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Camela Valdes

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Passaic Prosecutor Reviewing All Cases Of Paterson Cops Busted By FBI Passaic Prosecutor Reviewing All Cases Of Paterson Cops Busted By FBI
Passaic Prosecutor Reviewing All Cases Of Paterson Cops Busted By FBI PATERSON, N.J. – Passaic County Prosecutor Camela Valdes said Friday that her office is reviewing all cases involving two Paterson police officers charged by the federal government with pocketing cash and valuables during illegal traffic stops and searches. City Officers Jonathan Bustios and Eudy Ramos “detained the occupants and searched those vehicles without any justification,” U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said after both were arrested by FBI agents Wednesday on civil rights violations. Bustios -- who prosecutors said took a handgun from a motorist in exchange for lenient treatment -- w…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Feds: Crooked Paterson Cops Stole Guns, Cash In Illegal Stops, Searches Feds: Crooked Paterson Cops Stole Guns, Cash In Illegal Stops, Searches
Feds: Crooked Paterson Cops Stole Guns, Cash In Illegal Stops, Searches PATERSON, N.J. – The FBI on Wednesday arrested two Paterson police officers – one of whom they said accepted a gun in exchange for reducing charges against a suspect – for pocketing cash and valuables during illegal traffic stops and searches, authorities said. City Officers Jonathan Bustios and Eudy Ramos stopped vehicles, “detained the occupants and searched those vehicles without any justification,” U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. “On certain occasions, Bustios and Ramos also took cash and other items without justification before releasing the detained occupants,” Carpenito said. Bu…

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by Jerry DeMarco