Construction worker dies from fall
A construction worker who was repairing a building on 70th Street died after a three-story fall last week.
The incident happened while repairs were being made at an apartment building at 81 70th St. in Guttenberg on Tuesday, Aug 9 at around 12:30 p.m. Police believe that the worker fell roughly 30 feet while repairing a railing.
Police alleged that someone was having the building repaired without the necessary permits.
“He was doing the right thing but he was doing was it the wrong way,” said Captain Joel Magenheimer of the Guttenberg Police Department.
Following an investigation, the building was condemned, as police felt that it was unsafe for residents. The residents are currently residing in a hotel which is being paid for by the landlord.
The worker’s name has not been released.
“An engineer is supposed to go to the building to see if it’s safe or isn’t safe,” said Magenheimer, who added, “It’s deteriorating.”
North Bergen man allegedly makes terroristic threats against two businesses
A North Bergen man was arrested after allegedly making threats against two North Bergen franchises.
On Friday, Aug 5 at around 12 p.m., police received a tip that a man was allegedly making threats at a Burger King on Bergenline Avenue. The man allegedly told employees that if they got his order wrong, he would shoot everyone in the place, police say.
The man had also allegedly threatened to blow up the CVS down the street.
Nicholas Caputo, 45, North Bergen, was arrested and charged with making terroristic threats, as well as causing false public alarm, according to Captain Gerald Sanzari.
A police source said this was not the first incident for the man. His bail was posted at $50,000.
Stephen LaMarca may be reached at slamarca@hudsonreporter.com.