoint pupils and statements admitting to the recent use of crack-cocaine emergency medical services were requested to evaluate him on scene A subsequent investigation revealed prior to police arrival Tantalean assaulted a motel employee in the lobby striking the victim in the face and stealing a set of personal keys The suspect also attempted to force entry into the receptionist area The injured employee was treated by Lyndhurst EMS for facial injuries sustained during the assault Tantalean was transported to New Bridge Medical Center for medical evaluation and was later medically cleared He was then transported to Bergen County Jail obstruction and being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance The Lyndhurst Police Department commends the officers for their professionalism and swift action in safely resolving a volatile and potentially dangerous situation Two suspected shoplifters are behind bars now thanks to the quick work of the Lyndhurst Police Department officers from the Lyndhurst Police Department responded to a report of a shoplifting in progress at TJ Maxx on Valley Brook Avenue A member of the store’s loss-prevention unit observed two men removing anti-theft devices from merchandise The loss-prevention officer was able to provide a description of one suspect identified as a Latino man wearing a black shirt and a red hat Officers Michael D’Alessandro and Vincent DiNicola quickly located the suspect outside a nearby business on the 400 block of Valley Brook Avenue The man initially gave cops a false name and date of birth but was later positively identified as Alexander Peguero Officer Robert Litterio observed a woman acting suspiciously while entering and exiting a white Buick Encore parked nearby she told police she had driven Peguero and another individual to TJ Maxx officers observed in plain view a glass pipe with burnt residue and a small plastic bag with suspected cocaine residue in the driver’s side door compartment The contraband was confirmed after Prouflias admitted the narcotics belonged to Peguero and she had brought him to the location to shoplift A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed six Michael Kors handbags a pair of Puma sneakers and a pair of Reebok sneakers All of the items were bearing TJ Maxx tags and antitheft devices who matched the suspect description and was in possession of the vehicle keys officers located a Visa debit card in a different name fled the scene prior to police arrival and remains at large possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy to commit shoplifting Peguero was charged with hindering apprehension and conspiracy to commit shoplifting Both suspects were remanded to the Bergen County Jail The vehicle was impounded as part of the ongoing investigation Two Lyndhurst juveniles have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery over the weekend have been charged with first-degree robbery third-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon officers responded to a convenience store on Ridge Road following a report of an armed robbery officers learned two individuals wearing face coverings and hoods entered the store canvassed the premises and attempted to conceal merchandise One of the suspects then approached the sales counter and brandished a knife while the second suspect grabbed a hammer from near the counter and raised it toward the store clerk The second suspect proceeded behind the counter the suspect dropped the stolen items and the both of them fled the store spotted two individuals matching the suspects’ descriptions As soon as the suspects saw his marked patrol vehicle they ran toward a commercial parking lot on Valley Brook Avenue Officer Rivera pursued them and confronted them on foot One suspect complied with his commands to stop while the other attempted to flee and hid behind a storage shed before ultimately surrendering along with Officers Edward Montoya and Michael Carrino and both suspects were taken into custody without incident Joseph White and Steven Batista and Officer Michael Scalese After interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance video they were able to confirm the suspects’ actions Both juveniles were remanded to the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center No one was injured during the robbery and the Lyndhurst Police Department says it commends the swift actions of officers in bringing this case to a safe resolution LYNDHURST — Three members of the township's Police Department were promoted in recent ceremonies held at the municipal building Michael Carrino to the rank of deputy chief of police Carrino served as the commander of the Patrol and Traffic divisions he will now be responsible for overseeing various operational and administrative functions 24 was attended by loved ones and under the direction of Mayor and Public Safety Director Robert Giangeruso and Police Chief Richard Jarvis Also promoted during a small ceremony on Jan Auteri had been serving as the supervisor of the Criminal Investigations Division where he will continue and now assume command responsibilities More: A look back at the United States' checkered immigration history who previously was assigned as a patrol squad supervisor will now assumecommand duties of the Patrol and Traffic divisions “I am proud to announce the promotions of these dedicated officers Their commitment to serving our community and upholding the values of our department has