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Armed and Drug Dealing Paterson Crew Arrested for Running a “Bail Bondsman” Scam in Bergen County

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Paterson NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of YASEN R. DELGADO, 26; AHJAINAY N. GAWTHNEY, 27; and DELAREESE DELGADO, 31, all of whom reside in Paterson, NJ, on various charges stemming from an organized theft scheme. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton and Chief Carmelo Giustra; and several local police departments from across Bergen County.

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Teens Busted in Bergen School Shooting Hoax

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced charges against a 16-year-old juvenile and a 15-year-old juvenile from Bergen County, as well as a 15-year-old juvenile from the Bronx, New York for false public alarm and terroristic threats. The charges in this matter are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Lodi Standoff Leads to Arrest of Man Wanted for Attempted Murder

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old TYRE R. DUNN of York, PA on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, armed burglary, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, resisting arrest, and obstruction. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Rutherford Man Charged with Arson After Hotel Fire in East Rutherford

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Rutherford NJ, a Rutherford man faces multiple charges, including aggravated arson, after allegedly setting fire to a room at the Fairfield Inn in East Rutherford on Thursday, according to authorities.

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Newark Man Charged in Strangling and Stabbing Death of 74 year Old in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 21-year-old KISHAN S. SHETH of Newark, NJ on various charges, including murder. The arrest was the result of a homicide investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Paramus Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert M. Guidetti.

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Three New York Men Arrested for Cliffside Park Home Invasion While Posing as Police Officers

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Cliffside Park NJ,  three men from New York have been arrested and charged with impersonating police officers to carry out a home invasion in Cliffside Park last month, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Two Man Who Led Burglary Spree Across Northern Jersey Including Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus , Paramus, Hasbrouck Heights , Twp of Washington and Hackensack Arrested

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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of KALI J. CARTER, 49, of East Orange, NJ, and DEMETRIUS D. HALE, 49, of Bergenfield, NJ, on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern New Jersey. The arrests are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy: Inspiring Future Law Enforcement Officers

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Ridgewood NJ, the Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy is a one-week program designed to give children interested in law enforcement a hands-on experience similar to that of a police academy.

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Drug Dealer Arrested After Lodi Man Overdoses on Fentanyl-laced Substance

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Lodi Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 25-year-old RANDY LANTIGUA of Lodi, 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 Lodi Police Department under the direction of Police Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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Good Samaritan Intervenes Breaking Up Attempted Kidnapping in Garfield

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 25-year-old MICHAEL HERNANDEZ of Garfield, NJ on charges of attempted kidnapping and stalking. 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 Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Uram.

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5 Men Charged with Murder of Hawthorne Man in Garfield

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of JAYSON RIVERA (DOB: 12/25/2000; single; unemployed) of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania; BRYANT SANCHEZ (DOB: 11/29/1997; single; carpenter) of Paterson, NJ; ERONY SANCHEZ (DOB: 04/02/1996; single; unemployed) of Clifton, NJ; and DANTE MOORE (DOB: 08/14/1990; single; retail) of Passaic, NJ on murder charges. RICKY “ANGEL” VARGAS (DOB: 07/18/1988; single; unemployed) of East Stroudsburg, PA was charged with murder and is currently a wanted fugitive from justice. The arrests were the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard M. Uram.

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Lyndhurst Man Pleads Guilty to Assault and Arson After 21 Hour Flamethrower Standoff with Bergen SWAT

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Lyndhurst NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on May 15, 2023, ROBERT CONDIT of Lyndhurst, NJ pled guilty to aggravated assault and aggravated arson in connection with a 21-hour standoff that began on May 3, 2022.

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Student Charged in Hackensack Fatal Shooting

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JAHEIM ROBINSON (DOB: 9/10/2004; single, student) of 277 James Street, Hackensack, NJ on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, possession of a firearm for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a handgun, and stalking. The arrest is a result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer-In-Charge Captain Michael Antista.

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New York City Homicide Investigation Leads Bergen County Major Crimes, Bergen County SWAT and NYPD to Apartment in Teaneck

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of RON REEDER (DOB: 5/13/1969; single; unemployed) and TAISHA BRAMWELL (DOB: 7/24/1983; single; unemployed), both of 1500 Teaneck Road, Apt. 426, Teaneck, NJ; and RICKEY RICHARDSON (DOB: 7/9/1966; single; unemployed) of 539 First Street, Windber, PA on multiple weapons, drug, identity theft and financial charges. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the New York City Police Department.

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Nurse Arrested for Drug Dealing in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of HUGO MORALES (DOB: 8/27/1982; married; nurse) of 2422 88th Street, East Elmhurst, NY on drug 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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