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Hackensack Fentanyl Arrest: 3 Children Exposed After Finding Loose Opioid Pills

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Hackensack Fentanyl Horror: Child Hospitalized and Two Others Exposed After Swallowing Pills Left in Bergen County Home

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Hackensack NJ, A terrifying medical emergency in Bergen County has resulted in the arrest of a local man after multiple young children came into contact with lethal doses of fentanyl inside a private residence.

Thanks to the rapid response of Hackensack first responders and the immediate use of opioid-reversal medication, a potential tragedy was narrowly averted, though a young child remains hospitalized.

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Bergen County Narcotic Task Force Dismantles Massive Multi-Town Drug Distribution Ring

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Bergen County Narcotics Takedown: $4 Million Illegal Drug Ring Dismantled

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Bergenfield NJ, A months-long investigation into a sophisticated drug manufacturing and distribution network has culminated in the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of over $4 million in illicit narcotics. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the major bust on May 14, 2026, highlighting a coordinated effort between local, county, and federal authorities.

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FBI Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Texas for 2024 Garfield Stabbing Murder

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The two-year manhunt for a high-profile fugitive has come to a dramatic end

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Garfield NJ, The two-year manhunt for a high-profile fugitive has come to a dramatic end. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old Ricky “Angel” Vargas, a man once featured on the FBI’s Most Wanted List, for the 2024 stabbing murder of Richard Franceschi in Garfield, NJ.

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Wanted: Multi-County Burglary Suspect at Large After Two-Year Investigation

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Bergen County towns hit by Cerdavera include Saddle River , Cresskill, Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick and Upper Saddle River

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Saddle River NJ, A major multi-agency investigation has pulled back the curtain on a high-stakes burglary pattern spanning Bergen and Morris Counties. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella recently announced serious charges against 41-year-old Rogelio B. Cerdavera, formerly of Paterson, NJ, following a series of sophisticated residential break-ins.

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Hackensack Hit-and-Run: Man Killed at Essex Street Intersection; Police Search for Fleeing Driver

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Tragedy in Hackensack: Authorities Seek Public’s Help Following Fatal Overnight Hit-and-Run

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Hackensack NJ, A quiet night in Bergen County turned tragic early Friday morning when a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision. Local authorities are now calling on the community for information to help identify the driver who fled the scene.

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Fatal Market Street Fire: Bergen County Arson Task Force Investigating Tragedy in Elmwood Park

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Tragedy on Market Street: Fatal House Fire Under Investigation in Elmwood Park

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Elmwood Park NJ, A somber scene unfolded in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, on Friday afternoon as a fast-moving house fire claimed the life of a local resident. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and local authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the origin and cause of the blaze.

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Closter Man Caught in NCIS Undercover Sting

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Closter Man Arrested in NCIS Sting: Bergen County Cyber Crimes Unit Issues Charges

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CLOSTER, NEW JERSEY – A joint investigation between the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has led to the arrest of a Closter resident on charges of attempted child endangerment.

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Lodi Resident Arrested: Multi-Agency Cyber Investigation Uncovers Distribution of Illegal Material

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Bergen County Cyber Crimes Investigation Leads to Arrest of Lodi Man

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Lodi NJ, In a significant blow to the distribution of illegal digital content, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of a Lodi, NJ resident following a targeted internet investigation. On Friday, March 27, 2026, authorities took 55-year-old Paul D. McErlean into custody on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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Bronx Man Facing Aggravated Arson Charges Following Suspicious Fort Lee Vehicle Fire

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Bronx Man Apprehended Following Intense Arson Investigation in Fort Lee

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Fort Lee NJ, A joint investigation between New Jersey and New York authorities has led to the arrest of a 43-year-old Bronx man in connection with a suspicious vehicle fire that occurred in the early hours of March 18, 2026.

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that Deszon J. Moore now faces multiple felony charges, including second-degree aggravated arson, following a coordinated effort by the Bergen County Arson Task Force and the NYPD.

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A Death Threat Note and a Hail of Bullets: 4 Charged in Rochelle Park Shooting Conspiracy

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16-Month Investigation Leads to Charges in Rochelle Park “Targeted” Shooting Case

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Rochelle Park NJ, A year-and-a-half-long investigation into a chilling 2024 shooting has culminated in major charges against four individuals. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the breakthroughs this week, revealing a complex web of conspiracy, death threats, and “organized street crime” centered in Rochelle Park.

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MARK MUSELLA SWORN IN AS BERGEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR

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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office announces that Mark Musella has been sworn in today as Bergen County Prosecutor by Superior Court Assignment Judge Bonnie J. Mizdol.

Prosecutor Musella is the chief law enforcement officer of Bergen County – the most populous county in New Jersey and home to nearly 1 million residents living in 70 municipalities. Prosecutor Musella oversees a staff of approximately 265 personnel at the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (“BCPO”), consisting of Assistant Prosecutors, Detectives, and support staff. He also exercises supervisory authority over approximately 2,700 sworn law enforcement officers in 72 law enforcement agencies operating in Bergen County.

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