UPDATE: Old Paramus Church Damage Caused by Firearm, Ridgewood PD Say

Heavy police presence at the Old Paramus Church in Ridgewood Suday were due to an investigation of suspicious activity, Ridgewood police said.

At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28, the Ridgewood Police Department was called to the Old Paramus Reformed Church on E. Glen Avenue on a report of damage to the property from what they believed to be gun shots, Ridgewood Police Chief John Ward said.

Upon arrival, police determined the damage was caused by a firearm. Authorities originally said the “suspicious activity” included damage to the church’s windows.

Police say there are no known motives or threats received by the Church or Pastor.

The act appears to have been done overnight, according to police.

The detective bureau and the Bergen County Crime Scene Investigation Unit were contacted to collect evidence and begin an investigation. If anyone has any additional information, they should contact the Ridgewood Detective Bureau at 201-251-4537.

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