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Ridgewood Police : We Have Another Winner of the Important of the Relationships between the Police and Community Essay Contest

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police congratulate Lucas Evers for being selected as one of the winners of our inaugural essay contest with the Bergen County Prosecutors office . The Ridgewood Police thank all of the students who participated in the contests. Your essays speaking of the important of the relationships between the Police and Community were inspiring to us all. Keep up the great work! Thank you Ridgewood PBA Local 20 for helping with the prizes. Pictured L-R: D/Sgt. Michael Lembo, Lucas Evers, and Ptl. Sean Amoruso (SRO).

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UPDATE: Early Morning Fire Leaves One Dead in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Sharon Maes, 66, was found dead in the living room of her North Pleasant Avenue home,in Ridgewood. The fire started in the kitchen at around 1 a.m., but the cause remains under investigation. The prosecutor’s office stated fire does not appear to be suspicious.

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New Video Has Come to Light in Fatal Hackensack Hit and Run

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Hackensack NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutors Office and the Hackensack Police Department are requesting information from the public regarding a fatal hit and run collision in Hackensack. Fatal Accident Investigation Unit at 201-226-5595, or Hackensack Police Department at 201-646-7777.

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Racist Graffiti Spray Painted on Doors and Windows of Wyckoff Eatery

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Wyckoff NJ, On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at approximately 07:27 hrs., patrol units from the Wyckoff Police Department were dispatched to the Gourmet Garden Restaurant at 85 Crescent Avenue on a report of “Corona Virus” and Bias graffiti spray painted on the doors, windows and sidewalk area of the business. The Wyckoff Police Department Detective Bureau and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigations responded to process the scene. In consultation with The Bergen County Prosecutors Office, they have identified this as a Bias Crime. The investigation thus far shows no other reason for the crime other than the ethnicity of the business and its owners. At this time, if caught, the actor(s) will face charges consistent with Bias Intimidation and Criminal Mischief. If the investigation reveals additional information, other charges may be applicable.

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UPDATE : Man Killed Falling from a Tree in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a tragic work related accident claimed the life of a tree service employee who was working at a home near the intersection of Carlton Terrace and Waiku Road, Ridgewood on Thursday morning, 06/04. The victim reportedly fell from a tree, and then had a limb land on top of him while he was on the ground. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic team from The Valley Hospital. Multiple news media reports identified the victim as a 35-year old male from Bergenfield. Personnel from Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Identification, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Bergen County Medical Examiner’s Office also responded to the incident. The victim’s co-workers stood by in shock and disbelief as they watched authorities remove the deceased employee’s body from the scene. The accident’s cause has not yet been made public. No information was made available as to whether OSHA was notified of the sorrowful incident.

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Body Recovered in Passaic River Underneath the Broadway Bridge

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Elmwood Park NJ, Under the direction of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Bergen County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Identification, Elmwood Park Fire boat teams recovered the body of a deceased individual found floating in the Passaic River underneath the Broadway Bridge early Sunday afternoon, 05/24. The victim was moved from the water onto a boat, and then transported to the Elmwood Park boat launch on River Drive for transfer to land. No further information about the victim or the cause of death was available from officials at the scene.

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Drill Instructors at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute are offering modified recruit workouts

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office invites to to , “Let’s get moving!” The drill instructors at the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute are offering modified recruit workouts that can be done in your home. Tune into Facebook Live @bcponj Monday morning at 7:30 AM. The workout will be suitable for anyone, including beginners, so join us Monday morning as we get into a routine to stay strong and healthy!

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NCIS: Beware of Coronavirus-Themed Scams

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Hackensack NJ, During this health crisis, Bergen County Prosecutors Office warns that criminals are taking advantage. Beware of online scams and emails about coronavirus. Do not click on unknown links!

From Naval Criminal Investigative Service Public Affairs :

The novel coronavirus pandemic presents an opportunity for malicious actors to conduct spearphishing campaigns, financial scams, and disinformation campaigns via social media to collect sensitive information, steal money via fake donation websites, spread false information, and deliver malware to victims.

Several spearphishing campaigns since January have falsely represented various healthcare organizations, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. In many cases, victims receive coronavirus-themed emails requesting the victim to open an attachment or click on a link to obtain details about the coronavirus. Once a victim clicks on the attachment or link, they are directed to a malicious website requesting the victim to enter login credentials.

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MAN CHARGED IN FAIRVIEW VEHICULAR HOMICIDE

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOSE FRANCISCO-GARCIA (DOB: 03/24/1993; single; surveillance system installer) of 323 53rd Street, West New York, NJ, on a charge of Vehicular Homicide.  The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Fairview Police Department under the direction of Chief Martin Kahn.

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Shooting Investigation in Lodi

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information:

At approximately 12:04 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office received information that a male individual was shot in the back in front of 201 Burns Avenue in the Borough of Lodi.  The victim, later identified as a 19-year-old Lodi resident, was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center where he remains in critical but stable condition.  

The shooting is under investigation, which is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.  Prosecutor Musella would like to thank the Lodi Police Department for its assistance in this investigation.

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PASSAIC MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE BURGLARY CHARGES IN BERGEN

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Oradell NJ, Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of NICHOLAS G. TORRES (DOB: 08/05/1982; single; unemployed) of 64 3rd Street, Passaic, NJ on charges of Burglary, Theft, and Possession Of Burglary Tools. The arrest is the result of a three-month investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Pal Park Man Victim of Hit and Run Remains in Critical Condition in HUMC

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Palisades park NJ, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Palisades Park Police Department are requesting information from the public regarding a hit and run with a struck pedestrian where the victim sustained serious injuries.

On Sunday, July 21, 2019, at approximately 2:14 a.m., the Palisades Park Police Department received a report of a fight in progress outside of 400 Bergen Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers observed a male victim lying in the roadway with serious injuries. The victim, a 33-year-old male, was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center where he remains in critical but stable condition.

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The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey, Inc. Announces Scholarships

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Hackensack NJ, The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey annually awards scholarships to college, graduate and law students. Each scholarship is a one-year grant in the amount of $3,500.00 paid directly to the recipient. Scholarship recipients from previous years are ineligible. The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Inc. announces the availability of the following scholarships:

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BERGEN COUNTY SHERIFF LAUNCHES REGIONAL FUGITIVE TASK FORCE

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Hackensack NJ, Sheriff Anthony Cureton has launched the Bergen County Fugitive Task Force through a partnership with the Bergen County Chiefs Association. The task force is charged with locating and arresting individuals who have outstanding criminal warrants and are fugitives from justice from Bergen County Superior Court.  The following police agencies have participated in new task force to date:

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“Operation Home Alone” Nabs 16 Child Predators Using Social Media to Lure Children for Sex

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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo today announced arrests of 16 alleged child predators in “Operation Home Alone,” a multi-agency undercover operation targeting men who allegedly were using social media in an attempt to lure underage girls and boys for sexual activity.  The defendants will be prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

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