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Mail Order Drug Dealer Nabbed in Dumont

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The United States Postal Inspection Service intercepted approximately two ounces of suspected cocaine and one ounce of suspected ketamine

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Dumont NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 45-year-old ROCKY L. LABARBERA of Dumont, NJ on charges of possession with the intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances and money laundering. The arrest is a result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the United States Postal Inspection Service, under the direction of Inspector in Charge of the Philadelphia Division Christopher Nielsen.

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Two Indian Nationals Charged after 19 kg of Morphine-laced Poppy Pods are Seized in Wood-Ridge Home

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ICE has lodged detainers against both men, meaning they could face deportation for commiting serious crimes and not being US citizens

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 24-year-old KARANJIT SINGH and 25-year-old JAGROOP SINGH (both of Wood-Ridge, NJ) for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. These arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer; Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), under the direction of Special Agent In Charge Michael McCarthy; U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the direction of Port Director Tenavel Thomas; and the Wood-Ridge Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael O’Donnell.

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Dealer Charged in OD of Garfield Man

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GASTON NAVARRO, 40, of Paterson, NJ on charges of strict liability for drug-induced death and drug distribution. The arrest is 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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Pennsylvania Drug Traffickers Arrested in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 30-year-old EDGAR HOLGUIN-REYES and 27-year-old YAKAYRA REYES, both of Reading, PA, for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl pills. The arrests were the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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As A Direct Result of a Fatal Fentanyl and Xylazine Laced Cocktail, Lodi Drug Dealer Charged With Murder

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an additional criminal charge filed against 26-year-old RANDY LANTIGUA of Lodi, NJ. This latest charge is the result of a months-long, continuing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Lodi Police Department, under the direction of Police Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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Drug Dealer Charged in Over Dose Death of Rochelle Park Man

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Rochelle Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RAEQUANN REID, 29, of Paterson, NJ for strict liability in a drug-induced death and drug distribution-related charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Rochelle Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Dean Pinto.

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Paterson Drug Dealer Arrested in Westwood

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Westwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 39-year-old JESUS A. CANTILLO of Paterson, NJ on charges of possession with the intent to distribute narcotics and drug distribution. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Westwood Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Pontillo.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force Takes Down Armed Paterson Drug Dealer

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 30-year-old TRISTAN COLQUHOUN of Paterson, NJ on charges of drug distribution, weapons related offenses, and receiving stolen property. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Suffern (NY) Police Department under the direction of Police Chief Andrew Loughlin.

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Westwood Drug Dealer Arrested Over Death of Park Ridge Juvenile

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Westwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JORDAN CLARKE (DOB: 1/22/2000; single; unemployed) of 60 Palisade Avenue, Westwood, NJ for strict liability and drug distribution-related charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Park Ridge Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Madden.

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Bergen County Narcotic Task Force Nets 800 Grams of Coke, $58,070 in Cash and 10 Vintage Exotic Cars in Nutley Drug Bust

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Nutley NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of OMAR RIOS (DOB: 12/26/1978; single; unemployed) of 510 Franklin Avenue Apartment 15, Nutley, NJ, for possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, maintaining a controlled dangerous substance production facility, and money laundering. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force Traffic Stop Leads to Money Laundering Arrests of Two Philadelphia Men

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of LUIS N. VAZQUEZ-ALVAREZ (DOB: 5/26/1986; single; unemployed) of 3213 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, and JUAN CARRION-TORRES (DOB: 11/03/1978; single; unemployed) of 701 S. 4th Street, Camden, NJ on a charge of money laundering. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Bergen Traffic Stop Leads To Multiple Weapons Charges

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of VICTOR M. GARCIA-MORLA (DOB: 11/21/2001; single; unemployed) of 3305 Waterloo Street, Philadelphia, PA; CHELVIN M. CASTILLO-PAULA (DOB: 06/17/2002; single; unemployed) of 4611 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA; and ANTHONY L. MEDINA-SUAREZ (DOB: 11/21/2001; single; unemployed) of 2847 Disston Street, Philadelphia, PA for weapons offenses. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Search Warrant Leads to Narcotics Bust in North Arlington

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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JORGE A. PEREZ (DOB: 9/17/1963; married; unemployed) of 65 Devon Street, Apt. 5, North Arlington, NJ on a charge of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, the North Arlington Police Department under the direction of Chief Scott Hedenberg, and the United States Postal Inspection Service under the direction of Inspector-In-Charge Christopher Nielsen.

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Woodcliff Lake Traffic Stop Nabs Paterson Dealer with Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine

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Woodcliff Lake NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RAYMUNDO E. COLLADO (DOB: 9/14/1996; single; unemployed) of 52 18th Avenue, Paterson, NJ, on charges of distribution and possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances. 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 Woodcliff Lake Police Department under the direction of Chief Steven Regula.

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Two Charged with Drug and Money Laundering Offenses in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of WESLEY CORDOVA (DOB: 10/08/1978); single; unemployed) of 947 Alpine Drive, Teaneck, NJ and WILLIAM VARGAS (DOB: 10/08/1978; single; unemployed) of 8639 102nd Street, Ozone Park, NY on narcotics and money laundering offenses. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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