Weekly Safety Report: Fire Injures Firefighters, Drug Bust, and 6-Year-Old Becomes Honorary Officer in West New York.
Three firefighters were injured and multiple residents were displaced by a three-alarm fire in West New York. The fire started on Thanksgiving Day and caused significant damage to an apartment building. In a separate incident, five gang members were arrested in a drug bust where $20,000 worth of cocaine was recovered. Lastly, a 6-year-old girl had her wish granted to become an honorary police officer of the West New York Police Department.
Officials : 3 firefighters injured , multiple residents displaced by West New York apartment fire
Three firefighters were hospitalized with broken bones after responding to a three-alarm fire in West New York. The fire started on Thanksgiving Day near Bergenline Avenue and 53rd Street. Witnesses reported hearing a loud boom and seeing flames coming from the apartment building, which also housed a first-floor business. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and multiple residents will be displaced as a result.
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Police : 5 gang members busted in West New York with $ 20k worth of cocaine
Five members of the Trinitarios Dominican street gang were arrested in a West New York drug bust. The arrest followed a four-month probe, and approximately $20,000 worth of cocaine was recovered. The individuals taken into custody without incident were Wanderson Ceballo-Ramos, Ingri Cruz-Villatoro, Wellington Cruz, Angel Diaz, and Christian Gomez. The arrest was made during the execution of court authorized search warrants.
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6-year-old gets surprise wish as honorary police officer of West New York Police Department
A 6-year-old girl named Sorianny Vasquez had her wish granted to become an honorary police officer of the West New York Police Department. Sorianny, who has always dreamed of being a police officer, received a tailored police jacket, badge, stars, and patch. She arrived at the police department wearing her uniform, complete with shades and a pager. The surprise was made possible by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Sorianny received a salute from her peers.
