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New York Man Charged After Hitting A Pedestrian in Park Ridge

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Park Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 65-year-old MARK D. CARROLL of OAK HILL, NY on charges of assault by auto and driving while intoxicated. 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 Park Ridge Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Madden.

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Queens Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Hasbrouck Heights Preteen

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 61-year-old LUIS ZHAGUI of Queens, NY on charges of sexual assault by sexual 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 Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department under the direction of Chief Joe Rinke.

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WOMAN CHARGED WITH ARSON, AND FAILURE TO REPORT A FIRE IN GARFIELD

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 25-year-old ALLISON G. GUTIERREZ-TUESTA of Passaic, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, and failure to report a fire. The arrest was 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 Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard M. Uram.

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Dumont Women Charged After Allegedly Assaulting a Child

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Dumont NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 46-year-old STACEY A. WILMARTH of Dumont, NJ on charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Dumont Police Department under the direction of Chief Brian Joyce.

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Florida Driver Charged in Collision That Seriously Injured Motorcyclist in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 67-year-old TERENCE J. COTTER of Delray Beach, FL on a charge of assault by auto. 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 Mahwah Police Department under the direction of Chief Timothy O’Hara.

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Woman Charged with Aggravated Manslaughter in Fort Lee 12-year-old’s Overdose Death

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an additional charge of aggravated manslaughter against 48-year-old FRANCES CASO of Fort Lee, NJ as a result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze. This charge is in addition to charges brought against CASO on May 26, 2024.

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Elmwood Park Man Charged in Multiple Armed Robberies in Bergen and Passaic Counties

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of HUSEM NASRI, 24, of Elmwood Park, NJ on charges of armed robbery, weapon possession, and other related offenses. The arrest 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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Teaneck Women Arrested After Allegedly Striking a Child in Face Causing Serious Injury

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 45-year-old KATHERINE PASTOR of Teaneck, NJ on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and simple 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 Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Englewood Man Arrested After Exposing Himself and Masturbating in the Presence of a Teen

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 34 year-old DAWID S. IWASZEK of Englewood, NJ on charges of criminal sexual assault by sexual contact, endangering the welfare of a child, and lewdness. 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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Oakland Man Charged After Threatening to Shoot Police Officers

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Oakland NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of TODD V. GENTILE, 55, of 96 Truman Boulevard, Oakland, NJ, on the charge of terroristic threats. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Authorities Investigate Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information in the heartbreaking death of a 12-year-old child in a Fort Lee residence:

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Bergen County Prosecutor Comments on Shooting at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information on the Tuesday evening, shooting at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock.

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Drug Dealer Arrested After Lodi Man Overdoses on Fentanyl-laced Substance

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Lodi Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 25-year-old RANDY LANTIGUA of Lodi, NJ on charges of possession with the intent to distribute narcotics and drug distribution. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and Lodi Police Department under the direction of Police Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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Remains of Man Missing Since 1982 discovered in Overpeck Creek in Ridgefield Park Identified

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the identification of human remains discovered in Overpeck Creek in Ridgefield Park.

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Good Samaritan Intervenes Breaking Up Attempted Kidnapping in Garfield

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 25-year-old MICHAEL HERNANDEZ of Garfield, NJ on charges of attempted kidnapping and stalking. 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 Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Uram.

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