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Maywood NJ, a juvenile pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Maywood on Thursday night, according to authorities.
Continue reading Juvenile Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Maywood, Sustains Serious Injuries
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Fort Lee NJ, a death investigation is currently underway after authorities discovered a body along the Hudson River shoreline in Fort Lee, NJ, on Saturday morning.
Continue reading Body Discovered Along Hudson River in Fort Lee: Investigation Underway
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Alpine NJ, a serious crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway near the New York-New Jersey state line left one person dead and several others injured early Friday morning, February 28. The accident resulted in a complete highway shutdown, with authorities urging drivers to avoid the area.
Continue reading Fatal Crash Shuts Down Palisades Interstate Parkway in New York
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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 20-year-old CHRISTIAN V. CEPEDA of Paterson, NJ; 20-year-old DANTE N. BRAXTON of Paterson, NJ; and 20-year-old ELIAS X. MONTANEZ of Elizabeth, NJ on various charges stemming from a November 2024 incident in Garfield, NJ. The arrests were 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 Officer-in-Charge Joseph Delaney.
Continue reading Trio Arrested on Gun , Stolen Property and Resisting Arrest Chargers in Garfield
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 53-year-old RAYMOND M. CAREY of Hasbrouck Heights, on charges stemming from an attempted murder involving a crossbow in Saddle Brook, NJ. 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 Saddle Brook Police Department under the direction of Chief John Zotollo.
Continue reading Manhunt Tracks Down Saddle Brook Bird Store Crossbow Attacker
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Saddle Brook NJ, a violent attack at a Saddle Brook pet store has left a woman seriously injured after she was shot in the face with a crossbow, authorities confirmed.
Continue reading Woman Shot in Face with Crossbow at Saddle Brook Pet Store, Suspect at Large
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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 25-year-old MARCUS N. MARSON of Leonia, NJ on charges of attempted murder, attempted carjacking, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, possession of a weapon, and resisting arrest. 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 Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze.
Continue reading Leonia Man Arrested in Connection of a Violent Armed Carjacking in Fort Lee
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 26-year-old DENZIL BAILEY, 31-year-old IQUWANN QUICK, 34-year-old DWIGHT STEPHENSON, and 27-year-old OSARUMWENSE UZAMERE, all of Queens, NY, on various charges related to an armed robbery and shooting incident. 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.
Continue reading Four New York Men Charged in Armed Parking Garage Robbery and Shooting in Englewood
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Englewood Cliffs NJ, a multi-car crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway Thursday afternoon left one driver with serious injuries, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue reading Serious Multi-Car Crash on Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs
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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 29-year-old EFRAIN ESCOBAR of Bronx, NY on charges of aggravated assault and endangering an injured person. The arrest was the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze.
Continue reading Bronx Man Arrested in Fort Lee Road Rage Incident that Left 77 Year Old in a Coma
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Englewood Cliffs NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 29-year-old HARSHKUMAR H. PATEL of Piscataway, NJ on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and possession of a weapon. 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 Cliffs Police Department under the direction of Chief William Henkelman.
Continue reading Piscataway Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Englewood Cliffs Stabbing
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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 25-year-old ALLISON G. GUTIERREZ-TUESTA of Passaic, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, and failure to report a fire. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard M. Uram.
Continue reading WOMAN CHARGED WITH ARSON, AND FAILURE TO REPORT A FIRE IN GARFIELD
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Continue reading Authorities Investigate Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old in Fort Lee
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Moonachie NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of YASSINE G. RAHI, 18, of Bayonne, NJ for robbery, aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury, endangering an injured victim, and theft by unlawful taking. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Moonachie Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Behrens.
Continue reading Bayonne Teen Charged in Facebook Marketplace Ripoff Scheme
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Cliffside Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ERNESTO LARA-ROJO, 49, of West New York, NJ for attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapon charges as a result of an incident in Cliffside Park, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Cliffside Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Marc Marano.