BPD Seeking Information on a Hit & Run Crash Involving a Pedestrian

BERGENFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

         MEDIA RELEASE-INCIDENT

INCIDENT:  Hit & Run MV Crash Involving Pedestrian

OCCURRED:  Wednesday August 13, 2014   06:15-06:20 AM

LOCATION: S. Washington Ave & E. Clinton Ave.

On Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at approximately 06:20 am, a female pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the above intersection.  The vehicle involved subsequently fled the scene.  The victim was identified as Maria Cano, age 60, of Teaneck, New Jersey. She sustained serious injuries and was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center by Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance emergency medical technicians and hospital paramedics for treatment of her injuries.

The Bergenfield Police Department along with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking assistance in locating the vehicle involved in this crash. The vehicle involved has now been identified as a silver or white, late model Mercedes Benz SUV, possibly a model ML 350, 450 or 550. This vehicle may have sustained damage from the impact in the area of the front passenger side headlamp, bumper or fender. The vehicle was initially traveling eastbound on W. Clinton Ave prior to the impact with the pedestrian which occurred in the intersection of S. Washington Ave and E. Clinton Ave.  After the impact the vehicle continued eastbound on E. Clinton Avenue towards Tenafly.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bergenfield Police at 201-387-4000. The case investigator is Det. Richard Ramos. Case # 14-24296

Late model, silver or white, Mercedes Benz ML 350, 450 or 550

Weekly Press Release

On Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 11:49 pm officers responded to a reported dispute in progress on Grove Street.  Upon arrival, officers spoke with the complainant who reported her boyfriend was being verbally abusive and disruptive.

The officers on scene attempted to speak with the male several times to no avail.  Finally, the male identified as Bernard Recanati age 49 of Bergenfield, NJ was placed under arrest for 2C:29-1A, Obstructing the Administration of Law. 

Recanati was transported to police headquarters and processed.  Recanati was served with a complaint summons for the above stated offense and given an August 6, 2014 court date for Bergenfield Municipal Court.

 

BPD Youth Police Academy 2014

Police Chief Michael Carr speaks to the cadets on their first day.

The Bergenfield Police Department's Youth Police Academy Class #2, completed its week of training on Friday, August 1st. Thirty-two, 6th, 7th and 8th grade local boys and girls, received their certificates and awards at a ceremony held in the Bergenfield High School auditorium. The academy, which began on Monday, July 28, consisted of physical fitness training, marching drills, instruction in following commands and learning new team building skills. The academy training put the cadets in a real-life scenario of what it is like to go through law enforcement officer training. By way of presentations, demonstrations and drills, the cadets learned how important it is to train and educate themselves to be prepared to meet the challenge of providing public safety, contributing to community involvement and to problem solve. As the cadets of this age group go through their middle school education years where they begin a time of maturity as adolescents, it is important for them to learn that they can step beyond what is required and bring out even more of themselves to accomplish something. The academy helped instill self-confidence, responsibility and leadership.

Cadets on board an aircraft on the US Air Force Base.

During the week, in addition to training locally, the cadets visited the US Coast Guard station in Staten Island, New York, Maguire Air Force Base in Lakehurst and the Federal Air Marshals training facility in Essex County. Each field trip gave the cadets an exciting day to learn about how closely related law enforcement and the military roles are in society and how being prepared through training and thinking smart, will help them save a life, maybe even their own.

Cadets prepare to board an aircraft.

The academy was a success for not only the cadets, but also for the parents of the youths and our community they reside in. The support and participation of the Bergenfield Police Department, consisting of Police Officers, 911 Telecommunicators, civilian personnel and Auxiliary Police Officers, the Bergenfield Municipal Court and Judge Helene Herbert and her staff, as well as the governing body of the Borough of Bergenfield and the Bergenfield School District, led by Superintendent Dr. Michael Kuchar, all helped make the Youth Police Academy possible. In addition, if it were not for the financial support of the following persons or organizations, the academy would not be possible:

Bergenfield Municipal Alliance Committee
Bergenfield-Dumont Rotary (Bettina Fowler)
Bergenfield PBA Local 309
Federal Law Enforcement Foundation (Anthony Bergamo)

Junior Police Academy cadets line up in their squads.

As Chief of the Department, I am very proud of our cadets who graduated and look forward to the next academy. I am also grateful to the officers who gave of themselves to form a bond with the youth of our community and impacted hopefully a future generation of law enforcement officers, but mainly, responsible, engaged young citizens and leaders.

BPD Youth Police Academy #2, remember your class motto: 
Respect, Discipline and Commitment


Chief Michael T. Carr