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Pennsylvania Fire Bug Charged in East Rutherford Hotel Fire

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East Ruherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old SEAN P. MCDERMOTT, with recent addresses in Tobyhanna, PA and East Moriches, NY, on charges of attempted aggravated arson, attempted arson, and creating a risk of widespread injury or damage. 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 East Rutherford Police Department, under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Fills in Details on Arson Arrest in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 78-year-old JAIME MAGNELLI, SR. of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, risk of widespread injury or damage, failure to control or report a fire, and criminal mischief. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

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NJ Transit Police Charge Six for Blaze that Destroyed Multiple NJ TRANSIT Buses

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North Bergen NJ, in April 2022, multiple unoccupied NJ TRANSIT buses were deliberately damaged or destroyed by fire. The buses were located on NJ TRANSIT property in Hudson County. This crime saw much media attention due in part to the overwhelming damage, scale of the scene, and significant fire. ⁣

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Vehicle Fire Leads to Arson Charges Against Little Ferry Man

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Little Ferry NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of LOUIS M. MOLINO (DOB: 06/24/1982; single; laborer) of 16 Couchon Drive, Little Ferry, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, risking widespread injury or damage, and arson. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Little Ferry Police Department under the direction of Chief James Walters.

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Bergenfield Women Alleged to Have Torched Car in Fair Lawn Charged With Arson

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DANIELLA ALIAGA (DOB: 3/06/1997; single; warehouse worker) of , Bergenfield, NJ on arson charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Fair Lawn Police Department under the direction of Chief Glen Cauwels.

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Gun Discovered at Home of Englewood Man Who Allegedly Torched an SUV

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN YOUNG (DOB: 2/13/1989; married; auto parts store employee) of 227 Fourth Street, Apartment 4, Englewood, NJ on gun possession and arson charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Englewood Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Deputy Chief Thomas Greeley.

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2 Years After Franklin Lakes Church was Destroyed by Arson the Church is Moving Forward with its Rebuild

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Franklin Lakes NJ, two years after arson destroyed part of the church ,Most Blessed Sacrament Church officials were finally able to share much anticipated news with their community , In a letter dated Dec. 3, Rev. John R. Job announced that the borough had approved final building plans, which allows officials to now begin the process of selecting a builder through a bidding process.

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Glen Rock Police and Fire Respond to Arson Leaf Fire on Glen Avenue

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Glen Rock NJ, according to Glen Rock Police, at 1:27 am on Sunday November 22nd,   Glen Rock Police along with Glen Rock Fire Fighters, responded to a leaf fire on the 200 block of Glen Avenue.  The fire was promptly extinguished without incident.  Video from a nearby home detected two individuals in the area who appeared to have started the fire.  Detectives are currently attempting to view the video for further evidence.  Anyone who may have witnessed this act is asked to contact the Glen Rock Police Department at (201) 652-3800.

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Over 300 People Facing Federal Charges For Crimes Committed During Nationwide “Mostly Peaceful” Demonstrations

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Washington DC, The Department of Justice announced today that more than 300 individuals in 29 states and Washington, D.C., have been charged for crimes committed adjacent to or under the guise of peaceful demonstrations since the end of May.

To date, of the 94 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices (USAOs), more than 40 USAOs have filed federal charges alleging crimes ranging from attempted murder, assaulting a law enforcement officer, arson, burglary of a federally-licensed firearms dealer, damaging federal property, malicious destruction of property using fire or explosives, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, unlawful possession of a destructive device, inciting a riot, felony civil disorder, and others.  Violent opportunists have exploited these demonstrations in various ways.

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FRANKLIN LAKES MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ARSON AND BURGLARY IN CHURCH FIRE

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Franklin Lakes NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JAMES Z. MAYERS (DOB: 11/03/1993; single; unemployed) of 221 Mabel Place, Franklin Lakes, NJ on charges of Aggravated Arson and Burglary. 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 Franklin Lakes Police Department under the direction of Police Chief Carmine Pezzuti.

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Statement on the Fire at Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes

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Our entire Archdiocese is saddened by a devastating fire that completely destroyed the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes during the early hours of Wednesday, December 11. 

A person of interest is in custody and police authorities will release an official press statement today regarding the arrest.

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Bill Barring School Board Candidates With Criminal Convictions Advances

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By JT Aregood • 12/12/16 12:18pm

Assemblyman Rob Karabinchak, who sponsored the bill along with Assembly Speaker Vince Prieto. New Jersey Legislature

Hopefuls with criminal convictions could soon be barred from running for local New Jersey school boards. A legislative committee advanced a bill to force would-be school board candidates to submit an affirmation to the state that he or she has not been convicted of any first or second-degree crime on Monday.

Those disqualifying convictions would include endangering the welfare of a child; drug possession or distribution; robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, stalking, kidnapping, arson, manslaughter and murder; terroristic threats; criminal restraint; perjury, and bias intimidation.

Assembly sponsor Robert Karabinchak said in a statement after the committee vote that he believes the new requirement would help protect students in the state.

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