Upper Saddle River Police

1 hour ago

Lions Park will be closed this morning from 8am to 12:30pm. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

6 days ago

USR Alert: West Saddle River Rd will be closed to southbound traffic at Pleasant Ave until approximately 9:00PM for utility work. Please use alternate routes. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

1 week ago

USR Alert: The Upper Saddle River Police is investigating two scams that occurred over the last 72 hours. These scams fit a common pattern involving the request for large quantities of cash or gift cards. The perpetrators of these crimes conducted ruses involving "a family member in trouble" or "impending legal action". The cash proceeds were picked up by suspected Uber drivers. Pictures of gift cards were sent to the perpetrators electronically via various messaging apps. Please remember the following; law enforcement agencies and government agencies will neither solicit bail payment over the phone nor will they request payment in the form of gift cards. Any residents with information regarding an attempted or successful scam is instructed to immediately call the Upper Saddle River Police Department. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

1 week ago

Lions Park will be closed until approximately 10:30AM. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

2 weeks ago

Hess Park will be closed for approximately 2-3 hours today beginning at 10am. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

3 weeks ago

STORM WATCH: ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES RAMPS UP EMERGENCY CREWS TO REPAIR POTENTIAL STORM DAMAGE AS HEAVY RAIN AND WIND PREDICTED FOR THE REGION

PEARL RIVER, NY April 2, 2024, 1:30 pm – Orange and Rockland Utilities is preparing its emergency response crews to mobilize Wednesday late morning to repair potential damage and restore possible power outages that could result from a rain and windstorm, packing sustained winds of 10 to 25 mph, gusting as high as 45 mph. That storm is expected to arrive in the region about noon Wednesday and exit the area by around 10 p.m.
O&R company and contractor overhead line crews and tree removal experts, customer service operators and the other O&R emergency response personnel will be activated and deployed at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning. O&R has also acquired 50 additional overhead line contractors in preparation for the stormy weather and to aid in restoration.
O&R Warns

For safety’s sake, O&R warns the public not to touch or approach any downed wire. Assume the wire is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free 1-877-434-4100. Depending on the situation, you may also consider calling your local police to divert traffic from the downed wire’s location until an O&R crew arrives. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

4 weeks ago

USR Alert: Lake St will be closed to eastbound traffic between Mountainview Rd and Carlough Rd for utility work for the next 2 hours. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

4 weeks ago

www.cyber.nj.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1242/214 ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

1 month ago

ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES WARNS OF BILL PAYMENT FRAUD CALLS

PEARL RIVER, NY March 25, 2024 Noon --- Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) today warned its customers that crooks have launched a new round of predatory phone calls aimed at stealing O&R customers’ money.

This latest round of harassing phone calls started last week when O&R customers reported a rash of phone calls seeking payment for bogus O&R bills.

The scheme goes this way: Crooks posing as O&R employees call unsuspecting customers, inform them that their O&R account has been suspended for non-payment and that an O&R crew will be at their home in 15 minutes to disconnect their electric service.

That threat is quickly followed by a demand for immediate payment of the bogus bill balance by prepaid debit card. Customers who have challenged the crook’s report about the fraudulent bill, saying that they checked their account balance online during the phone call, are dismissed as incorrect. The crook then aggressively renews the demand for immediate payment until the customer agrees to pay or hangs up on the crook.

Here are two big reasons not to believe any crook who makes a shutoff threat:
• NO PREPAID DEBIT CARDS - O&R does not accept bill payment for electric and gas utility bills by Green Dot or any other prepaid debit cards. Never has.
• NO IMMEDIATE SHUTOFF - Disconnecting O&R electric or gas service for non-payment of bills involves a multi-step process – including written communications from O&R to the customer over a period of several days, or even weeks --- not hours. That process is regulated by the NYS Public Service Commission and NJ Board of Public Utilities.

Customer vigilance is key to fighting off these crooks. They never stop. In fact, a new scam was reported to O&R last week. A Rockland County customer said he had gotten a call from a crook purporting to be working for O&R. The crook said that the customer’s autopay account with O&R was not working. Further, the crook threatened to cut off the customer’s electricity if he did not immediately remedy the situation. How? The crook ordered the customer to call the crook’s “supervisor” on another phone number the crook supplied to the customer and re-enroll in autopay --- a task that would reveal the customer’s confidential personal financial information to the crook.

