They found Dela-Cruz carrying two bundles of heroin stamped "BIG DICK" in purple ink and arrested him, Berdnik said. PROSPECT PARK, NJ - Once predominantly Dutch, some 65 nationalities make up Prospect Park's residents in 2022, according to the borough. We shouldnt have to wait until campaign season.. 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. The street value of the fentanyl alone is nearly $40,000, the sheriff said. 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. Sheriff Berdnik and the entire Passaic County Sheriffs Office extend our condolences to the Englehardt family during this difficult time, the sheriffs office said in a Facebook post. Police were called about 6:30 p.m. Saturday on a report of a fight just outside the food court entrance of the mall, which is off Route 46 in Wayne. PATERSON, NJ Former Passaic County Sheriff Edwin Englehardt died Thursday. Published April 23, 2023 at 8:33 AM. 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. PATERSON, NJ - Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik swore in 24 Corrections Officers who will now go through GAP training to become Sheriff Officers. Our Courthouse Division ensures the safety of jurors and judges and maintains order in the court rooms as well as perimeter security. The first sheriff of the new county was Rynier S. Speer, born in 1798 to a family that counted itself among the first Dutch settlers. 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. Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said those calls tend to slow the police departments response to other incidents. 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. 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. Click here to follow Daily Voice South Passaic and receive free news updates. 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 Bergen Record. Americo Escobar, Sgt . Mayor Andre Sayegh said the sheriffs officers will handle citizen complaints about such things as noise and motor bikes. Narcotics detectives using undercover vehicles were watching the area of East 19th Street between 17th Avenue and Market Street when a white Sprinter van driven by Julio Dela-Cruz, 44, of North Bergen pulled up, Berdnik said. 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. Now all of a sudden, they want to give some much-needed support? ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Soto and his conspirator took approximately $45,000 from the Valley Bank. Police were called about 6:30 p.m . 1 seat open. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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 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. 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. Camden:856-757-5026 (NOTE: A bundle ordinarily contains 10 folds. 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. The Passaic County Sheriff is up for election this year, with two candidates running: Republican Mason Maher and Democrat Richard H. Berdnik. Upcoming Events. City Councilman Michael Jackson called the program a campaign ploy. Berdnik is running for reelection in November. Mayor Andre Sayegh said the sheriffs officers will handle citizen complaints about such things as noise and motor bikes. 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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. BOTTOM: Julio DeLa-Cruz (left), Jaden Nickels, Irate Owner Flips Out, Attacks 68-Year-Old Clifton Parking Enforcement Officer, Police Charge. The street value of the fentanyl alone is nearly $40,000, the sheriff said. FAX: 609-989-2275. A 16 year old faces charges in the stabbing of a 14 year old during a brawl at the Willowbrook Mall in Passaic County over the weekend, authorities said. We shouldnt have to wait until campaign season.. 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. 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. 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. 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). The other four were sent to the county lockup to await first appearances in Central Judicial Processing Court in Paterson, the sheriff said. I am delighted to swear PATERSON, NJ - When Tony Vancheri puts his mind to something he usually gets it done. Not everyone thinks the initiative is a good idea. "If you like me, vote for my guys!" A state grand . 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 Jose Soto, of Passaic, and his partner took about $80,000 in the 2020 robberies, authorities said. Within the Law Enforcement Division, Ive worked to get more officers on patrol in every county municipality. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 2023 www.northjersey.com. Soto pointed a silver and black handgun at customers and employees and began ordering everyone down on the floor. As Passaic County sheriff, Mason will hold the line on taxes, stand with police to crack down on crime and illegal drugs, and empower parents to make decisions that are in the best interests of their children. 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 . Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Nickels handed Dela-Cruz two bundles of heroin and collected cash in exchange, Berdnik said. Theyshould not have to be subjected to illegal activity, large gatherings, loud music, prostitution and many other offenses.. Officers being shifted from the jail will first go through additional training for the quality-of-life work, the sheriff said. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Hes a man to whom many titles apply: deputy mayor, friend, father, grandfather, to name just a few. Public transport in Paris and le-de-France: itinerary planner; metro, RER and bus maps; information on: traffic, fares, hours, areas 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. Trenton:609-989-2190 PATERSON Passaic County sheriffs officers last weekend beganhandling quality oflifecomplaintsin Paterson,aninitiative thatthe mayorsayswillfree up city police to focus on violent crimes. Warranted searches turned up nearly four ounces of coke, the bundles of heroin, Xanax and Oxycodone pills and $1,391 in suspected drug cash, the sheriff said on Saturday. 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. Everyone who was close to Sheriff Englehardt, knew of his loyalty, patriotism, and generous nature.. October 14, 2022, 7:48 PM. He began his career as a patrol officer in uniform before reassignment to the Street Crime /Narcotic Unit where he remained after . Mason Maher, candidate for Passaic County Sheriff, talks about his platform and the upcoming midterm election. Mason is the only candidate for sheriff that will fight for mainstream policies that are pro-taxpayer, pro-police, and pro-parent. This year, local dignitaries flocked to Wayne and gathered under threatening clouds to mark the occasion of the raising of the Pride Flag. Lock Newark, NJ 07102, Newark:973-645-2700 "It's all about the facts and what you've accomplished for the people.". Find NJ.com on Facebook. Passaic County News . Dan Daly said in a statement on Monday. To register complaints about emails from TAPinto.net, please email, Passaic County Awarded $1.2M Grant to Build Mini-Roundabout, Orlando Cruz Sworn-In as New Passaic County Commissioner, Mary Celis appointed as President and CEO of United Way of Passaic County, Two Woodland Park, Two Totowa Students Win Passaic County Poster Contest, Hawthorne Resident Nadege Allwaters Appointed as Passaic County Counsel, NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy in Wayne for Swearing-in of Passaic County Officials, Secret Santa Gifts Friends of Paterson Parks with $600K Donation, Despite Speculation, Wayne Mayor Confirms "I Am the 200" Meme Not Political, "Welcome To America": U.S. Passaic County was organized by an act of the state legislature on February 7,1837, and the law took effect on April 11th. Weve been struggling in Paterson for quite some time, Jackson said. In lieu of flowers, Englehardts family has requested donations be made to the Passaic County Sheriffs Officers, PBA Local #286 (memo: for Passaic County Sheriff Canine Unit), PO Box 731, Woodland Park, New Jersey 07424, according to the obituary. Some of the officers on the squad will be pulled from the sheriffs patrol division and courthouse security, officials said. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. A lock ( After the stabbing, the friends of the 14 year old fled to the area of the malls movie theater, Daly said. "This position allows me to apply my legal training, skills and expertise while serving the residents of the County in which I reside - WAYNE, NJ - Passaic County held its swearing-in ceremony Wednesday night for Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik and Commissioners Terry Duffy and Pasquale Pat Lepore. Live updates:Election updates: Malinowski concedes 7th District race, local results roll in, More:Rats, mold, sewage leaks, abuse: Suits allege litany of complaints about Passaic jail. We've done many great things for this county, and our plans for the future are to make it even better.". With over 32 years law enforcement experience, Mason serves as fourth president of Local #1 Superiors Officers Association. They then forced all employees and customers into the bank vault and fled through the rear door of the Valley Bank. Berdnik also raised far more money throughout the campaign. Passaic County Sheriff. 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. Nearly two pounds of fentanyl and a stolen handgun were found stashed in a storage unit by a Paterson man seized by Passaic County sheriff's detectives, authorities said. Soto and his conspirator took approximately $35,000 from the PNC Bank. see all news. A lifelong Paterson resident, Englehardt is survived by his nieces, nephews, and a number of other relatives and friends. Email: editor@patersonpress.com, This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Passaic County sheriff's officers will start helping Paterson NJ cops, Passaic County sheriff's officers will start helping Paterson NJ cops. Passaic County's Annual Non-Profit Summit is back, and with a new name! By mid-October, he had about $325,000 on hand, six times more than the Maher campaign reported on its state filings. The 2.5-acre expansion willallow visitors to stroll along the Passaic River among the ruins of a dye factory, silk mill, and WAYNE, NJ So far, two incidents have been reported of tires stolen off of cars as they were parked at the NJ Transit Center parking lot on Route 23 in Wayne. