June 23, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Ridgewood Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli has announced the arrest of Rocco John Benedetto, a 36-yearold Mahwah man, in connection with a fatal motor vehicle accident in Ridgewood. On June 11 at approximately 1:53p.m., Ridgewood police responded to numerous 911 calls of a three car collision, which had occurred on Route 17 South, near the exit for East Saddle River Road. Upon arrival, police found 80year-old Dorothy E. Scordato of Allendale still behind the wheel of her 2005 Honda Element. She was rushed from the scene by emergency personnel and transported to the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Scordato died a short time after her arrival at the hospital. The ensuing investigation revealed that Scordato’s vehicle was struck by a 2009 Mercedes Benz driven by Benedetto as both vehicles traveled south on Route 17, near the exit for East Saddle River Road. This collision sent Scordato’s vehicle out of control and across several lanes of Route 17, where it was struck by a 2008 Honda Civic driven by a 20-year-old New York woman, who was neither charged criminally nor summonsed. Mahwah man arrested in connection with fatal accident According to the investigation, following the collision, Benedetto continued south on Route 17 for approximately one half mile before exiting the highway and calling police about the collision. Benedetto was transported to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office in Paramus, where it was determined that he was under the influence. He was taken to Valley Hospital where a blood sample was drawn. Accordingly, Benedetto was charged with one count of second degree vehicular homicide, driving while intoxicated, and being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. Bail was set by the Honorable Judge Harry Carroll at $150,000, no 10 percent option. Prosecutor Molinelli stated that Benedetto is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Molinelli thanked the Ridgewood Police Department and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Bergen County Sheriff Department for their assistance with this investigation. Waterfront lifeguard training available The Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation, an authorized American Red Cross provider, will offer waterfront lifeguard training to village residents this summer. The class will meet July 5 through 29 for a total of 40 hours at Graydon Pool, 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. Classes are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10 a.m. A fitness test will be administered the first day as a prerequisite for the course. Cost of the class is $290. Register online at www.ridgewoodsports.org or in person or by mail at The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue. Registration forms are on the recreation homepage at www.ridgewoodnj.net. Call the recreation office at (201) 670-5560 for details. Now Open! 396 Franklin Ave Wyckoff, NJ 201-891-5500 Across from Aldo’s Restaurant GRAND OPENING SPECIAL $5.00 OFF ANY SERVICE ANY SERVICE Wyckoff Cycle LLC We Repair ALL Bicycle Brands Bikes for the Whole Family and the Pros Can not be combined with any other offer. Exp. 7/1/10 Can not be combined with any other offer. Exp. 7/1/10 with purchase of $20 of service or more $30.00 OFF Reg. $90.00 LCN SET Can not be combined with any other offer. Exp. 7/1/10 Can not be combined with any other offer. Exp. 7/1/10 with purchase of $50 or more $10.00 OFF with purchase of Pedicure FREE MANICURE FEATURING STATE-OF THE-ART EQUIPMENT 20 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201-670-6807 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am - 7:30pm • Sat. 9am - 6:30pm HARDING WINE&SPIRIT 6-16-10 kathy/janine CozyNails3x3(6-16-10) 3 x 3” WORTH THE TRIP! HUGE WINE SELECTION Beer • Super Premium Spirits Party Planning • Gift Baskets Free Parking • Ice • Soda Wow! We knew it was good, but not in our wildest imagination did we think Coastal Vines would become such a success in our store. We have people coming from towns all over Bergen County buying cases of Coastal Vines. Thanks to Coastal Vines and this newspaper, at our last count we have sold almost 3000 bottles. Remember it tastes like a $10 bottle of wine but we are selling it for only $5.01! 305 E. Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood, NJ DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED 201-445-7122 Coastal Vines $ Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir 5 .01 750 ml No rain checks issued. Not responsible for typographical errors.