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Four Men Charged in Connection with Hackensack Drive-by Shooting

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 36-year-old QUAYYAN R. HORTON of Jersey City, NJ; 36-year-old CHARLES E. KIRKLAND of Newark, NJ; 33-year-old NAFEE A. HORTON of Newark, NJ; and 30-year-old HAKEEM J. JONES, of East Orange, NJ, on charges stemming from a shooting investigation. 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 and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.

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Manhunt Tracks Down Saddle Brook Bird Store Crossbow Attacker

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 53-year-old RAYMOND M. CAREY of Hasbrouck Heights, on charges stemming from an attempted murder involving a crossbow in Saddle Brook, NJ. 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 Saddle Brook Police Department under the direction of Chief John Zotollo.

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Bergen County Detective Arrested for Sending Lewd Messages to Minor

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Hackensack NJ, a detective with the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested for allegedly sending explicit messages and a nude photo to a minor in Monmouth County, authorities announced.

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Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss of Sergeant Michael Ramos

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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and its community are mourning the tragic loss of Sergeant Michael Ramos, a dedicated officer remembered as a “true public servant” by Sheriff Anthony Cureton.

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Major Crash in Paramus Shuts Down Intersection; Multiple Victims Hospitalized

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Paramus NJ, a major multi-vehicle collision late Monday morning at the intersection of Paramus Road and Red Mill Road in Paramus required four ambulances to transport injured victims to local hospitals. The crash, which occurred around 11 a.m., also temporarily shut down Paramus Road in both directions as authorities worked to clear the scene.

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Additional Charges Brought Against Masks Youths Who Targeted Englewood Dinners at Gun Point

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 46-year-old FARHA F. SHARIF of Newark, NJ; and additional charges brought against 22-year-old ALTAMIR L. THORNTON of Newark, NJ; and 22-year-old RAHIEM A. MALDONADO of Newark, NJ in connection with an armed robbery investigation. The arrest and additional charges are the result of a continuing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Englewood Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.

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Bergen County Teen Arrested for Threatening Bergen Community College on TikTok

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Paramus NJ, in a concerning incident highlighting the intersection of social media and public safety, a 14-year-old from Bergen County was arrested after allegedly threatening to “shoot up” Bergen Community College in a TikTok comment. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrest and outlined the timeline of events leading to the teenager’s detainment.

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Glen Rock Authorities Investigate Suspicious Fire Near Faber Field

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Glen Rock NJ, a calm Sunday afternoon in Glen Rock took a dramatic turn on December 8th when a resident of Demarest Street spotted smoke rising from a wooded area just north of Faber Field. Acting swiftly, the resident dialed 911, alerting authorities to what would soon be classified as a suspicious outdoor fire.

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Newark Man Charged as Driver in Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash on Route 46 in Hasbrouck Heights

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old JOSE M. SUMBA ASTUDILLO of Newark, NJ on charges related to a fatal motor vehicle crash. 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 Hasbrouck Heights Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rinke.

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UPDATE: Four-Car Chain-Reaction Crash on Route 17 Leads to Arrest of 18-Year-Old for DWI

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Saddle River NJ, a four-car, chain-reaction crash occurred Saturday night on Route 17 South near East Allendale Road when a Range Rover lost control and rear-ended two police vehicles and a stopped car. The driver, Joseph Ford, 18, of New York City, was later arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), along with multiple other charges.

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Queens Man Arrested on Charges Stemming from Wrong Way Route 4 Head-on in Teaneck

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old EMELIO S. LUTCHMANSINGH of Queens, NY on charges stemming from a serious motor vehicle crash. 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 Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton.

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Newark Man Charged with Assault by Auto in Rutherford Route 3 U-Turn Crash that Left 3 Injured

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Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 40-year-old JUSTIN R. LATORRE of Newark, NJ on charges of assault by auto. 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 Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief John Russo.

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Fairview Woman Charged with Child Abuse

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 38-year-old CASSANDRA M. GIANOTTI of Fairview, NJ on a charge of 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 Fairview Police Department under the direction of Chief Vincent Bellucci.

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Texas Man Charged in Armed Robbery in Norwood

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Norwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 40-year-old JISUN PARK of Carrollton, Texas on charges of armed robbery, armed burglary, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. 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 Norwood Police Department under the direction of Chief Christian Federici.

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Bergen County Prosecutors Office Investigates Death at Private Home in Harrington Park

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Harrington Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces a death investigation underway in Harrington Park, NJ, which is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Harrington Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert Murphy.

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