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Hackensack Woman Accused of Stealing $451K via Zelle Transfers from Employer

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Hackensack NJ,  a Bergen County woman is facing theft charges after allegedly transferring more than $451,000 from her employer’s bank account to her own using Zelle, prosecutors said.

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Armed Robbery and Gunfire Shake Fair Lawn’s Early Morning Hours

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Fair Lawn NJ, a peaceful Sunday morning in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, was disrupted by an armed robbery and gunfire near Henderson Boulevard and 11th Street, according to local authorities.

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No Happy Ending : Four Charged with Operating Illicit Massage Parlors

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Edgewater NJ, four individuals have been charged with operating a series of illicit massage parlors in New Jersey and New York, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco Assumes Full Operational Responsibility 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 Police search for Three Suspects in Armed Home Invasion

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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.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Identifies Victim in Englewood Homicide Investigation

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information on the Englewood Homicide :

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Investigating Homicide in Englewood

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

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Bergen Sheriff Anthony Cureton: “It is important for Residents to feel safe practicing their respective faiths”

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Hackensack NJ,  after a bomb scare at a Fair lawn Synagogue,  Sheriff Anthony Cureton held a security briefing to discuss public safety precautions for the upcoming Jewish High Holy (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) Season. Representatives from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, local police chiefs and members of the Jewish community were present as Rabbi Joel Friedman offered an overview of traditions and expectations for the Jewish High Holy Season. The safety and security of all Bergen County residents was the top priority. It is important for residents to feel safe practicing their respective faiths in our community.

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Three Brooklyn Residents Charged in Kidnapping Hackensack Teenager for Ransom

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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.

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Bergen Prosecutor Comments on Armed Robbery Investigation in Bergenfield

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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:

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Glen Rock High School Victim of a “Swatting Event”

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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.

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Englewood Cashier Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault of Children on Multiple Occasions

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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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Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Fort Lee

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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.

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Northvale Teen Alleged Victim of Sexual Assault by Oregon Man

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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.

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