BPD Salutes those who served: Veteran's Day, November 11, 2018

              The men and women of the Bergenfield Police Department extend their heartfelt gratitude to all veterans of the United States Armed Forces on this Veteran's Day for November 11, 2018. We salute and honor all those who have served this great country and thank them for their sacrifice, dedication and loyalty. Those veterans who make their home in the Borough of Bergenfield are especially remembered and honored by the officers, telecommunicators and civilian personnel of our police department.
And, to our own officers and personnel who have served, or their sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, sisters or brothers that serve or have served, thank you.
The following officers and 911 telecommunicators of the Bergenfield Police Department have served honorably in the United States Armed Forces:

 

Det. John Brown  

Det. Jon Sommer  

PO John Galarza

PO Marc Rispoli 

Sgt. Michael Dymek

PO Michael Legregni 

     Det. David Tortora       

PO Robert Mader

Sgt. Kyle Witty

PO Firman Masri 

PO John Hwang
PO Timothy Knapp
PO Eugenio Estevez
PO Christopher Brugger
Det. Rick Tauber
PO Andres Enriquez
PO James Warnet
PO Matthew Siemaszkiewicz
PO Jessica Hunter
PO Oscar Lopez

Telecommunicator Cathy Racas

Telecommunicator Robert Groezinger II

 

Bergenfield police open house

NOvember 11, 2018 10am-12pm Open House Come join the members of the Bergenfield Police Department at “our house.”  We will be conducting an open house from 10:00am - 12:00pm.  You will see the communications area, cell area, offices and police vehicles used on a day to day basis.  We will have light refreshments.  At 11 am please join us in front of Borough Hall to honor our veterans with a short ceremony.

Mosquito spraying in Bergenfield on Thursday, October 4, 2018

Due to the amount of rain in our area, there has been a reported case of West Nile Virus in Bergenfield. As such, the Borough and the County of Bergen are taking proactive measures and will be performing enhanced aerial-based spraying in parts of Bergenfield on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 3 am to 5 am. Aerial spraying is a very effective and safe way to kill adult mosquitoes in large, densely populated areas.
We understand that many people have concerns about exposure during aerial spraying; for those people, health officials suggest the following precautions:

• Minimize exposure. Avoid being outside, close windows and consider keeping pets inside while spraying occurs.
• If skin or clothes are exposed, wash them with soap and water.
• Rinse homegrown fruits and vegetables with water as a general precautionary measure.
• Cover small ornamental fish ponds.
• Because the chemical breaks down quickly in sunlight and water, no special precautions are suggested for outdoor swimming areas.
• Should a resident wish to not have their property sprayed, please contact the Bergen County Mosquito Control at (201) 634-2881.

Also contained in this website posting is a location map of the spraying; frequently asked questions regarding West Nile Virus; helpful hints to safeguard your property against mosquitoes; and other pertinent information. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Bergen County Mosquito Control at (201) 634-2881.

Corey Gallo, Borough Administrator



http://www.bergenfieldborough.com/documents/West-Nile-Virus-Talking-Points.docx

West Nile Virus FAQ

"Bergen Bites Back" flyer

Mosquito-Proof Your Yard Flyer

Bergen County Mosquito ULV Spray Map 2018-Bergenfield

Scourge Insecticide Label

Scourge Insecticide Safety Data Sheet

Mosquito spraying in Bergenfield on Saturday, September 29, 2018

Bergen County will be conducting a street treatment for mosquitos on Saturday, September 29, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 am – 6:00 am in the area of S. Washington Avenue between E. Clinton Avenue and Sylvan Avenue. The rain date is Sunday, September 30, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 am – 6:00 am. Click on links below for more information.



Mosquito Spraying Notice from the Borough Administrator - September 27, 2018

http://www.bergenfieldborough.com/documents/West-Nile-Virus-Talking-Points.docx

West Nile Virus FAQ

"Bergen Bites Back" flyer

Mosquito-Proof Your Yard Flyer

Bergen County Mosquito ULV Spray Map 2018-Bergenfield

Scourge Insecticide Label

Scourge Insecticide Safety Data Sheet

VectoBac WDG Label

VectoBac Safety Data Sheet

Press Release- Fraud Arrest

On Thursday, August 30^th, 2018 at 2:07 pm, officers responded to the Chase Bank at 221 N. Washington Avenue, on the report of a male attempting to cash a fraudulent check.

 Upon arrival, officers interviewed the bank manager and the male suspect, identified as Yaseen Salih, age 21 of East Orange, NJ.  After speaking with the manager and the investigation that followed, it was determined that Mr. Salih attempted to cash two fraudulent checks, which totaled $1834.70.  During the incident, Mr. Salih also attempted to fraudulently use a debit card he had in his possession, which was in another person’s name.

