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Oradell Police Officer Charged with Stealing from the “Operation Take Back,” Prescription Medication Drop Box

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Oradell NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Oradell Police Officer JEFFREY PETERS (DOB: 10/26/1979; married) of Hawthorne, NJ on charges of Theft and Possession Of A Controlled Dangerous Substance. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Why is it important for members of the community to be engaged with local police departments?

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department, in partnership with the Bergen County Community Engagement Task Force, are excited to announce its participation in its first youth writing contest! The selected topic is “Why is it important for members of the community to be engaged with local police departments?”

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New Milford Man Charged in Palisades Park Hit and Run

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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of NICHOLAS SODANO (DOB: 5/15/1963; single; unemployed) of 454 Central Park Drive, New Milford, NJ on a charge of Leaving The Scene Of A Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Palisades Park Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Captain Anthony Muccio.

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Senior Charged in Kitchen Knife Murder of His Wife in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DIETER R. ZIMMERMANN (DOB: 10/02/1947; married; retired) of 27 Indian Field Court, Mahwah, NJ on charges of Murder, Possession Of A Weapon For An Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton, and the Mahwah Police Department under the direction of Chief Stephen Jaffe.

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Twp. of Washington Man Charged with Possession of Child Porn and Intent To Distribute Crystal Meth

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Twp of Washington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MICHAEL D. ROSEN (DOB: 3/23/1988; single; unemployed) of 5 Sutton Way, Township of Washington, NJ on charges of Possession Of Child Pornography, Possession Of Controlled Dangerous Substances, and Distribution Of Controlled Dangerous Substances. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Township of Washington Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Skinner.

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Vice President at Columbia University Charged in Sex with a Minor Case in Woodcliff Lake

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Woodcliff lake NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARCELO VELEZ (DOB: 09/06/1964; married; Columbia University Vice President of University Facilities) of 43 Woodland Drive, Woodcliff Lake, NJ on charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault By Sexual Contact and Endangering The Welfare Of A Child. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Woodcliff Lake Police Department under the direction of Chief John Burns.

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Driver Charged with DWI in Edgewater Crash that Sent 2 to Hackensack University Medical Center

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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARIA ZARATE-CELIS (DOB: 5/25/1997; married; food delivery driver) of 143 71st Street, Guttenberg, NJ on a charge of Assault By Auto.  The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Edgewater Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald R. Martin, Jr.

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Day Time Attempted Sexual Assault of Women in Fort Lee leads to Arrest of Florist Delivery Person

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RANDY GALLMAN (DOB: 3/05/1984; single; florist delivery person) of 1165 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ on charges of Attempted Sexual Assault, Criminal Sexual Contact, and Criminal Restraint. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze, and the Leonia Police Department under the direction of Acting Chief Scott Tamagny.

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BRONX MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER OF EDGEWATER MAN

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Edgewater NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of VICTOR S. RODRIGUEZ (DOB: 3/22/1988; single; unemployed) of 3529 Bruckner Boulevard, Apartment 4D, Bronx, NY on charges of Attempted Murder, Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon, Aggravated Assault, and Possession Of A Weapon For An Unlawful Purpose. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton, and the Edgewater Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Martin, Jr.

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BERGEN PROSCUTORS OFFICE INVESTIGATES OF FATAL HOUSE FIRE IN LODI

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an investigation into a fire at 200 Westminster Place, Lodi, NJ that involved a fatality. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton, and the Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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Mail Carrier Charged with Child Porn

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN BIANCHINI (DOB: 4/2/1955; married; letter carrier) of 74 Highland Place, Ridgefield Park, NJ on charges of Possession Of Child Pornography and Possession Of Marijuana. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Fight Leads to Fuel Fire at Elmwood Park Gas Station

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GLENN B. WILSON (DOB: 02/08/1984; single; unemployed) of 10 Marshall Street, Apartment 2J, Irvington, NJ on charges of Robbery and Aggravated Arson. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Elmwood Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.

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Two Hackensack Men Take Out $400,000 Mortgage Through Identity Theft

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of LEONARD S. GUEYE (DOB: 12/29/1961; single; self-employed) and EUSTACE L. GUEYE (DOB: 9/17/1992; single; unknown) of 377 Anderson Street, Hackensack, NJ on charges of Theft By Deception, Money Laundering, Wrongful Impersonation, Forgery and Defrauding Secured Creditors. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Maywood Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Natale, along with the assistance of the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Captain Peter Busciglio.

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Bergen County Sheriff’s Home Targeted by Vandals

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the ongoing investigation into vandalism that occurred at Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton’s home in Englewood, NJ. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Another Arrest Made Tied to Multi Million Dollar Bergen Real-estate Ponzi Scheme

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Emerson NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ANDRICSON JEREZ (DOB: 3/06/1996; single; construction worker) of 2112 Quimby Ave #1, Bronx, NY on charges of Money Laundering Conspiracy, Evading A Transaction Reporting Requirement Conspiracy and Committing Money Laundering With The Purpose Of Facilitating A Crime Conspiracy. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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