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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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Jersey City Man Convicted of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of a Fort Lee Women

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of RANDY GALLMAN of Jersey City, NJ in connection with the attack of a Bergen County woman in broad daylight on December 29, 2020. On February 8, 2024, after a two-week trial before the Honorable James X. Sattely, P.J.Cr., in Bergen County Superior Court, RANDY GALLMAN was convicted of attempted kidnapping, attempted sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, simple assault, and harassment. Sentencing is scheduled for May 3, 2024.

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Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office joins the Fort Lee Police Department Investigating two suspected overdose deaths at the Skyview Motel

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information in relation to the Fort Lee suspected Motel drug overdoses:

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Suspected Drug Overdoses Claim Two at Route 46 Motel in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, officials announced on Tuesday evening that two individuals at the Skyview Motel on Bergen Boulevard (Route 46) in Fort Lee are suspected to have succumbed to drug overdoses.

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7-year-old Boy’s Death in Fort Lee Ruled a Tragic Accident

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Fort Lee NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Fort Lee Police Department have determined that the circumstances surrounding the death of a 7-year-old boy at a residential apartment complex on Anderson Avenue yesterday were the result of a tragic accident and no criminal activity was involved. On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at approximately 5:29 p.m., the Fort Lee Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a report that a 7-year-old boy had fallen from an upper-floor windowThe child was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center and ultimately pronounced deceased.

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Fort Lee Food Service Worker Charged with the Sexual Assault of a Child

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of NELSON REYES, JR. (DOB: 12/30/1984; married; food service industry) of Fort Lee, NJ, on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated criminal sexual contact. 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 Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew J. Hintze.

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Driver Surrenders Near George Washington Bridge after Englewood to Fort Lee , Police Chase

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN LEROY JOHNSON (DOB: 4/30/1984; single; unemployed) of 304 2ND Street, Albany, NY on charges of receiving stolen property and eluding. 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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Five New York Men Arrested in Fort Lee With 1000 Pounds of Pot

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of JINGRU CHEN (DOB: 2/22/1993; single; unemployed) of 15156 20th Avenue, Queens, NY; FENGLEI FAN (DOB: 1/24/1988; single; unemployed) of 2142 Clintonville Street, Queens, NY; LIFAN FENG (DOB: 1/13/2002; single; unemployed) of 13418 Blossom Avenue, Queens, NY; XINGXIANG GAO (DOB: 7/12/1995; single; unemployed) of 146-37 Cherry Avenue, Queens, NY; and WEIQI WU (DOB: 6/04/1997; single; unemployed) of 14108 71st Road, Queens, NY on drug offenses. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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NJ Attorney General’s Office Confirms Fort Lee Police Officers Shot Knife Wielding Man of February 4th

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Fort Lee NJ, the NJ Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on February 4, 2023 in Fort Lee, N.J. Mohamed Bounaouar, 42, of Las Vegas, N.V., sustained fatal injuries during the incident.

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Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, according to the Fort Lee Police Department earlier this afternoon(Tuesday) there was a law enforcement incident in the area of Palisade Avenue and Whiteman Street. The area is safe. At no time was there a threat to any of our schools. Law enforcement officials remain on scene at this time. Whiteman Street is closed to traffic between Gerome Avenue and Palisade Avenue.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Money Laundering Charge of Fort Lee Man

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALEXANDER MERCADO (DOB: 11/30/1982; married; unemployed) of 2458 1st Street, Apt. 1, Fort Lee, NJ on a money laundering charge. 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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After Search Police Find Burglar Hiding in Englewood Cliffs Car Dealership

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Englewood Cliffs NJ , on Saturday April 9th at approximately 12:34am,Englewood Cliffs patrol officers responded to a report of a commercial burglar alarm activation at an auto dealership on Syvlan Avenue in Englewood Cliffs. Upon arrival, Officer O’Shea and Officer Rampersad performed an exterior check which initially revealed that the premises were secure.

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Fort Lee Man Arrested on Arson Related Charges

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JAY U. FREEDMAN (DOB: 4/05/1961; single; retired) of 1265 15th Street, Apt. 8C, Fort Lee, NJ on a charge of Causing or Risking Widespread Injury or Damage. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew J. Hintze.

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Fort Lee Man Arrested on Sexual Assault and Child Endangerment Charges

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of YUPANG IP (DOB: 10/11/1976; married; global trader) of Fort Lee, New Jersey on sexual assault and child endangerment charges. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Fort Lee Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Hintze.

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Fort Lee Girl 16, Reported Missing Last Seen in Brooklyn

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Fort Lee NJ, on Saturday September 4th at approximately 5:28am  the family of a 16 year old Fort Lee resident ,reported Luanna Silva Morel ,missing. The family indicated she was last seen in the area of Furman Street in Brooklyn .
Investigators believe she left home on foot wearing an oversized black t-shirt . Luanna is 5’6″weighing 110 lbs with short blonde hair and hazel eyes.

The Fort Lee Police Department is currently seeking information , please call (201) 592-3700 .