Police Blotter: Gray Land Rover Driver Sought

March 29: Cedar Grove police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that injured a 63-year-old Little Falls woman near the intersection of Ridge Road and Haller Drive on Thursday.

The investigation revealed the first vehicle, a 2008 Lexus, was southbound on Ridge Road when the second vehicle, also southbound, rear-ended the Lexus at around 4:37 p.m. and fled the scene — continuing south on Ridge Road.

Using witness descriptions and debris left at the scene, police were able to determine the second vehicle was a dark grey Land Rover.

Police searched the area, but were unable to find the car.

The woman sustained a back injury in the crash and was transported to Mountainside Hospital for treatment. 

Anyone with information on the Land Rover is asked to contact police at (973) 239-4100. 

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April 2: Cedar Grove police are investigating property damage in Community Park that caused damage to the grass area separating the upper- and lower-parking lots.

Police say the damage was caused by someone driving a car down the hill.

Cost to repair the damage was unknown. 

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The Cedar Grove Police Department requests that the public report all suspicious activity observed, as it occurs.  The police department telephone number is 973-239-4100 and in case of emergency 9-1-1.  All reports are investigated and all assistance is appreciated.