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) District Director John Thompson and other dignitaries sworn in the new citizens WAYNE, NJ Eight Passaic County Sheriff Officers were administered the oath of office for their new ranks on Monday at the Passaic County Public Safety Academy. In addition to the prison term, Judge Martini sentenced Soto to three years of supervised release. WEST MILFORD. 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. Jeff Goldman Cops across N.J. to divvy up $10M grant for automated license plate recognition. Passaic County Public Services Conference. Main Office: The newly finished project, considered by locals to be the Gateway to the Great Falls, included the rehabilitation of the bridge, upgrades PATERSON, NJ ThePaterson City Council has designated September 10 through September 18 Dominican Heritage Week. "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. The 14 year old, who had been stabbed in the right thigh, remained was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated and released, Daly said. Weve been struggling in Paterson for quite some time, Jackson said. 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. Cruz's appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of former Commissioner T.J. Best. The four-term sheriff has won with 57% of the total vote or more since his first Passaic County election in 2010. 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 . Sheriff Richard Berdnik said his Paterson "quality of life squad" will operate seven days a week, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Click here to follow Daily Voice South Passaic and receive free news updates. 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. Early voting runs from October 29 through November 6, with election day on November 8. They were identified as Sgt. I personally reviewed every budget item to determine what was necessary and what could be either eliminated or reduced. Officers being shifted from the jail will first go through additional training for the quality-of-life work, the sheriff said. More:These are the problems facing NJ Democrats and Republicans moving toward 2024 | Stile. The leader of the Paterson Black Lives Matter group, Zellie Thomas, said the downsizing of the jail should result in layoffs of sheriffs officers so that that money could be shifted to social programs that would improve the lives of city residents. 0:36 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. FAX:973-645-2702 Olmedo, meanwhile, was sent to the Passaic County Jail to await a first court appearance on a host of drug-related charges. Joe Malinconico. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Paterson swears-in a new class of recruits of the police academy on Jan. 31, 2022. The newly PATERSON, NJ -Mary Celis has been announced as the President and CEO of the United Way of Passaic County, following her successful tenure as the Interim President & CEO since July 1, 2022. In fact, the future of the American Revolution was looking pretty bleak when PATERSON, NJ - Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik swore in 24 Corrections Officers who will now go through GAP training to become Sheriff Officers. The economy is tanking, crime is rising, and our kids are at-risk. "I think the people spoke very loudly today. The investigators conducted court-approved searches at Mendez's garden apartment on 27th Street, his Dodge Durango and a storage unit on Grand Street late Tuesday, April 25. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I have increased training technology and improved manpower deployment methods. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. has been appointed as Passaic County Counsel, which makes her chief legal advisor to county government. Im proud of how the jail has evolved over the years. 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. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Not everyone thinks the initiative is a good idea. Early voting runs from October 29 through November 6, with election day on November 8. Anthony G. Attrino may be reached at tattrino@njadvancemedia.com. 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. Your Local News for South Passaic County, New Jersey, TOP: Michael Lopez (left), Zamair M. Johson But the campaign took on a harder, more partisan edge on the street. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Hearing Impaired: 856-968-4983 Berdnik said the quality-of-life program would operate for 90 days, after which officials would decide whether to continue it. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Twelve years ago, I had the privilege of being elected as the sheriff of Passaic County. 17,593 talking about this. Mendez, who was stopped driving the SUV at East Side Park, was carrying several ounces of pot and a digital scale, Berdnik said. They were taken to the Wayne Police Department. The grant was secured through the efforts of Congresswoman Mike Sherrill.
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