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Carlstadt NJ, a 32-year-old Carlstadt man has been charged with death by auto after a tragic accident involving a motorcyclist on Friday night. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that the suspect, Johnny Aguilar, was allegedly driving under the influence when the fatal crash occurred.
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West Milford NJ, a West Milford councilman is facing charges of criminal sexual contact following allegations of inappropriate behavior at a party earlier this month, according to law enforcement officials who spoke late Thursday afternoon.
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Passaic NJ, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announce the arrest of Stiven Peralta, 22 years old, from Passaic, New Jersey. Mr. Peralta was charged on September 14, 2023 after an investigation conducted by the Passaic Police Department and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit.
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Hawthorne NJ, the Hawthorne Police Department is seeking the public’s help. We are looking for this 2004 Ford F-150 bearing NJ registration W73MCN. This vehicle struck and killed a Hawthorne resident last evening and then fled the scene. If you see the vehicle or have any information please contact us at 973-427-1800.
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Totowa NJ, Senator Kristin M. Corrado has called for the resignation of Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes following multiple reports of abusive behavior against staff and her failure to take action against corrupt police officers.
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Continue reading ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION TO WAYNE HOMICIDE
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Totowa NJ, October is Pedestrian Safety Month. Motorists should take special precautions to watch for pedestrians. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all intersections, including intersections with no crosswalk markings (“unmarked crosswalks”)
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West Milford NJ, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and West Milford Police Chief James DeVore announce that based upon an investigation by the West Milford Police Department, Andrew Canning, 31-years-old from Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, was arrested in relation to a home invasion investigation that took place August 15, 2021, in the area of Beacon Hill Road and Manchester Lane in West Milford, New Jersey. Andrew Canning is charged with Armed Robbery, First Degree (2 counts); Kidnapping, First Degree (2 Counts); Aggravated Assault, Second Degree (2 counts); Burglary, Second Degree; Burglary, Third Degree; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Second Degree; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Fourth Degree; Theft, Fourth Degree; Possession of Burglar’s Tools, a Disorderly Persons Offense; False Imprisonment, a Disorderly Persons Offense; and Possession of Handcuffs, a Disorderly Persons Offense.
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Paterson NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes today announced that the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office (PCPO) has assumed responsibility for the internal affairs functions of the Paterson Police Department (PPD).
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Clifton NJ, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Mark Centurione announce that Juan Mejia, 44, currently of Paterson, New Jersey, was arrested on February 19, 2020 at a Barns and Noble bookstore in Clifton, NJ for secretly videotaping two separate women who were utilizing the bathroom stalls.
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West Milford NJ, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and West Milford Police Chief Timothy Storbeck announce that based upon an investigation by the West Milford Police Department, Tonya Fea a 47 year old Jefferson Township resident, was arrested on May 7, 2019 in relation to an animal cruelty incident that took place April 30, 2019. Tonya Fea is charged with two counts of Animal Cruelty, both Third Degree offenses and Defiant Trespass, Petty Disorderly Persons Offense.
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June 27,2018
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Paterson NJ, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald announce that Jose Muniz, 21, of Paterson, Jose Taverez, 21, of Bronx, New York, Manuel Rivera, 18, of Bronx, New York, Danel Fernandez, 21, of Bronx, New York, Joniki Martinez, 24, of Freeport, New York, and Santiago Rodriguez, 24, of Bronx, New York were arrested June 24th in Paterson, for the homicide of a Bronx teen.
According to authorities, Muniz, Taverez, Rivera, Fernandez, Martinez, and Rodriguez are scheduled for an extradition hearing before the Honorable Ernest M. Caposela, A.J.S.C. on June 26th at 1:30, p.m.
Officials say Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz, 15, was dragged out of the Cruz and Chiky Grocery store – located on E. 183rd Street and Bathgate Avenue in the Belmont section of the Bronx – at about 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday and was brutally killed.
A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org
