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Fugitive Remains at Large in Hasbrouck Heights Woman’s Stabbing

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced criminal charges against 33-year-old YUSEF E. MUHAMMAD of Jersey City, NJ. These charges are related to a stabbing that occurred in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ on Monday, August 18, 2025, and were filed after 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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Dealer Charged in OD of Garfield Man

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GASTON NAVARRO, 40, of Paterson, NJ on charges of strict liability for drug-induced death 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 the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.

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Man Charged with Sexual Assault at River Edge Foot Spa

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River Edge Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 56-year-old AIDONG YANG of Fair Lawn, NJ on the charge of criminal sexual contact. 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 River Edge Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael J. Walker.

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Two Bronx Men Charged With Torching A Car Stolen In Rochelle Park

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Rochelle Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 19-year-old ETHAN OLIVO and 21-year-old STARLIN SIRI of the Bronx, NY on charges of aggravated arson, arson, failure to control or report a fire, conspiracy to commit arson, receiving stolen property, and criminal mischief. The arrests were the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Rochelle Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Dean M. Pinto.

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Remaining Suspect Arrested in Edgewater Armed Robbery Case

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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 21-year-old JADEN A. VAZQUEZ of Guttenberg, NJ in connection with an armed robbery in Edgewater, NJ. This arrest follows the previous announcement concerning the results of a year-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Edgewater Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Martin.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Updates Investigation of Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Woodcliff Lake

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Woodcliff Lake NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information related to the investigation of a fatal crash that occurred on Pascack Road in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. This investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Woodcliff Lake Police Department, under the direction of Chief Stephen Regula.

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Teaneck Man Charged With the Sexual Assault of a Juvenile

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old DIEGO A. ZHININ of Teaneck, NJ on charges of sexual assault, aggravated criminal 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 Teaneck Police Department, under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Investigates Fatal Landlord Tent Shooting in Lodi

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces updated information regarding the investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred on Garibaldi Avenue in Lodi, NJ. This joint investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Lodi Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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Four Charged in Year Long Edgewater Armed Robbery Investigation

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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 24-year-old JULIO A. PEREZ of North Bergen, NJ; 21-year-old JUSTIN L. ACOSTA of Charles Town, WV; and 23-year-old KENNY M. VEGA of West New York, NJ on charges stemming from an armed robbery in Edgewater, NJ. Additionally, Prosecutor Musella announced charges against 21-year-old JADEN A. VAZQUEZ of Guttenberg, NJ. These arrests and the charges filed in this matter are the result of a year-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Edgewater Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Martin.

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Killer Gets 48 Years for Double Murder in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the sentencing term handed down in Bergen County Superior Court on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, against 46-year-old CLARENCE STOKES of Paterson, NJ in connection with the 2021 murder of 44-year-old Latrice Avery and 67-year-old Stanley Gunter, both of whom resided in Hackensack, NJ when the defendant murdered them.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Updates : Child Killed, Family Injured After Car Strikes Pedestrians on Route 202

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Oakland NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information related to the investigation of a fatal crash that occurred on Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland, NJ. This investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Oakland Police Department, under the direction of Chief Timothy Keenan.

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Four Men and Teen Face Charges Over Armed Robbery in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests and indictments of 21-year-old OMAR I. CETINER of Hackensack, NJ; 20-year-old ISLAM A. SALAAM of Hackensack, NJ; and 29-year-old ALAN A. VALDEZ-METZ of Paterson, NJ related to an armed robbery investigation. Prosecutor Musella also announced charges against a 17-year-old juvenile from Paterson, NJ. Also related to this investigation, Prosecutor Musella announced the arrest and indictment of 23-year-old MICHAEL N. FENNER of Hackensack, NJ on CDS-related offenses. The arrests, charges, 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 Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

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Two Men Charged in Saddle River Shooting Investigation

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Saddle River NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 19-year-old JEREMIAH L. RIVERA of Saddle River, NJ, and 20-year-old SHA’ZEIK DAVIS of Mahwah, NJ on charges stemming from a shooting that occurred in Saddle River, NJ. These arrests are 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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Charges Upgraded on Fatal Leonia Hit-and-Run Driver

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Leonia NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an upgraded charge against 34-year-old OSMARY JIMENEZ-LUNA of North Bergen, NJ related to a hit-and-run accident. The upgraded charge is the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Leonia Police Department, under the direction of Chief Scott Tamagny.

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Little Ferry Doctor Charged with Sexual Assault of a Patient

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Little Ferry NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 68-year-old RICHARD B. TANCER of Montville, NJ for sexual assault offenses. These charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Little Ferry Police Department, under the direction of Chief James Walters.

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