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Protest vs. Ordinance: Why Teaneck Police Issued Summonses During a Statewide Rally

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Teaneck Police Issue Summonses During Protest, Citing Violations of New Ordinance

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Teaneck NJ, a statewide rally intended to create a “living chain of resistance” took a complicated turn in Teaneck, New Jersey, when two demonstrators received summonses for violating the township’s new special events ordinance. The incident highlights the growing tension between the right to protest and local regulations designed to manage public gatherings.

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Teaneck Man Charged in Multiple Sexual Assaults of a Juvenile

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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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Teaneck Police Officer Wins $2.1M Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Retaliation and Excessive Force Claims

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TEANECK, NJ — A Bergen County jury has awarded Teaneck Police Officer Glenn Coley more than $2.1 million after he alleged he was targeted and retaliated against for exposing excessive force within his department.

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Teaneck Man Charged With the Sexual Assault of a Juvenile

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old DIEGO A. ZHININ of Teaneck, NJ on charges of sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Teaneck Police Department, under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Teaneck Man Charged with Sexual Assault at Edgewater Spa

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 55-year-old DONG H. OH of Teaneck, NJ on the charge of sexual assault. This charge is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Edgewater Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Martin.

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Fort Lee Man Arrested for Aggravated Sexual Assault and Child Endangerment in Teaneck

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Fort Lee, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced the arrest of 71-year-old Manuel A. Barrantes of Fort Lee, New Jersey, on charges of aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was made following a thorough investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, led by Chief Matthew Finck, in collaboration with the Teaneck Police Department, under Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Man Arrested in Teaneck Hampton Inn Armed Robbery

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 32-year-old JIBRIL M. BEAMON of Somerset, NJ and 35-year-old SHEDRICK A. GOODRIDGE, III of Jersey City, NJ on charges stemming from two armed robberies of area hotels. 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; the Teaneck Police Department, under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr; and the Newark Police Department, under the direction of Chief Sharonda Morris.

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Teaneck Man Charged in Sexual Assault of Bergenfield Juvenile

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 48-year-old JOEL U. BRITO of Teaneck, NJ on charges of criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.

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62 Year Old Substitute Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting 3 students at Bergen County Charter School

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 62-year-old MARC S. GREEN ( Substitute Teacher) of Teaneck, NJ on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Garfield Police Department, under the direction of Officer in Charge Joseph Delaney.

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Teaneck Redevelopment Plans Spark Controversy Amid Council Shakeup

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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck’s redevelopment plans for 100 and 140 State Street—which include a six-story self-storage facility and a seven-story, 67-unit apartment complex with 11 affordable units—are facing backlash from both residents and local officials. The controversy intensified after Mayor Mark Schwartz removed Councilwoman Hillary Goldberg from her role on the township Planning Board, citing her opposition to the projects.

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Teaneck Man Charged in the Sexual Assault of a Child

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old HECTOR R. ESTRADA ROCA of Teaneck, NJ on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Cliffside Park Police Department, under the direction of Chief Yakup Zoklu.

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Bergenfield Man Arrested in Teaneck Hit-and-run of a 17-year-old Pedestrian

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old ELVIS E. SUNDER of Bergenfield, NJ on charges stemming from a hit-and-run accident. 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 Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Teaneck Rabbi Ari Berman to Deliver Benediction at Trump’s Inauguration

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Bergen County Rabbi Ari Berman Joins Historic Inauguration Event

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Teaneck NJ, after President-elect Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address Monday, Bergen County’s own Rabbi Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, will take center stage. As one of the selected faith leaders, Berman will deliver a benediction immediately following Trump’s address, the inaugural committee confirmed this week.

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Man Charged in Fatal Teaneck Hit and Run

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 35-year-old JEVON M. BRYANT of Teaneck, NJ on charges stemming from a fatal hit-and-run motor vehicle accident. 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 Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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Victim Identified in Fatal Teaneck Hit and Run

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following additional information related to the ongoing investigation of a fatal crash that occurred in Teaneck, NJ on November 21, 2024. This continuing investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.

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