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Intruder Climbs In Through Bedroom Window, Rapes Clifton Child: Authorities
An intruder climbed in through a Clifton child’s bedroom window, then raped and choked the trapped youngster, authorities said.
Andres Vasquez, 24, of Belleville was captured on Friday after Clifton detectives interviewed the victim and witnesses following last Tuesday’s attack, they said.
Vasquez, who has a criminal history, remains held in the Passaic County Jail, charged with first-degree aggravated assault and kidnapping, as well as sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, criminal restraint, criminal contact, burglary and child endangerment.
Passaic County Prosecutor Cameli…
Beloved Pet Services Company Owner From Clifton, 31, Struck, Killed, Arrest Made
Detectives arrested a driver who they said struck and killed a beloved pet services company owner outside a Clifton supermarket.
Chloe Villar-Severino, 31, was struck by an SUV in the parking lot of the Aldi on Lakeview Avenue on Tuesday, authorities said.
Villar-Severino, who owned and operated Ruff Lyfe, died the next day at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, they said.
“My heart is broken to a million pieces on the passing of my beautiful daughter,” wrote her mother, Esther Velez.
Digna A. Lazala, 63, of Randolph, was driving the 2010 Honda Pilot that struck Villar-Seve…
