Man Sexually Assaulted Child Multiple Times, Provided Alcohol, Pot:  Bergen Prosecutor Man Sexually Assaulted Child Multiple Times, Provided Alcohol, Pot:  Bergen Prosecutor
Man Sexually Assaulted Child Multiple Times, Provided Alcohol, Pot: Bergen Prosecutor A 28-year-old Ridgefield Park man is accused of sexually assaulting a victim when they were a pre-teen and as a teenager, and giving them marijuana and alcohol on one occasion, authorities said. Ronal P. Vasquez allegedly sexually assaulted the child between ages 13 and 16 in Garfield and gave them marijuana and alcohol, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said citing an investigation launched on Dec. 29, 2024. Vasquez previously sexually assaulted the child twice when they were under 13 years old in Lodi and Passaic, Musella added. Vasquez was arrested in Ridgefield Park on Tuesday, Jan…
Ski-Masked Hackensack Man Charged In Teaneck 'Shots Fired' Call Ski-Masked Hackensack Man Charged In Teaneck 'Shots Fired' Call
Ski-Masked Hackensack Man Charged In Teaneck 'Shots Fired' Call Teaneck police arrested two men and recovered a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine following a “shots fired” call early Thursday morning, Jan. 2, authorities said. The 9-1-1 call came in around 4:27 a.m., reporting gunfire near Harding and Glenwood Avenues, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. Witnesses described hearing three shots, spotting two vehicles speeding away, and seeing three masked individuals in dark clothing walking nearby, police said. Officers quickly located a vehicle matching the description, carrying three males in the backseat. A black bag in the rear seat …
'Mother Teresa Of The Class:' Hackensack Principal Lillian Whitaker Dies 'Mother Teresa Of The Class:' Hackensack Principal Lillian Whitaker Dies
'Mother Teresa Of The Class:' Hackensack Principal Lillian Whitaker Dies Hackensack's schools are mourning the loss of Ms. Lillian Kelly Whitaker, an educational leader who dedicated nearly five decades of her life to inspiring and nurturing the children of Hackensack.  Whitaker passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, leaving behind a legacy of passion, service, and excellence, the Hackensack Education Association announced New Year's Day.  Whitaker most recently served as principal of Nellie K. Parker Elementary School. However, sources tell Daily Voice she was out sick for most of the school year. “Ms. Whitaker's love of education was instilled in her when…
Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In NJ McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In NJ McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops
Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In NJ McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops Police are searching for a man who set off a smoke bomb inside a McDonald’s on Route 22 East, forcing customers to flee and causing damage to the restaurant’s floor. The incident occurred on Thursday, Dec. 26, around 5 p.m., according to Union Police. The suspect allegedly emerged from the restaurant’s bathroom and detonated a red-colored incendiary smoke bomb. Witnesses reported that he appeared to be filming the act for social media purposes. Customers eating at the time were alarmed and evacuated the building. The suspect then fled to a waiting white Audi parked outside and left the scen…
DUI Driver Slams Into McDonald's Injuring Employee, Causing Gas Leak In Hackensack: Cops DUI Driver Slams Into McDonald's Injuring Employee, Causing Gas Leak In Hackensack: Cops
DUI Driver Slams Into McDonald's Injuring Employee, Causing Gas Leak In Hackensack: Cops A 37-year-old DUI Teaneck driver has been charged for a crash at a Hackensack McDonald's that left an employee injured and caused a gas leak, police said. The incident occurred at 343 River Street when a car driven by Christian Andia, of Teaneck, struck the building at approximately 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Hackensack Police Chief Michael Antista said.. A 21-year-old female employee sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment, according to Antista. The crash caused a gas leak, and the building was deemed unsafe for occupation, Antista sai…
'She Was Sent To Me:' Nutley Woman Adopts Dog Struck On Route 4 After Losing Her Own 'She Was Sent To Me:' Nutley Woman Adopts Dog Struck On Route 4 After Losing Her Own
'She Was Sent To Me:' Nutley Woman Adopts Dog Struck On Route 4 After Losing Her Own Natalie D’Angelo believes her beloved dog Zoey, who passed away in March, played a role in bringing Stella into her life.  On Friday, Dec. 20, the 41-year-old Nutley resident adopted Stella, the dog who had survived being struck by a car on Route 4 in Hackensack, from the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro. “I just lost my dog in March—she was a half dachshund—and because of that, I felt like maybe Stella was being sent to me from her,” D’Angelo said with Stella in her lap on the floor of the shelter. “I feel like I have the love of my other dog back.” View …
