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N.J. man charged with selling fentanyl that led to overdose death
A 29-year-old Paterson man has been charged with selling the fentanyl that led to an overdose death earlier this month in Rochelle Park, authorities said Friday. Raequann Reid is facing first-degree strict liability in a drug-induced death along with other drug charges, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
NJ man gets life in prison after being found guilty for second time in murder of realtor
HACKENSACK − A Bergen County Superior Court judge emphasized a Wood-Ridge man's complete lack of remorse for the brutal murder of an East Rutherford real estate agent in 2012 during his sentencing on Friday. Daniel Rochat was found guilty a second time in April for the death of 70-year-old Barbara Vernieri, who was found beaten and set on fire while she was still alive in her home. Rochat's previous conviction was overturned in an appellate court in...
Fentanyl Dealer Charged In Rochelle Park Supply Chain Manager's OD Death: Prosecutor
Police called to a home on Rochelle Avenue on Wednesday, July 10 just after 9:45 a.m., and found James A. Mara unresponsive and unconscious at the scene, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Mara was pronounced dead by paramedics. Indicators of a possible drug overdose were noted, and detectives from...
Man Charged After Assaulting Two Men, Causing Heavy Bleeding: Bogota PD
A 22-year-old Teaneck man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after assaulting two men in Bogota on the morning of Wednesday, July 24, authorities said.At 7:41 a.m., officers responded to a report of two men fighting on the 400 block of River Road, Bogota police said. When they arrived o…
Five years and five sentencings later, shooting death case of Bergen man, 23, concludes
In the over five years since Fairview resident David Duque-Soto was found lifeless in his Fourth Street apartment, four people have been sentenced for their roles in his death. The fifth, Lexie Burke, was finally sentenced on Wednesday, bringing a traumatic ordeal in court for the victim's family to an end. Bergen County...
New York Yankee executive’s wife found dead in NJ, report says
🔵 Former Mets general manager now works for the Yankees. 🔵 His wife was found dead in their Bergen County home, according to the New York Post. The wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya was found dead in their New Jersey home, according to a report by the New York Post.
Dog Who Has Spent Nearly His Entire Life At Bergen Animal Shelter Needs Home (And More)
Two are strays and two are surrenders.All four dogs are ready for find their fur-ever families.The pups featured in this news article are among dozens who are ready to be adopted out from the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro. View this post on Instagram …
6-Foot-5 Youth Camp Worker Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child Multiple Times In Bergen County
A 32-year-old New York man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child while working as a support services director at a youth camp in one of New Jersey's wealthiest towns.Jelanie McKenzie, of Queens, had been working at the youth camp when he sexually assaulted a child under 16 years old on …
Youth camp employee accused of sexual assault of Bergen County minor
A youth camp support services director was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexual assaulting a child in Alpine, officials said. Jelani McKenzie, 32, of Queens, New York, is accused of the sexual assault of a minor under the age of 16 on multiple occasions, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office stated. ...
This Is A Must Try Steakhouse In New Jersey
It's always nice to find a new steakhouse that you can check out and go to for a delicious steak dinner. We love to give you tips on places to dine in the Garden State. It's also great to support local businesses when you go to these businesses. In a...
New York Yankee executive’s wife found dead in NJ, report says
🔵 Former Mets general manager now works for the Yankees. 🔵 His wife was found dead in their Bergen County home, according to the New York Post. The wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya was found dead in their New Jersey home, according to a report by the New York Post.
Worker at youth camp charged with sexual assaulting child in N.J.
A New York City man is accused of sexually assaulting a child under 16 while working at a youth camp, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Jelani McKenzie, 32, of Queens was arrested Friday and charged with four counts of first degree aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and three counts of aggravated criminal sexual contact, authorities said.
The risk of real estate wire fraud is a growing concern in NJ. Here's how to avoid it
Imagine your offer on your dream home finally gets accepted. But after all of the work you put in to save money, tour properties and make offer after off, your down payment gets stolen. That's what happened to one Bergen County couple, who unknowingly wired their $32,500 down payment to a scammer after...
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