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Substitute Teacher, 62, Sexually Assaults 3 Students On Same Day: Bergen Prosecutor Substitute Teacher, 62, Sexually Assaults 3 Students On Same Day: Bergen Prosecutor
Substitute Teacher, 62, Sexually Assaults 3 Students On Same Day: Bergen Prosecutor A 62-year-old substitute teacher at a school in Garfield has been arrested on accusations he sexually assaulted three juvenile students, authorities said on Friday, March 21. Marc S. Green, of Teaneck, assaulted the students at the Bergen County Arts & Science Charter School on March 18, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said following an investigation. Green inappropriately touched three victims under 13 years old, according to the criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice. Green had been acting in the capacity of a certified substitute at the time of the incidents, police said. …
$500K Bonds Linked To Dead Couple Found On Burglar Who Roamed Bergen County HS For Hours: Cops $500K Bonds Linked To Dead Couple Found On Burglar Who Roamed Bergen County HS For Hours: Cops
$500K Bonds Linked To Dead Couple Found On Burglar Who Roamed Bergen County HS For Hours: Cops Police in Teaneck have arrested a 39-year-old man accused of breaking into Teaneck High School and later being found in possession of U.S. Savings Bonds worth $500,000 belonging to a deceased Brooklyn couple, they said. Ryon Reid was taken into custody Thursday, March 20, after Officer James Zwerling spotted a man matching Reid’s description walking on Cedar Lane around 5:09 p.m., Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr said.  Zwerling recognized Reid as the suspect wanted in connection with a March 12 burglary and theft at Teaneck High School, in which he broke in during a Board of Ed meet…
Burglar Roamed NJ High School For 9 Hours, Broke In During BOE Meeting: Cops Burglar Roamed NJ High School For 9 Hours, Broke In During BOE Meeting: Cops
Burglar Roamed NJ High School For 9 Hours, Broke In During BOE Meeting: Cops Police are searching for a 39-year-old man accused of breaking into Teaneck High School and roaming the building for nearly nine hours before leaving with a stolen shopping bag, authorities said. UPDATE: $500K Bonds Linked To Dead Couple Found On Burglar Who Roamed Teaneck HS For 9 Hours: Cops Ryon Reid was charged with burglary and theft following an investigation by the Teaneck Police Department’s Juvenile Bureau, Chief Andrew McGurr said. The incident came to light on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., when school staff noticed belongings had been moved inside cl…
Woman Attacks, Bites Officers During Drug-Related Arrest In Teaneck: Police Woman Attacks, Bites Officers During Drug-Related Arrest In Teaneck: Police
Woman Attacks, Bites Officers During Drug-Related Arrest In Teaneck: Police A New York woman is facing multiple charges after police say she attacked Teaneck police officers, biting one and throwing bodily fluids at another, following a drug-related arrest. Valeria Valencia, 24, of Bayside, NY, was taken into custody on Friday, March 14, at approximately 12:03 a.m. after officers responded to a disturbance inside a vehicle near Glenwood Avenue, by the Route 95 on/off ramp, according to Teaneck Police Chief McGurr. When officers arrived, they were waved down by a man outside the vehicle. Inside, they found Valencia in the driver’s seat, appearing in distress and com…
Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Customer At Bergen County Spa: Prosecutor Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Customer At Bergen County Spa: Prosecutor
Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Customer At Bergen County Spa: Prosecutor A Bergen County massage therapist has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a female customer, authorities said. Dequan Cedeno, 35, of Teaneck, was taken into custody on Saturday, March 15, following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Allendale Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced. Police contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit after receiving a report of a sexual assault at the Hand & Stone Spa in Allendale earlier that day, officials said. An investigation revealed that Cedeno sexual…
