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NJ Cop Choked Woman Unconscious After She Blocked Him: Report
A police officer in New Jersey is facing charges of aggravated assault and stalking after he allegedly choked a woman until she blacked out after telling him to stop contacting her and blocking him, according to court records and a report by NJ Advance Media.
Charges were filed against Gregory M. Dietz, 34, on Sunday, July 19, in connection with an alleged incident on Sunday, July 5, at 10:30 p.m., court records show.
Dietz, an officer in Florham Park who remained on the department's roster as of press time, was charged with second-degree aggravated assault, harassment, stalking and crimina…
Bergen County Bakery Closing After 14 Years
A Bergen County bakery is closing its doors after 14 years, with its owners calling the decision “incredibly difficult.”
Veriella’s Bakery, located on Hackensack Street in Carlstadt, will serve customers for the final time on Wednesday, Sept. 9, the family announced.
“After 14 wonderful years, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to close the doors of Veriella’s Bakery,” reads a statement shared to Facebook. “This bakery was so much more than a business—it was our life. It was where we worked, laughed, celebrated, dreamed, and created countless memories with all of you.”
The…
Suspected Car Burglar Kicks, Spits On Bergen County Cops During Arrest: Police
A Bronx man burglarized the same vehicle twice in three days before kicking and spitting on police officers during his second arrest in Bergen County, authorities said.
Thomas Dorsey, 57, was charged following separate incidents in Teaneck on Sunday, Aug. 30, and Wednesday, Sept. 2, Police Chief Seth Kriegel said.
The first investigation began near Teaneck Road and Fairview Avenue, where police were called on a report of a vehicle burglary, Kriegel said. A witness saw a man going through construction debris behind a nearby business and believed he had also entered a parked vehicle, pol…
