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Oakland NJ, A 39-year-old Oakland resident has been arrested and faces multiple severe charges following a joint investigation by law enforcement agencies in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Continue reading Oakland, Man Arrested on Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges Involving Minor
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Paramus NJ, A months-long joint investigation by law enforcement agencies in New Jersey and New York has taken down a major interstate drug and firearms trafficking operation, resulting in two arrests and the previously reported seizure of massive quantities of cocaine and illegal weapons.
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Fair Lawn Woman Charged in Morning Hit-and-Run of Mother and Child
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A 67-year-old local woman is facing multiple criminal charges following an early-morning hit-and-run crash that left a mother injured and her 5-year-old child seriously hurt in a marked crosswalk.
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Ridgewood NJ, What started as a terrifying, midnight armed robbery quickly morphed into a complex, multi-agency investigation that has landed five men behind bars.
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Bergenfield NJ, A months-long investigation into a sophisticated drug manufacturing and distribution network has culminated in the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of over $4 million in illicit narcotics. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the major bust on May 14, 2026, highlighting a coordinated effort between local, county, and federal authorities.
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Hackensack NJ, A late-night tragedy at a busy Hackensack intersection has led to the arrest of a Bergenfield resident following a fatal hit-and-run. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the charges against 38-year-old Terrence J. Hedden after a rapid investigation by local and county authorities.
Continue reading Bergenfield Man Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run Claims Life of 74-Year-Old
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Hackensack NJ, A quiet night in Bergen County turned tragic early Friday morning when a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision. Local authorities are now calling on the community for information to help identify the driver who fled the scene.
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Palisades Park NJ, A 70-year-old Bergen County resident is facing serious felony charges after allegedly attempting to launder a staggering $12.5 million U.S. Treasury check by impersonating a corporate executive.
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Hackensack NJ, A multi-month investigation into the Hackensack Police Department has resulted in the arrest of an officer accused of forging military documents to collect thousands of dollars in unearned pay.
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 31-year-old Forrod Bonsu on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The charges follow a collaborative investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office Confidential Investigations Unit and the Hackensack Police Department’s Professional Standards Unit.
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CLOSTER, NEW JERSEY – A joint investigation between the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has led to the arrest of a Closter resident on charges of attempted child endangerment.
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Closter Nj, After nearly a decade of searching for answers, a Bergen County jury has delivered a guilty verdict in the shocking 2015 killing of basketball star Michael Wright. The case, which spans from the quiet streets of Closter, New Jersey, to a parked SUV in Brooklyn, concluded this week with a conviction that finally closes a dark chapter in NBA history.
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SADDLE BROOK, NJ – A 39-year-old Bergen County man is facing serious charges following an intensive investigation into the possession of illegal digital materials. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Jakub Cielemecki on charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of a 23-year-old Hackensack man following a multi-agency investigation into an incident reported earlier this month. The case highlights the ongoing collaboration between local New Jersey law enforcement and the NYPD.
Continue reading Hackensack Man Charged with Sexual Assault Following Multi-Agency Investigation
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Wallington NJ, Community safety is a top priority for Bergen County residents following a recent incident involving local youth. On April 10, 2026, an investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Wallington Police Department resulted in the arrest of a Garfield man on serious charges.
