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Company Controller Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Nearly $1M from Bergen Firm

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Nearly $1 Million Stolen: Former Bergen County Controller Arrested in Massive Corporate Fraud Scheme

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North Haldon NJ, a lengthy investigation into corporate greed has culminated in the arrest of a North Haledon man accused of treating a local company like his personal piggy bank.

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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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Last Fugitive In Maywood Armed Jewelry Store Robbery Picked Up In NYC After 22-Month Hunt

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Last member of the illegal immigrant gang  rounded up

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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the capture of 26-year-old CRISTIAN RICARDO VERA CASTILLO of Brooklyn, NY, a fugitive sought by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Maywood Police Department in relation to an armed robbery in Maywood, NJ in 2024. This latest development is the result of an extensive investigation that has spanned a total of 22 months by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Maywood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny.

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New Milford Man Charged with the Possession and Production of Kiddie Porn

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He engaged in online sexual chats with a juvenile , instructed the juvenile to produce and send him sexual photos and/or videos of the child’s intimate parts

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West Milford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 28-year-old MARKOS C. ALPAR of New Milford, NJ on the charges of producing child sexual abuse material, possession of child sexual abuse material, obscenity to a minor, impairing or debauching the morals of a child, and lewdness. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer.

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Mail Order Drug Dealer Nabbed in Dumont

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The United States Postal Inspection Service intercepted approximately two ounces of suspected cocaine and one ounce of suspected ketamine

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Dumont NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 45-year-old ROCKY L. LABARBERA of Dumont, NJ on charges of possession with the intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances and money laundering. The arrest is a result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the United States Postal Inspection Service, under the direction of Inspector in Charge of the Philadelphia Division Christopher Nielsen.

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Two Indian Nationals Charged after 19 kg of Morphine-laced Poppy Pods are Seized in Wood-Ridge Home

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ICE has lodged detainers against both men, meaning they could face deportation for commiting serious crimes and not being US citizens

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 24-year-old KARANJIT SINGH and 25-year-old JAGROOP SINGH (both of Wood-Ridge, NJ) for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. These arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer; Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), under the direction of Special Agent In Charge Michael McCarthy; U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the direction of Port Director Tenavel Thomas; and the Wood-Ridge Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael O’Donnell.

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Four Men Charged including Two Poliuce Officers in Park Steakhouse Brawl in Park Ridge

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Investigation and determined local offduty police involved int he altercation

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Hillsdale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 31-year-old NICHOLAS K. DISPOTO of Hillsdale, NJ; 28-year-old JASON R. VRADENBURG of Park Ridge, NJ; 29-year-old MARTINA L. MCGEE of Hillsdale, NJ; and 59-year-old THOMAS M. SCHIAVONE of St. James City, FL, on charges stemming from an aggravated assault investigation. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Park Ridge Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Rampolla.

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Juvenile Charged in Violent Home Break-in in Tenafly

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Tenafly Police Department responded to a home invasion burglary and theft of a vehicle from a private resideresidence

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Tenafly NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced charges filed against a 19-year-old Essex County, NJ man — who was a 17-year-old juvenile at the time of the offense — following a home invasion, burglary, and robbery investigation that was conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Tenafly Police Department, under the direction of Chief Robert Chamberlain.

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Bergen County Home Invasion: SWAT Team Arrests Suspect in Knifepoint Sexual Assault

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Court records for Tusha show a pattern of reported domestic violence for well over a year out of Passaic County

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Lodi NJ, A 27-year-old Passaic County man is behind bars today following a terrifying home invasion and knifepoint sexual assault in Bergen County. The arrest, involving a regional SWAT team, concludes an intensive investigation by local and county authorities.

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Palisades Park Police Officer Lied Under Oath Durring Internal Investigation

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The arrest follows a complete revamping of the Palisades Park Police Department by Chief George Beck, assisted by Capt. James Rotundo

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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 32-year-old CORY J. HAVENS of VAUXHALL, NJ for false swearing under oath. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer.

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PA Man Pretending to be Child’s Father Charged With Luring

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Lured a juvenile into his vehicle for the purpose of committing a criminal offense against the child

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Wallington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 43-year-old ERICKSON LEDESMA of West Hazleton, PA on charges of luring, criminal sexual contact, impersonation, and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Wallington Police Department, under the direction of Chief Ireneusz Kluska.

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Bergen County Regional SWAT Team Aids in Arrest of Fairview Man Charged with the Sexual Assualt of a Juvenile

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding alleged sexual assaults of a juvenile

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 44-year-old CARLOS M. LEON of Fairview, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Fairview Police Department, under the direction of Chief Vincent Belucci.

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Westfield Man Charged in Rochelle Park Sexual Assault

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The Victim was Sexually Assaulted in Rochelle Park

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Rochelle Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 41-year-old MICHAEL W. SMITH of Westfield, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual contact. 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 Rochelle Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Dean Pinto.

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Man Charged With Hindering Police Investigation of Englewood Gangland Style Murder in 2024

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Suspect Assisted Escape from the area by driving Murder Suspect to the border of the United States and Mexico

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Englewwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 34-year-old JORLYN PAULINO of New York, NY, for hindering a homicide investigation, which occurred in 2023 in Englewood, NJ. This latest arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Englewood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.

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Criminal Tourism: Georgia Duo Picked Up on Cliffside Armed Robbery

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Surveillance cameras in and around the residence were reviewed, and three masked suspects, two of whom appeared to be brandishing firearms

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Cliffside Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old DETERRIEYNN T. LEWIS of Lithonia, GA, as well as charges filed against an 18-year-old man from DeKalb County, GA – who was a juvenile at the time of the offense – for an armed home invasion burglary incident. The arrest and charges are the result of a lengthy investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Cliffside Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Yakup Zoklu.

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