HUMC Patient Was Sexually Assaulted By Hackensack Man: Prosecutor HUMC Patient Was Sexually Assaulted By Hackensack Man: Prosecutor
Humc Patient Was Sexually Assaulted By Hackensack Man: Prosecutor A trio of Bergen County men were arrested in a string of sexual assaults dating back to 2023, authorities announced Monday, March 10. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said that Carlos L. Sibri, 33, of Hackensack; Jonathan E. Rodriguez, 35, of Englewood; and Hector R. Estrada Roca, 37, of Teaneck, have all been lodged in the county jail. The following information was released by Musella: Sibri was arrested on Friday, March 7, and charged with aggravated sexual assault and attempted aggravated sexual assault. His arrest was the result of an investigation dating back to Dec. 17, 2023, wh…
These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024 These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024
These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024 Bergen County homeowners are shelling out big bucks in property taxes, and if you live in one of these towns, your bill is among the highest in the county. According to data from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Demarest, Tenafly, and Alpine top the list for the highest average property taxes in Bergen County for 2024, with homeowners in these municipalities paying well above the county average (scroll down for a complete listing). Demarest homeowners paid an average of $24,736 in property taxes in 2024, the highest in the county. Tenafly wasn’t far behind, with an average bi…
Lawsuit Was Filed Against Bogota Driver Days Before He Died In Route 17 Crash, Records Show Lawsuit Was Filed Against Bogota Driver Days Before He Died In Route 17 Crash, Records Show
Lawsuit Was Filed Against Bogota Driver Days Before He Died In Route 17 Crash, Records Show A Bogota man killed in a Route 17 crash earlier this month was facing a civil lawsuit for an unrelated car accident that allegedly caused serious injuries, court records show. Edwin B. Coreas, the 30-year-old driver killed in the Thursday, March 6, Hasbrouck Heights crash, was named in a civil action filed in Bergen County Superior Court just days before his death, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Coreas also has 10 pages of violations in the New Jersey court system, many of which are traffic offenses. The lawsuit, filed by a Hawthorne resident, accuses Coreas and Wesca…
Best Gifts Store In Bergen County In 2024: Amazing Savings Teaneck Best Gifts Store In Bergen County In 2024: Amazing Savings Teaneck
Best Gifts Store In Bergen County In 2024: Amazing Savings Teaneck We are thrilled to announce that Amazing Savings Teaneck has been named Best Gifts Store in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!  Amazing Savings, which has new merchandise arriving daily, is a go-to destination for gifts, toys, home essentials, seasonal items, and more, according to its website. "Love, love, love this store!" said Melody, a Readers' Choice voter. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in 80+ categori…
Driver Cited In High-Speed Crash That Closed Route 4 In Teaneck: Sheriff's Office Driver Cited In High-Speed Crash That Closed Route 4 In Teaneck: Sheriff's Office
Driver Cited In High-Speed Crash That Closed Route 4 In Teaneck: Sheriff's Office New details have been released in a chain-reaction crash on Route 4 in Teaneck that closed the highway for several hours Thursday, March 6. The four-car crash happened at 10:39 a.m. in the westbound at Belle Avenue, according to Kyra Pazant, a spokesperson for the Bergen County Sheriff's Office. A passing driver’s dashcam captured the moment a speeding vehicle rear-ended another, setting off a chain reaction, Pazant said. The impact forced the second vehicle into the third, which then struck a fourth vehicle in front of it. After being hit, Vehicle 2 spun out of control, veered off the road…
More Charges Filed In Teaneck Gun Bust, Maywood Woman Arrested: Cops More Charges Filed In Teaneck Gun Bust, Maywood Woman Arrested: Cops
