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Ridgefield Man Charged With Attempted Murder and Sexual Assault of a Pre-Teen

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Ridgefield NJ , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 33-year-old JULIO AMARO-VASQUEZ of Ridgefield, on charges of attempted murder, attempted aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, attempted sexual assault by 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 Fairview Police Department under the direction of Chief Vincent Bellucci.

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New York Man Charged After Hitting A Pedestrian in Park Ridge

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Park Ridge NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 65-year-old MARK D. CARROLL of OAK HILL, NY on charges of assault by auto and driving while intoxicated. 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 Park Ridge Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Madden.

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Shooting Incident at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, in a shocking incident Tuesday evening, a man was shot at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock, prompting a flood of 911 calls from concerned residents in Fair Lawn and Ridgewood. The shooting occurred during a busy time at the park, which was hosting a basketball tournament.

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Maywood Police Make Swift Arrest Following Downtown Robberies

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Maywood NJ, in the heart of Maywood’s downtown shopping district, a sense of unease gripped the community after a string of robberies rattled its sense of security. Chief Terence R. Kenny took to social media to address the concerns, announcing a significant development in the case that has “shaken our community.”

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Hackensack Food Delivery Driver Charged with Possession of Child Porn

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MICHAEL SAPUPPO (DOB: 09/19/1985; single; food delivery driver) of  Hackensack, NJ, on charges of 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 Acting Chief Matthew Finck.

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Bergenfield Man Charged in Dumont Hit-and-Run

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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ERNEST F. HOFMANN (DOB: 5/18/1929; widowed; carpenter) of 107 Spring Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Dumont Police Department under the direction of Chief Brian Joyce. Continue reading Bergenfield Man Charged in Dumont Hit-and-Run

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Bergen County Prosecutor Rules Teaneck House Fire Arson

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following updated information regarding an apartment fire at 850 Palisade Avenue in Teaneck, NJ that occurred on Monday, February 19, 2024. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Hackensack Police Arrest Man Accused of Holding a Woman Captive at Gun Point

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Hackensack NJ, on February 21, 2024, Hackensack Police Officers responded to a residential home on Poplar Avenue on a report of a person who was being held against their will at gunpoint. The suspect was encounted on scene, and a neighboring police department located the victim. The victim was not injured and subsequently transported to Police Headquarters for the investigation.

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Police Nab Fort Lee Hit-and-Run Suspect

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of OLIVER GARCIA (DOB: 4/3/1995; single; mechanic) of 183 Garfield Avenue, Apartment 1R, Jersey City, NJ for knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury, hindering apprehension, and tampering with physical evidence. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew J. Hintze.

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The Cause and Origin of the Teaneck House Fire Determined to be “Suspicious”

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following updated information regarding an apartment fire at 850 Palisade Avenue in Teaneck, NJ, that occurred on Monday, February 19, 2024. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Multiple Police Agencies Take Down Armed Robbery Crew

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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of KEVIN ULYSSES (DOB: 04/03/2004; unemployed) of 658 East 227th Street in the Bronx, New York; RAHQUAN BROOKS (DOB: 11/08/2003; unemployed; currently incarcerated in the State of New York); and two JUVENILES on charges related to multiple armed robberies in Bergen County, NJ. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck, the Ridgefield Park PoliMulti Ploces Agencies ce Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rella, and the Palisades Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Anthony Espino.

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Bergen Bomb Squad Determines No Threat to Public Safety in Cliffside Park Bomb Threat

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Cliffside Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces that the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Intelligence and Counterterrorism Unit and the Cliffside Park Police Department investigated a bomb threat that was reported at 12:41 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, in the 500 block of Anderson Avenue in Cliffside Park. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded and conducted a precautionary sweep. The area sweep and search by the BCSO’s Bomb Squad determined there were no threats to public safety. Residents were allowed to return to the area at approximately 5:30 p.m.

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North Bergen Medical Imaging Technician Charged With Cyber Stalking and Harassment

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North Bergen NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of SARJU PATEL (DOB: 08/19/1984; single; medical imaging technician) of 7912 River Road, Room 515, North Bergen, NJ on charges of stalking, cyber-harassment, and harassment. 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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Brother of Actor Jason Patric Tragically struck and killed by a NJ Transit Bus in Fort Lee

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Fort lee NJ, last week, the brother of actor Jason Patric tragically passed away after being struck and killed by a New Jersey transit bus while crossing a street, as confirmed by authorities.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella Investigating Allegations of Misconduct at the Bergen County Police Academy

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Mahwah NJ, in the course of the most recent police recruit class, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (BCPO) was notified by the Police Training Commission (PTC) that they had received information regarding alleged rule violations occurring at the Bergen County Police Academy (Academy). The Academy is a unit of the County of Bergen’s Law and Public Safety Institute and operates as a partnership between the County of Bergen, the BCPO, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office. The BCPO is responsible for all law enforcement training occurring at the Academy, and it is our responsibility to ensure that our police recruits receive the highest quality training.

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