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Professor Sexually Assaults Bergen Community College Student: Sheriff Professor Sexually Assaults Bergen Community College Student: Sheriff
Professor Sexually Assaults Bergen Community College Student: Sheriff A Bergen Community College professor is being investigated on accusations he sexually assaulted a student, authorities said. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, a BCC student reported to both BCC Public Safety and the Bergen County Sheriff's Office that she had been sexually assaulted earlier that day by Zameer Baksh, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton said. The victim said she was kissed on the cheek and the professor made inappropriate comments. The defendant continued his assault by forcefully grabbing and touching her genitalia area, Cureton said. The defendant was charged with Criminal S…
Smile For The Doorbell Camera: Paterson Porch Pirate Arrested For $1K Lyndhurst Theft, Cops Say Smile For The Doorbell Camera: Paterson Porch Pirate Arrested For $1K Lyndhurst Theft, Cops Say
Smile For The Doorbell Camera: Paterson Porch Pirate Arrested For $1K Lyndhurst Theft, Cops Say A Paterson porch pirate is facing charges for swiping a $1,000 electronics package from a Lyndhurst home, police announced. Jeison Sime Martinez, 24, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, after the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department apprehended him during a motor vehicle violation investigation, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. The arrest stemmed from an incident on Tuesday, Oct. 22, when a Lyndhurst resident reported that a package had been stolen from their front porch. Surveillance footage from a doorbell camera provided detectives with a clear description of the suspect and …
Sexual Misconduct With Patient Means Revocation Of License For Bergen Physical Therapist: AG Sexual Misconduct With Patient Means Revocation Of License For Bergen Physical Therapist: AG
Sexual Misconduct With Patient Means Revocation Of License For Bergen Physical Therapist: AG The New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners has permanently revoked the license of a Bergen County physical therapist who admitted to engaging in sexual relations with one patient and was accused of making inappropriate remarks to another, officials said. Danny O. Steffens, who practiced at facilities in New Milford and Fort Lee, voluntarily surrendered his license following complaints from two female patients, identified in filed documents as Patient #1 and Patient #2, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday, Dec. 19. Steffens is prohibited from ever reappl…
$30K Rolex, 24-Karat Chain: Mugshots Show Masked Gunmen Accused In Violent Englewood Robbery $30K Rolex, 24-Karat Chain: Mugshots Show Masked Gunmen Accused In Violent Englewood Robbery
$30K Rolex, 24-Karat Chain: Mugshots Show Masked Gunmen Accused In Violent Englewood Robbery Three Newark men and two juveniles are facing charges following an armed robbery and assault at an outdoor dining area in Englewood earlier this year, authorities said. The arrests stem from a robbery that occurred on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, just after midnight. on Engle Street, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.  Masked assailants armed with handguns attempted to steal car keys from a valet area before robbing diners of jewelry and personal belongings. During the attack, one victim was struck in the head with a firearm, officials said. Musella did not disclose the name of the…
Ramsey Mom, Oakland Educator Jennifer Paradiso Dies, 44: 'Always Saw The Best In People' Ramsey Mom, Oakland Educator Jennifer Paradiso Dies, 44: 'Always Saw The Best In People'
Ramsey Mom, Oakland Educator Jennifer Paradiso Dies, 44: 'Always Saw The Best In People' Support is on the rise for the family of Jennifer Paradiso, 44, a Bergen County wife, mother of three, and longtime educator, who died on Thursday, Dec. 12. “Jenn was an incredible wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who always saw the best in people,” reads a GoFundMe page that had raised more than $22,800 as of press time.  Jenn battled cancer twice, once in 2015 and again in early 2023.  "Where most would have faltered or given up, she courageously continued her fight never once missing a beat," the campaign, launched by her family, continues. Jenn was born and ra…