earned them this well-deserved recognition As they take on their new roles and responsibilities I know that they will continue to lead by example and inspire others with their professionalism and integrity,” Jarvis said in a written statement said the "three officers have served the police department in various capacities and their new responsibilities will allow them to guide the department in different areas while continuing to advance our community I congratulate all three and look forward to their contributions moving forward.” Three Rutgers University students and one man from Cranford have been arrested following a protest that turned disorderly outside a Hillel event in New Brunswick at Rutgers Hillel on the College Avenue Campus according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Rutgers Police Chief Kenneth Cop The demonstration was in opposition to a roundtable event featuring Congressman Josh Gottheimer Rutgers Police had set up a designated protest area to allow for peaceful demonstration while keeping the campus safe and accessible “Four of the protestors refused repeated requests from the Rutgers University Police Department to clear the public sidewalk.” Officers tried to de-escalate the situation As Rutgers Police formed a protective line to restore access individuals “attempted to breach the line causing officers to declare that the assembly was unlawful in which a dispersal order was attempted.” Whitehead is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a pre-trial detention hearing on Tuesday “The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office along with the Rutgers University Police Department value free speech and support peaceful protests,” the statement said the pursuit of these Constitutional Rights cannot interfere with Rutgers operations or deleteriously impact public safety.” Anyone with information is asked to call Lt Melvin Breton of Rutgers Police at 848-932-8025 or Sgt Andrew Winter of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-4178 One person has died following a house fire that heavily damaged a home in Lyndhurst early Thursday morning The Lyndhurst Fire Department responded to a house fire on Jay Avenue just after 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, according to a post on the Lyndhurst Fire Department's Facebook page responders found heavy smoke showing from the second floor of the building as well as a "well involved basement fire." including one person who was found by firefighters "unresponsive and lifeless," just outside of his bedroom The victim was removed from the fire and CPR was immediately initiated He was taken to a local hospital where he was resuscitated and was listed Thursday in critical but stable condition On Friday the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office confirmed that 27-year-old Ahmed Abidar as a result of his injuries and the residence has been deemed uninhabitable by the Lyndhurst Building Department The American Red Cross was dispatched to the scene to provide disaster relief to the displaced residents The fire is under investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Arson Squad and the local fire prevention office according to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Customers of the Lyndhurst Water Department are under a boil water advisory after a water main break occurred Tuesday at Ridge Road and Valley Brook Avenue according to the Lyndhurst Police Department As of Wednesday morning, the Lyndhurst Police Department reported in a post on Facebook that all necessary repairs have been completed at the water main break and that all customers have returned to normal operating pressure the boil water advisory will remain in effect for domestic water used for cooking and drinking until laboratory results on a water sample come back The Lyndhurst Police Department anticipates the results to be returned by late morning to early afternoon on Thursday a notification will be sent out "immediately upon receiving the results of the water sample once the results determine this advisory may be lifted." In the meantime, while under the boil water advisory Lyndhurst residents are instructed to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and allow the water to cool before using or use bottled water boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking brushing teeth and washing dishes until further notice The following measures are also recommended: the Lyndhurst Police Department asks that you run cold water until the water has cleared "Please continue to boil your water or use bottled water until you are notified that the water quality is satisfactory," says a post from the Lyndhurst Police Department "This advisory will remain in effect until repairs are completed and testing shows the water quality to be safe." they can contact the Lyndhurst Department of Public Works at 201-438-5478 Officials are investigating a fire that damaged a house in Lyndhurst early Thursday morning resulting in multiple rescues and leaving one person in critical condition The Lyndhurst Fire Department responded to a house fire on Jay Avenue just after 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, according to a post on the Lyndhurst Fire Department's Facebook page Lyndhurst police officers deployed a tactical ladder and removed one resident from a lower roof a second person was rescued from the second-floor roof and a third person "leaped to safety" from