Bank Heist, Child Porn Charges, Approved School Budget in Top Local Headlines

VIDEO: Convicted Bank Robber Arrested Following Oakland Heist

Authorities say a New York man who was released from prison just weeks ago on bank robbery charges hit up an Oakland bank before Waldwick police stopped him in Ridgewood on Monday.

Glen Rock Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

A 75-year-old borough man is accused of having images of pre-pubescent children engaging in sexual acts on his computer. He is scheduled to be arraigned on May 7.

Glen Rock Residents Bombarded By Anonymous Porn Blasts

Teens and a few adults received pornographic messages through popular social media app Snapchat, prompting police to warn residents of potential social media dangers.

Voters Approve $91M Ridgewood School Budget

The average Ridgewood homeowner will see a $203 increase in taxes after 55 percent of voters said 'yes' to the 2013-2014 school budget.

A Wanaque man is facing a slew of charges for allegedly tossing crack cocaine out the window during a high-speed pursuit with Glen Rock police.

'Suspicious Package' in Garbage Can Deemed Safe

A bag left in a Wild Duck Pond garbge can lead multiple agencies to clear the park on Tuesday. The bag was determined to be just garbage.

Police: Man Kicked Windows of Several Ridgewood Businesses

A "person of interest" has been identified after police say a man kicked windows of West Side businesses late Thursday night.

Parents Protest Proposed Traffic Changes Around Ridge Elementary

Parents say the proposal to prohibit left turns into Ridge Elementary School will bring more harm than good.

Ridgewood Pays $10K to Settle DEP Lawsuits

The village agreed to pay the state $10,600 to settle lawsuits regarding a water quality test and a leaking fuel tank.

Borough Council Approves $1.9M Capital Plan

Sewer line repairs, paving work and upgrades to Wilde Park are among the capital projects contained in the Glen Rock capital budget for 2013.