Two Wyckoff teenagers made their first appearance in Bergen County court and pled not guilty to charges they vandalized The MacMillan Reservoir in Mahwah and released millions of gallons of water over the weekend. The damage caused the reservoir level to drop several feet and the damage to the valves is estimated at $4000.

The pair have been charged with criminal mischief and trespassing. One of the defendants entered a not guilty plea, but as the second defendant began to speak he was cut off by the judge who entered the not guilty plea on his behalf.

The accompanying photograph of the suspects was created from mug shots as a dramatization. There have been no allegations of nipple twisting.

MacMillian Reservoir is popular in the area for fishing and hiking. Readers can get an overview at http://www.goingoutside.com. Additional information is available at http://www.fishingworks.com.  The best site for those wishing to hike in the area for the first time may be http://www.nynjtc.org/hike/ramapo-valley-county-reservation-exploration.  This link offers a wealth of information for planning a 9 mile day hike.