Cops Cut Calm YouTuber Break During Bergen County Traffic Stops, New Bodycam Footage Shows Cops Cut Calm YouTuber Break During Bergen County Traffic Stops, New Bodycam Footage Shows
Cops Cut Calm YouTuber Break During Bergen County Traffic Stops, New Bodycam Footage Shows Newly released bodycam footage reveals tech influencer Marques Brownlee calmly navigating a series of traffic stops in Bergen County, NJ over the past two years. The videos, shared by Transparency Bodycam, show the 31-year-old YouTuber from Maplewood being pulled over on three separate occasions for traffic violations. June 30, 2023, Alpine: Brownlee was stopped by police for tinted windows. Brownlee realizes soon after being pulled over that he does not have his license. Brownlee and the officer make small talk over his barber and the fact that he's going all the way to Weehawken for a hai…
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 …
Snow Totals Released: Here's How Much Snow Your Town Saw This Week Snow Totals Released: Here's How Much Snow Your Town Saw This Week
Snow Totals Released: Here's How Much Snow Your Town Saw This Week The National Weather Service has released snow totals from this week's winter storm. Snowfall accumulation impacted areas across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New York, with Sussex County, NJ, and Putnam County, NY, seeing the highest totals from Sunday, Dec. 15 into Monday, Dec. 16. Below are detailed figures reported by state, county, and town, as per the National Weather Service: New Jersey Mercer County: Trenton Mercer Airport: Trace (11:59 PM, 12/15) Morris County: Butler (1 S): 3.0 inches (5:15 AM, 12/16) Sussex County: Wantage Twp: 4.1 inches (5:00 AM, 12/16) Wan…
Record-Breaking $2.45M Sale Closes In Bergen County Luxury Community After 7 Days On Market Record-Breaking $2.45M Sale Closes In Bergen County Luxury Community After 7 Days On Market
Record-Breaking $2.45M Sale Closes In Bergen County Luxury Community After 7 Days On Market A record-breaking real estate sale in Bergen County has set a new benchmark in one luxury community. Saddle River Grand, home to 68 exclusive townhomes, saw a pristine, newly renovated end unit at 140 Cortland Dr. close on Friday, Dec. 6, for $2.45 million—surpassing the previous high of $2.299 million set in December 2022. The average Saddle River home value is $2,069,484, up 7.9% over the past year, as of Tuesday, Dec. 17, according to Zillow. The property was listed at $2.299 million with Diane Cookson of COMPASS and spent just seven days on the market, with multiple offers driving…
Woman Killed Crossing Route 46 In Bergen County: Prosecutor Woman Killed Crossing Route 46 In Bergen County: Prosecutor
Woman Killed Crossing Route 46 In Bergen County: Prosecutor Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a 65-year-old woman on Route 46 in Bergen County on Sunday, Dec. 15. The incident occurred around 9:11 p.m. when Vilma Huamani-Centeno, of Bloomfield, was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the highway in the eastbound lanes, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. Saddle Brook police responded and pronounced Huamani-Centeno dead at the scene. The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, officials said. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Un…
Ramsey Resident ID'd As Pedestrian Killed By Train (UPDATE) Ramsey Resident ID'd As Pedestrian Killed By Train (UPDATE)
Ramsey Resident ID'd As Pedestrian Killed By Train (Update) Officials have identified the pedestrian struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Monday, Dec. 16. John Redinger, 62, of Ramsey, was struck by Train No. 56 on the Port Jervis Line east of the Ramsey station around 9:15 a.m., NJ Transit spokesman Kyalo Mulumba said.  The train, which departed Port Jervis at 7:39 a.m., was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken at 9:52 a.m.  There were no injuries reported to the approximately 10 customers and crew on board. Port Jervis/Main/Bergen County Lines are suspended in both directions between Suffern and Waldwick. New Jersey Transit Police…
