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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III releases the following statement regarding the operation of the Bergen County Police Academy:

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III releases the following statement regarding the operation of the Bergen County Police Academy:

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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck police reported that multiple units responded to an incident at a Tyron Avenue residence at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, where four adults were discovered to have been assaulted and restrained. According to a police release, earlier that day, three men had entered the residence through a back door, with two of them carrying firearms. The assailants proceeded to assault and bind the victims before making off with personal belongings. The authorities have not disclosed the specific items stolen or their value. The Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps provided on-site treatment for the victims’ minor injuries. The Teaneck Police Department, along with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department, is actively investigating the incident and pursuing all available leads. Individuals with relevant information are urged to contact the Teaneck Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, or Crime Stoppers of Teaneck at 844-466-6789.
Continue reading Teaneck Police search for Three Suspects in Armed Home Invasion

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information on the Englewood Homicide :
Continue reading Bergen County Prosecutor Identifies Victim in Englewood Homicide Investigation

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Englewood NJ, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Englewood Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday.
Continue reading Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Investigating Homicide in Englewood


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Hackensack NJ, three individuals from Brooklyn, New York, were charged today in connection with a kidnapping for ransom that left a teenager with stab wounds after a dispute over a drug transaction, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading Three Brooklyn Residents Charged in Kidnapping Hackensack Teenager for Ransom

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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information as related to an armed robbery of a Gas Station in Bergenfield:
Continue reading Bergen Prosecutor Comments on Armed Robbery Investigation in Bergenfield

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Glen Rock NJ, on Friday January 27th at 5:27 PM , Glen Rock Police Patrols were dispatched to the Glen Rock High School on a 9-1-1 report that a shooting had just taken place. Responding officers met with school security personnel, who were present for an athletic event at the gym and were unaware of any problem at the school. Officers cleared the school building and determined that this was a swatting incident. There had been no gun shots fired nor any other act of violence.
Continue reading Glen Rock High School Victim of a “Swatting Event”

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of WILLIAM HERNANDEZ (DOB: 2/16/1991; single; cashier) of Englewood, NJ on aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child charges. 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 Englewood Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.

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Fort Lee NJ, according to the Fort Lee Police Department earlier this afternoon(Tuesday) there was a law enforcement incident in the area of Palisade Avenue and Whiteman Street. The area is safe. At no time was there a threat to any of our schools. Law enforcement officials remain on scene at this time. Whiteman Street is closed to traffic between Gerome Avenue and Palisade Avenue.
Continue reading Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Fort Lee

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New Milford NJ, Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information on the New Milford shooting :
Continue reading Bergen Prosecutor Comments on New Milford Shooting

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Northvale NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALEX WHEELER (DOB: 8/12/1988; married; logistics officer) of Portland, Oregon on sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child charges. 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 Northvale Police Department under the direction of Chief Howard Ostrow.
Continue reading Northvale Teen Alleged Victim of Sexual Assault by Oregon Man


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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOSE PATRICIO-MANZANO (DOB: 04/17/1983; married; janitor) of Ridgefield Park, NJ on aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and aggravated criminal sexual contact charges. 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 Ridgefield Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rella.

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Twp. of Washington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of DARIEL PEREZ-GRULLON (DOB: 8/30/1999; single; unemployed) and LUIS GUZMAN-ENCARNACION (DOB: 05/23/1999; single; employed as a kitchen worker) of the Bronx, NY on carjacking-related charges. These arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, the Washington Township Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Skinner, and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Glenn O’Reilly.
Continue reading Two Bronx Men Arrested in Armed Late Night Carjacking in Twp. of Washington