Press Release- Barricaded Subject / Arrest
On 11/2/2016, at approximately 2:04 pm, a call was received from a third party that there was a male threatening suicide with a gun inside of the residence. Officers responded but were unable to make...
View ArticlePress Release Interrupted burglary / suspicious incident
On Tuesday 12/27/2016, at approximately 3:06 pm, a call was received from a neighbor of the victim, stating that a house invasion just occurred. Officers responded, secured the scene and rendered aid...
View ArticlePress Release- Pedestrian struck
On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at approximately 5:31 pm, a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing S. Front St. / W. Clinton Ave. The pedestrian was crossing S. Front St., in a marked...
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Press Release:Desecrating Human Remains
ADRIENNE SMITH OF BERGENFIELD, NJ AND ORVILLE COUSINS OF BRONX, NEW YORK CHARGED WITH DESECRATING THE REMAINS OF MURDER VICTIM RANDOLPH SMITH OF BERGENFIELD, NJ Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S....
View ArticlePress Release: Pedestrian struck
On Tuesday, 1-31-17 at approximately 2:44 pm, the Bergenfield Police Department received several 911 calls reporting a Motor Vehicle Crash involving a pedestrian struck at the intersection of S....
View ArticleSnow Emergency
§ 299-12. Snow emergency.A snow emergency shall exist whenever snow has fallen and the accumulationis such that it covers the street or highway. In addition to this, when weatherconditions cause a...
View ArticlePress Release-Pedestrian struck
On Tuesday, 3-21-17 at approximately 5:41 pm, the Bergenfield Police Department received a 911 call reporting a Motor Vehicle Crash involving a pedestrian struck at the intersection of New Bridge Road...
View ArticleActive Shooter Drill
There will be an active shooter training drill at 115 Highview Ave, Lincoln School starting today at 7 am and conducted throughout the day. The Police department will be utilizing all resources as if...
View ArticlePress Release- Aggravated Assault on Police Officer
On 4/22/2017, at approximately 12:28 am Officer Adam Fingeroth was patrolling on Howard Drive and observed a vehicle double parked in the roadway. Officer Fingeroth stopped his vehicle to...
View ArticlePress Release- Multiple drug arrests
On 4/27/2017, at approximately 2:00 pm, Bergenfield Police along with members from the Bergen County Regional SWAT, Bergen County K-9, Teaneck PD, and the DEA arrested the following individuals after...
View ArticleActive Shooter Drill
There will be another active shooter training drill at 115 Highview Ave, Lincoln School starting today at 8 am and conducted throughout the day. The Police department will be utilizing all resources as...
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Press Release- Burglary arrest
On 6-8-17, the Bergenfield Police Detective Bureau arrested William K. Muller, 19 years old, of Bergenfield. The Bergenfield Police Department received several reports of residential burglaries and...
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Press Release- Burglary arrest
On 7-22-17, Officers from the Bergenfield Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Malden Court on a report of a Burglary to Auto that took place sometime between 7-21-17 and 7-22-17. Upon...
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Recovery of stolen vehicle involved in a pursuit
On 12-4-17, the Bergenfield Police Department assisted the Dumont Police Department attempting to locate a vehicle, described as a 2016 Honda SUV, which was stolen from the corner of Sunnyside Avenue...
View ArticleSnow anticipation for 12/9/17
A possible snow event is anticipated for Saturday, December 9 which may result in 3-5” of accumulation. Please be aware for your personal safety and to avoid receiving summonses, we ask that you make...
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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...
View ArticleActive 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...
View ArticleActive 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...
View ArticleYouth 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...
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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...
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