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Hackensack NJ, A routine afternoon in Bergen County took a life-saving turn when quick-thinking law enforcement officers revived an unresponsive elderly motorist stranded at a busy Hackensack intersection.
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Saddle River NJ, A major multi-agency investigation has pulled back the curtain on a high-stakes burglary pattern spanning Bergen and Morris Counties. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella recently announced serious charges against 41-year-old Rogelio B. Cerdavera, formerly of Paterson, NJ, following a series of sophisticated residential break-ins.
Continue reading Wanted: Multi-County Burglary Suspect at Large After Two-Year Investigation
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South Hackensack NJ, In a startling disruption to a day of worship, a bomb threat forced the total evacuation of the North Jersey Vineyard Church in South Hackensack on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The incident, which occurred during a high-traffic transition between services, sent shockwaves through the local community and marked a disturbing “first” for the 25-year-old congregation.
Continue reading A Sunday of Terror: Why Police Suddenly Evacuated This Popular Bergen County Church
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Fort Lee NJ, A joint investigation between New Jersey and New York authorities has led to the arrest of a 43-year-old Bronx man in connection with a suspicious vehicle fire that occurred in the early hours of March 18, 2026.
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that Deszon J. Moore now faces multiple felony charges, including second-degree aggravated arson, following a coordinated effort by the Bergen County Arson Task Force and the NYPD.
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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.
Continue reading Criminal Tourism: Georgia Duo Picked Up on Cliffside Armed Robbery
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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.
Continue reading Man and Accomplice Arrested For Attempted Murder in Elmwood Park
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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.
Continue reading Harrington Park Man Pleads Guilty to the Murder of a Co-worker
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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.
Continue reading Pal Park Man Charged With Distribution of Kiddie Porn
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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.
Continue reading Bergen County Prosecutor Updates on Body Found at Tenafly Nature Center
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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.
Continue reading Major Bergen County Drug Bust Nets $500,000, 200 lbs. of pot, and Six Arrests
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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 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.
Continue reading Garfield Drug Dealer Charged in Overdose Death
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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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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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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.
Continue reading 4 Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery at Route 4 Hotel in Fort Lee
