4 Charged After Masked Gunmen Target Edgewater Spas: Inside the Massive Multi-Agency Takedown
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, A sophisticated multi-state investigation has officially taken down a crew accused of terrorizing local businesses in Bergen County. Four individuals face a sweeping 13-count grand jury indictment following a series of terrifying, masked armed robberies targeting spas along River Road in Edgewater, New Jersey.
The breakthrough is the result of a coordinated effort led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under Prosecutor Mark Musella, Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin.
Here is the timeline of how the gunpoint heists unfolded, how detectives tracked the getaway cars, and how the FBI helped hunt down the suspects across three different states.
🚨 The Timeline of the River Road Spa Robberies
According to police records, the suspects utilized a distinct pattern, striking local spas in the early hours of the morning to catch victims off guard.
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September 25, 2025 (3:00 AM): A masked assailant entered an Edgewater spa on River Road, pulling a handgun on a victim inside. The gunman fled with an Apple iPhone and an Apple Watch. Investigators quickly identified a white Toyota Camry used to flee the scene.
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October 5, 2025 (2:25 AM): Less than two weeks later, a second armed robbery shattered the peace at another nearby spa on River Road. Again, victims were robbed at gunpoint of their cell phones and personal property. This time, detectives tracked a silver Volkswagen Jetta fleeing the area.
🔍 Getaway Cars & The Multi-State Manhunt
The Special Investigations Squad systematically linked both the white Camry and the silver Jetta to a central suspect: 24-year-old John E. Cesse Rosario. What followed was a massive, multi-month manhunt involving the NYPD and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force.
The Arrests and Extraditions:
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John E. Cesse Rosario (24, Bronx, NY): Arrested in the Bronx on October 10, 2025. Extradited to Bergen County in early 2026; currently held in Bergen County Jail.
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Fraylan M. De La Rosa Perez (26, Brooklyn, NY): Located and arrested in Brooklyn on December 3, 2025. Extradited to NJ; currently held in Bergen County Jail.
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Brayan Perez Abreu (23, Bronx, NY): Taken into custody in New York City on January 13, 2026. Extradited and released pending further court action.
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Esther Rosado (24, Bronx, NY): Identified as the alleged planner behind the second heist. After evading local capture, she was arrested in Maryland on June 4, 2026, on unrelated charges, extradited back to New Jersey on June 17, 2026, and is currently held in the Hudson County Jail.
⚖️ The 13-Count Indictment Breakdown
A Bergen County Grand Jury has unsealed a powerful 13-count indictment against the crew. The formal charges carry severe penalties under New Jersey law:
| Suspect | Location | Key Charges Faced | Detention Status |
| John E. Cesse Rosario | Bronx, NY | 1st-Degree Armed Robbery, Conspiracy, Handgun Possession | Remanded (Bergen County Jail) |
| Fraylan M. De La Rosa Perez | Brooklyn, NY | 1st-Degree Armed Robbery, Conspiracy, Aggravated Assault | Remanded (Bergen County Jail) |
| Esther Rosado | Bronx, NY | 1st-Degree Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery | Remanded (Hudson County Jail) |
| Brayan Perez Abreu | Bronx, NY | 1st-Degree Armed Robbery, Unlawful Weapon Possession | Released pending court action |
Legal Reminder: Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella emphasizes that all charges are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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