March 19-25th is Poison Prevention Week which is focused on raising awareness of poison prevention and the Poison Hotline 1-800-222-1222 Store cleaning products and chemicals out of sight and reach of children. Always store cleaning products in their original containers. The transfer of cleaners, pesticides or auto fluids to food or soda containers has caused [...]
Please be advised that on April 15, 2023 the Township of Washington is hosting its Spring into Wellness 5k. Please see the route below:
2023 Vehicle Safety Recalls Week / March 6-12, 2023 If your car has a recall, get it fixed - it could save a life. Also, check your car for recalls at least twice a year and sign up to receive alerts about new recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls NHTSA wants to increase awareness and utilization of its nhtsa.gov/recalls website and [...]
PO Bobadilla recently attended a two-day 2023 New Jersey Women in Law Enforcement Conference. This panel spoke to female officers about struggles they may run into in this field. Officers from the Pascack Valley were in attendance! (Bottom Picture)
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It is with great sadness the Washington Township Police Department announces the passing of Retired Detective Heather Castronova. Det. Castronova passed suddenly in the overnight hours due to unknown medical circumstances. Det. Castronova served with the United States Marine Corps.,and following her service to the country she was hired as a Dispatcher for the Bergen [...]
Take your role as designated driver seriously — people are relying on you. If you’re attending a party, enjoy the food and nonalcoholic drinks. Refrain from any alcoholic beverages or other drugs. · You know the rules: It’s illegal to drive drunk. Before you head out to a Super Bowl party, [...]
Recently a resident on our East Side of town had their catalytic converter stolen off their vehicle. It is, and has been, and continues to be a statewide problem. The reason these catalytic converters are stolen so often lies in what's inside them. There is both a high demand and limited supply of the precious [...]
The Washington Township Police want to remind everyone of some Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety tips! The nice weather is hopefully coming soon, and we want everyone to enjoy it as soon as it gets here in a safe manner! In New Jersey, anyone under 17 years of age that rides a bicycle or is [...]