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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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Wyckoff NJ, A routine traffic stop in Maywood turned into a major arrest this past weekend when officers intercepted a wanted drug distribution suspect carrying a significant amount of “rubber-banded” cash and narcotics.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the capture of 26-year-old CRISTIAN RICARDO VERA CASTILLO of Brooklyn, NY, a fugitive sought by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Maywood Police Department in relation to an armed robbery in Maywood, NJ in 2024. This latest development is the result of an extensive investigation that has spanned a total of 22 months by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Maywood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the additional arrest of 28-year-old DAIKER YAIR RIVERO URBANO of Detroit, MI and criminal charges filed against 26-year-old CHRISTIAN RICARDO VERA CASTILLO of Brooklyn, NY, in relation to an armed robbery in Maywood, NJ in 2024. This latest development is the result of additional investigation that has spanned a total of nineteen months by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Maywood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny.
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Maywood, NJ residents are being urged to change their mailing habits immediately following a brazen series of mail thefts directly targeting the outdoor collection box at the Maywood Post Office on West Pleasant Avenue.
Police Chief Terence Kenny confirmed that his department is actively investigating multiple incidents and has partnered with the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) to catch the organized criminals responsible for targeting local mail.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 45-year-old WILLIAM B. MACGRAY of Maywood, NJ on aggravated assault and child abuse charges. 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 Maywood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional charges against 37-year-old DIEGO A. ZHININ of Teaneck, NJ. The additional charges are the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck; the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista; the Maywood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny; and the Teaneck Police Department, under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 19-year-old BEIKER A. AGUILERA AREYAN of East Elmhurst, NY; 23-year-old DANIEL A. RIVAS-ALVARADO of New York, NY; 25-year-old YEISON J. AMARANTE BOLIVAR of Miami, FL; and 26-year-old JHON C. REQUENA YERENA of the Bronx, NY on charges stemming from an armed robbery. The arrests are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Maywood Police Department under the direction of Chief Terence Kenny.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the sentencing term handed down in Bergen County Superior Court against AUGUSTO PEREZ of North Bergen, NJ in connection with the 2021 stabbing death of Omar Cruz.
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Maywood NJ, late Sunday night, a severe two-car crash in Maywood left three people injured and caused significant structural damage to a house, according to Maywood Chief of Police Terence Kenny. The collision occurred at 11:31 p.m. at the intersection of E. Passaic Street and Elm Street.
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Ridgefield Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the identification of human remains discovered in Overpeck Creek in Ridgefield Park.
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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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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of DERICK DE LA ROSA (DOB: 8/27/2003; single; unemployed) of 1432 Crotona Park East, Apt 2-B, Bronx, NY; ISMAEL CARRASCO-DE LA ROSA (DOB: 9/06/1990; single; unemployed) of 229 Kingston Avenue, Yonkers, NY; JOAQUIN PORTORREAL-GARCIA (DOB: 11/22/2001; single; unemployed) of 1440 Crotona Park East, Apt 2-C, Bronx, NY; and FRANCISCO ROJAS-CORPORAN (DOB: 12/17/1993; single; unemployed) of 642 Hanson Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ on armed robbery related charges. The arrests are the result of a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office (“BCPO”) under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Maywood Police Department under the direction of Chief Terrance R. Kenny.
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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information:
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is assisting the Maywood and Hackensack Police Departments in an investigation into the details of the death of 39-year-old Maywood Police Sergeant Jason Y. Liaban, who sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound just after 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The death is not suspected to involve criminal activity, but the circumstances surrounding the death are being investigated.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of DIOR ALSTON (DOB: 08/28/2001; single; laborer) of 37 Agar Place, South Hackensack, NJ and MALIK ABEL (DOB: 03/11/2001; single; electrician) of 356 Maywood Avenue, Maywood, NJ on charges of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a handgun and stalking; and RAYSHAWN POWEL-MYHAND (DOB: 10/01/2003; single; cashier) of 95 Railroad Avenue, Apt. B4, Hackensack, NJ on charges of hindering apprehension. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Captain Michael Antista.
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