Mahwah Mansion Seized From Chinese Billionaire Fraudster Listed At $33M Mahwah Mansion Seized From Chinese Billionaire Fraudster Listed At $33M
Mahwah Mansion Seized From Chinese Billionaire Fraudster Listed At $33M A historic Bergen County estate seized from a Chinese billionaire indicted in a $1 billion fraud scheme last year has hit the market for $33 million. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carl Gambino (@carlgambino.realestate) The Crocker Mansion, located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, spans 50,000 square feet and sits on 12.5 gated acres. Originally built in 1907, the property features 21 bedrooms, a pool house, tennis courts, and a guest house. It was declared a historic landmark by Mahwah Township due to its unique place in loc…
Failed Jewelry Store Burglars Lead Bergen County Foot Pursuit, Police Say Failed Jewelry Store Burglars Lead Bergen County Foot Pursuit, Police Say
Failed Jewelry Store Burglars Lead Bergen County Foot Pursuit, Police Say Two Ohio men were arrested late Tuesday night, Dec. 10, after they tried to rob a local jewelry store in Bergen County and then led police on a brief foot pursuit, authorities said. At approximately 11:37 p.m., Northvale police officers responded to a reported burglary alarm at 269 Livingston St., where they discovered signs of forced entry into a local jewelry store, police said in a news release. Officers immediately began searching the area and observed several suspects fleeing the scene. One suspect was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit in the parking lot of 271 Livingston St., wit…
Boy, 14, Was Behind Threat To 'Shoot Up' Bergen Community College Made On TikTok: Prosecutor Boy, 14, Was Behind Threat To 'Shoot Up' Bergen Community College Made On TikTok: Prosecutor
Boy, 14, Was Behind Threat To 'Shoot Up' Bergen Community College Made On TikTok: Prosecutor A 14-year-old Bergen County juvenile has been charged with making terroristic threats and filing a false public alarm after posting a threat about a shooting at Bergen Community College on TikTok, authorities said. The investigation began on Friday, Dec. 6, when members of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office received information about a suspicious post on TikTok that mentioned the intent to “shoot up” Bergen Community College on Dec. 16, Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Authorities quickly notified the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Threat Management Unit, which began working with the FBI to …
Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Bergen County Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Bergen County
Inside Cheongsu: America's First Luxe Korean Dessert Cafe Lands In Bergen County A popular Korean entertainment design company is bringing a tranquil dessert cafe concept to America, and its first location will be in Bergen County. Cheongsu, the first of Seoul’s renowned Glow Seoul, is opening in Fort Lee on Dec. 16.  Cheongsu, founded by Glow Seoul, harmonizes Korean aesthetics, culinary mastery, and nature’s serenity into a modern café experience. Designed as a sanctuary for relaxation and reflection, Cheongsu offers guests a retreat from the chaos of everyday life. "Our mission with Cheongsu is to offer more than just a café experience—it’s an immersive retreat…
Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike At Route 46 Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike At Route 46
Truck Overturns On NJ Turnpike At Route 46 Traffic on the NJ Turnpike in Bergen County was at a standstill Thursday morning, Dec. 12 following a crash involving an overturned truck.  The incident occurred around 11:35 a.m. in the northbound lanes near the Route 46 ramp in Ridgefield. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), the exit ramp is blocked, with vehicles being diverted to the right shoulder to pass.  Motorists are advised to avoid the area as cleanup and repairs continue, causing significant delays.
