Fire Believed Started By Cigarette Damages Same Lyndhurst Home Where 2005 Blaze Killed Smoker Fire Believed Started By Cigarette Damages Same Lyndhurst Home Where 2005 Blaze Killed Smoker Fire Believed Started By Cigarette Damages Same Lyndhurst Home Where 2005 Blaze Killed Smoker
Fire Believed Started By Cigarette Damages Same Lyndhurst Home Where 2005 Blaze Killed Smoker A fire that authorities believe was ignited Thursday by an improperly discarded cigarette damaged the same Lyndhurst home where a blaze more than 17 years ago killed a smoker with an oxygen tank. A married couple got out safely after the fire started at 230 Post Avenue at 9:19 a.m. June 29, Lyndhurst Police Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Borough firefighters arrived to find flames shooting out of a second-floor side bedroom in the 2½-story house, responders said. The firefighters contained the blaze to that room and had it under control in well under a half-hour, Auteri said. They…
Volunteer Responder In Bergen, Passaic Charged With Theft Volunteer Responder In Bergen, Passaic Charged With Theft Volunteer Responder In Bergen, Passaic Charged With Theft
Volunteer Responder In Bergen, Passaic Charged With Theft A volunteer first responder in two counties was arrested on theft charges in Bergen, records show. Tyler M. Kotchkowski, 21, was charged last week with two counts of theft from the North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad, for which sources said he'd served as treasurer. An exact amount couldn't immediately be determined. Kotchkowski, a North Arlington native who moved to Clifton last summer, studied criminal justice at Bergen Community College, according to his LinkedIn profile. He'd been with NAVES since May 2021 and also a volunteer with the West Paterson Fire Co. 3 since June 2021, i…
PA Man Posing As Amazon Worker Robbed, Pistol-Whipped NJ Homeowner: Authorities PA Man Posing As Amazon Worker Robbed, Pistol-Whipped NJ Homeowner: Authorities PA Man Posing As Amazon Worker Robbed, Pistol-Whipped NJ Homeowner: Authorities
PA Man Posing As Amazon Worker Robbed, Pistol-Whipped NJ Homeowner: Authorities A Pennsylvania man was among a trio of unemployed ex-cons posing as Amazon delivery workers who pistol-whipped a New Jersey homeowner before fleeing with cash, sneakers and jewelry, authorities said. Newark native Jazmir Carter, 25 — currently of Stroudsburg, PA — and Brick City residents Ameer Holcomb, 42, and Michael Carter, 26, forced their way into the North Arlington home after the victim opened the door around 9:30 a.m. Feb. 21, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. North Arlington police notified his office, the prosecutor said, and a joint investigation led to raids by his det…
Home Invaders Pose As Amazon Workers, Rob And Pistol-Whip Bergen Homeowner Home Invaders Pose As Amazon Workers, Rob And Pistol-Whip Bergen Homeowner Home Invaders Pose As Amazon Workers, Rob And Pistol-Whip Bergen Homeowner
Home Invaders Pose As Amazon Workers, Rob And Pistol-Whip Bergen Homeowner Three unemployed ex-cons posing as Amazon delivery workers pistol-whipped a Bergen County homeowner before fleeing with cash, sneakers and jewelry, authorities said. Newark native Jazmir Carter, 25, currently of Stroudsburg, PA, and Brick City residents Ameer Holcomb, 42, and Michael Carter, 26, forced their way into the North Arlington home after the victim opened the door around 9:30 a.m. Feb. 21, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. North Arlington police notified his office, the prosecutor said, and a joint investigation led to raids by his detectives and members of the FBI Safe …
Longtime Bergen County Florist Relocates To Garfield After 34 Years Longtime Bergen County Florist Relocates To Garfield After 34 Years Longtime Bergen County Florist Relocates To Garfield After 34 Years
Longtime Bergen County Florist Relocates To Garfield After 34 Years After nearly 35 years, Crystal Florist and Greenhouse is saying farewell to its Bergen County digs. But not to worry, flower fans, it's merely moving seven miles north.  Crystal Florist and Greenhouse announced it is consolidating operations, closing its North Arlington location and moving everything to its second location in Garfield, Crystal Florist and Greenhouse II at 311 Passaic St.  The North Arlington location plans to shutter on Friday, June 30, with the consolidated store opening after the 4th of July. The North Arlington location opened in 1989, offering services for g…
Rutherford Attic Fire Doused Rutherford Attic Fire Doused Rutherford Attic Fire Doused
Rutherford Attic Fire Doused Firefighters quickly doused a house blaze Wednesday afternoon in Rutherford. The fire apparently broke out in the attic of a 2½-story, wood-frame home on Belford Avenue near Jackson Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Firefighters knocked the two-alarmer down in minutes and had it under control in well under a half hour. No injuries were reported. Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE Mutual aid responders at the scene or in coverage included firefighters from East Rutherford, Lyndhurst, North Arlington and Wallington. A preliminary cause wasn't immediately determined. Mutual aid responders at the sce…
