Mahwah Standoff, Teaneck Fraud Victims, Burglary Milestone in Top County News

In top county news this week:

Standoff Couple Charged With Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest

A Mahwah couple was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, among other charges, after a that ended after police used force and tear gas to remove the couple from their Ramapo Brae condo, Mahwah Police Chief James Batelli said.

Police Ask Victims to Come Forward As Flood of Fraud Claims Hit Teaneck

About a hundred Teaneck residents have claimed fraudulent charges on their credit cards since Wednesday, leading township police to urge residents to officially report the alleged activity.

Youth In Need of Heart Transplant, Community Support

A group of community members, family and friends are banding together to help a Fort Lee family, whose 15-year-old son is in need of a heart transplant, through some difficult times, and in the process, to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation.

Student Brings Replica Firearm to Ridgewood Middle School

A student is facing discplinary action after bringing in a replica firearm to Ridgewood's George Washington Middle School Wednesday morning.

Negotiations in Lawsuit Claiming Ridgewood Water Scammed Ratepayers for $3.3M Hit Dead End

Negotiations to resolve a filed by Wyckoff, Glen Rock and Midland Park alleging Ridgewood Water has bilked ratepayers out of millions, have stalled.

New Police Cars Collect Dust As Older Ones Break Down

Ridgewood officials have no explanation as to why two new, ready-to-go police cars are tucked away in the woods while old vehicles in service are falling apart.

Burglaries Hit Another Milestone in April

April surpassed March as the month with the most burglaries in recent Fair Lawn history.

Karate Instructor Teaches Students Self-Defense In Unique Anti-Bullying Program

Martial arts expert Phil Ross teaches Westwood Junior/Senior High School eight-graders self-defense strategies.

Police: Body Found in Hackensack River Identified, No Sign of Foul Play

Investigators identified the body of a man pulled from the Hackensack River Sunday and found no signs of foul play in the death, police said Monday.

SOD Announces Executive Board Members

New Milford residents band together to fight the size and scope of the development of the United Water Property.