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Woodcliff Lake NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information related to the investigation of a fatal crash that occurred on Pascack Road in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. This investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Woodcliff Lake Police Department, under the direction of Chief Stephen Regula.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the sentencing term handed down in Bergen County Superior Court on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, against 46-year-old CLARENCE STOKES of Paterson, NJ in connection with the 2021 murder of 44-year-old Latrice Avery and 67-year-old Stanley Gunter, both of whom resided in Hackensack, NJ when the defendant murdered them.
Continue reading Killer Gets 48 Years for Double Murder in Hackensack
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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old PATRICK J. McARDLE of Ridgefield Park, NJ 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 Ridgefield Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Rella.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 18-year-old JASON N. AMADOR of Newark, NJ; 23-year-old RAHIEM A. MALDONADO of Newark, NJ; 22-year-old ALTAMIR L. THORNTON of Newark, NJ; and a 17-year-old juvenile of Woodbridge, NJ on charges stemming from a string of occupied residential burglaries that occurred during the early morning hours of November 26, 2024. 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; the Cresskill Police Department, under the direction of Chief James Domville; the Englewood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley; the Paramus Police Department, under the direction of Chief Robert Guidetti; and the Tenafly Police Department, under the direction of Chief Robert Chamberlain.
Continue reading Multi Town Bergen Crime Spree Ends with Four Arrests in Englewood
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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced charges against a second 16-year-old student involved in the Fort Lee High School stabbing incident on April 8, 2025. The charges in this matter are the result of a continuing 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 Second Juvenile Charged in Fort Lee High School Stabbing
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Moonachie NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information regarding the investigation into the two-alarm fire that occurred on Oak Street in Moonachie, NJ, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. This joint investigation was 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.
Continue reading Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Squad Investigates Moonachie Shed Fire
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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella provides the following information concerning the stabbing incident at Fort Lee High School on April 8, 2025.
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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.
Continue reading Four Men Charged in Connection with Hackensack Drive-by Shooting
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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.
Continue reading Manhunt Tracks Down Saddle Brook Bird Store Crossbow Attacker
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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.
Continue reading Bergen County Detective Arrested for Sending Lewd Messages to Minor
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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.
Continue reading Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss of Sergeant Michael Ramos
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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.
Continue reading Major Crash in Paramus Shuts Down Intersection; Multiple Victims Hospitalized
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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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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.
Continue reading Bergen County Teen Arrested for Threatening Bergen Community College on TikTok
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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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