North Arlington Man Used Fake Smoke Detector To Film Coworkers In Bathroom: Authorities North Arlington Man Used Fake Smoke Detector To Film Coworkers In Bathroom: Authorities North Arlington Man Used Fake Smoke Detector To Film Coworkers In Bathroom: Authorities
North Arlington Man Used Fake Smoke Detector To Film Coworkers In Bathroom: Authorities A Bergen County resident has been federally charged with 17 counts of alleged unlawful surveillance and possessing a sexual performance by a child following an investigation that included the US Department of Homeland Security. David C. Mulhauser, 41, of North Arlington and formerly of the Ulster County town of Gardiner, was arrested on Wednesday, May 17, by the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. According to Lt. Joseph Sciutto, of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, in August 2022, Homeland Security began investigating Mulhauser after they discovered him allegedly downloading numero…
Sexual Performance By Child: Man From Hudson Valley Nabbed On 17 Counts Sexual Performance By Child: Man From Hudson Valley Nabbed On 17 Counts Sexual Performance By Child: Man From Hudson Valley Nabbed On 17 Counts
Sexual Performance By Child: Man From Hudson Valley Nabbed On 17 Counts A former Hudson Valley resident has been charged with 17 counts of alleged unlawful surveillance and possessing a sexual performance by a child following an investigation that included the US Department of Homeland Security. David C. Mulhauser, age 41, in North Arlington in Bergen County, New Jersey, formerly of the Ulster County town of Gardiner, was arrested on Wednesday, May 17, by the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. According to Lt. Joseph Sciutto, of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, in August 2022, Homeland Security began investigating Mulhauser after they discovered him&n…
Coral Tavarez Of East Orange Dies, 11 Coral Tavarez Of East Orange Dies, 11 Coral Tavarez Of East Orange Dies, 11
Coral Tavarez Of East Orange Dies, 11 Coral Tavarez, an 11-year-old East Orange resident, passed away on Sunday, May 7, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not listed. Condolences for the family poured in on her tribute wall. "Our condolences and prayers are with you," said one mourner.  "God give you the strength you need right now. We are with you for whatever you need." "I know there is no consolation when it comes to the loss of a daughter, but now they have an angel in heaven who will be with them forever," said another mourner.  "Coral is just ahead of us. Forces for the Tavarez Fam." Visitation an…
Victim Critical After Electrical Explosion At Meadowlands Solid Waste Plant Victim Critical After Electrical Explosion At Meadowlands Solid Waste Plant Victim Critical After Electrical Explosion At Meadowlands Solid Waste Plant
Victim Critical After Electrical Explosion At Meadowlands Solid Waste Plant An electrical explosion at a solid waste facility in North Arlington severely burned a worker on his face and side, authorities said. The 62-year-old victim from Paterson was taken to St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston following the mishap at the Hackensack Meadowlands Development Commission facility on Baler Boulevard shortly after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, Police Capt. Robert J. Reilly said. He was listed in critical condition, the captain said. Borough police, firefighters and the North Arlington Volunteer Ambulance Service responded along with an ALS unit and a crew from PSE&…
Legendary Bergen County Baseball Coach Ralph Cobb Dies, 92 Legendary Bergen County Baseball Coach Ralph Cobb Dies, 92 Legendary Bergen County Baseball Coach Ralph Cobb Dies, 92
Legendary Bergen County Baseball Coach Ralph Cobb Dies, 92 Legendary Bergen County high school baseball coach Ralph Cobb died on Wednesday, April 5. He was 92 years old. Cobb was born and raised in North Arlington and graduated from Rutgers University. A standout baseball player, he earned a tryout with the then-New York Giants and later served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955, his obituary states. Cobb spent 40 years as a high school history teacher and varsity baseball coach. He started at Rutherford High School before heading to Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan. Cobb was at Northern Valley from 1962 until his retirement in 19…
Kristine Violante Of Lyndhurst Spent Life Caring For Animals, 32 Kristine Violante Of Lyndhurst Spent Life Caring For Animals, 32 Kristine Violante Of Lyndhurst Spent Life Caring For Animals, 32
Kristine Violante Of Lyndhurst Spent Life Caring For Animals, 32 Kristine Violante of Lyndhurst died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 5, her obituary reads. She was 32 years old. Kristine was a cosmetologist and certified veterinary technician who loved animals, her obit reads. She opened Fluffy & Fido, a pet care service, in 2018. Violante's social media pages are peppered with photos of her snuggling with and walking animals. Condolences poured in. My beautiful friend/neighbor/colleague passed away suddenly. As a fellow animal lover/dog walker her pets, clients,... Posted by Lynn Vigilante on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Services were held at the Nazar…