Fair Lawn Man, 23, Sexually Assaulted Child Repeatedly In Oradell, Wayne: Prosecutor
A 23-year-old Fair Lawn man is facing charges for sexually assaulting a child repeatedly in Oradell and Wayne years ago, authorities said.
Gerald A. Picado assaulted the child between April 2022 and November 2023 on multiple occasions, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said following an investigation.
Picado was arrested Thursday, Feb. 13 and charged with six counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, three counts of second-degree sexual assault, two counts of third-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact, four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and one…
DUI Driver, 27, Slams Car Into Telephone Pole In Fair Lawn: Police
A 27-year-old Fair Lawn man was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing his car into a telephone pole over the weekend, authorities said.
Police Officer Vincent Messina responded to the scene at the corner of Fair Lawn and Parmelee avenues around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, after receiving reports of a single-car crash, police said.
The driver, identified as Luis A. Gamarroarrego, failed a roadside sobriety test and was taken into custody, authorities said.
Photos from the scene by Kyle Mazza of UNF News show a Chevrolet sedan slammed into the pole, and officers e…
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Fair Lawn
A New Jersey Lottery player in Bergen County just struck it big, winning a $1,065,447 jackpot in the Wednesday night, Feb. 5 Jersey Cash 5 drawing, officials announced.
The winning ticket was sold at Fair Lawn News Shop on Fair Lawn Avenue.
The winning numbers were 02, 03, 10, 11, and 30, with an Xtra of 2 and Bullseye of 02. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
Seventy-seven other players matched four numbers with the Bullseye, each scoring $500.
Meanwhile, a Monmouth County player won $50,000 in the Powerball Double Play drawing after purchasi…
Ridgewood Parks Employee John Quinn Dies, 34
John Quinn, a father and employee of the Ridgewood Parks Department, died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 16. He was 34 years old.
John, of Hewitt, worked in the Village's Shade Tree Division since 2021, records show. His obituary on the Vander Plaat Vermeulen website says:
Known for his strong sense of family and unwavering support for his loved ones, John was a pillar of his community, always ready with a helping hand and a friendly word. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He was a man of integrity, humor, and love who will be remembere…
Brass Knuckles, Crack Cocaine: Fair Lawn Police Make Holiday DWI Arrests
Fair Lawn Police reported several arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI) during December 2024, highlighting their commitment to roadway safety over the holiday season.
According to the blotter released on Jan. 1, 2025, the following DWI incidents were reported in December:
On Dec. 6, at 8:18 p.m., Officer Matthew Heron responded to a motor vehicle crash near Saddle River Road and Wyckoff Terrace. The driver, Kendrick I. Martinez-Pollard, 28, of Paramus, failed a roadside sobriety test and was found in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He was charged with DWI, possession o…