Mr. Salih was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters without incident. 

A warrant for the following charges was issued for Mr. Salih: 2 counts of 2C:21-1(a)3 (Uttering a Forged Document), 2 counts of 2C:5-1 / 2C:20-3A (Criminal Attempt of Theft), 1 count of 2C:21-17A (Identity Theft), and 1 count of 2C:21-6h (Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card). It was discovered that Mr. Salih is on Federal Probation and due to this arrest, the District Court of NJ issued a Federal Arrest Warrant for Mr. Salih for Violation of Pretrial Release Conditions.

 Mr. Salih was transported to Bergen County Jail without incident pending further court action.

 

 

E & W Main Street Milling and Paving Sept 4-10

 

E/W Main St Milling & Paving Schedule 09/04/18 – 09/10/18

 

Milling

09/04 0700-1700 Milling: W. Main St. between S. Prospect Ave. & Portland Ave.

DETOUR ROUTE

E/B traffic West Church St. to S/B N. Washington Ave to E/B East Main St.

W/B traffic S/B N. Washington Ave. to W/B West Clinton Ave.

 

09/05 0700-1700 Milling: W/E Main St. between Portland Ave. & Hudson St.

DETOUR ROUTE

E/B traffic from West Main to N Front St., E/B West Church St., North Washington, E/B Hickory Ave

W/B traffic from Tenafly to East Clinton Ave. to West Clinton Ave. to N/B Prospect Ave.

 

09/06 0700-1700 Milling: E. Main St. between Hudson St. & Tenafly border.

DETOUR ROUTE

E/B traffic from West Main to North Washington, E/B Hickory Ave

W/B traffic from Tenafly to E. Clinton Ave to N/B Washington Ave. to W/B West Main St.

 

 

E/W Main St Milling & Paving Schedule 09/04/18 – 09/10/18

 

Milling

09/04 0700-1700 Milling: W. Main St. between S. Prospect Ave. & Portland Ave.

09/05 0700-1700 Milling: W/E Main St. between Portland Ave. & Hudson St.

09/06 0700-1700 Milling: E. Main St. between Hudson St. & Tenafly border.

 

 

Paving

 

 

 

09/07 0700-1700 Paving: W/E Main St. between S. Prospect Ave. & S. Woodside Ave.

09/10 0700-1700 Paving: E. Main St. between S. Woodside Ave. & Tenafly border.

 

 

***Scheduled work dates are subject to change due to weather***

 

 

 

Milling/Paving Traffic Plan

River Edge Rd. & N/S Prospect Ave. Milling/Paving Traffic Plan

 

Milling

 

08/14/18 0700-1700 Milling N/S Prospect Ave. between River Edge Rd. & Sugden St.

S/B traffic on N. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Central Ave. to S/B on N. Washington Ave. to W/B on W. Clinton Ave to S. Prospect Ave.  N/B traffic on S. Prospect will be detoured E/B on W. Clinton to N/B on S. Washington Ave. to W/B on W. Central Ave. to N. Prospect Ave.  E/B traffic on Graphic Blvd. will be detoured N/B on Ames Ave. to E/B on Banta Pl. to N. Prospect. (As soon as the intersection of River Edge Rd. & N. Prospect Ave. is clear the detour off of Ames will be moved one block south to River Edge Rd.)  E/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured N/B on Ames Ave. to E/B on Banta Pl. to N. Prospect. (As soon as the intersection of River Edge Rd. & N. Prospect Ave. is clear the detour off of Ames will be moved one block south to River Edge Rd.)  W/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured S/B on S. Franklin Ave. to W/B on W. Clinton Ave to S. Prospect Ave.  W/B traffic on W. Church St. will be detoured S/B on N. Franklin Ave. to S. Franklin Ave. to W/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Prospect Ave.  

 

08/15/18 0700-1700 Milling S. Prospect Ave. between Sugden St. & Hallberg Ave.

N/B Traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be closed at New Bridge Rd.  S/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Main St. to S/B on S. Washington Ave. to W/B on New Bridge Rd.  W/B traffic on W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on Melrose Ave. to S/B Wildrose Ave. to New Bridge Rd.  E/B W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on S. Vivyen St. to E/B on Somers Ave. across S. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Homestead Pl. (This will be temporary until W. Clinton Ave. at S. Prospect Ave. is clear of milling equipment)

 

08/16/18 0700-1700 Milling S. Prospect Ave. between Hallberg Ave. & New Bridge Rd.

