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Man Punches Mom With Dementia, 94, In Head, Kicks Officer In Bergen County: Police
A 61-year-old Bergen County man is in custody for assaulting two women, including his 94-year-old mother, police said.
Oakland officers were called to a local home where they were met by a 61-year-old woman, who was assaulted by a man later identified by police 61-year-old David O'Brien on Sunday, Sept. 15 around 7:30 p.m., Oakland Police Capt. Timothy Keenan said.
After arresting O'Brien, officers learned he'd punched his 94-year-old mother in the side of the head.
"She has dementia and was unable to tell officers what happened," Keenan said. "This was relayed by the other victim who witn…
ICE Detains Ecuadorian National Charged With Assaulting Woman In Hackensack
ICE has placed a detainer on a jailed Ecuadorian national who was charged with beating and choking a woman, taking her phone and holding her against her will in Hackensack.
Bryan Sinchi-Caldas, 26, was arrested on New Year's Day and charged with aggravated assault, robbery and false imprisonment, among other counts.
"It was reported to police that during a dispute, the defendant struck the 38-year-old victim in the face, attempted to asphyxiate her, stole the victim’s phone and wouldn’t allow her to leave the location where this occurred," said Police Capt. Michael Antista, the officer in c…
