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Ridgefield NJ, tragedy struck in Ridgefield on Sunday night when a 15-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by a car while walking in the borough, according to authorities.
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Saddle Brook NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 91-year-old JOHN URSO of Saddle Brook, NJ on lewdness charges. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Saddle Brook Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Captain John A. Zotollo.
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New Milford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 67-year-old ELIEZER KOPELOWITZ of Englewood, NJ on charges of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, possession of gamma hydroxybutyrate, criminal sexual contact, and possession with the intent to use drug paraphernalia; and 59-year-old WAYNE BAMBLING of River Edge, NJ on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and criminal sexual contact. The arrests were the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the New Milford Police Department under the direction of Chief Brian T. Clancy.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of AUGUSTO PEREZ of North Bergen, NJ in connection with the stabbing death of Omar Cruz on February 16, 2021. On April 5, 2024, after a six-week trial before the Honorable Susan J. Steele, J.S.C. in Bergen County Superior Court, AUGUSTO PEREZ was convicted of aggravated manslaughter and hindering apprehension.
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Saddle Riiver NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 54-year-old MUHAMMAD NADEEM YOUSUF of Waldwick, NJ on a charge of sexual assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Saddle River Police Department under the direction of Chief Jason Cosgriff.
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Moonachie NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of YASSINE G. RAHI, 18, of Bayonne, NJ for robbery, aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury, endangering an injured victim, and theft by unlawful taking. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Moonachie Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Behrens.
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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old ANN ZHENG of Palisades Park, NJ on a charge of 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 Matthew Finck and the Palisades Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Anthony Espino.
Continue reading Palisades Park Child Care Worker Charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child
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Cliffside Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ERNESTO LARA-ROJO, 49, of West New York, NJ for attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapon charges as a result of an incident in Cliffside Park, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Cliffside Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Marc Marano.
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New Milford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of BRIAN DRISCOLL, 36, of New Milford, NJ on a charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck.
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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MELVIN GUZMAN, 29, of Garfield, NJ for strict liability in a drug-induced death and a drug distribution-related charge. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Uram.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 76-year-old PHILLIP PORTER of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault by contact 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 Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Captain Michael Antista.
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Left to Right: Chief Dillon, Chief Ackermann, Prosecutor Mark Musella, Lt. Todd Griffith, Dr. Rajinder Gandhi, and Carol Saluppo BCPO Chief of Staff
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Ridgewood NJ, on March 19th, Glen Rock Chief Dean Ackermann and Allendale Police Chief Michael Dillon joined Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella at the Ridgewood A.M. Rotary Club luncheon. #BCPONJ is continuing to sound the alarm about the prevalence of life-threatening fentanyl. Prosecutor Musella has been speaking with Bergen County residents about the dangers of taking any substance not prescribed by a doctor. It is virtually impossible to distinguish counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills from legitimate prescription pills.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of WHIGMER J. VILLANUEVA, 56, of Harrison, NY for assault by auto as a result of a motor vehicle crash which occurred in Paramus, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert M. Guidetti.
Continue reading NY Man Charged After 5 People Injured In Wrong-Way Crash In Paramus on Route 4
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MICHAEL SAPUPPO (DOB: 09/19/1985; single; food delivery driver) of Hackensack, NJ, on charges of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck.
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Paramus NJ, in the early hours of Saturday morning, a two-car collision occurred on Route 4 westbound near Paramus Road, resulting in injuries to six passengers. Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti reported that officers arrived to find two vehicles, each with three occupants trapped inside. Some passengers suffered serious injuries, requiring transportation to nearby hospitals. Route 4 has since been reopened. The Bergen County Fatal Accident Investigation Team and the Paramus Police Crash Investigation Unit are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.
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