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Bergen County Prosecutor Details Violent Fairview Assault; Suspect in Custody

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Fairview Stabbing Investigation: 60-Year-Old Man Charged with Attempted Murder

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FAIRVIEW, NJ — A violent early-morning confrontation on Grant Street has resulted in the arrest of a local man on first-degree attempted murder charges. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella confirmed the arrest of Victor A. Soto, 60, following a swift joint investigation by the Fairview Police Department and the Prosecutor’s Major Crimes Unit.

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Fairview Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Juvenile

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Charged with Multiple Sexual Assaults

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 59-year-old ELDER G. MIMBELA-PORTILLA of Fairview, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Fairview Police Department, under the direction of Chief Vincent Belucci.

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Investigation Underway After 21-Year-Old Found Dead in Fairview Apartment

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 Fairview Police and Bergen County Prosecutor Investigate Death on Fairview Avenue

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FAIRVIEW, NJ — A quiet neighborhood in Bergen County is at the center of a death investigation after a 21-year-old man was discovered deceased inside a Fairview Avenue residence late Wednesday night.

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Bergen County Regional SWAT Team Aids in Arrest of Fairview Man Charged with the Sexual Assualt of a Juvenile

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding alleged sexual assaults of a juvenile

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 44-year-old CARLOS M. LEON of Fairview, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Fairview Police Department, under the direction of Chief Vincent Belucci.

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Ridgefield Man Charged with Assault, In Spitting Incident at Fairview Anti-ICE Protest

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Fairview NJ, police say Giancarlo Pontecorvo, 26, of Ridgefield, is now facing assault charges after allegedly spitting in a woman’s face during the protests on Fairview Avenue Saturday afternoon.

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Driver Plows Into Anti-ICE Protesters in Fairview

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FAIRVIEW, NJ — anti-ICE protests in Fairview turned chaotic Saturday afternoon when a vehicle plowed into a group of  protesters, injuring several participants. The Fairview Police Department has identified the driver as Linda Roglen, 62, of North Bergen. Roglen now faces multiple criminal charges and traffic violations following the disturbing incident.

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Fairview Firefighter Accused of Stealing Over $6,700 in Department Funds

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Fairview NJ, a firefighter and account treasurer for the Fairview Fire Department has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating over $6,700 in department funds for personal use, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO).

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Fairview Charged with Distribution of Child Porn

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of BRAYAN ESCOBAR, 18, of Fairview, NJ, on charges of distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Fairview Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over June 2023 Data Breach

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Fairview NJ, the Borough Fairview is facing a class action lawsuit after a June 2023 data breach exposed thousands of residents to identity theft and fraud, according to court filings.

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Hadi Matar Found Guilty in Salman Rushdie Stabbing Case

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Fairview Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in 2022 Attack

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Fairview NJ, Chautauqua County jury found Hadi Matar, a 27-year-old New Jersey man, guilty of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault for the 2022 stabbing attack on renowned author Salman Rushdie. The verdict, delivered in under two hours on Friday, could result in a 25-year prison sentence for Matar.

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UPDATE: Machete Wielding Fairview Man Arrested for Attempted Murder

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old JOSUE G. COREA of Fairview on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and possession of a weapon. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Fairview Police Department under the direction of Chief Vincent M. Bellucci.

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Fairview Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Machete Attack

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Fairview NJ, a Fairview man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly assaulting a woman with a machete in an apartment building, authorities announced.

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Fairview Man Rejects Plea Deal in Salman Rushdie Attack Case

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Fairview NJ, Hadi Matar, a 26-year-old from Fairview, New Jersey, has rejected a plea deal offered by the U.S. Attorney’s office in relation to the 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie during a lecture in Chautauqua, New York.

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Fairview Man Charged with Sexual Assault

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 25-year-old BYLLY XILOJ-AQUINO of Fairview, NJ on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Fairview Police Department under the direction of Chief Vincent Bellucci.

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Fairview Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Pre-teen

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old ARTURO VELAZCO of Fairview, NJ on sexual assault charges. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Fairview Police Department under the direction of Chief Dave Brennan.

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