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New York Man Charged with Fentanyl Distribution in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, a Bronx, New York, man was indicted today on a charge of narcotics distribution after he sold a kilogram of fentanyl to an undercover law enforcement agent in Fort Lee, New Jersey, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

Jose Sanchez Matos, 30, is charged with distribution and possession with intent to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl. Matos was previously charged by complaint in August 2019.

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Day Time Attempted Sexual Assault of Women in Fort Lee leads to Arrest of Florist Delivery Person

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RANDY GALLMAN (DOB: 3/05/1984; single; florist delivery person) of 1165 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ on charges of Attempted Sexual Assault, Criminal Sexual Contact, and Criminal Restraint. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze, and the Leonia Police Department under the direction of Acting Chief Scott Tamagny.

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Bergen County Sherriff’s Office Reports Suspicious Packages in Fort Lee “Pose No Threat”

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Fort Lee NJ, On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a Fort Lee Police Officer observed a suspicious item placed on top of a newspaper stand located at the intersection of Forest Road and Anderson Avenue in Fort Lee, NJ. Additional items of interest were later located near the intersection of 16th Street and Elsmere Place in Fort Lee. All items were examined by the Bergen County Sherriff’s Office and were determined not to pose a threat.

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NEW YORK DUO CHARGED IN BERGEN CRIME SPREE

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NEW YORK DUO CHARGED WITH ARMED ROBBERY, CONSPIRACY, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, CRIMINAL RESTRAINT, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, THEFT, TERRORISTIC THREATS, AND SIMPLE ASSAULT

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of RICKY QUEZADA (DOB: 07/12/1996; single; unemployed) of 306 West 112 Street, Apt 6C, New York, NY; and ASBIEL FELIZ (DOB: 01/21/1997; single; unemployed) of 24 Tecumseh Ave, Apt. 3, Mount Vernon, NY on charges of Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Conspiracy, Possession of a Weapon, Theft, and Simple Assault. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Elmwood Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno, the Ridgefield Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas J. Gallagher, the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Mathew J. Hintze, and the Clifton Police Department under the direction of Chief Tom Rinaldi.

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NY Man Arrested in Bergen Ponzi Scheme

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GIUSEPPE VALENTINO (DOB: 02/13/1968; single; unemployed) of 34 Desbrosses Street, Apartment 917, New York, NY, on charges of Money Laundering, Theft By Deception, and Falsifying Records. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze.

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Man Suffers Gun Shot Wound in Shooting at Fort Lee Holiday Inn

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Fort Lee NJ, Fort Lee Police and personnel from various County of Bergen law enforcement agencies investigated a Thursday afternoon, 09/24, shooting that took place shortly after 3:15 PM at the Holiday Inn of Fort Lee, 2339 Route 4 East, Fort Lee. One (1) adult male victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. He was reportedly conscious and alert when police arrived at the scene, but was suffering from a gunshot wound/s that was/were not self-inflicted. Police were searching for a dark-colored sedan or coupe with heavily tinted windows, occupied by four (4) unidentified adult males.

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Fort Lee Police Department responds to a shooting outside the Holiday Inn on Route 4 East

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information:

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BERGEN MAN CHARGED WITH GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE VEHICULAR HOMICIDE

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CHARLES R. WILSON (DOB: 02/27/1975; single; unemployed) of 371 Bergen Boulevard, Apartment 605, Fairview, NJ on Vehicular Homicide charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Port Authority Police Department under the direction of Superintendent of Police Edward Cetnar.

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BERGEN PROSECUTOR INVESTIGATES GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE FATAL CRASH

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces that an investigation is being conducted of a motor vehicle crash which occurred on August 27, 2020 on the George Washington Bridge in New Jersey. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Port Authority Police Department under the direction of Superintendent of Police Edward Cetnar.

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT CHARGED IN FORT LEE HIT AND RUN

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FATOU DIABY (DOB: 5/24/1995; single; medical assistant) of 55 W 129th Street, Apartment 3F, New York, NY, on charges of Leaving The Scene Of A Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury and Hindering Apprehension. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew J. Hintze.

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NJ State Police Charge Man in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, The New Jersey State Police have arrested Joel Lasanta, 37, of Kissimmee, FL in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident on the New Jersey Turnpike that killed Jada Smith, 21, of Teaneck, N.J.
On June 4, at approximately 10:25 p.m., troopers from Troop “D” Newark Station responded to the report of a hit-and-run crash southbound in the express lanes at milepost 121.5 in Fort Lee, Bergen County. When troopers arrived, they discovered Smith had sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. She was pronounced deceased at the scene at 10:54 p.m.

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Bergen Man Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Using Personal Information Stolen From U.S. Service Members To File Phony Tax Returns

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Fort Lee NJ,  A Fort Lee, man was sentenced today to 72 months in prison for generating phony tax refunds using personal identifying information stolen from current and former members of the U.S. army, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Shope Oluwo, 35, previously pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Freda L. Wolfson to an indictment charging him with one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft. Chief Judge Wolfson imposed the sentence today in Trenton federal court.

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Fort Lee Man Charged with Defrauding Victim of $780,000

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Fort Lee NJ, A Bergen County, New Jersey, man has been charged in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain $780,000 to purchase an apartment in Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.

Arthur Schwartz, 78, of Fort Lee, was indicted on four counts of wire fraud. He is scheduled to appear this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court.

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IT Professional from Fort Lee Arrested for Child Porn

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JORDAN A. JONES (DOB: 12/2/1972; married; I.T. professional) of 1431 Center Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ, on charges of Possession and Distribution Of Child Pornography. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Fort Lee Woman Admits Using Identity Fraud To Buy More Than $300,000 in Merchandise

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Fort Lee NJ, a Bergen County, New Jersey, woman today admitted engaging in a fraudulent scheme through which over $300,000 in purchases were charged or attempted to be charged to victims’ financial accounts without authorization, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Briana Burford, 25, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi in Newark federal court to an information charging her with wire fraud.

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