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Criminal Tourism: Georgia Duo Picked Up on Cliffside Armed Robbery

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Surveillance cameras in and around the residence were reviewed, and three masked suspects, two of whom appeared to be brandishing firearms

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Cliffside Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old DETERRIEYNN T. LEWIS of Lithonia, GA, as well as charges filed against an 18-year-old man from DeKalb County, GA – who was a juvenile at the time of the offense – for an armed home invasion burglary incident. The arrest and charges are the result of a lengthy investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Cliffside Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Yakup Zoklu.

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Man and Accomplice Arrested For Attempted Murder in Elmwood Park

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 29-year-old JHAMIR E. BROWN of Passaic, NJ on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapon offenses in connection with a shooting incident in Elmwood Park, NJ. In addition, 24-year-old DARIAL P. HUNT of Paterson, NJ was arrested and charged with possession of hollow-point bullets. These charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Elmwood Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.

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Harrington Park Man Pleads Guilty to the Murder of a Co-worker

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2021 Hammer Murder Shocked the Community

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Harrington Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced a guilty plea entered in Bergen County Superior Court in the matter of the State of New Jersey vs. CHRISTIAN V. GIRON, 28, of Harrington Park, NJ. This plea agreement was in connection with the 2021 murder of 43-year-old Jeanette A. Willem that took place in Northvale, NJ.

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Pal Park Man Charged With Distribution of Kiddie Porn

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The investigation revealed over 26,000 items depicting nude and/or sexually explicit prepubescent and pubescent children

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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 39-year-old JULIO A. FERNANDEZ of Palisades Park, NJ on charges of distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Updates on Body Found at Tenafly Nature Center

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Tenafly Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information related to a death investigation at the Tenafly Nature Center that began on Thursday, November 20, 2025. This investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Tenafly Police Department, under the direction of Chief Robert Chamberlain.

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Major Bergen County Drug Bust Nets $500,000, 200 lbs. of pot, and Six Arrests

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Fairfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 39-year-old SAMER J. HELOU of Fairfield, NJ; 64-year-old LEILA HELOU of West Caldwell, NJ; 31-year-old JAMES A. MARRA of Belleville, NJ; 49-year-old FRANK A. PREZIOSI of West Orange, NJ; 39-year-old MIGUEL A. ROSA of West New York, N.J; and 56-year-old ABBAS SAYED of West Caldwell, NJ on various narcotics distribution charges. The arrests are the result of a two-year investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), under the direction of Administrator Terrence C. Cole.

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Self inflicted Wound Leads Moonachie Couple to Falsely Reported Home Invasion and Shooting

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Moonachie NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 30-year-old JUAN B. RODRIGUEZ-SANTOS and 29-year-old LISA M. PALACIO, both of Moonachie, NJ, on charges stemming from a falsely reported home invasion and shooting. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Moonachie Police Department, under the direction of Chief Richard Behrens.

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Garfield Drug Dealer Charged in Overdose Death

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the sentencing term handed down in Bergen County Superior Court on Monday, October 20, 2025, against 32-year-old JUHAAN HAMMOND of Garfield, NJ in connection with charges filed during a 2023 strict liability drug overdose death investigation.

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Man Convicted in Fort Lee Stabbing

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of FREDDY PINA of Fort Lee, NJ in connection with a stabbing committed on August 5, 2023. After a two-week trial that began on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, before the Honorable Christopher R. Kazlau, J.S.C. in Bergen County Superior Court, the defendant was found guilty. Sentencing is scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025.

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Midnight Mayhem: Police Chase Ends with Staten Island Man Arrested Near GSP Toll Plaza!

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Glen Rock Officer Joins Pursuit of High-Speed Vehicle with Fictitious Plates Across Bergen County

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Glen Rock, NJ – A high-speed pursuit tore through the streets of Glen Rock and Paramus early Thursday morning, culminating in the arrest of a suspect near the Garden State Parkway.

The incident began just before 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, after a Bergen County Sheriff’s officer attempted to stop a vehicle on Route 4. The driver fled, initiating the chase.

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4 Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery at Route 4 Hotel in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 22-year-old JAROL LEDESMA of Brooklyn, NY; 21-year-old JAVIER PENA of Bronx, NY; 23-year-old JOSE PERALTA of Bronx, NY; 24-year-old JUSTIN MARTHA of Bronx, NY; and 28-year-old MICHAEL MERCEDES MARTE of Newark, NJ on charges stemming from an armed robbery in Fort Lee, NJ. The charges are 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.

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New York Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of an Elmwood Park Juvenile

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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 51-year-old JOSE MENDEZ-ORTIZ of Pearl River, NY on charges of aggravated sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Elmwood Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.

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Three Men Charged in Broad Daylight Armed Robbery in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 24-year-old JAMIL N. TUNCER of Wallington, NJ; 23-year-old JAKUB P. LEPIANKA of Passaic, NJ; and 27-year-old MICHAEL A. RODRIGUEZ of Passaic, NJ on charges stemming from an armed robbery that occurred in East Rutherford, NJ. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the East Rutherford Police Department, under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.

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One Shooter Remains At large ,Two Men Charged in Shooting Investigation in Garfield

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 20-year-old MIKHI MADDOX ODUM of Garfield, NJ; and criminal charges filed against 20-year-old JONATHAN M. ORTIZ of Garfield, NJ, in relation to a shooting that occurred in Garfield on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. These charges are 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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Bergen County Prosecutor Fills in Details on Arson Arrest in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 78-year-old JAIME MAGNELLI, SR. of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, risk of widespread injury or damage, failure to control or report a fire, and criminal mischief. 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 Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

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