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East Rutherford NJ, authorities are investigating a bank robbery that took place Wednesday afternoon in East Rutherford, NJ, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
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East Rutherford NJ, at approximately 1:30 PM, October 28th the Hackensack Fire Department Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Rescue, in collaboration with several UASI Fire Departments, demonstrated exceptional teamwork and expertise in response to a building collapse incident at 170 Union Street, East Rutherford. The coordinated effort resulted in the successful rescue of a heavily entrapped victim.
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East Rutherford NJ, East Rutherford Fire Department tackled a tractor trailer fire on Route 17 North on Friday . Route 17 north bound lanes were temporarily shut down. No injuries were repotted. Will update as more information become available.
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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on April 19, 2023, FRANCIS TATTOLI of East Rutherford, NJ was sentenced to 55 years in New Jersey State Prison after being convicted of murder, kidnapping, and felony murder in connection with the death of Monet Thomas in December 2016.
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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CHRISTOPHER NOVEMBRE (DOB: 7/13/1978; single; employed as a builder) of 9128 Newkirk Avenue, North Bergen, NJ on drug charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, the East Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief Dennis M. Rivelli and the Cliffside Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Marc Marano.
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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of ANTHONY NASO (DOB: 7/14/1994; married; employed as a financial advisor) of Seaside Heights, NJ and NICHOLAS POLIMENI (DOB: 10/22/1994; single; employed as a tile worker) of Toms River, NJ on charges of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and impersonating a law enforcement officer. These arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, and the East Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.
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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of SARDAR HABIB (DOB: 11/25/1999; single; unemployed) of 172 Park Ave., East Rutherford, NJ on weapons, money laundering and drug-related charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the East Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.
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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MILTON P. CARCHIPULLA (DOB: 5/13/1982; single; self-employed construction worker) of 234 Lakeview Avenue, 2nd Floor, Paterson, New Jersey on charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Witness Tampering and Bribery. The arrest was a result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the East Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.
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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of NUBE GUZMAN-PICON (DOB: 9/12/2002; single; student) of 99 Hoyt Street, Kearny, New Jersey on charges of Assault by Auto. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, and the East Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.
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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of FRANK SMITH III (DOB: 9/20/1982; married; unemployed) of 44 Crocker Mansion Drive, Mahwah, NJ; RAYMOND ULLOA (DOB: 08/06/1990; single; unemployed) of 61-63 Carmer Ave., Apt. B, Belleville, NJ; SANDY LEONARDOMATEO (DOB: 02/13/1996; single; unemployed) of 428 Franklin St., Elizabeth, NJ; and DONALD WALLACE (DOB:05/24/1995; single; Amazon driver) of 668 Clifton Ave., Newark, NJ 07104 on charges of Maintaining A Controlled Dangerous Substance Production Facility; YARITZA OCHART (DOB: 10/18/80; single; bartender) of 566 West 191st St., New York, NY and MICHELE CASTILLO (DOB: 01/18/1977; single; sales) of 65 Mariners Circle, San Rafael, CA 94903 on charges of Money Laundering; and JOIE SMITH (DOB: 07/03/1986; married; hospitality) of 44 Crocker Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 on charges of Possession With Intent To Distribute A Controlled Dangerous Substance and Money Laundering. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the East Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.
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Ridgewood NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced today the arrests of SAMUEL LYMORE (DOB: 11/12/1979; single; unemployed) of 4112 West 195th Street, Country Club Hills, Illinois, DASHONTI WILEY (DOB: 06/18/1991; single; unemployed) of 218 North Walnut Street, East Orange, New Jersey, MUHTAQIM FARID (DOB: 12/24/1975; single; unemployed) of 50 Columbia Street, Apt. 3, Newark, New Jersey, DUANE HOLMES (DOB 08/09/1971; single; unemployed) of 8127 Bergenline Avenue, Apt. 1, North Bergen, New Jersey, MANUEL DESSUS (DOB: 08/19/1969; married; store owner) of 181 Elm Street, Bogota, New Jersey, AILEEN DESSUS (DOB: 06/21/1980; married; store owner) of 181 Elm Street, Bogota, New Jersey, GREGORY HYMAN (DOB: 08/18/1973; single; Uber driver) of 4 Buro Street, Apt. 2205, Nyack, New York, JENNIFER REYES (DOB: 03/21/1988; single; unemployed) of 143 64th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and IVETTE REYES (DOB: 01/24/1987; single; unemployed, of 143 64th Street, West New York, New Jersey.
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February 13,2018
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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Gerald Cardinale (R- Bergen and Passaic) said that the arrest of three sexual assault suspects in Bergen County shows the need for cooperation among local and federal law enforcement agencies.
“A woman was gang-raped by three men Bergen County, while ‘incapacitated and physically helpless.’ This makes me physically ill,” said Cardinale, the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. “We need to do everything we can to protect and ensure justice for this helpless victim.”
On February 5th, an adult female victim reported she was gang-raped in Bergen County. An investigation was conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the East Rutherford Police Department, leading to the arrest of three suspects.The three accused have been charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have placed detainers on the three men who are believed to be in the country illegally.
According to ICE, detainers are placed on people who have been arrested on local criminal charges and for whom ICE possesses probable cause to believe that they are removable from the United States so that ICE can take custody of the person when he or she is released from local custody.
“It’s clear that the suspects in this horrific sexual assault should not be set free, even if local authorities choose not to keep them in detention until trial. I’m glad that ICE is stepping up to keep these accused rapists off the streets. This horrible tragedy provides a clear example of why we need local, state, and federal law enforcement officials to work together to ensure public safety.”
Governor Murphy has proposed making New Jersey a “sanctuary state,” preventing local law enforcement agencies from coordinating in this fashion.
“Survivors of sexual assault need to know that their perpetrators will be held accountable, and communities need to know that criminals won’t escape justice and end up back on the streets,” added Cardinale. “The Governor’s sanctuary state plan is contrary to those needs. In this case, he’d protect the accused rapists by preventing the coordination need to keep them in custody of law enforcement. That’s not good for the victim, and it’s not good for public safety in New Jersey. While defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, I hope and pray this victim receives the justice she deserves.”