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Arrest Made in Bomb Threat Against the Bergen County Courthouse

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May 16,2018

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Hackensack NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced the arrest of CHRISTOPHER CAMARGO (DOB: 10/30/1992; single; and unemployed) of 267 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ, on charges of Terroristic Threats and False Public Alarm. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, and members of the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Francesco Aquila.

On Monday, February 5, 2018, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office received information that a telephone caller using technology to anonymize his calling line identity contacted the Hackensack Police Department and made a bomb threat against the Bergen County Courthouse. Members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit and Hackensack Police Department initiated an investigation to trace the call.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher CAMARGO was charged on Friday, May 11, 2018 with one count of False Public Alarm Against Critical Infrastructure, N.J.S.A. 2C:33-3C, a 2nd degree crime, and one count of Terroristic Threats, N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3A, a 3rd degree crime. He was remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending an appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack, NJ.

Acting Prosecutor Calo states that the charges are merely accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and would like to thank the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and the Hackensack Police Department for their assistance with this investigation.

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ARREST MADE IN ALLEGED NEW JERSEY TRANSIT TICKET SCAM

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Dover, NJ man charged with tampering with Ticket Vending Machine and selling tickets

July 15, 2016

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Dover NJ,  New Jersey Transit Police have arrested a Dover, NJ man accused of tampering with a ticket vending machine and selling NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes.  Following reports of a disabled ticket vending machine and someone selling tickets at the Dover train station, the New Jersey Transit Police Department launched an investigation.

On July 14, 2016 at approximately 4:30 p.m., 53-year-old David Mendes of Dover, NJ allegedly sold a ticket to a New Jersey Transit Police anti-crime officer at the Dover train station.  Upon arrest, Mendes was discovered with 29 NJ TRANSIT tickets, including three monthly passes and one weekly pass, worth more than $1,200.
“What the actor thought was a way to make a quick buck was quickly foiled by solid police work,” said New Jersey Transit Police Chief Christopher Trucillo.  “We encourage everyone within the NJ TRANSIT system that if they “See Something, Say Something.”  Let this serve as a reminder to the criminal element that the New Jersey Transit Police Department will relentlessly pursue all leads, no matter how big or small.”

Mendes has been charged with distribution of tickets, receiving stolen property, theft by deception, criminal mischief and smoking in public.

NJ TRANSIT encourages customers to remain aware of their surroundings and to be the eyes and ears for law enforcement – If you see something, say something. To report a crime, suspicious activity or unattended packages contact the New Jersey Transit Police Department at 1-888-TIPS-NJT or send a text message to NJTPD (65873).

The charges and allegations contained in this release are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Drug Charge Arrest Made at Ridgewood Bus Terminal

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, Patrolman Colin Donnelly was dispatched to the Ridgewood Bus Terminal where he arrested Andrew S, 32, of New Windsor, New York, on outstanding criminal warrants from another jurisdiction.

Subsequent to his arrest Mr. S was found to be in possession of a substance believed to be heroin. He was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a hypodermic syringe and possession of narcotics paraphernalia.

While in police custody Mr. S experienced a medical emergency believed to be related to heroin use necessitating his transport to the Bergen Regional Medical Center for treatment.

It is unclear if the defendant came to Ridgewood to buy the drugs or was in the Village for another reason .

The Ridgewood Police remind residents that all defendants are considered innocent until found guilty in a court of law. If anyone has information regarding any of the listed incidents, please contact the Ridgewood Police Department at 201-652-3900.