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…
'Privacy At Risk:' NJ Rep. Calls On Feds To Probe Drone Activity 'Privacy At Risk:' NJ Rep. Calls On Feds To Probe Drone Activity
'Privacy At Risk:' NJ Rep. Calls On Feds To Probe Drone Activity Rep. Tom Kean, R-NJ, is joining the chorus of people wanting answers about the drones seen hovering in the skies over New Jersey. "The safety and privacy of our residents must be a top priority, and right now, both are being put at risk," Kean said in a release.  "I am calling for the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other appropriate federal agencies to deploy greater resources to investigate and address this escalating issue. Additionally, an in-depth public briefing from authorities should take place immediately.  The drones first appea…
This Christmas Light-Wrapped BMW Is Driving Bergen County Barber's Important Mission This Christmas Light-Wrapped BMW Is Driving Bergen County Barber's Important Mission
This Christmas Light-Wrapped BMW Is Driving Bergen County Barber's Important Mission If you’ve driven through Bergen County recently, chances are you’ve noticed a glowing BMW lighting up the road.  That dazzling car belongs to Hackensack's Starlyn Delgado, who’s turning heads this holiday season to collect toys for kids in need. Delgado, 33, runs Star Mobile Cuts, a mobile barbershop based at the Hasbrouck Heights VFW and organizes an annual toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots. To raise awareness, he spent nine hours wrapping his BMW in hundreds of Christmas lights, which he powers through his car’s cigarette lighter and secures with packing tape. “I’m always changing …
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…
Small Planes? No, Those Are Drones Over Bergen County (VIDEO) Small Planes? No, Those Are Drones Over Bergen County (VIDEO)
Small Planes? No, Those Are Drones Over Bergen County (Video) The mysterious drones that have been puzzling North Jersey residents for weeks have officially made their way to Bergen County (scroll for video). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) For the first time, the drones were seen hovering over Hackensack and Washington Township on Sunday, Dec. 8. Reports began pouring in around 7 p.m., as multiple residents initially mistook the flying objects for small planes. Soon after, more drones appeared, capturing the attention of curious onlookers. The drones…
Assault Weapons, High-Capacity Mags Seized From NJ Man Busted With 31K Child Porn Files: Cops Assault Weapons, High-Capacity Mags Seized From NJ Man Busted With 31K Child Porn Files: Cops
Assault Weapons, High-Capacity Mags Seized From NJ Man Busted With 31K Child Porn Files: Cops A former Bergen County parking enforcement agent found with more than 31,100 child pornography files last month was also found with a high-capacity magazine and assault riels, authorities said Friday, Dec. 6. A court-authorized search of Benjamin P. Ritter's Washington Township home on Thursday, Dec. 5 turned up the following, according to township police: Smith & Wesson AR 10 with folding stock and pistol grip Smith and Wesson AR 15 with folding stock and pistol grip Eighteen (18) 30 Round High–Capacity Magazines Six (6) 20 Round High–Capacity Magazines One (1) 25 Round High–Capacity …
Romanian Duo Charged in $289K Bitcoin-For-Fake-Gold Cryptocurrency Scam In Bergen County Romanian Duo Charged in $289K Bitcoin-For-Fake-Gold Cryptocurrency Scam In Bergen County
Romanian Duo Charged in $289K Bitcoin-For-Fake-Gold Cryptocurrency Scam In Bergen County A year-long investigation has led to charges against two Romanian men accused of orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam involving fake gold and Bitcoin valued at approximately $289,000, and a Bergen County victim, authorities said. The suspects, 33-year-old Ciprian A. Tiber and 43-year-old Ahmed Zarei, remain at large and are believed to have returned to Romania following the alleged fraudulent transaction in September 2023, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced. The investigation began when Hasbrouck Heights police contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crime…
Corrections Officer From Bergen County Dies Months After Cancer Diagnosis, 51 Corrections Officer From Bergen County Dies Months After Cancer Diagnosis, 51
Corrections Officer From Bergen County Dies Months After Cancer Diagnosis, 51 The New Jersey Department of Corrections is mourning the loss of Senior Correctional Police Officer Ryan Robert Stemple, who died on Monday, Dec. 2.  Ryan, 51, of Park Ridge (Bergen County), was diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer that metastasized to a small area of his lung earlier this year, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his daughter. "He was a very proud father, great son, brother, cousin and friend to many," writes Jen Van Cleef in an update on the campaign.  "Ryan expressed he was not afraid to the unknown but more sad. He said he is going to miss …
Burglar Swipes Jewelry From Home On Quiet Street Near FDU, Teaneck Police Investigating Burglar Swipes Jewelry From Home On Quiet Street Near FDU, Teaneck Police Investigating
Burglar Swipes Jewelry From Home On Quiet Street Near FDU, Teaneck Police Investigating Police are investigating a burglary on a quiet street across from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, where jewelry was stolen from an unoccupied home, officials said. Officers responded to a home on Ramapo Road on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, to investigate a reported burglary, authorities said. The victim told police they returned home after being out for several hours and found items inside the home disturbed, police reported. Detectives determined the suspect likely entered the residence through an unlocked ground-floor window while it was unoccupied. The stolen items w…
Car Struck By Train AGAIN In Hackensack Car Struck By Train AGAIN In Hackensack
Car Struck By Train Again In Hackensack A car was struck by a train for the second time in the last eight days in Hackensack on Tuesday night, Dec. 3. The crash involved Pascack Valley Line Train #1633, which was scheduled to arrive in Spring Valley at 7:15 p.m., and happened on Anderson Street around 6:50 p.m. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com. The crash caused a cascade of delays. Last week, a car was struck by a train in Hackensack — that one was the second of its kind in 24 hours in Bergen County.
