RBARI and Paterson Animal Control save emaciated dog from certain death

Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge and Paterson Animal Control save emaciated dog from certain death Oakland, N.J., July 20, 2016 – Paterson animal control responded to complaints from neighbors of an emaciated puppy with strong odor being kept outdoors in the heat with no food or water. Being an inner city […]


On the Job – July 20, 2016 1

JULY 10: While on patrol Officer Luis Gaviria was dispatched to a residence on Rock Ledge for a 9-1-1 hangup. Upon his arrival, two intoxicated individuals were located and during the course of the investigation a 24-year-old male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and Obstruction. The offender was […]


Trump: The Back of His Background

*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of The Oakland Journal. The Case Against Trump: A Five Part Series By Ryan Schwertfeger Part 3: Trump: The Back of His […]


The Kootz & Shakespeare in Veteran’s Park

The Kootz will perform at Veteran’s Park on Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30 PM (Rain Location: Oakland Senior Center) The Kootz outdoor concert will feature classic rock,pop, rhythym & blues. Please bring your own Lawn Chair. Registration is not required. Shakespeare in Veteran’s Park on Thursday, July 28 at 7:00 […]


Rec Special Needs Program Volunteers Needed

Oakland Recreation is looking to expand its Special Needs program, to include bowling, basketball, miniature golf and/or softball to add to their existing football/cheerleading programs.   Recreation needs volunteers – parents or anyone with experience working with special needs children to help run the programs.  If you are interested please contact […]


On the Job – July 14, 2016

JULY 4: Officers Bryan Rowin and Michael Griffin along with Detective Mark Piercy were dispatched to Doty Rd to investigate a complaint of a possible robbery that just occurred. During the course of the investigation it was determined that an ongoing dispute over a bicycle had been taking place between […]