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Happy National School Resource Officer Day

By |February 17th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Saturday was National School Resource Officer Day!  Today, we celebrate and thank our Special Law Enforcement Class III Officer's for their dedication to keeping our schools safe. From building positive relationships with students to ensuring [...]

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Washington Township Boy Scouts visit the WTPD

By |February 7th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

On Monday February 3, 2025, Washington Township Boy Scouts visited the Washington Township Police Department.  They were greeted by Lt. Scherer and Sgt. Cangialosi who provided a tour of the vehicles and headquarters.  During the [...]

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Earthquake Information

By |January 24th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

According to the US Geological Survey, our area was rocked by a 2.4 magnitude earthquake.  The reason we felt it in Washington Township is because it was reported to be centered about 1 kilometer east-southeast [...]

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Official Press Release – January 22, 2025 – Suspicious Package

By |January 22nd, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OF 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 – John Calamari Director – James [...]

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Vehicle thefts on the rise

By |January 22nd, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Recently there has been a rise in motor vehicle thefts in Bergen County, New Jersey… especially in our surrounding towns.  In the majority of these cases, stolen vehicles have been left unlocked by the owner [...]

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Cold Weather Information

By |January 20th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

  Forecasters are reporting that Tommorow morning, with a fresh snowpack, low temperatures are expected to drop to around 10 degrees. With a breeze, the wind chill ("feels like" temperature) can be around zero degrees. [...]

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Some tips for after the Storm….

By |January 20th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Please see below for some “house keeping” tips for our residents:   “No person shall cause the accumulation of snow and ice on any street or roadway in such a manner as to endanger pedestrians or obstruct [...]

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Winter Storm Information!

By |January 19th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

There is a Winter Storm Watch issued by the US National Weather Service New York NY WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow [...]

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WTPD Promotions and Appointments

By |January 8th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Township of Washington Police want to Congratulate the following Officers on their promotions: Cpl. Santa was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. PO Luscombe was promoted to the rank of Corporal. SO Riedel was promoted [...]

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Official Press Release – December 19, 2024 – Attempted Residential Burglary

By |December 19th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OF 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 – John Calamari Director – James [...]

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WTPD had a visit from Dawson Palmarini

By |December 11th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

Recently, Washington Township Police Chief John Calamari was contacted to help Dawson Palmariniachieve his goal in breaking the world record to visit as many Law Enforcement/Fire/EMS departments.Lt Roy Scherer reached out to Dawsons father, Vincent [...]

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Official Press Release – December 8, 2024 – Drone Sightings

By |December 9th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OF 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 – John Calamari Director – James [...]

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Drone Sightings

By |December 8th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

We are asking that all residents be vigilant and report any drone sightings directly to the FBI at the phone number or email tip lines listed below. Photographs and video are specifically requested and can [...]

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Official Press Release – December 5, 2024 – Unlawful Possession of weapons

By |December 6th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OF 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 – John Calamari Director – James [...]

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Township Officers participate in Read-A-Thon

By |November 27th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

On Friday November 22, 2024 Cpl. Osenbruck P.O. Lerner from the Township of Washington Police Department had the honor of reading to a class at Jessie F George School. The Read-A-Thon program welcomed community members [...]

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Official Press Release – 11/6/2024 Residential Burglary

By |November 6th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OF 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 – John Calamari Director – James [...]

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Township Police got a visit from the Township Girl Scout Troop #98989

By |October 27th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

Township Police got a visit from the Township Girl Scout Troop #98989 On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Washington Township Girl Scout Troop #98179 visited the Washington Township Police Department.  They were greeted by Sgt. Cangialosi [...]

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Mischief Night – October 30, 2024 – 9 PM Curfew

By |October 27th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

October 30th traditionally has been known as Cabbage/Mischief Night.  Please be thoughtful of others when going out.  We want everyone to have fun, but please be responsible. Please be advised there will be a strict [...]

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Official Press Release – 10/25/2024 Residential Burglary

By |October 26th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OF 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 – John Calamari Director – James [...]

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Burglary Prevention Information

By |October 26th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Township of Washington Police Department are urging all residents to be diligent this holiday season by locking their homes, setting alarms, and leaving lights on both inside and outside of their homes.  Historically home [...]

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Official Press Release – October 22, 2024 – Package Theft

By |October 22nd, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 – John Calamari Director – James [...]

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Paving/ Driveway Sealing Scam Alert

By |October 22nd, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

  Paving/Driveway Sealing scams are targeting our area, mainly taking advantage of senior citizens.  Beware of unsolicited offers to do paving or driveway sealcoating work.  Never let solicitors inside your home. Calmly but firmly tell [...]

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Traffic Alert – Sunday October 20, 2024

By |October 17th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

On Sunday October 20, 2024 the Township will be hosting Washington's Wicked 5K & Kids Fun Run.  From 8:00am until approximately 10:30am, the following interior roadways are going to be closed to traffic while the [...]

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Township officers had the pleasure in delivering the collected goods for the Hurricane Helene Relief Team

By |October 15th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

  On Tuesday October 15, 2024, Township officers had the pleasure in delivering the collected goods for the Hurricane Helene Relief Team to the Ridgewood Movers in Mahwah. Our collected donations were then loaded amongst [...]

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