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Suspicious Package Investigated in Twp. of Washington

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Twp. of Washington NJ, on Wednesday January 22, 2025 the Township of Washington Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Beech Street for a reported suspicious package. The package was a brown cardboard box which came from an overseas address and was unexpected by the resident.  Due to the nature of the call, Beech Street was closed and nearby houses were evacuated.  Washington Township Fire Department, Washington Township Ambulance, Bergen County Sheriff’s Department, Bergen County Sheriffs K9, Bergen County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad and Bergen County Hazmat were dispatched as well. 

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Twp. of Washington Man Convicted of Murder

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Twp of Washington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of PATRICK J. CAMILLI, 59, of Twp of Washington in connection with the murder of Mary E. Huber on October 23, 2021. After a four-week trial that began in September 2024 before the Honorable James X. Sattely, P.J.S.C. in Bergen County Superior Court, the defendant was found guilty. Sentencing is scheduled for November 22, 2024.

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UPDATE: Homicide Investigation Underway in Teaneck

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced an active investigation into a homicide that took place on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Teaneck, New Jersey. The incident occurred at approximately 8:25 a.m. on Hickory Street.

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Route 208 Northbound Shut Down for Crash Investigation in Franklin Lakes

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Franklin Lakes NJ, on Monday morning, Route 208 northbound at Ewing Avenue in Franklin Lakes was shut down due to a crash investigation, as reported by the Franklin Lakes Police Department.

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Memorial Day Incident: Toms River Man Arrested After Violent Outburst in Hasbrouck Heights

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, in the early hours of Memorial Day, Hasbrouck Heights Police, with the assistance of several mutual aid partners, arrested Albert Fischetta III, a man from Toms River, after a violent altercation. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, sparking a significant police response.

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Remains of Man Missing Since 1982 discovered in Overpeck Creek in Ridgefield Park Identified

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the identification of human remains discovered in Overpeck Creek in Ridgefield Park.

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Former Espositos Bouncer in Ridgewood Wanted on Child Porn Charges Arrested in Indiana

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Ridgewood NJ, Indiana police nab from Espositos bouncer on the lamb from child porn charges in New Jersey .

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Jersey City Man Convicted of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of a Fort Lee Women

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of RANDY GALLMAN of Jersey City, NJ in connection with the attack of a Bergen County woman in broad daylight on December 29, 2020. On February 8, 2024, after a two-week trial before the Honorable James X. Sattely, P.J.Cr., in Bergen County Superior Court, RANDY GALLMAN was convicted of attempted kidnapping, attempted sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, simple assault, and harassment. Sentencing is scheduled for May 3, 2024.

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Bergenfield Couple Charged After Child Ingests Cocaine

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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of RAYMOND SYLVESTER (DOB: 3/14/1968; single; physical therapist) of Bergenfield, NJ and LESHAWNDA NIXON (DOB: 12/27/1990; single; unemployed) of Brooklyn, NY on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.

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Teaneck Restaurateur Charged with Homicide after Two Passengers Die in Saturday Morning Crash

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of TEDDY MEJIA (DOB: 08/30/1991; single; restaurateur) of 106 Jasper Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, on charges of vehicular homicide. 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 Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Motorcyclist Jailed After DWI Crash At Van Saun Park in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALEX CRUZ (DOB: 07/19/1990; single; salesman) of 2 Cypress Road, Suffern, NY. The arrest is 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 Bergen County Sheriff’s Department under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton.

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Dumont Man Charged in a Motor Vehicle Accident Striking Two Pedestrians while Intoxicated

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Dumont NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ESVIN DUARTE-SIMON (DOB: 6/23/1990; single; laborer) of 325 E. Madison Avenue, Dumont, 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 Jason Love and the Ridgefield Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Gallagher.

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Victim Dies in Closter Hit and Run, Charges Upgraded to Vehicular Homicide

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Closter NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the upgraded charges of JESUS YUNGANAULA TENEMPAGUAY (DOB: 04/10/1986; married; cook) of 33 Johnson Avenue, Floor 2, Hackensack, NJ for vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death, and hindering apprehension. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Closter Police Department under the direction of Chief John McTigue.

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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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Bergen Juvenile Charged With Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a Bergen County juvenile on the charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. 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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