S/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Broad St. to S/B on Woodbine St. to New Bridge Rd.  N/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be closed at New Bridge Rd.

 

***During the Milling part of the project, residents living in the work zone will be assisted if possible to get to their residences, as long as it is not a safety issue. As milling continues south more streets north of the milling will be opened to local traffic.

Paving

08/17/18 0700-1700 Paving River Edge Rd. between Birch Ave. & N. Prospect Ave. then N. Prospect Ave. between River Edge Rd. & Kathryn Pl.

E/B traffic on River Edge Rd. will be detoured S/B on Birch Ave. to Graphic Blvd, E/B on Graphic Blvd. to N. Prospect.  S/B traffic on N. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Central Ave. to S/B on N. Washington Ave. to W/B on W. Clinton Ave to S. Prospect Ave.  N/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Main St. to N/B on Washington Ave. to W/B on W. Central Ave. to N/B on N. Prospect Ave.  E/B traffic on Graphic Blvd. will be detoured S/B on N. Stoughton St. to E/B on W. Main St. to S. Prospect Ave.  W/B traffic on W. Church St. will be detoured S/B on N. Franklin Ave. to W/B on W. Main St. to S. Prospect Ave.

 

08/20/18 0700-1700 Paving N/S Prospect Ave. between Kathryn Pl. & Dalton Pl.

S/B traffic on N. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Church St. to S/B on N. Washington Ave. to W/B on New Bridge Rd.  N/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Broad St to N/B on Woodbine St. to S/B on S/N Front St. to W/B on W. Church St. to N. Prospect Ave.  W/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured N/B on N. Franklin Ave. to W/B on W. Church St. to N. Prospect Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured N/B on N. Stoughton St. to E/B on Graphic Blvd. to N. Prospect Ave.  W/B traffic on W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on Melrose Ave. to S/B Wildrose Ave. to New Bridge Rd.  E/B W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on S. Vivyen St. to E/B on Somers Ave. across S. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Homestead Pl. (This will be temporary until W. Clinton Ave. at S. Prospect Ave. is clear of paving equipment)

 

08/21/18 0700-1700 Paving S. Prospect Ave. between Dalton Pl. & New Bridge Rd.

S/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S/B on S. Front St. to S/B on Woodbine St. to New Bridge Rd.  N/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be closed at New Bridge Rd.

 

***During the Paving part of the project, residents living in the work zone will be assisted if possible to get to their residences, as long as it is not a safety issue. As paving continues south more streets north of the paving will be opened to local traffic.

S/N Washington Ave Paving Schedule 7/17/2018-7/20/2018

S/N Washington Ave. Paving Schedule 07/17/18 - 07/20/18

Tuesday 07/17  0300-1300 Paving S. Washington Ave. between Liberty Rd. and Magnolia St.

N/B Traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured east on Liberty Rd. to Ivy Ln. to N/B on Knickerbocker Rd. to W/B on E. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  S/B Traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured east on E. Clinton Ave. to S/B on Knickerbocker Rd. to W/B on Ivy Lane to W/B on Liberty Rd. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. from E. Clinton Ave. and travel S/B up to Carnation St.

Wednesday 07/18  0700-1700 Paving S. Washington Ave. between Magnolia St. and Palisade Ave.

N/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on New Bridge Rd. to N/B on Woodbine St. which turns into S. Front St. to E/B on W. Main St. to N. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Main St. to S/B on S. Front St. which turns into Woodbine St. to E/B on New Bridge Rd. to S. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured N/B on Portland Ave. to W. Main St.  W/B traffic on E. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on Murray Hill Tc. to W/B on Sylvan Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic N/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. from New Bridge Rd. up to Tulip St.      

Thursday 07/19  0700-1700 Paving S/N. Washington Ave between Palisade Ave. and Hickory Ave.

N/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Clinton Ave. to N/B on S. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on Columbia Ave. to S/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave. W/B traffic on E. Main St. will be detoured N/B on N. First St. to W/B on Merritt Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured S/B on S. Front St. to E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave. E/B traffic on W. Church St. will be detoured S/B on N. Front St. to E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave. Local traffic N/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave at E. Clinton Ave. up to Bergen Ave.  Local traffic S/B will be able to enter N. Washington Ave. at Columbia Ave. up to W. Central Ave.

Friday 07/20  0700-1700 Paving N. Washington Ave between Hickory Ave. and Columbia Ave.

