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and EMS

FRIDAY, nov. 8

FAIRFIELD - CONTRACTOR HIT GAS LINE

 

Friday, Nov. 8
8:40am
  • Big Piece Road near Hollywood Avenue

  • PSEG alerted Fairfield Police
  • Fairfield Fire responding

WEd, nov. 6

WEST CALDWELL POLICE Seeking Jose Rodriguez-Beco, 36, OF PATERSON 

 

Wed, Nov. 6
  • Wanted for Aug. 13, 2019 suspected Vehicle Arson at Passaic Avenue business parking lot

  • Oct. 21, 2019 - Warrant issued for Arrest

  • Contact: Detective Bureau 973-226-4114

from West Caldwell Police Department
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"Just before 11:00 pm on August 13, 2019, the West Caldwell Police Department responded along with the West Caldwell Fire Department on a reported vehicle fire in the parking lot of a Passaic Avenue business.

Upon arrival, responding units found a 2014 Honda Pilot fully engulfed in flames. The West Caldwell Fire Department was able to quickly bring the fire under control with no injuries to on-scene personnel.

The fire was deemed to be suspicious in nature by officers and fire personnel on scene. A joint investigation was conducted over the past several months by the West Caldwell Police Department, West Caldwell Fire Department and insurance investigators.

On October 21, 2019, a warrant was issued after being reviewed and approved by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office for the arrest of Jose Rodriguez-Beco (36), a resident of Paterson, NJ for 2nd degree Arson, 2nd degree Insurance Fraud, and 3rd degree Theft. Since this time, Rodriguez-Beco has refused to turn himself in for processing on these charges.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the West Caldwell Police Department Detective Bureau at (973)226-4114.

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Top of Page

STARTS MONDAY: NEW DUTCH LANE BRIDGE CLOSED FOR
FIVE-MONTH
​COUNTY PROJECT

  • Closure Date: Monday, July 2

  • Expected Completion: Dec. 22

  • DETOUR: Fairfield Road & Passaic Avenue

  • A pedestrian bridge will be installed and bridge repaired

  • Kaplan Drive and Eldridge Road will be OPEN
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  • Access to all Businesses will be maintained.

Wednesday, July 17
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