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Hackensack NJ, as the Jewish holiday of Passover begins this weekend, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco joined Sheriff Anthony Cureton and law enforcement leaders for the Annual High Holy Day Security Briefing, reinforcing the county’s dedication to public safety, religious freedom, and community unity.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 26-year-old PATRICK A. FEARON, currently homeless and formerly of Hackensack, NJ on charges of aggravated arson, arson, burglary, criminal mischief, and failure to control or report a dangerous fire. 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 Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MICHAEL STRZELCZYK (DOB: 10/25/1981; single; currently incarcerated at the Bergen County Jail) on charges of terroristic threats and stalking. 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 Bergen County Sheriff’s Department under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton.
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Teaneck NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Teaneck Police Department are investigating a fatal house fire at 1161 Arlington Avenue in Teaneck, NJ. At approximately 3:20 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021, the Teaneck Police Department received a report of a house fire at 1161 Arlington Avenue. Members of the Teaneck Fire Department located a fire in the area of the second floor. During fire suppression operations, Teaneck firefighters located two unresponsive individuals on the third floor of the residence. Both individuals succumbed to their injuries from the fire.
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Hackensack NJ, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office administered its first series of covid-19 vaccine shots to inmates and detainees. The sheriff’s office correctional facility received 100 vials of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, which was administered by the medical staff within the jail.
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Hackensack NJ, On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton held a swearing-in and promotional ceremony which re-promoted twelve (12) officers and moved twenty-five (25) former County Police Officers to County Sheriff’s Officers. This ceremony completes the merger of the Bergen County Police with Bergen County Sheriff’s Office.
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Dumont NJ, At approximately 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the Dumont Police Department received reports that a 5-year-old child was wandering unattended in the area of an apartment complex at 310 Knickerbocker Road in Dumont. Responding officers learned that the child’s mother lived in the complex. The child’s aunt reported that her sister, the child’s 36-year-old mother, was not answering her phone. Officers entered the mother’s apartment where they discovered her dead body. The victim had been stabbed in the neck.
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HACKENSACK NJ, Sheriff Anthony Cureton would like to make the public aware of an ongoing phone scam where perpetrators are pretending to impersonate personnel from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office. The scam attempts to extort money in the form of wire transfer, cash, and prepaid gift cards from potential victims, threatening them with arrest for “failing to report to jury duty” or “failing to appear for an outstanding summons.”
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HACKENSACK NJ, Sheriff Anthony Cureton announces the suspension of all evictions by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office until further notice as the County and State continue to grapple with the COVID-19 health crisis.
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Hackensack NJ, Statement from Sheriff Anthony Cureton on Anti-Semitic Attack in Monsey, NY:
This senseless attack on the Jewish community is yet another display of domestic terrorism which must stop. Regardless of your religious belief, we all strive to live a life free of hurt, harm or danger. My heart goes out to the Monsey, NY and Rockland County community and I pray for healing.
Attempts to dismantle our comfort zones is unacceptable and I am sure that the concerted effort of law enforcement and the community at large will change that dichotomy. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office will continue to be diligent with increased patrol of all houses of worship in Bergen County, as we have done over the course of this year. It is our job to protect all residents. Hate has no place here and we stand against any attack in our community.
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HACKENSACK NJ, Sheriff Anthony Cureton announces that the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office will offer a free 10 week program to become a volunteer for the Bergen County Animal Response Team (CART). The CART team is comprised of certified volunteers who respond, rescue, and shelter animals in emergency situations.
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Statement from Sheriff Anthony Cureton on August 14th Parole Hearing for Stephen Perry:
Today Stephen Perry, who was convicted felon for the murder of on-duty Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer Joseph Rybka, is scheduled to appear before the New Jersey State Parole Board once again seeking consideration for parole.
I strongly urge the State of New Jersey Parole Board deny Stephen Perry’s most recent consideration for parole. Forty years ago, Perry caused tremendous pain for the northern New Jersey law enforcement community when he took the life of Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer Joseph Rybka on January 6, 1979.
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SIX ARRESTS MADE ON DAY ONE
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Hackensack NJ, Sheriff Anthony Cureton has launched the Bergen County Fugitive Task Force through a partnership with the Bergen County Chiefs Association. The task force is charged with locating and arresting individuals who have outstanding criminal warrants and are fugitives from justice from Bergen County Superior Court. The following police agencies have participated in new task force to date:
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