N/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Church St. to N/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on Columbia Ave. to S/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on W. Church St. to N. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Central Ave. will be detoured N/B on Dick St. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  W/B traffic on Hickory Ave. will be detoured S/B on N. First St. to W/B on E. Main St. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic N/B will be able to enter N. Washington Ave. at W. Church St. up to W. Johnson Ave.   

 

S/N Washington Ave. Milling Schedule 07/09/18-07/13/18

 

Monday 07/09  0300-1300 Milling S. Washington Ave. between Liberty Rd. and Englewood Ave.

N/B Traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured east on Liberty Rd., to Ivy Ln. to N/B on Knickerbocker Rd. to W/B on E. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  S/B Traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured E/B on E. Clinton Ave. to S/B on Knickerbocker Rd. to W/B on Ivy Lane to W/B on Liberty Rd. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. from E. Clinton Ave. and travel S/B up to Lilac St. 

Tuesday 07/10  0700-1700 Milling S. Washington Ave. between Englewood Ave. and W. Broad St.

N/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on New Bridge Rd. to S/B on Woodbine St. which turns into S. Front St. to E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S/B on S. Front St. which turns into Woodbine St. to E/B on New Bridge Rd. to S. Washington Ave.   Local Traffic N/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. at New Bridge Rd. up to Sylvan Ave.  Local traffic S/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. at E. Clinton Ave. up to Terhune St.

Wednesday 07/11  0700-1700 Milling S. Washington Ave. between W. Broad St. and Palisade Ave.

 N/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on New Bridge Rd. to S/B on Woodbine St. which turns into S. Front St. to E/B on W. Main St.  S/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Main St. to S/B on S. Front St. which turns into Woodbine St. to E/B on New Bridge Rd. to S. Washington Ave.   E/B traffic on W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured N/B on Portland Ave. to E/B on W. Main St. to N. Washington Ave.  W/B traffic on E. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on Murray Hill Tc. to W/B on Sylvan Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic N/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. from New Bridge Rd. up to Elm St.      

Thursday 07/12  0700-1700 Milling S/N. Washington Ave. between Palisade Ave. and W. Johnson Ave.

N/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Clinton Ave. to N/B on S. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on Columbia Ave. to S/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  W/B traffic on E. Main St. will be detoured N/B on N. First St. to W/B on Hickory Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured N/B on N. Front St. to W/B on W. Church St. to N/B on Ralph St. to E/B on W. Central Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Church St. will be detoured N/B on Ralph St. to E/B on W. Central Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  Local traffic N/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave at E. Clinton Ave. up to Bergen Ave.  Local traffic S/B will be able to enter N. Washington Ave. at Columbia Ave. up to Hickory Ave.     

 

Friday 07/13  0700-1700 Milling N. Washington Ave. between W. Johnson Ave. and Columbia Ave.

N/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Church St. to N/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on Columbia Ave. to S/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on W. Church St. to N. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Central Ave. will be detoured N/B on Dick St. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  W/B traffic on Hickory Ave. will be detoured S/B on N. First St. to W/B on E. Main St. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic N/B will be able to enter N. Washington Ave. at W. Church St. up to Demott Ave.  Local traffic S/B will be able to enter N. Washington Ave. at Columbia Ave. up to Hickory Ave.  

Bergen County Youth Academy

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR

2018 BERGEN COUNTY YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY

 

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Bergen County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Bergen County Youth Police Academy – Class #14.

The Academy is a two-week full-day program that is offered free of charge to Bergen County high school students who are entering the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. The camp is funded through the use of monies forfeited from criminal enterprises and is staffed by members of the Sheriff’s Office and Prosecutor’s Office. This year’s Academy will run from July 9 through July 20, 2018.

“Designed by law enforcement professionals, the Academy provides high school students with a real understanding of what police academy cadets experience,” stated Acting Prosecutor Dennis Calo. “This unique opportunity for young people focuses on self-respect, respect of others, teamwork, and commitment to one’s goals.”

 

Sheriff Michael Saudino added, “In keeping with the Academy’s motto of ‘Honor, Respect, and Commitment,’ I am proud to host this important program again for the youth of Bergen County.”

The objective of the Academy is to educate young people about public service, including emergency services, law enforcement, and government agencies. The curriculum involves hands-on, interactive educational activities as well as daily physical training. Cadets learn the importance of teamwork, endurance, and setting and achieving goals, with direct guidance from law enforcement officers.

The Youth Police Academy is headquartered at the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, and the cadets spend several days at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute in Mahwah. Application forms, which are available at local high schools, police departments, or online at www.BCPO.net (at Resources tab), must be submitted by May 1, 2018. Space is limited. Any questions can be directed to outreach@bcpo.net.

