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Bergenfield NJ, the death of a 2-year-old at a home in Bergenfield on Sunday is under investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and borough police, Prosecutor Mark Musella announced.

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Bergenfield NJ, the death of a 2-year-old at a home in Bergenfield on Sunday is under investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and borough police, Prosecutor Mark Musella announced.

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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of MELVIN R. INOA (DOB: 7/29/1997; single; unemployed) of 1232 Clay Street, Bronx, NY and NIXON FRANCISCO-COLON (DOB: 1/05/1989; single; unemployed) of 545 W. 15th Street, Bronx, NY on charges of armed robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The arrests are the result of a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.
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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of AARON SIERRA (DOB: 10/10/2000; single; unemployed) of 87 N. Taylor Street, Bergenfield, NJ on charges of attempted murder, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a handgun, receiving stolen property and obstruction of justice by flight. These charges were the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.
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Bergenfield NJ, sources say a 42-year-old woman died early Sunday morning when a freight train hit her white SUV on the railroad tracks in Bergenfield. The SUV was struck around 1 a.m. at the track crossing on West Central Avenue by a CSX train, said Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio.

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Bergenfield NJ, pedestrian safety advocate Frank Geraghty revisited Veterans Plaza and West Main street in Bergenfield to check out an old serious traffic problem.
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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella is seeking the public’s assistance for information leading to the arrest of AARON SIERRA (DOB: 10/10/2000; single; unemployed) of 87 N Taylor Street, Bergenfield, NJ, on charges of attempted murder, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a handgun, receiving stolen property and obstruction of justice by flight. These charges are the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.
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Bergenfield NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information on the shooting investigation of a shooting that took place in Bergenfield on Sunday:
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photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Council of Irish Associations of Greater Bergen County, Inc
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Bergenfield NJ, the 41st Annual Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held in Bergenfield on Sunday, March 12, 2023.Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said in Facebook post ,”Had a wonderful time marching down Washington Avenue yesterday for the annual Bergen County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade! Kudos to the Council of Irish Associations of Greater Bergen County, Inc for once again organizing a wonderful and festive event!”

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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JULIO VALENCIA (DOB: 06/19/1970; single; construction) of Bergenfield, NJ, on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.
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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information as related to an armed robbery of a Gas Station in Bergenfield:
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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JULIAN ROJO (DOB: 11/30/1981; single; laborer) of Bergenfield, NJ on sexual assault and child endangerment charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.
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Bergenfield NJ, several Bergenfield residents have email the Ridgewood blog over the Municipality installing speed bumps on public roads . Concerns have been raised not only over the bumps effect on car suspensions and undercarriage but what happens during snow plowing?
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Bergenfield NJ, Columbia Bank is pleased to announce its commitment to expanding into eastern Bergen County, by opening its newest branch in the town of Bergenfield, New Jersey. Located at 223 S. Washington Avenue, the venue, which offers full-service personal and business banking including drive-up amenities.
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Bergenfield NJ, Bergenfield is set to hold it’s 40th annual Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade starts around 2 p.m. Sunday, today. Kieran Lynch, past president of the Bergen Irish Association, will be the Grand Marshal. Lynch is also a member of the BIA’s Board of Trustees, and his father Edward is a founding member of the organization. Maureen Donegan and Sharon Collins are the Aides to the Grand Marshal for 2022.
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Bergenfield NJ , the Bergenfield Borough Council voted on Tuesday to allow a company to grow and manufacture cannabis in a vacant storefront on Washington Avenue that was once a popular roller-skating rink.
The 4-1 vote came after some residents voiced concerns that such a business along the borough’s main thoroughfare would encourage drug use and damage Bergenfield’s reputation.
But borough officials said they felt an obligation to explore the possibility given the potential tax revenue at stake.