More Charges Filed In Teaneck Gun Bust, Maywood Woman Arrested: Cops A gun and drug investigation that began with a routine traffic stop in Teaneck last month has resulted in additional charges against one suspect and the arrest of a second, authorities announced Tuesday, March 4. On Monday, Feb. 10, at approximately 10:52 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Cedar Lane and arrested Ross Daniels-Lynn, 18, of Teaneck, after discovering he was carrying an illegal firearm, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew R. McGurr said. Following an ongoing investigation, authorities charged Daniels-Lynn with additional weapons and drug offenses and arrested the vehicle’s owner, Ser…
Repeat Englewood Offender Arrested For DUI After Sending Car Into Teaneck Tree: Police Repeat Englewood Offender Arrested For DUI After Sending Car Into Teaneck Tree: Police
Repeat Englewood Offender Arrested For DUI After Sending Car Into Teaneck Tree: Police An Englewood man with a history of arrests was taken into custody again this weekend after crashing his car into a tree in Teaneck while driving under the influence, police said. Court records show that Shawne Wolfe, the driver arrested in the incident on Sunday, Feb. 16, has nine pages of offenses including burglary, DUIs, assault, and more, dating back to 2005 (scroll down for more on Wolfe's history). Officers responded to the intersection of Englewood Avenue and Spruce Street at 2:09 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, after receiving multiple 911 calls about a single-car crash, Teaneck Police Chief …
$32K Worth Of Heroin Seized In Drug Raid, Teaneck Man Charged: Prosecutor $32K Worth Of Heroin Seized In Drug Raid, Teaneck Man Charged: Prosecutor
$32K Worth Of Heroin Seized In Drug Raid, Teaneck Man Charged: Prosecutor A 52-year-old Teaneck man was arrested and charged after he was found transporting $32,000 in heroin, which authorities said was seized from him along the NJ Turnpike in Mercer County. Officers began surveilling Edwin Vargas after receiving information he was transporting large quantity of narcotics into Hamilton Township near the Woodrow Wilson Service Area, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey said. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11:30 a.m., law enforcement conducted a motor vehicle stop on a Kia Telluride driven by Vargas on the New Jersey Turnpike, Marbrey said. Vargas was detained…
Teen Found With Loaded, Stolen Handgun — Thanks To Rookie Teaneck Cop's Traffic Stop: PD Teen Found With Loaded, Stolen Handgun — Thanks To Rookie Teaneck Cop's Traffic Stop: PD
Teen Found With Loaded, Stolen Handgun — Thanks To Rookie Teaneck Cop's Traffic Stop: PD A routine traffic stop in Teaneck led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man found with a stolen, loaded handgun in his sweatshirt pocket, authorities said. Officers pulled over Ross Daniels-Lynn, of Teaneck, around 10:52 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, after observing multiple violations on Cedar Lane, including fictitious plates, windshield obstruction, and failure to remove snow and ice from the vehicle, according to Teaneck police. Officer James Zwerling, a three-year veteran of the department, initiated the stop and discovered the vehicle was unregistered and uninsured. A passenger told police t…
$50K Scratch-Off Sold At Bergen County 7-Eleven $50K Scratch-Off Sold At Bergen County 7-Eleven
$50K Scratch-Off Sold At Bergen County 7-Eleven Someone in Teaneck just struck gold—well, $50,000 worth of it. A winning New Jersey Lottery scratch-off ticket from the $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacular game was sold at the 7-Eleven on Teaneck Road. The ticket, worth $50,000, was purchased on February 3, according to lottery officials. Check your tickets, Teaneck residents—you could be the lucky winner! Stay with Daily Voice for updates on this story and other local lottery news.
BMW Driver Arrested In Hit-Run Crash That Seriously Injured Girl, 17, In Teaneck Prosecutor BMW Driver Arrested In Hit-Run Crash That Seriously Injured Girl, 17, In Teaneck Prosecutor
BMW Driver Arrested In Hit-Run Crash That Seriously Injured Girl, 17, In Teaneck Prosecutor A 37-year-old Bergenfield BMW driver has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 17-year-old pedestrian in Teaneck in November of last year, authorities said. Elvis E. Sunder was charged following a months-long investigation into the Nov. 23, 2024 incident at the intersection of Teaneck Road and Tryon Avenue, conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Teaneck Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. At approximately 11:22 p.m., Teaneck police responded to a 911 call reporting a vehicle had struck a pedestrian. …