a second story window Firefighters initiated "an aggressive interior attack and primary search," attempting to locate the fourth and unaccounted for person "Crews were met with heavy fire conditions in the basement as well as zero visibility and high heat on the floors above," says the post ex-chiefs Steven Passamano and Nicholas Haggerty located the fourth unaccounted for occupant He was taken to a local hospital where he was resuscitated and was listed in critical but stable condition Diana Auteri knows that the last two years have seen a Lyndhurst softball team struggle in the always tough NJIC National Division But while the Golden Bears will once again be quite young again in 2025 the third-year head coach sees a bright future ahead for this current group “For the past two years we’ve definitely taken our lumps,” said Auteri “We are definitely young again and we still have our entire infield returning I’m anticipating them to step up a lot this year Leading the way for Lyndhurst will be junior Gianna Lembo a three-year starter at catcher and a mainstay in the leadoff spot Lembo hit .33 while leading the team in runs (20) “She’s got a big year ahead of her,” Auteri said “She is making huge strides as well and I’m looking to see a lot more out of her she’s been great and I think this one’s going to be her best yet.” all four starting infielders from last year Another three-year starter for Lyndhurst is junior second baseman Aitana Lozano best known for her work on the wrestling mat is someone Auteri believes is primed for a big spring as well “I’m really looking forward to seeing her improvement this year while taking on a bigger role,” said Auteri “She hit the ball great (in our scrimmage against Hackensack and she leads the team.” Sophomore Olivia Syed is back at third base after leading the team in RBI (12) last year “She’s hitting the ball hard,” said Auteri a three-sport athlete and one of just two senior starters “She’s done a great job,” Auteri said of DeCoro “She has a great rapport and great relationships with everybody I think she’s going to do a great job leading the young girls.” Junior Ava Woolis is a returning starter at first base with senior Amber Borquist also vying for time Returning in left field is senior Kiana Marizan The other two outfield spots are currently up in the air as multiple members of Lyndhurst’s promising freshman class are vying for the starting roles The versatile Nicolette is someone who Auteri envisions seeing time at multiple positions over the course of the season Juniors Habiba Abdelgalil and Isabella Pluchino are also vying for tim Pitcher was set to be filled by Alexis Goula but with the senior sidelined with a season-ending injury there is an open competition for innings in the circle Gibbons and Olivia DeRuvo are all vying for the job With eight freshmen set to potentially see time on varsity Lyndhurst’s numbers have been bolstered and this preseason has created more competition than in previous years “I think softball is starting to make a turnaround,” said Auteri “There’s a ton of opportunity (to play) and I’m not afraid to bring freshmen up or start freshmen.” Lyndhurst begins the season with road games at Manchester Regional on March 31 and Garfield on April 2 The Bears home opener and first division matchup is set for April 4 against North Arlington While it didn’t necessarily show in its 3-19 record Auteri saw growth at the end of last season as well as its talented group of newcomers there’s a confidence that this year could see Lyndhurst sneak up on some people as it continues to rebuild “There’s a quiet feeling that we may shock a few people here and there and that’s what I’m hoping for,” Auteri said They understand that we’ve been so young for so long but that’s why they know this is the year to make some noise.” Jason Bernstein joined The Observer as its sports writer in March 2022 He has a wealth of sports-writing experience A water main break in Lyndhurst on Tuesday may cause residents in the area to experience brown water or little to no water pressure At around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, the Lyndhurst Police Department posted on Facebook that there was a water main break at Ridge Road and Valley Brook Avenue The Department of Public Works was in the process of repairing the water main break the Police Department reported on Facebook they should run cold water first until it clears Authorities also said to avoid the area because of heavy traffic "Please do not contact our communications desk for an eta of repair," the Police Department said on Facebook This was the second water main break in Lyndhurst on Tuesday The Police Department posted on Facebook at around 6 a.m that there was a break at Court and Livingston avenues Officials also warned residents of brown water and a lack of water pressure from the morning main break This article has been removed as the missing girl has been found unharmed LYNDHURST — Before every Lyndhurst volleyball practice head coach Steve Valhalla calls his players' attention to the championship banner hanging high on the wall of the gym "We want a '2024' on that banner," senior outside hitter Yasemin Ugurlu said "That's been our goal and our motivation." The Golden Bears will get their wish after defeating Mendham They'll visit undefeated Old Tappan in a Group 2 semifinal on Thursday Lyndhurst won its only Group 2 title in 1990 but played in the championship match in 1989 and 1995 