The customer wisely did not comply with the crook’s orders because the customer knew his autopay was working. If it weren’t, he knew that O&R would contact him by letter or email to notify him of the problem and craft a solution. The customer also knew if there were such an issue, there would be no threat of immediate service shutoff. He knew that any service shutoff for non-payment of bills by O&R requires days, if not weeks. of notice and attempts by O&R to help solve the problem without service interruption. And the customer knew that if the call from the crook were legitimate, the O&R supervisor would be on-site and the customer’s call would have been transferred to him or her.

So, if someone calls you, says they are an O&R employee and threatens to shut off your electric or gas service that day if a bogus bill is not immediately paid through a prepaid debit card, remember these tips:
Hang Up – Disengage so you’re not further subjected to the crook’s high-pressure “sales pitch.”
Text Scam – After you hang up on them, the more aggressive crooks will try to repeat their shutoff threat by texting you. Ignore the threat. They are crooks.
Don’t Hit “REDIAL” – The caller ID screen on your phone for the crook’s call may read “Orange and Rockland Utilities”, but that’s a hi-tech fake copy of the utility company’s number. That’s not O&R. Do not redial, and don’t call the number that the caller gives you to call them back. That will reconnect you to the crook. Block the crook’s number to prevent future harassing calls.
Fast Track - If you are unsure about whether you have an overdue balance on your O&R bill, the fastest way to find out is to log onto your account through //ORU.com/myaccount to review your latest account information. You also can call O&R’s automated phone system at 1-877-434-4100. Have your Orange and Rockland account number ready and follow the automated phone prompts to check your balance.
Check the I.D. - If you are contacted by someone in-person or on the phone who says they represent O&R and you wish to verify their identity:
* Either ask for their photo ID card, if they are at the door, or
* Get a call-back number if they are on the phone, and call O&R at: 1-833-460-7059 during business hours Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 1-877-434-4100 O&R’s Customer Service Department off hours to verify their identity.
* O&R employees and vendors are trained to cooperate with this request and are happy to comply with an identity verification request.

Remember, if you are feeling threatened or otherwise uncomfortable about your security during the exchange, immediately report the incident to your local police department at 911. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

1 month ago

USR Alert: Lake Street will be closed between E Crescent Ave and Carlough Road for utility work until approximately 5:30pm. Follow posted detours and directions from officers. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

1 month ago

USR Alert:

The Upper Saddle River Police Department is closely monitoring the rainstorm expected on Saturday March 23rd 2024.

Please be advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and advisories provided by local authorities and news outlets. It is crucial to be prepared for potential flooding, strong winds, and other hazards associated with this storm.

We urge all residents to exercise caution and refrain from driving through floodwaters. Even seemingly shallow water can pose serious risks to both you and your vehicle. Turn around, don't drown. It's a simple yet crucial reminder to prioritize safety above all else.

In the event of any emergencies dial 9-1-1. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

1 month ago

*** Traffic Alert ***
Weiss Road is closed from East Saddle River Road to Deerfield Lane for utility work. Local traffic is permitted. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

1 month ago

*** Traffic Alert ***

Lake Street in the area of Roxbury Downs is down to 1 lane due to a tree down. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

1 month ago

*** Traffic Alert ***

W Saddle River Road will be closed in Saddle River between E Allendale Rd & Pleasant Ave. ... See MoreSee Less

Upper Saddle River Police

2 months ago

POLICE BLOTTER
A 50 year-old male from Ramsey, New Jersey, was stopped on Lake Street for numerous motor vehicle violations. The male was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. He was processed and released to a responsible individual.

A 26 year-old male from Brooklyn, New York, was stopped on Lake Street for operating a stolen motor vehicle. The passenger, a 63 year-old male, also from Brooklyn, New York, was found in possession of several false identifications. Both males were arrested, processed, and released on their own recognizance.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Sparrowbush Drive. As a result, the driver, a 29 year-old male from New City, New York, was arrested for driving under the influence. The male was processed and released to a responsible individual.

A 29 year-old male from Spring Valley, New York, was arrested for possessing a false insurance card after a motor vehicle stop on Lake Street. The male was processed and released on his own recognizance.

Officer investigated a suspicious male in the parking lot of a business located on Route 17. As a result, a 44 year-old male from Washington Township, New Jersey, was arrested for possession of crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The male was processed and released on his own recognizance. ... See MoreSee Less