Child Sexually Assaulted By Bergen County Man: Prosecutor Child Sexually Assaulted By Bergen County Man: Prosecutor
Child Sexually Assaulted By Bergen County Man: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Bergen County man is accused of sexually assaulting a child, authorities said. Seeun Jang, of Ridgefield, is believed to have sexually assaulted the child multiple times in the borough when they were less than 16 years old, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Jang was arrested Monday, Dec. 2, following an investigation launched on Nov. 25, and was charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault, and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He was transported to the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackens…
Woman Bit Child's Back So Hard He Bled During Argument In Bergen County: Affidavit Woman Bit Child's Back So Hard He Bled During Argument In Bergen County: Affidavit
Woman Bit Child's Back So Hard He Bled During Argument In Bergen County: Affidavit A 36-year-old woman from Bergen County has been charged with child endangerment and assault after allegedly biting a child so hard during an argument that he bled, authorities said. Cecilia Murillo Viera was arrested in Oakland on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, after the Oakland Police Department contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding suspected child abuse, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced. According to the affidavit for probable cause, Murillo Viera scratched the child on the face and back and bit him on the back, causing visible bruising,…
Man Airlifted In Fall While Pulling Luggage Outside His Bergen County Apartment: Police Man Airlifted In Fall While Pulling Luggage Outside His Bergen County Apartment: Police
Man Airlifted In Fall While Pulling Luggage Outside His Bergen County Apartment: Police A 74-year-old man was airlifted to the hospital after suffering a head injury in a fall outside a Bergen County apartment complex Monday afternoon, Dec. 2, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 4:25 p.m. when the man, who lives on Sutton Place in Norwood, was walking backward on the sidewalk while pulling a piece of luggage, Norwood Police Chief Christian Federici said. The man lost his balance and fell, striking his head on the concrete. Norwood officers, Norwood EMS, and paramedics responded to the scene, where the man was found breathing but unresponsive, Federici said…
Juvenile Sexually Assaulted By Bergen County Man Repeatedly, Prosecutor Says Juvenile Sexually Assaulted By Bergen County Man Repeatedly, Prosecutor Says
Juvenile Sexually Assaulted By Bergen County Man Repeatedly, Prosecutor Says A 32-year-old Bergen County man has been arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a juvenile, authorities said. Wilmer Hernandez-Barrera, of Cliffside Park, is believed to have carried out the assault on Friday, Oct. 11 in Fairview, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Further investigation found that Hernandez-Barrera assaulted the juvenile, who was under 16, multiple times, Musella said. Hernandez-Barrera was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 26 and charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault, and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He was reman…
Estate With Showstopping Indoor Pool, Locker Rooms Listed For $17.75M In Bergen County (PHOTOS) Estate With Showstopping Indoor Pool, Locker Rooms Listed For $17.75M In Bergen County (PHOTOS)
Estate With Showstopping Indoor Pool, Locker Rooms Listed For $17.75M In Bergen County (Photos) An extraordinary estate in Bergen County is now on the market for $17.750 million.  The sprawling 28,384-square-foot mansion at 125 Chestnut Ridge Road in Saddle River features seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and a host of awe-inspiring amenities, making it one of the most unique properties in the area, according to Dennis Rinzler of Keller Williams Valley Realty. “This home is like no other,” Rinzler said. “The size in and of itself makes it unique, and the acreage—13.7 acres—is extremely rare in Saddle River, where most homes sit on just 2.5 acres. You can’t even see the house fro…