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Fort Lee Hit With “Parkgate” as Mayor and Council Eye Historic Park for Parking lot and Turf Fields

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Fort Lee NJ, recently, the residents of Fort Lee discovered by accident, that their passive park is at risk of being turned into a 100 car parking lot, a softball field, and a soccer field.  The park is home to thousands of trees that fight both air pollution, noise pollution, provide shade to walkers/runners and home to so much wildlife.  All of this planning has been done without any notice to any residents.

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Wife of Celebrity Instagram Influencer “Jay Mazini” Charged in kidnapping, Witness Tampering, and Bribery Scheme in Fort lee

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOUMANA M. DANOUN (DOB: 12/02/1999; married; unemployed) of 367 Knickerbocker Avenue, Paterson, NJ on charges of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, witness tampering, and bribery. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Army Vet Once Suspected of Planning GWB Attack to be Released from Custody

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Fort Lee NJ, a former captain in the Army from Wallington who was being held until his trial after he was caught on a  “reconnaissance” mission on the George Washington Bridge will be released from jail after spending 600 days in custody, a Bergen County judge ruled Thursday.

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Clifton Man Charged with Witness Tampering in the “Jay Mazini” Led Kidnap and Assault Case

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of BASSAM PATRICK ALJANADI (DOB: 3/16/1965; married; owner of heating and air conditioning company) of 45 Hollywood Ave, Clifton, New Jersey on a charge of Witness Tampering. 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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ARRESTS MADE IN FORT LEE KIDNAPPING LEAD BY POPULAR INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER “JAY MAZINI”

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of JEBARA IGBARA, aka “JAY MAZINI” (DOB: 05/27/1985; married; unemployed) of 100 Alexander Way, Edgewater, New Jersey; ISHIMEER ALLEN (DOB: 11/11/1998; single; unemployed) of 61-69 Park Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey; ALAZIZ DALMIDA (DOB: 11/08/1999; single; unemployed) of 859 South 14th Street, Newark, New Jersey; and RAMI ALJIBAWI (DOB: 11/09/1983; married; sales associate) of 14-16 Graham Place, Clifton, New Jersey on charges related to a kidnapping and assault in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The arrests are 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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23 lbs. of Marijuana Seized in Drug Arrest in Fort Lee Man

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARC A. HELEWA (DOB: 12/29/98; single; unemployed) of 100 Park Avenue, Apt. 2607, Fort Lee, NJ on drug offenses. 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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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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