Traffic Advisory – Twp of Washington 5K – May 17, 2026
The 2026 Junior Police Academy Applications are available May 1!
The Washington Township Police Department, The Westwood Police Department & The Emerson Police Department are proud to announce The 2026 Junior Police Academy! The continuing focus of Junior Police Academy is to educate students on the dangers of drugs, alcohol and making bad life decisions. We stress being a good citizen and model the [...]
“Senior Assassin” Game
Residents are urged to speak with their high school-aged children about the potential dangers associated with the “Senior Assassin” Game, which is currently taking place in many communities, including Washington Township. This activity involves teens surprising or “eliminating” friends using water guns that can, at times, resemble real firearms. These incidents often occur in public [...]
Construction Notice to Washington Township Residents
The Township of Washington has contracted with Frank Macchione Inc. to perform paving improvements on the following roadways: Bergen Avenue (Entire Length) Fern Street (Cypress Street to Bergen Avenue) Salem Road (Entire Length) Carriage Court (Entire Length) Monday 04/20 Milling and paving operations on Bergen Avenue, milling operations to begin on Fern Street Tuesday 04/21 Continue milling [...]
Official Press Release – April 13, 2026 – Four Individuals Charged in Township Burglary/ Home Invasion
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 0F PUBLIC SAFETY 350 Hudson Avenue, Township of Washington County of Bergen – New Jersey 07676 Phone # 201-664-1140 Fax # 201-664-2959 WWW.WASHTWPPOLICE.ORG Chief of Police – Arsenio Pecora Director – James Giblin The Township of Washington Police Department would like to update our residents on an incident that was reported on [...]
We are Hiring Crossing Guards!
The Township of Washington Police Department is hiring Crossing Guards. Crossing Guards play an important role in helping ensure the safety of our community's children as they walk to and from school. To apply, please click here for the Crossing Guard Application, which needs to be completed and returned to the Washington Township Police [...]
Fraudulent E-Mail Scam targeting our Community
The Township Police Department would like to advise residents of a recent scam targeting our community. Fraudulent emails are being sent to residents containing invoices requesting payment to the Township for services such as Building Department or Zoning Department escrow fees. These emails appear to come from the e mail address [email protected]. Please be advised that [...]
New Law requires a license, registration, and insurance for ALL E-Bikes
The updated New Jersey E-Bike Law, signed by Governor Murphy yesterday January 19, 2026, mandates that all forms of E-Bikes, including those with fully operable pedals and motor assist, are now classified as motorized bicycles. The new law requires a rider to be 15 years of age and have a Motorized Bicycle license or possess [...]
Washington Township Police Promotions
The Washington Township Police Department once again congratulates Chief Arsenio Pecora on his promotion and extends its congratulations to Chief John Calamari on his retirement after more than 32 years of dedicated service to the department and the residents of our community. Last night, Chief Pecora promoted the following officers: • Captain Michael Glock • Lieutenant Richard [...]
Official Press Release – December 31, 2025 – Burglary
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 0F PUBLIC SAFETY 350 Hudson Avenue, Township of Washington County of Bergen – New Jersey 07676 Phone # 201-664-1140 Fax # 201-664-2959 WWW.WASHTWPPOLICE.ORG Chief of Police – Arsenio Pecora Director – James Giblin The Township of Washington Police Department is informing our residents that today December 31, 2025 around 4:50 AM, [...]