Passaic County News, Weather & Scanner Reports
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🚨 PATERSON MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY THREATENING GROCERY STORE WORKER WITH BB GUN 🚨
Police arrested a Paterson man Friday after he allegedly threatened to kill a Clifton grocery store employee with a realistic-looking BB gun. Adolfo Barrientos faces multiple charges, including terroristic threats and weapons possession, following the confrontation at Food Universe.
🚨 FIVE MEN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH ARMED ROBBERY & AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IN SOUTH HACKENSACK 🚨
Five men from New Jersey and Pennsylvania face charges including armed robbery and aggravated assault following a May attack in South Hackensack. Authorities arrested all five suspects in August after an investigation into the robbery, which left one victim with head injuries.
🚨 HAWTHORNE MAN CHARGED IN ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF 80-YEAR-OLD WOMAN
Hawthorne police arrested 54-year-old John Schweininger for the alleged sexual assault of an 80-year-old household member. Authorities say the victim was physically helpless, and prosecutors have asked a judge to keep the defendant in jail pending trial.
⚠️🌧️ FLOOD ADVISORY — BERGEN, ESSEX & PASSAIC COUNTIES
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Bergen, Essex, and Passaic counties until 5:15 p.m. Heavy rain could cause minor flooding in areas with poor drainage, and drivers should avoid traveling through water covering the roadway.
🚨🌧️ FLOOD WATCH — NORTH JERSEY
A Flood Watch is in effect until 11:00 PM for several North Jersey counties due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Residents should prepare for potential localized flooding in low-lying areas and are advised never to drive through water on roadways.
🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH — MUCH OF NEW JERSEY
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for fifteen New Jersey counties until 8:00 PM tonight. Residents should prepare for potential damaging winds, large hail, and flooding while monitoring local weather updates for possible warnings.
🚨 FAIRFIELD POLICE ARREST 22-YEAR-OLD LITTLE FALLS MAN IN ALLEGED DUI CASE
Fairfield police arrested a 22-year-old Little Falls man for driving under the influence after a traffic stop on Passaic Avenue. Officers allege the driver’s blood alcohol concentration was over twice the legal limit and found open alcohol containers inside the vehicle.
🚨💧 LAWSUIT ACCUSES NORTH JERSEY WATER UTILITY OF EXPOSING CUSTOMERS TO HEALTH RISKS
Federal and state officials are suing the Passaic Valley Water Commission for failing to protect three open-air reservoirs from contaminants like animal waste and parasites. The lawsuit seeks to force the utility to secure the sites after years of reported delays.
🌊🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR FIVE NORTH JERSEY COUNTIES UNTIL 7:45 PM 🚨🌊
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties until 7:45 p.m. tonight. Heavy thunderstorms could cause dangerous flooding on roads and in low-lying areas across North Jersey.
🌧️⚠️ FLOOD ADVISORY ISSUED FOR PARTS OF NORTH JERSEY UNTIL 7:30 PM ⚠️🌧️
A Flood Advisory is in effect until 7:30 p.m. for parts of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union Counties. Heavy rain may cause water ponding and poor drainage on roads, so drivers should avoid traveling through flooded areas.
⛈️⚠️ SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED FOR PARTS OF NORTH JERSEY ⚠️⛈️
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for several North Jersey counties as strong thunderstorms move through the area. Residents should prepare for wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour, which could knock down tree limbs and loose objects.
🚨🌧️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR BERGEN, ESSEX & PASSAIC COUNTIES ⚠️🌊
A flash flood warning is in effect for Bergen, Essex, and Passaic counties until 6:30 a.m. Monday. Residents are urged to avoid travel and stay away from flooded roadways as heavy rain causes dangerous conditions across the region.
🕊️ Vigil Planned To Honor Two Children Lost In Passaic River Tragedy 🕊️
A community vigil will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Garfield to honor Michael Klenk and Milian Dulan, two 10-year-olds who drowned in the Passaic River. Mourners are invited to release rose petals into the water in their memory.
💔 BODY OF MISSING 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL RECOVERED FROM PASSAIC RIVER AFTER TRAGIC SEARCH 🌊🕊️
Authorities have recovered the body of a 10-year-old girl from the Passaic River in Garfield following a multi-day search. The discovery comes days after a 10-year-old boy also drowned after heavy rains created dangerous river currents.
🚨💔 SEARCH FOR MISSING 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL ENTERS RECOVERY PHASE IN PASSAIC RIVER 🌊
Authorities have shifted to a recovery mission for a 10-year-old girl missing in the Passaic River after a boy's body was found Wednesday. Search crews are now expanding operations downstream toward Rutherford as high water levels continue to hinder efforts.
🚨🌊 SEARCH CONTINUES IN PASSAIC RIVER AFTER CHILD DROWNING TRAGEDY 💔
Emergency crews are searching the Passaic River for a missing 10-year-old girl following an accidental drowning on Wednesday. A 10-year-old boy’s body was recovered after three children entered the water near Dundee Island Park, prompting warnings about dangerous river conditions.
🌊🚨 MAJOR FLOODING LEADS TO MULTIPLE RESCUES IN WOODLAND PARK 🚔🚒
Emergency crews rescued approximately 75 people from childcare centers, offices, and vehicles following severe flash flooding in Woodland Park Tuesday. First responders safely evacuated all trapped individuals after heavy thunderstorms triggered rapidly rising waters across Passaic County.
🚨 BREAKING UPDATE: 10-Year-Old Boy Recovered from Passaic River; Search Continues for Missing Girl 💔🌊
Authorities have recovered the body of a 10-year-old boy from the Passaic River after three children entered the water Wednesday. One girl survived, while a second 10-year-old girl remains missing as search efforts transition into a recovery operation.
🚨 BREAKING: Water Search Underway in Passaic River 🚨
Emergency crews and marine rescue units are searching the Passaic River following reports of multiple missing children on Wednesday evening. Officials have not yet released additional details as the search remains active.
NEW JERSEY POWER OUTAGE UPDATE: 6,653 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER
As of the latest update, 6,653 customers across New Jersey are without power, with FirstEnergy reporting the majority of outages.