Hackensack BOE Pres Resigns, Cites Board Drama, Wasted Resources As Challenges (WATCH) Hackensack BOE Pres Resigns, Cites Board Drama, Wasted Resources As Challenges (WATCH)
Hackensack BOE Pres Resigns, Cites Board Drama, Wasted Resources As Challenges (Watch) Hackensack Public Schools Board of Education President Scott James-Vickery announced his resignation during his final board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 18, using the occasion to highlight persistent challenges he believes are holding the district back from reaching its full potential. James-Vickery, who served six years on the board and held the role of president since 2019, listed several issues he said have hindered Hackensack Public Schools, including internal politics, wasted resources, and a lack of focus on students’ needs.  “The students’ resources are being drained by the board,” h…
6 Pounds Of Crystal Meth, Guns Seized From Hackensack Dad-Son Duo: Cops 6 Pounds Of Crystal Meth, Guns Seized From Hackensack Dad-Son Duo: Cops
6 Pounds Of Crystal Meth, Guns Seized From Hackensack Dad-Son Duo: Cops A Hackensack father and son have been arrested in a major drug bust that uncovered over six pounds of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, and a stolen handgun, authorities said. Jahfari Raheem Miller, 41, and Melachi Miller, 19, were taken into custody on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2024, after detectives executed a Superior Court-ordered search warrant at an apartment and a 2021 Chevy Tahoe, police said.  Inside the vehicle, investigators found an aftermarket hidden compartment containing a loaded, stolen Ruger LCP handgun, along with additional narcotics. The search also yielded large quantities…
Prepubescent Child Porn Found On Hackensack Man's Internet History: Prosecutor Prepubescent Child Porn Found On Hackensack Man's Internet History: Prosecutor
Prepubescent Child Porn Found On Hackensack Man's Internet History: Prosecutor A 48-year-old Hackensack man has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities said. A search at Jonathan J. Gavin's home on Monday, Dec. 16 found that Gavin used the Internet to view, download, and possess items depicting nude and/or sexually explicit prepubescent and pubescent children, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Gavin was arrested and charged with third-degree possession of child pornography and was remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack.
Internet Creep Shows Up At Child's Home, Chats With Undercover Bergen County Detective: Cops Internet Creep Shows Up At Child's Home, Chats With Undercover Bergen County Detective: Cops
Internet Creep Shows Up At Child's Home, Chats With Undercover Bergen County Detective: Cops A 32-year-old Staten Island man is facing charges for showing up to the Bergen County home of a 12-year-old child for sex and then engaging with an undercover detective who subsequently posed as a juvenile online, authorities said. Christopher J. Giglio, who was only acquainted with the child over the Internet, told the victim he was 13 years old before showing up outside of their home on Wednesday evening, Dec. 11, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella and the affidavit obtained by Daily Voice. Giglio fled the scene after the child’s parent saw his vehicle idling in …
Life In Prison For BF Who Beat, Stabbed GF Dead In Bergen County Home: Prosecutor Life In Prison For BF Who Beat, Stabbed GF Dead In Bergen County Home: Prosecutor
Life In Prison For BF Who Beat, Stabbed GF Dead In Bergen County Home: Prosecutor A Bergen County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of the 2021 murder of his girlfriend, who he stabbed and beat in her home, prosecutors said. Patrick J. Camilli, 59, of Washington Township, was sentenced to life in prison on Dec. 6, following his conviction for the 2021 murder of 51-year-old Mary E. Huber, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. The crime occurred on Oct. 24, 2021, when police responded to a 911 call at a private residence in Washington Township shortly after midnight. Officers found Camilli lying on top of Huber, with a k…
Driver Slams Pole, Tree Near Hackensack Aldi Driver Slams Pole, Tree Near Hackensack Aldi
Driver Slams Pole, Tree Near Hackensack Aldi Hackensack emergency crews were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a utility pole and a tree on Monday night, Dec. 9. HFD Incident Update: After a busy daytime shift, the calls for service continued into the evening as 1st Platoon... Posted by City of Hackensack Fire Department on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of Main Street and Clinton Place outside of Aldi, according to the Hackensack Fire Department. First Platoon Engine 5 responded alongside the Hackensack Police Department (HPD) and Hackensack Volun…