Garfield, NJ Man Charged with Child Endangerment & Aggravated Assault
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Garfield NJ, A joint investigation by local police and county detectives has culminated in the arrest of a Garfield, New Jersey man on severe child abuse and assault charges.
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 40-year-old Paul J. Gomez following a coordinated effort by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Fairview Police Department. Gomez faces multiple third-degree charges after an incident that left one juvenile with significant bodily injuries.
Here are the details surrounding the investigation, the specific criminal charges filed, and the next steps in the legal process.
The Investigation: State Welfare Agency Flags Fairview Assault
The case began unfolding on Sunday, June 21, 2026, when the New Jersey Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P) contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit. The agency reported an alleged physical assault involving three juveniles at a residential property in Fairview, NJ.
Detectives from the Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, collaborated with the Fairview Police Department, directed by Chief Vincent Bellucci. Their subsequent investigation revealed that on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Paul J. Gomez physically assaulted and endangered three minors, causing severe bodily injury to one of the victims.
The Arrest and Statutory Criminal Charges
Following the multi-agency probe, law enforcement officers apprehended Gomez on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Paramus, New Jersey.
Gomez was processed and formally charged with the following offenses under New Jersey law:
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Three counts of third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child (violating N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(2))
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One count of third-degree Aggravated Assault (violating N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1b(7))
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Two counts of Simple Assault (classified as a disorderly persons offense under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1a(1))
Following his arrest, Gomez was initially remanded to the Bergen County Jail. He has since made his first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court and was subsequently released pending his next scheduled court action.
Legal Protections and Agency Acknowledgments
Prosecutor Mark Musella emphasized that these criminal charges are strictly accusations at this stage. Under United States and New Jersey constitutional law, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Prosecutor Musella extended public gratitude to the Fairview Police Department for their critical assistance during the local investigation, as well as the New Jersey Division of Child Protection & Permanency for their swift coordination and advocacy in securing the safety of the juveniles involved.
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