Week in Review: Missing Man Found, Alleged Car Thieves Caught, Disbarred Attorney Sentenced

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Missing Caldwell Man Reunites With Family

A Caldwell man reported missing two weeks ago has been found and reunited with his family, according to police. Marcos “Giacomo” Alotto, 35, was located Thursday night in Bergen County...

Alleged Car Thieves Caught in West Caldwell

The pursuit of two alleged car thieves started in Fairfield and ended in a search on West Caldwell streets early Tuesday morning. Police say two people are in custody after they, along with officers from West Caldwell and other surrounding towns, fanned out on Passaic Avenue near Knoll Terrace. A West Caldwell man was charged Friday with taking part in the car theft.

Fire Chief Calls Gas Leak Potentially 'Catastrophic'

Contractors working inside a vacant building cut through a gas line, flooding the building with natural gas and creating the potential for a catastrophic explosion midday Monday, according to West Caldwell fire officials. The West Caldwell Fire Department and PSE&G reported to the scene just before noon and worked briskly to avert an explosion...

Former West Caldwell Attorney Sentenced

Former West Caldwell attorney Matthew Kirnan was sentenced Monday to seven years in state prison for stealing $750,000 from three clients, officials at the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said.

CHOMP! Caldwell Fire Department Rib-Eating Contest [Photos]

The Caldwell Fire Department put on its first-annual rib-eating contest on Saturday, Oct. 13—and we have great pictures of the winner and all the barbecue-sauce covered faces!