Girl's Accused Mall Abductor Has Lengthy Criminal History Across Bergen County, Records Show Girl's Accused Mall Abductor Has Lengthy Criminal History Across Bergen County, Records Show
Girl's Accused Mall Abductor Has Lengthy Criminal History Across Bergen County, Records Show A 23-year-old Bergen County man accused of abducting a teen girl and sexually assaulting her at the Willowbrook Mall has a crime-riddled past stretching back several years. Denys Ludisaca has five pages worth of offenses on the NJ Courts website dating back to 2019, when he was first arrested for criminal trespass and drug offenses. In February 2020, he was charged with receiving stolen property in Bergenfield. Days later in Teaneck, Ludisaca was intoxicated when he was involved in a hit-and-run crash, charges indicate. He racked up dozens of additional traffic offenses that year. He w…
Teaneck's Former Deputy Mayor Adam Gussen Dies, 51: 'Gentle Giant, Larger Than Life' Teaneck's Former Deputy Mayor Adam Gussen Dies, 51: 'Gentle Giant, Larger Than Life'
Teaneck's Former Deputy Mayor Adam Gussen Dies, 51: 'Gentle Giant, Larger Than Life' Shock and sadness spread in Teaneck following the loss of Adam Gussen, the township's former deputy mayor. A lifelong Teaneck resident and former standout football player at Teaneck High School, Gussen, 51, is survived by his wife, Shari, and children Molly and Sidney. Gussen had been documenting his healing journey on Instagram after falling ill sometime last year.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam J. Gussen (@adamgussen) Local officials announced Gussen's death on Facebook on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Mayor Mark Sch…
SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully After 3+ Hours In Teaneck (UPDATE) SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully After 3+ Hours In Teaneck (UPDATE)
SWAT Standoff Ends Peacefully After 3+ Hours In Teaneck (Update) A barricaded subject was hospitalized for evaluation following an hours-long SWAT standoff Monday morning, Jan. 27 in Teaneck, police said. At approximately 7:39 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man experiencing a mental health crisis, who was alone in his home on Ayers Court, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. Officers attempted to communicate with the man, who was alone in his apartment, but he refused to allow access or comply with their orders. Recognizing the need for a mental health intervention, Teaneck Police requested assistance from the Bergen County Regional S…
Off-Duty Fire Captain Rescues Child From Freezing Water In Teaneck Off-Duty Fire Captain Rescues Child From Freezing Water In Teaneck
Off-Duty Fire Captain Rescues Child From Freezing Water In Teaneck An off-duty Teaneck firefighter is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a child from icy waters on Jan. 22. Capt. Christopher Connolly was walking to his daughter’s school when he heard the chilling sound of someone falling through the ice. Rushing to the scene, Connolly found a child almost fully submerged, desperately clinging to an ice shelf while friends nearby struggled to pull them out. Quickly assessing the situation, Connolly ensured the area was safe and that no additional victims were at risk. He then pulled the child out of the freezing water and called 9-1-1, administering firs…
Scuffle At Teaneck High School Sends Student To Hospital With Minor Injuries Scuffle At Teaneck High School Sends Student To Hospital With Minor Injuries
Scuffle At Teaneck High School Sends Student To Hospital With Minor Injuries A Teaneck High School student was hospitalized with minor injuries after a scuffle Thursday, Jan. 23, authorities said. The incident involved two students, in which one fell to the ground and suffered a cut on the chin, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. A school resource officer and other school officials responded. The student was hospitalized for evaluation.