The NJSIAA did not award sectional titles back then We had the talent to do it," said senior Asya Akbar I knew we were going to win because of our chemistry and our bond together But it was young Mendham (18-7) who seemed unfazed early in the sectional final The Minutemen were able to take advantage of unforced errors and build a quick 9-3 lead forced Lyndhurst to change up its shots when she came into the match had a team high eight kills and four blocks Minutemen junior setter Brenna Reilly had 18 assists This was Mendham's first trip to a sectional final since winning Group 2 in 2021 "I thought this was going to be a rebuilding year," Mendham coach Maria Castro-Alvarez said and I realized it was not a rebuilding year This was a year for us to conquer new heights The Golden Bears (24-3) built a second-game lead on back-to-back Urgulu aces then a cross-court kill and a tip for a point from Akar When junior middle Sofia Hechavarria put a ball down the Mendham players huddled in the middle of the court Hechavarria finished with seven kills and four blocks Senior setter Kiana Marizan had 20 assists everyone gets back up right away," said Urgulu We're still in it.' We were down 10 points (in the first game) Valhalla had a sense Lyndhurst could do big things after the girls won their summer league in Harrison That's when he made the sectional title their goal The Golden Bears snapped a three-year streak of being eliminated from the postseason by Morris County foes "These girls love volleyball," said the 6-foot-6 Valhalla because they work so hard and I'm so proud of them." A man who was involved in a domestic dispute in East Rutherford and who then came home to Lyndhurst to act combatively toward the Lyndhurst Police Department was arrested here but he has since been sprung from custody was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose unlawful possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct Lyndhurst Officers Michael Carrino and Vincent DiNicola responded to a Lyndhurst residence after an urgent request was received from the East Rutherford Police Department regarding a domestic violence incident that had occurred in their jurisdiction fled East Rutherford and was reportedly on his way back to his residence in Lyndhurst the officers found Prins’ vehicle parked across the street from his residence When officers knocked on the door and announced their presence Prins answered the door and immediately became confrontational Prins brandished a large pipe wrench and began swinging it in a threatening manner toward the officers Repeated verbal commands to drop the weapon were ignored and Prins continued his aggressive behavior Charles Giangeruso and Officer Robert Litterio efforts to deescalate the situation proved unsuccessful When Prins advanced toward Giangeruso in a threatening manner officers took decisive action and restrained Prins to take him into custody Prins was processed and charged accordingly Prins was released on his own recognizance but is scheduled to appear before the Bergen County Superior Court in the near future The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested and charged Juan Martinez of Lyndhurst with drug possession and related offenses following a motor vehicle stop in the early morning hours of Tuesday Officer Anthony Giaquinto conducted a motor-vehicle stop on Rutherford Avenue near Livingston Avenue after observing a black Toyota SUV traveling without a visible license plate Officer Giaquinto ultimately made contact with the driver The officers observed items consistent with narcotics use in plain view The search resulted in the discovery of suspected cocaine drug paraphernalia and a glass pipe commonly used for CDS ingestion A further search of Martinez’s person yielded an additional six small plastic bags containing a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine Martinez was taken into custody by Officer Giaquinto and during processing he admitted the substances found were in fact cocaine Martinez was charged with third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia He was then remanded to the Bergen County Jail Martinez was also issued motor vehicle summonses for possession of a narcotic in a motor vehicle improper display of registration and failure to inspect If the man named in this story’s name sounds familiar — or his headshot is ringing a bell — it’s because he was on the wrong side of the law just a few weeks ago featured in a police item in The Observer and he finds himself in trouble once again The Lyndhurst Police Department again arrested Juan Martinez — and charged him with possession possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia Officer Jorge Fernandez was departing from the parking lot of business on Rutherford Avenue when he observed a black colored SUV swiftly enter the lot The vehicle immediately left the parking lot at which point Officer Fernandez noticed the vehicle did not have a visible rear license plate Officer Fernandez proceeded to follow the vehicle and watched as the subject vehicle turned carelessly into the exit portion of the parking lot of an adjacent business on Orient Way The vehicle ultimately came to a stop at which point Officer Fernandez approached the driver and he immediately knew it was Martinez Nicholas Abruscato and Officer Anthony Morreale arrived shortly thereafter to assist Officer Fernandez believed Martinez was driving while impaired and and had reason to believe