Press Release- Burglary spree arrest

Between July 2017 and September 2017, the Bergenfield Police experienced a string of commercial burglaries, which occurred mainly during the overnight to early morning hours. Twenty-four burglaries were reported between 7-14-17 and 9-27-17. The actor, who was committing the burglaries, appeared to be targeting businesses which had cash at the locations. Video surveillance was obtained from some of the burglaries, which showed the actor wearing a mask, gloves, and most distinctively, a backpack, linking the actor to several of the burglaries.

 

On 9-27-17, the same actor committed a burglary to Burger King, located at 250 S. Washington Avenue. After this incident, officers and detectives gave chase of the suspect, but was able to avoid apprehension.

After an 8-month investigation, information was developed that the actor, identified as Aaron Sukhdeo, a 27-year-old male from Bergenfield, was responsible for the Burglaries. On 3-26-18, members of the Bergenfield Police Detective Bureau under the supervision of Det. Sgt. William Duran, arrested Aaron Sukhdeo after being released from the Bergen County jail on a separate charge and charged him on a warrant for nineteen (19) counts of Burglary, twenty-four (24) counts of Criminal attempt to commit Burglary, numerous counts of Possession of Burglary Tools and Theft, one count of Obstruction of Justice, and Resisting Arrest. Mr. Sukhdeo was lodged back in the Bergen County Jail, pending a detention hearing.

The Bergenfield Police Department would like to thank the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department’s Crime Scene Unit and K9 Unit as well as the Dumont Police Department for their assistance with this investigation.

Youth Academy Update

The Police youth academy is extending applications to NEW CADETS ONLY who have never participated in the program AND who are entering the 8th grade as of September 2018. This means that ONLY seventh graders as of this date will be eligible to pick up an application. This is an effort to give kids the opportunity to experience this program as they will be ineligible next year.
Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee of acceptance. We are still in the process of reviewing applications and resources.

Applications may be picked up at the main desk anytime starting today until Thursday, 3/29 @ 6:00 pm. However, they are due back by Friday, 3/30 @ 09:00 am, the latest. Applications may be returned anytime before the deadline but will not be accepted after the deadline. Thank you to everyone who has made this program a huge success.

Active Shooter Training

There will be another active shooter training drill at 49 S. Summit St. (Washington School) starting tonight at 7 pm and conducted throughout the night. The Police department will be utilizing all resources as if this was an actual incident. Police, Fire, EMS and many others may be called onto the scene. Police radios will be used to reach out to other first responders while stating, “This is a drill” prior to calling out for them. Once again, this is only a drill.

 

BPD would like to thank our fellow first responders, Bergenfield FD and Bergenfield Ambulance for assisting us in this training and the Board of Education for giving us the opportunity to utilize the school in training for an active shooter. This drill will allow us to better prepare and streamline resources should an incident ever occur. We can hope for the best, but must prepare for the worst. We ask for non-essential personnel to please refrain from responding to the area and to refrain from contacting the police desk in regards to this drill.

Active Shooter Drill @ Washington School

There will be an active shooter training drill at 49 S. Summit St. (Washington School) starting tonight at 7 pm and conducted throughout the night. The Police department will be utilizing all resources as if this was an actual incident. Police, Fire, EMS and many others may be called onto the scene. Police radios will be used to reach out to other first responders while stating, “This is a drill” prior to calling out for them. Once again, this is only a drill.

BPD would like to thank our fellow first responders, Bergenfield FD and Bergenfield Ambulance for assisting us in this training and the Board of Education for giving us the opportunity to utilize the school in training for an active shooter. This drill will allow us to better prepare and streamline resources should an incident ever occur. We can hope for the best, but must prepare for the worst. We ask for non-essential personnel to please refrain from responding to the area and to refrain from contacting the police desk in regards to this drill.

Press Release - Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer

On 1-18-18, At approximately 4:08 am, Bergenfield Police Officer James Acito was on patrol and entered 7-11, located at 53 N. Washington Avenue. Upon entering the establishment, he was advised by the employees that a male who was walking in and out of the business was causing a disturbance. Upon P.O. Acito making contact with the male, who was identified as Darian Perry, a 23 year old male from Bergenfield, Mr. Perry threatened P.O. Acito and threatened other individuals inside of the establishment. While P.O. Acito was attempting to place Mr. Perry under arrest, a struggle ensued and Mr. Perry resisted and struck P.O. Acito in the face, causing a laceration to the officer’s lip and a hand injury.

Mr. Perry was charged on a complaint warrant for Terroristic Threats, Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct, Possession of CDS, and Resisting Arrest and was lodged in the Bergen County Jail pending a detention hearing.