On January 26, 2012 officers were dispatched to the Oakland Mini Mart on a reported theft that had just occurred. Upon arrival it was determined, after speaking with the complainant, that a man in his forties entered the store and asked for two cartons of cigarettes. When the clerk placed the items on the counter, [...]
Mario Giordano, 4th grader, of Oakland, hosted his 2nd annual Letters To Santa campaign to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Over 600 letters were collected from CCD classes at Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes and family & friends from all over the country. For every letter collected, Macys will donate $1 to the charity. Giordano [...]
It is a remarkable and rare event when an Oakland resident’s nomination to volunteer does not get put to a vote…
On January 19, 2012 as a result of a motor vehicle crash on Ramapo Valley Road , Ptl. Noury arrested a 36 year old Paterson , NJ woman for driving under the influence of alcohol. The woman’s vehicle had been traveling on Ramapo Valley Road northbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree. [...]
The Valley Middle School has once again topped the charts in the Future City Competition winning the New Jersey region and earning a trip to …
On January 16, 2012 a resident of Brandywine Place reported that approximately $1675.00 in fraudulent charges were made on her American Express card. Ptl. Bryan Rowin completed the initial investigation and forwarded all pertinent information on to the detective bureau for a more in-depth review of the case.
On January 17, 2012 a New Milford , [...]
The Rec Commission is once again running at full capacity with a Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer.
On January 9th, Mayor Linda Schwager appointed Mike Guadagnino and Dan Logatto to voting positions.
Schwager moved alternate Andy Haas to a voting position from an alternate spot and also appointed Steve Saliani to an alternate position. Vivian King, Neil Malmud, Marty [...]
This month the Oakland Public Library is featuring the work of Oakland Treasure Karl Blunck. His paintings have won prizes all over New Jersey and recently at the prestigious Salmagundi Club in New York City. Stop by the library to see Karl’s paintings in person. You can even purchase one for your own collection.
Here is [...]
On December 24, 2011 Ptl. Bryan Rowin and Ptl. Broek were dispatched to Overlook Ridge Extension to investigate a reported suspicious vehicle. The officers’ investigation into the four juvenile occupants of the vehicle led to the arrest of one of them for the possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The 15 year old Oakland resident [...]
The County of Bergen is permanently proposing to sell land rights to El Paso for $700,000 for construction of a pipeline and metering station. Final hearings are on January 25 at the Law and Public Safety Building, 281 Campgaw Road, Mahwah, and at the Bergen County Administration Building, Feb. 9.
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“I find fault with my children because I like them and I want them to go places - uprightness and strength and courage and civil respect and anything that affects the probabilities of failure on the part of those that are closest to me, that concerns me - I find fault.”- Branch Rickey
While many readers [...]
Local student Ali Brustofski WINS the Z100 Jingle Ball “Hometown Hero”
It was announced last night on Z100 Jingle Ball and Ali will perform at All Access Lounge on Friday! Performing with music stars Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson, David Guetta and many more. Congratulations Ali!!!
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On November 20, 2011 at approximately 1:39 a.m. officers were dispatched to Waters Edge on the report that a vehicle had been parked and the occupants walked down to a Gazebo by the lake. The officers located the suspects involved who had met them on a path leading from the Patriots Way Bridge . Further [...]
Everyone enjoys a little company at this time of year and two kittens are more fun than one so we have decided to run a promotion - two cats or kittens for a single adoption fee. Come on in and we will help match up the perfect pair for your family. Please visit our website, [...]
On November 5, 2011 several officers were dispatched to Portobello Feasts Restaurant on a reported fight in progress. Upon arrival, the officers located the two individuals involved and asked them both to leave the establishment at the request of the manager. One of the individuals, a 50 year old Highland Lakes, NJ resident, became extremely [...]
An important message from Chief Kasper, Oakland Police Department
During the past several weeks there have been reports from other area police departments involving cases of person(s) attempting to lure children into their vehicles. Reports from Wayne and Dumont , bear little or no consistencies with one another. Reports from Montvale and Allendale are somewhat consistent [...]
Paramus Veterans Home Residents Dine at VFW Post 5702
On Monday, October 24, 2011, approximately 20 residents of the Paramus Veterans Home enjoyed a meat loaf and mashed potato dinner at Franklin Lakes VFW Post 5702. The dinner, arranged by Post 5702 Service Officer Bob Linz, is part of Post 5702’s effort to serve veterans [...]
On October 18, 2011 while stopped at the intersection of Saratoga Drive and Ramapo Valley Road in a marked police unit, Ptl. Docwra observed the reverse lights illuminate on the vehicle stopped at the stop sign in front of him. The vehicle suddenly proceeded to back-up and subsequently struck the front of the officer’s car. [...]
Ramapo Valley Road will be closed to traffic for four days beginning November 10th at 7am between West Oakland and Yawpo avenues
Work will be done to upgrade the existing NYS & W railroad crossing and is expected to be completed by morning rush hour November 14th, 2011.
Southbound detour: West Oakland to Doty Road to Ramapo [...]
On October 10, 2011 at approximately 6:15 p.m. the Ringwood Police Department reported that a gas station employee on Skyline Drive observed a suspected intoxicated driver leave the station and travel towards Oakland in a beige colored Honda. Ptl. Broek positioned his patrol vehicle on Skyline Drive and observed the suspect vehicle as it traveled [...]