narcotics might still be in the vehicle When Martinez failed to grant Officer Fernandez consent to search the vehicle A canine from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department alerted to the presence of a control dangerous substance A search of the vehicle then led to the discovery of several small plastic bags containing crack cocaine a glass cylindrical pipe was also located inside the vehicle Martinez was remanded to the Bergen County Jail — one could only wonder how long it will take for a judge to release him this go-round Martinez was also issued motor vehicle summons for possession of narcotics in a motor vehicle under careless driving and failing to utilize a right turn signal The Lyndhurst Police Department thanked the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department’s Canine Unit for their assistance with this incident A developer has secured a $14.6 million construction loan to build a 128-key extended-stay hotel in the Meadowlands in a transaction arranged by Cronheim Mortgage is an experienced builder and 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Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy Never fall asleep in a vehicle if you’ve got drugs on you officers from the Lyndhurst Police Department responded to a report of a man possibly under the influence or asleep in a parked vehicle in the parking lot of a business on Lewandowski Street Officer Michael D’Alessandro approached the vehicle and observed the man hunched over in the driver’s seat of a GMC Envoy with Massachusetts plates Officer D’Alessandro also observed a burnt glass pipe commonly used for inhaling controlled dangerous substances on Vega’s lap Officer D’Alessandro was joined by Officers Michael LeStrange and Michael Carrino and after making contact with Vega and ensuring he safely exited the vehicle Officer D’Alessandro placed him in custody A search of Vega’s person yielded a small zip-lock bag containing a substance suspected to be methamphetamine The officers conducted a subsequent search of the vehicle which led to the discovery of an additional glass pipe hidden inside a shoebox in the backseat Vega was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia He was also cited for possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle Vega was released on a summons and is scheduled to appear in Bergen County Superior Court April 23 Tyler Herman knew that he was going to be counted upon to be the ace of the Lyndhurst staff following the graduation of its top three starting pitchers To Herman that meant significant time in the weight room to carry the physical and mental load of being the No 1 starter after previously pitching as a reliever “(My preparation) changed throughout the winter,” said Herman who put on 20 pounds of muscle since the end of last season “I put a lot of my work into the weight room and I really valued that I was going to be the head of the rotation It really put more (responsibility) on me and I knew I had to do more stuff than when I was coming out of the bullpen last year and there were other guys before me This is the time to shine.So I was in the weight room getting ready for the season and to be the No If the season’s first week is any indication Herman pitched five shutout innings of one-hit ball with eight strikeouts and no walks to give Lyndhurst a rain-shortened 2-0 victory at Becton Herman was eligible to come back three days later against rival North Arlington this time a two-hit shutout as he struck out eight and walked one in a 75-pitch masterpiece as the Bears earned a 4-0 win Twelve scoreless innings with 16 strikeouts against just three hits and a walk Not only are those the numbers of a bonafide ace but the numbers of The Observer Athlete of the Week “He’s been prepared for this,” head coach Patrick Auteri said “He obviously knew coming into the season that he was going to be our guy and I think that motivated him Herman credits the offseason work for being a big contributor in his fastball velocity increasing from the high-70s as a sophomore to being clocked in the 84-85 mile per hour range this offseason Herman says he has noticed how the added strength has been beneficial for his stamina on the mound “I’ve just gotten overall stronger,” Herman said “My arm’s been healthier and I feel like I can go the distance more than last year because I really wasn’t in the weight room as much before this year It really has helped me  going through innings five Michael Rizzo and Jack Nowinski in the rotation posting a 1.02 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 20.2 innings required developing more of his secondary pitches “He definitely wasn’t as developed with the breaking I know he has confidence in his curveball to throw it for a strike “I think the command (of all of his pitches) is the biggest thing that he’s worked on And obviously having the improved velocity just makes his other pitches even better.” Herman is also off to a good start at the plate going 3-for-7 with two walks and a RBI in Lyndhurst’s first three games of the season A longtime cook at Steve's Sizzling Steaks on Route 17 in Carlstadt was the victim of a fatal hit-and-run accident Thursday in Lyndhurst died at the scene after being struck on Ridge Road near Milton Avenue Police said they arrested Steven G for allegedly leaving the scene of the accident as well as charges of hindering apprehension tampering with evidence and other motor vehicle offenses