OCTOBER 18, 2023 – Attempted Robbery
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 a resident of the 300 block of Howland Ave. returned home from work at approximately 10:00 PM. After parking his car in his driveway, he began walking towards the front door of his house. At this point he observed a male party walk across his lawn and point a handgun at him. The male party made a comment. The resident ducked behind his car and began shouting. The male party fled on foot, and the resident saw a vehicle traveling west on Howland Ave. towards Paramus.
Initial indicators suggest that the resident may have been specifically targeted.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 – Possible attempted theft of construction equipment
On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at approximately 8:10 PM, a resident was driving on Manning Ave., past the construction site located at the paper street path. The resident reported that they observed a navy-blue sedan parked on the north side of Manning Ave., in front of the construction site. The resident further reported that the vehicle was occupied by 2 males and 1 female, all wearing ski mask. The resident past the vehicle, the vehicle fled, traveling east on Manning Ave.
This incident suggests a possible attempted theft of construction equipment.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Currently there is no connection between these two incidents. Both of the above noted incidents are being investigated by the River Edge Police Department Detective Bureau.
What Really Happened Past News