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Hackensack Man Charged for Allegedly Fleeing the Scene after Striking a 75 year old Pedestrian in Closter

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Closter NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred in the area of Durie Avenue and Legion Place in Closter, NJ, on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Closter Police Department under the direction of Chief Jack McTigue.

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Two Men Arrested on Drug Related Charges in the Recent Overdose Case in a Parking Garage in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of GARFIELD JONES (DOB: 6/02/1974; married; cook) of 441 E. 32nd Street, Apt. 1, Paterson, NJ and ROBERT MCCRAE of 592 East 29th Street, Apt. 5, Paterson, NJ (DOB: 9/18/1970; married; student bus aide) on drug distribution charges. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Captain Michael Antista.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Investigating the Death of a Woman from an Apparent fentanyl-related Drug Overdose at the Shops at Riverside Parking Garage in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an investigation into the death of a woman from an apparent fentanyl-related drug overdose in Hackensack, NJ. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Captain Michael Antista.

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New Rochelle Man Charged With Arson by Intentionally Setting a Vehicle on Fire in Englewood Cliffs

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Englewood Cliffs NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of TRAMAINE HAYWARD (DOB: 1/30/1977; single; building maintenance) of 45 May Street, Apt. 4A, New Rochelle, NY. 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, the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department under the direction of Chief Steven Shallop, and the New Rochelle Police Department under the direction of Commissioner Robert Gazzola.

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Connecticut Dance Instructor Attempted to Lure Minors with Sent Sexually Explicit Photos

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of EDISON BUENO-TENEMPAGUAY (DOB: 6/28/1994; single; dance instructor) of 300 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut on charges of luring and debauching the morals of a child. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Hackensack Delivery Driver Charged with Possession and Distribution of Child Porn

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JONAH E. LLULL (DOB: 5/04/1995; single; delivery driver) of , Hackensack, NJ on charges of distribution and 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 Chief Jason Love.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force Picks Up Queens Man Transporting 120 pounds of Marijuana

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of XIAN FANG MEI (DOB: 10/23/60; married; unemployed) of 4114 Main Street, Queens, NY, and XIAN WEI TANG (DOB: 9/07/83; single; unemployed) of 43-08 148th Street, Queens, NY for possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Bergenfield Construction Worker Arrested for a Sexually Assault on a Child

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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JULIO VALENCIA (DOB: 06/19/1970; single; construction) of Bergenfield, NJ, on charges of sexual 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 Jason Love and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.

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North Bergen Man Convicted of Murder During an Armed Robbery at Fairview Home

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of DAVID MARTINEZ of North Bergen, NJ for his involvement in an armed robbery that resulted in the death of David Duque Soto in Fairview, NJ on June 29, 2019.  On March 13, 2023, following a four-week jury trial before the Honorable Margaret M. Foti, P.J.Cr., in Bergen County Superior Court, MARTINEZ was convicted of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery, felony murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.  The jury acquitted MARTINEZ of two other weapons offenses.

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Two Newark Men Charged With an Armed Home Invasion Robbery in Cresskill

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Cresskill NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of JAMES LANIER (DOB: 9/16/1998; single; unemployed) of 141 Park Avenue, Newark, NJ and CARLOS SANCHEZ (DOB: 1/24/1999; single; unemployed) of 50 Fenwick Street, Newark, NJ, both currently incarcerated at the Monmouth County Jail, on charges related to an armed home invasion robbery in Cresskill, NJ. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (“BCPO”) under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Cresskill Police Department under the direction of Chief James Domville.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force and the New York DEA Catch Texas Dealers with Two Kilos of Fentanyl in Little Ferry

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Little Ferry NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of CAMERINO HERNANDEZ-ATANACIO (DOB: 8/21/1990; single; unemployed) and ALEXIS ARAUJO-ATANACIO (DOB: 10/07/2003; single; unemployed) both of 1314 Wilson Street, Odessa, TX on drug offenses. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the New York Drug Enforcement Administration under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarantino, III.

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Driver Surrenders Near George Washington Bridge after Englewood to Fort Lee , Police Chase

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN LEROY JOHNSON (DOB: 4/30/1984; single; unemployed) of 304 2ND Street, Albany, NY on charges of receiving stolen property and eluding. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Bergen County Narcotic Task Force Traffic Stop Leads to Stolen Vehicle Arrest

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Bayonne NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALEXIS COTTRELL-NELSON (DOB: 5/19/1999; single; unemployed) of 190 West 54th Street, Bayonne, NJ on the charge of receiving stolen property. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Student Charged in Hackensack Fatal Shooting

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JAHEIM ROBINSON (DOB: 9/10/2004; single, student) of 277 James Street, Hackensack, NJ on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, possession of a firearm for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a handgun, and stalking. The arrest is a result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer-In-Charge Captain Michael Antista.

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Wayne Man Charged With Driving While Intoxicated in Ridgewood Crash

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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JASON LOPEZ (DOB: 1/03/1984; single; unemployed) of 105 Carol Place, Wayne, NJ. 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 Ridgewood Police Department under the direction of Chief Jacqueline Luthcke.

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