Arnold had worked at the restaurant for 40 years His mother previously worked there as a butcher and his sister and niece were also employed there “He was a great person — a gentle giant,” said Perine who has worked at the restaurant since 2011 "Everybody that's here is basically family that all work together Sheridan said Arnold was an avid sports fan — the Giants Yankees and Rangers — and was a regular at sporting games Arnold leaves behind several sisters and brothers, said an online obituary "There's no big superhero story," Sheridan said and a memorial service is planned for this Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m Steve's will close later that evening for a celebration-of-life dinner for restaurant staff members labor and the economy for NorthJersey.com and The Record Email: munozd@northjersey.com; Twitter:@danielmunoz100 and Facebook Woodmont Industrial Partners has secured a tenant for more than 30,000 square feet at a newly updated industrial property in the Meadowlands will occupy the full building at 2 Terminal Road in Lyndhurst in a deal that comes six months after Woodmont completed its multimillion-dollar improvement of the warehouse and distribution facility That work included a new roof and front entrance painting of the building’s interior and exterior 1,800 square feet of new office space and additional loading doors as the firm sought to capitalize on its location at the intersection of routes 3 and 17 Michael Schaible and Troy Wisse of Lee & Associates – WBE represented ownership in the 30,046-square-foot lease Newmark’s Dan Reider and Jack Barclay represented the tenant “The successful lease-up of 2 Terminal Road illustrates Woodmont’s expertise in delivering exceptional facilities tailored to meet tenants’ needs,” said Anthony Amadeo major highways and a skilled local workforce reinforces the Meadowlands as a dominant force in New Jersey’s industrial market we remain committed to providing high-quality facilities that elevate the region’s industrial landscape.” Nemo Tile provides stone and tile products for clients across the residential health care and commercial real estate sectors Its new facility — which has seven truck parking spots climate control and 18-foot clear ceiling heights — will serve as an office and warehouse for natural stone and porcelain slabs expanding the company’s current footprint beyond showrooms in Massachusetts Woodmont acquires 30,000 sq. ft. Lyndhurst industrial building RAMSEY − Justus Favata fought his way into the end zone for a touchdown one play after the Ramsey junior quarterback had been denied That was the theme for Favata and the Rams who battled back for a 27-24 victory over Lyndhurst in Friday's first round of the North 2 Favata scored on a 1-yard run with 1:12 remaining in the final quarter to cap Ramsey's comeback from a 24-7 deficit The Rams then stopped Lyndhurst on downs to seal the win in this penalty-marred battle “I’m still trying to process it all,” Favata said and we were able to do enough to pull it out in the end and we were able to get it done.” Ramsey had pulled within 24-20 with 7:48 remaining with Favata pitching to senior running back Christian Fojon and Fojon throwing a 19-yard score to junior receiver Joey Korcak Ramsey (7-2) began the comeback with Favata scrambling and throwing a 16-yard score to senior receiver Justin Edelson late in the third to cut the deficit to 24-14 “We were shooting ourselves in the first half,” Ramsey coach Adam Baeira said The second half we told them to ‘stay together stay as one,’ and we came back out and we executed.” Lyndhurst (7-2) scored 24 consecutive points and took its 24-7 lead on a 30-yard field goal in the third by freshman Anthony Andrinopoulos Senior running back Roddy Morinho scored on a 2-yard run Morinho caught a 5-yard TD pass from senior quarterback Shawn Bellenger and Bellenger threw a 26-yard score to freshman receiver Avery Cano self-inflicted wounds,” Lyndhurst coach Rich Tuero said “We had so many opportunities to close the game and we didn’t do it and they were the better team the second half Ramsey (7-2) advances to next weekend's North 2 The Hornets advanced with Friday's 27-14 home win over No Ramsey has been in multiple gut-check games this season The Rams are 5-0 in games decided by seven points or less but we’re a team that’s able to get out of it and that’s what we were able to do,” Favata said Favata’s game-winning TD capped an eight-play including a 41-yard completion to Korcak for a first-and-10 at the 15-yard line Favata then threw a 14-yard completion to senior Gio Ruiz After being stopped for no gain on a first-and-goal at the 1-yard line pushed his way into the end zone on the same play and we’re going to get in that end zone,” Favata said of the mindset Lyndhurst’s boil-water advisory has been lifted Lyndhurst OEM says the following measures are strongly encouraged: • Run water faucets for 3 to 5 minutes to flush your service connection and interior plumbing with water from the service main • Empty and clean automatic ice makers and water chillers • Drain and refill hot water heater if the temperature is set below 113 degrees Fahrenheit • Service connections with a water softener/cartridge filters should be run through aregeneration cycle or other procedures recommended by the manufacturer • Water reservoirs in tall buildings should be drained and refilled (as applicable) please contact the Kearny Public Library at (201) 998-2666.