Watch Bergen County Rabbi Deliver Benediction At President Trump's Inauguration Watch Bergen County Rabbi Deliver Benediction At President Trump's Inauguration
Watch Bergen County Rabbi Deliver Benediction At President Trump's Inauguration Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University and a resident of Teaneck, delivered the benediction at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.  Representing Yeshiva University and the Jewish community, Berman offered a prayer for unity, leadership, and faith during a time of national division. In a reflection shared on Yeshiva University's website, Rabbi Berman wrote, “I was deeply honored and humbled to lead our nation in prayer today representing Yeshiva University, the Jewish people, and all those who find meaning in faith.” Berman shared his reflections…
Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Teaneck Driver Who Plowed Dodge Ram Through Hackensack McDonald's Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Teaneck Driver Who Plowed Dodge Ram Through Hackensack McDonald's
Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Teaneck Driver Who Plowed Dodge Ram Through Hackensack McDonald's Newly released bodycam footage shows the arrest of an intoxicated driver who sent his brand-new pickup truck into the side of a Hackensack McDonald's on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The footage, released by Transparency Bodycam on Sunday, Jan. 19, Christian Andia, 37, of Teaneck, being pulled from his 2025 Dodge Ram, which was lodged in the side of the River Street establishment. Records show Andia was also arrested for DUI and careless driving in February 2015, and for DUI, reckless driving, and wrong-way down a one-way street in May 2008. Two days prior to the May 2008 arrest he was arrested for DWI…
Hackensack Gunman Re-Arrested After New Ballistic Evidence Links Him To Shooting: Cops Hackensack Gunman Re-Arrested After New Ballistic Evidence Links Him To Shooting: Cops
Hackensack Gunman Re-Arrested After New Ballistic Evidence Links Him To Shooting: Cops New ballistic evidence has linked a 21-year-old Hackensack man to a Teaneck shooting earlier this month, days after authorities had released him from their custody, police announced. Kawan Vining, 21, was a suspect in the "shots fired" call early Thursday, Jan. 2, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr previously announced. Officers responded to Glenwood and Harding avenues after residents reported hearing gunfire just before 4:30 a.m., McGurr said. Officers quickly located a vehicle matching the description, carrying three males in the backseat. A black bag in the rear seat was found to contai…
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 …
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…
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…
NJ Man Pleads Guilty To Toms River Man's Grisly Dismemberment, Prosecutors Say NJ Man Pleads Guilty To Toms River Man's Grisly Dismemberment, Prosecutors Say
NJ Man Pleads Guilty To Toms River Man's Grisly Dismemberment, Prosecutors Say A Brick Township man admitted to his role in the dismemberment of a Toms River man's body, authorities said. Jared Krysiak, 34, pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 16 to desecration of human remains, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. Krysiak was among the four people indicted in the killing of 56-year-old Kerry Rollason. Elizabeth Mascarelli of Seaside Heights entered a guilty plea on Monday, Dec. 9 for an aggravated manslaughter charge. She was previously indicted on Thursday, Oct. 24 for murder, conspiracy to commit murder, hindering apprehen…
New Details Released In Crash That Closed Route 4 For Hours, Injured 11 Victims New Details Released In Crash That Closed Route 4 For Hours, Injured 11 Victims
New Details Released In Crash That Closed Route 4 For Hours, Injured 11 Victims Officials have released new details in a crash on Sunday, Dec. 16 that closed Route 4 for nearly three hours and left 11 people injured in Teaneck, including one seriously. Despite initial reports of a wrong-way driver, investigators say the crash was caused by a black SUV reportedly speeding and weaving through traffic in the westbound lanes, according to Kyra Pazant, a spokesperson for the Bergen County Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred around 4:36 p.m., causing significant damage and knocking down a light pole across the highway, police said. One vehicle ended up perched on the g…
Hit-Run Driver, 35, Charged In Deadly Bergen County Crash: Police Hit-Run Driver, 35, Charged In Deadly Bergen County Crash: Police
Hit-Run Driver, 35, Charged In Deadly Bergen County Crash: Police The girlfriend of a Teaneck man is partially to thank for his arrest in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 70-year-old woman lat month, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. Jevon M. Bryant, of Teaneck, is accused of hitting Bernardita Garcia, 70, of Englewood, just before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Teaneck police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a pedestrian lying in the roadway on Cedar Lane near Lincoln Place. There, officers found Garcia, who was taken to Holy Name Hospital, whe…
Teaneck Drunk Driver Busted Following Pursuit: Denville PD Teaneck Drunk Driver Busted Following Pursuit: Denville PD
Teaneck Drunk Driver Busted Following Pursuit: Denville PD A 34-year-old Teaneck man was arrested and charged with drunk driving after leading Denville police on a pursuit on Saturday, Dec. 7, authorities said. Officers responded to Route 80 West and observed a vehicle driven by Daniel Hernandez-Gutierrez exhibiting behaviors indicative of drinking and driving, Denville police said. Hernandez-Gutierrez refused to stop and led police on a pursuit, officers said. Hernandez-Gutierrez eventually stopped and was removed from the vehicle and police determined he was under the influence of alcohol and/or narcotics, officers said. An expendable baton …