Westwood Police revive referee who had a heart attack during lacrosse game
May 3rd, 2012
A man refereeing a little league lacrosse game on Tuesday evening was brought back to life by parents and police after suffering a heart attack.
The 57-year-old Mahwah man started walking toward the sideline during the game and said he was not feeling well before abruptly collapsing, Westwood Mayor John Birkner, Jr. said.
Several parents rushed over to the referee, 30-year ref veteran Nicola Giancaspro, and performed CPR until the Westwood Police Department arrived shortly after receiving multiple 911 calls at about 6:31 p.m. After a defibrillator was used four times on Giancaspro, he regained a pulse and consciousness, Westwood Police Cpt. Frank Durante said. Read the rest of this entry »
Westwood Police Department Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs
April 28th, 2012
On April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Westwood Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Westwood Police Department at 101 Washington Avenue. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Read the rest of this entry »
Man accused of intentionally striking jogger with car in Westwood is arrested
February 27, 2012
Westwood Police announced the arrest of a Westwood man who allegedly used his vehicle to intentionally hit a jogger on Lexington Avenue last week after the two had a verbal argument.
On Tuesday, Feb. 21 police said the driver of a silver Honda, now alleged to be Nicholas R. Verastegui, 18, of Westwood, waited until the runner crossed the sidewalk directly in front of a residential driveway and drove his car into him, throwing him from the hood of the car onto the front lawn of the residence before driving off.
Verastegui was arrested on Monday, Feb. 27 and charged with aggravated assault, a second degree crime, and was charged with various motor vehicle violations, following an investigation conducted by the Westwood Police Department. Read the rest of this entry »
Westwood police seeking driver who hit jogger after argument
February 22, 2012
Police are looking for a driver who intentionally hit a jogger after an argument, the chief said.
The attack happened after the driver and the jogger approached a stop sign on Kinderkamack Road near Palm Street at the same time about 6:50 p.m. Tuesday. One man may have not seen the other, and they apparently became startled and began to argue until the car sped away, Police Chief Frank Regino said.
The car went around the block, after picking up a passenger, and caught up with the runner on a nearby side street. The passenger got out of the car and argued with the jogger, who ran away on the sidewalk.
