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Three Men Charged in Broad Daylight Armed Robbery in East Rutherford

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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 24-year-old JAMIL N. TUNCER of Wallington, NJ; 23-year-old JAKUB P. LEPIANKA of Passaic, NJ; and 27-year-old MICHAEL A. RODRIGUEZ of Passaic, NJ on charges stemming from an armed robbery that occurred in East Rutherford, NJ. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the East Rutherford Police Department, under the direction of Chief Dennis Rivelli.

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Second Suspect Apprehended in Garfield Shooting

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the apprehension of JONATHAN M. ORTIZ, of Garfield, NJ, who was previously a fugitive from justice, and an additional charge filed against 20-year-old MIKHI MADDOX ODUM of Garfield, NJ. Both men are in custody and facing several charges each in relation to a shooting that occurred in Garfield, NJ on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The additional charge and the apprehension of the second defendant are the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.

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One Shooter Remains At large ,Two Men Charged in Shooting Investigation in Garfield

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 20-year-old MIKHI MADDOX ODUM of Garfield, NJ; and criminal charges filed against 20-year-old JONATHAN M. ORTIZ of Garfield, NJ, in relation to a shooting that occurred in Garfield on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. These charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.

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Dealer Charged in OD of Garfield Man

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GASTON NAVARRO, 40, of Paterson, NJ on charges of strict liability for drug-induced death and drug distribution. 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 Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.

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Man Snags Car Keys Off Garfield Bar, Then Torches Stolen Ride

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 60-year-old TROY R. TAYLOR of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, failure to control or report a fire, theft of a motor vehicle, and criminal mischief. 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 Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.

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Garfield Man Charged Distribution of Child Porn

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 32-year-old CHRISTOPHER B. BENTOS of Garfield, NJ on the charges of distribution and 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 Chief Matthew Finck.

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Two Garfield Teens Charged with Armed Robbery

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced charges against two 18-year-old Bergen County men, both of whom were 17 years old at the time of the incident. These charges have been filed as a juvenile delinquency matter stemming from an armed robbery in Garfield, NJ, following a nearly year-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Joseph Delaney.

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62 Year Old Substitute Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting 3 students at Bergen County Charter School

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 62-year-old MARC S. GREEN ( Substitute Teacher) of Teaneck, NJ on charges of sexual assault 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 Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Officer in Charge Joseph Delaney.

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As A Direct Result of a Fatal Fentanyl and Xylazine Laced Cocktail, Lodi Drug Dealer Charged With Murder

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced an additional criminal charge filed against 26-year-old RANDY LANTIGUA of Lodi, NJ. This latest charge is the result of a months-long, continuing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Lodi Police Department, under the direction of Police Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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Trio Arrested on Gun , Stolen Property and Resisting Arrest Chargers in Garfield

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 20-year-old CHRISTIAN V. CEPEDA of Paterson, NJ; 20-year-old DANTE N. BRAXTON of Paterson, NJ; and 20-year-old ELIAS X. MONTANEZ of Elizabeth, NJ on various charges stemming from a November 2024 incident in Garfield, NJ. The arrests were the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Joseph Delaney.

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Lodi Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Hoboken Waterfront Shooting

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Hoboken NJ, authorities have charged a Lodi man with murder following the fatal shooting of a Passaic man near the Hoboken waterfront, officials announced Friday.

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Ridgefield Park Man Accused of Plying Child with Drugs and Alcohol before Sexually Assaulting Them

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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 28-year-old RONAL P. VASQUEZ of Ridgefield Park, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, 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 Garfield Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Joseph Delaney.

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Three Bergen County Men Charged with Drug and Weapons Offences and Money Laundering

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Fort Lee NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 39-year-old RAMON MORILLO, of Fort Lee, NJ; 31-year-old BRANDON MORILLO of Lodi, NJ; and 34-year-old JOSEPH DIAZ of Fort Lee, NJ, on charges stemming from a months-long narcotic investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.

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Garfield Man Charged with the Sexual Assault of a 13 Year Old

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old JAYDEN A. MANEIRO of Garfield, NJ on charges of sexual assault, 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 Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Uram.

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FBI and NYPD Arrest Suspect in Garfield Sexual Assault

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Garfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old RENALDO W. BAXTER of Bronx, NY on charges of sexual assault, attempted aggravated sexual assault, 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; the Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Uram; and The Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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