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Bergen County Home Invasion: SWAT Team Arrests Suspect in Knifepoint Sexual Assault

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Court records for Tusha show a pattern of reported domestic violence for well over a year out of Passaic County

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Lodi NJ, A 27-year-old Passaic County man is behind bars today following a terrifying home invasion and knifepoint sexual assault in Bergen County. The arrest, involving a regional SWAT team, concludes an intensive investigation by local and county authorities.

Suspect Apprehended in Prospect Park

Valentino Tusha, a resident of Prospect Park, was arrested on Tuesday, February 10, by the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team. He faces multiple first-degree charges following an incident that has shaken the local community.

Details of the Investigation

The case began on Sunday, February 8, when the Lodi Police Department contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding an alleged aggravated sexual assault.

According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, investigators determined that Tusha unlawfully entered the home of an acquaintance. Once inside, he allegedly used a knife to commit the sexual assault.

Major Felony Charges Filed

As a result of the joint investigation, Valentino Tusha has been charged with:

  • Two counts of First-Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault

  • First-Degree Home Invasion Burglary

  • Third-Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose

Current Status

Tusha was arrested without incident in Prospect Park and has been remanded to the Bergen County Jail. He is currently awaiting his first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack.


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