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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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North Bergen Women Charged in Leonia Hit-and-Run Case

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Leonia NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 34-year-old OSMARY JIMENEZ-LUNA of North Bergen, NJ on charges stemming from a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. 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 Leonia Police Department, under the direction of Chief Scott Tamagny.

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Man Snags Car Keys Off Garfield Bar, Then Torches Stolen Ride

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 60-year-old TROY R. TAYLOR of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, failure to control or report a fire, theft of a motor vehicle, and criminal mischief. 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 Joseph Delaney.

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Fort Lee Man Charged With Using Social Media to Lure and Sexually Assault Child

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional charges against 58-year-old MARC PIOVANETTI of Fort Lee, NJ. These latest charges are the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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New York Man Charged in Fatal Accident in Alpine

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Alpine NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the following additional information related to the ongoing investigation of a fatal crash that occurred in February 2025 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Alpine, N.J. This ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department, under the direction of Chief Steven Shallop.

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15-year-old Shot in Drive-by Shooting in Elmwood Park

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces charges against a juvenile in connection with a shooting investigation in Elmwood Park, NJ. This investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Elmwood Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.

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Teaneck Man Charged with Sexual Assault at Edgewater Spa

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 55-year-old DONG H. OH of Teaneck, NJ on the charge of sexual assault. This charge is the result of an 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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Garfield Man Charged Distribution of Child Porn

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 32-year-old CHRISTOPHER B. BENTOS of Garfield, NJ on the 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 Matthew Finck.

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Newark Man Arrested in Hackensack Shooting Case Following Year-Long Investigation

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Tahjee H. Goodwin, 35, of Newark, in connection with a 2024 shooting incident on Newman Street in Hackensack. The arrest marks the latest development in a year-long joint investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hackensack Police Department, led by Chief Michael Antista.

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Englewood Man Charged in the Sexual Assault of the Preteen

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 62-year-old FIDEL FERNANDEZ of Englewood, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault 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 Englewood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Investigates Carjacking Suspect Shot by Police in North Arlington

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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella provides the following additional information concerning the investigation into a police encounter in North Arlington, NJ on June 14, 2025. This investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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32-year-old Woodcliff Lake Man Charged with Child Abuse

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Woodcliff Lake NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 32-year-old JOSE PINZON LOPEZ of Woodcliff Lake, NJ on child abuse charges. 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 Woodcliff Lake Police Department, under the direction of Chief Stephen Regula.

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Two Garfield Teens Charged with Armed Robbery

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced charges against two 18-year-old Bergen County men, both of whom were 17 years old at the time of the incident. These charges have been filed as a juvenile delinquency matter stemming from an armed robbery in Garfield, NJ, following a nearly year-long 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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