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Victim Identified in Fatal Teaneck Hit and Run

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following additional information related to the ongoing investigation of a fatal crash that occurred in Teaneck, NJ on November 21, 2024. This continuing investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Man Charged in Multiple Residential Burglaries in Bergen County

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 42-year-old JONNATHAN DIAZ-GOMEZ of Elizabeth, NJ, on charges stemming from several residential burglaries in Bergen County, NJ. 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 Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert Guidetti.

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Newark Man Charged in Strangling and Stabbing Death of 74 year Old in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 21-year-old KISHAN S. SHETH of Newark, NJ on various charges, including murder. The arrest was the result of a homicide investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert M. Guidetti.

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Fort Lee Driver Charged in Palisades Park Hit and Run

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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 28-year-old HUGO R. PAZ-LAJUJ of Fort Lee, NJ on charges stemming from a hit-and-run accident. 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 Officer-in-Charge Captain James Rotundo.

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Three Bergen County Men Charged with Drug and Weapons Offences and Money Laundering

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 39-year-old RAMON MORILLO, of Fort Lee, NJ; 31-year-old BRANDON MORILLO of Lodi, NJ; and 34-year-old JOSEPH DIAZ of Fort Lee, NJ, on charges stemming from a months-long narcotic investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Demarest Teen Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Tenafly Juvenile

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Demarest NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 18-year-old JUSTIN M. URGILES of Demarest, NJ on charges of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, the Tenafly Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert Chamberlain, and the Demarest Police Department under the direction of Acting Chief Frank Visaggio.

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15 year old Girl in Critical Condition after being Shot by 16 Year old Boy in Ridgefield Park

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a 16-year-old juvenile from Bergen County on charges stemming from a shooting. 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 Ridgefield Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rella.

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Hackensack Man Charged in Luring Incident

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 38-year-old SANTOS MARTINEZ-MARTINEZ of Hackensack, NJ on charges of luring, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal sexual contact. 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 Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

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Four Man Charged in Armed Maywood Jewelry Store Heist

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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 19-year-old BEIKER A. AGUILERA AREYAN of East Elmhurst, NY; 23-year-old DANIEL A. RIVAS-ALVARADO of New York, NY; 25-year-old YEISON J. AMARANTE BOLIVAR of Miami, FL; and 26-year-old JHON C. REQUENA YERENA of the Bronx, NY on charges stemming from an armed robbery. The arrests are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Maywood Police Department under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny.

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Englewood Police Hit Queens Kidnapper with Additional Charges of Sexual Assault of a Minor

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional charges against 37-year-old MIGUEL A. CHIMBO-ORELLANA of Queens, NY. These latest charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Englewood Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.

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Two Arrested Including a Day Laborer Accomplice in Englewood Cliffs Armed Robbery

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests and indictments of 37-year-old GLIDERMAN D. CIENFUEGO CASTRO of Alexandria, Virginia and 30-year-old EDUARDO L. VILLEGAS VALERA of Elmhurst, New York on charges stemming from an armed robbery. The arrests and indictments are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Englewood Cliffs Police Department under the direction of Chief William Henkelman.

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Woodcliff Lake Man Convicted of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a 13 Year Old

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Woodcliff Lake NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of MARCELO VELEZ, 59, formerly of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, in connection with the aggravated sexual assault of a child that occurred on January 2, 2021. After a three-week trial that began in October 2024 before the Honorable James X. Sattely, P.J.Cr. in Bergen County Superior Court, the defendant was found guilty. Sentencing is scheduled for January 24, 2025.

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72 Year Old Woman Charged With Making Bomb Threats Against Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the charge of false public alarm filed against ADELE ULRICH, 72, of Wayne, NJ. The charge is the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Queens Man Charged with Kidnapping ,Terrorizing and Sexual Assault of Englewood Man

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the arrest of 37-year-old MIGUEL A. CHIMBO-ORELLANA of Queens, NY on charges of kidnapping, sexual assault, witness tampering, criminal restraint, terroristic threats, and contempt of court. 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 Englewood Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.

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Lodi Man Charged in Midland Park Fatal Hit and Run

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Midland Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 47-year-old RALPH W. CASTELLANO III of Lodi, NJ on charges stemming from a fatal hit-and-run accident. 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 Midland Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Powderly.

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