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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella provides the following additional information concerning the investigation into a police encounter in North Arlington, NJ on June 14, 2025. This investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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North Arlington NJ, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites the public to gather in prayer and gratitude at Memorial Day Masses held across its cemeteries on Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m. These annual outdoor services serve as a solemn and unifying tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to the U.S., as well as to all veterans and active-duty military.
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North Arlington NJ, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites you to honor the memories of fallen heroes and celebrate the service of veterans and active-duty military personnel at Memorial Day Masses on Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m. across various archdiocesan cemeteries.
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North Arlington NJ, a hit-and-run crash in Kearny Sunday night left a North Arlington man severely injured while riding a moped, authorities reported.
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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JORGE A. PEREZ (DOB: 9/17/1963; married; unemployed) of 65 Devon Street, Apt. 5, North Arlington, NJ on a charge of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, the North Arlington Police Department under the direction of Chief Scott Hedenberg, and the United States Postal Inspection Service under the direction of Inspector-In-Charge Christopher Nielsen.
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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALIA ELSAFY (DOB: 1/26/2000; single; unemployed) of North Arlington, NJ on a charge of child endangerment. 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 North Arlington Police Department under the direction of Chief Scott Hedenberg.
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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of EDWARD A. TORRES (DOB: 9/09/1999; single; unemployed) of North Arlington, NJ on the charges of production of child pornography, possession and distribution of child pornography, debauching the morals of a child, endangering the welfare of a child, and hindering apprehension. 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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Rescue Plan Mitigates Impacts for Overwhelming Majority of Weekday DeCamp Customers including Bergen County
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NJ TRANSIT has announced an emergency bus service plan to provide as many alternate transit options for weekday DeCamp bus customers as possible. The plan includes extending four existing NJ TRANSIT bus routes that will accommodate approximately 85% of current weekday DeCamp customers. The remaining customers will largely be accommodated by leveraging existing bus, rail and light rail service, as well as local municipal bus shuttles in West Orange and Bloomfield. NJ TRANSIT is also launching a comprehensive informational campaign to assist DeCamp customers in identifying their available alternatives.
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North Arlington NJ , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of AARON MEDRANO (DOB: 3/23/94; single; unemployed) of 505 Schuyler Avenue, 2nd Floor, North Arlington, NJ on charges of murder, aggravated assault and child endangerment, and PATRICIA ARTESE (DOB: 7/28/96; single; unemployed) of 505 Schuyler Avenue, 2nd Floor, North Arlington, NJ on a charge of child endangerment. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the North Arlington Police Department under the direction of Chief Scott Hedenberg.
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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of BRIANA BUESO (DOB: 10/27/2003; single; cashier) of 322 Bain Bridge Street, Brooklyn, New York and KEYANA COATES (DOB: 9/05/1999; single, food delivery worker) of 810 Broadway Apt 107, Newark, New Jersey on charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon. The arrests are the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the North Arlington Police Department under the direction of Chief Scott Hedenberg.
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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella made the following statement as to the fatal fire investigation in North Arlington:
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North Arlington NJ, a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier from Hudson County today admitted he discarded mail, including 99 general election ballots sent from the Essex County Board of Elections to West Orange, New Jersey, residents, from his assigned routes in Orange and West Orange, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.
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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional information in an ongoing investigation into two deceased individuals found at 21 Garden Terrace, Apartment E, North Arlington, NJ on April 7, 2021. An investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the North Arlington Police Department under the direction of Chief Scott Hedenberg.
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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information:
The North Arlington Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit are investigating the deaths of two individuals found inside an apartment located at 21 Garden Terrace, North Arlington. On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, North Arlington Police responded to the apartment at 5:40 p.m. after receiving a 9-1-1 call from a concerned neighbor asking for a welfare check on the residents. Officers forced entry into the apartment and found a deceased male and female.
An investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the North Arlington Police Department under the direction of Chief Scott Hedenberg. No other information is available at this time.
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North Arlington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of JALEEL SPELLER (DOB: 05/09/1993; single; unemployed) of 930 18TH Street, Newport News, VA; QUANTESA WADE (DOB: 03/01/1992; single; unemployed) of 25 South 17th Street, East Orange, NJ; ALICIA TORRES (DOB: 05/09/1985; single; unemployed) of 244 Chadwick Avenue, Newark, NJ; and LARRY HARRIS (DOB: 09/08/1969; single; unemployed) of 292 South 20th Street, Newark, NJ on drug and gun-related offenses. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.
