Preteen Sexually Assaulted By Bergen County Man, 33, Prosecutor Says Preteen Sexually Assaulted By Bergen County Man, 33, Prosecutor Says
Preteen Sexually Assaulted By Bergen County Man, 33, Prosecutor Says A 33-year-old Bergen County man has been arrested on child sex assault charges, authorities said. Junior Reyes-Tejada, of Lodi, is accused of sexually assaulting a child under 13 years old in Lodi, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The BCPO's Special Victims Unit was contacted on Wednesday, Sept. 25 regarding the accusations, Musella said.  Reyes-Tejada was arrested following an investigation and charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second- degree sexual assault by contact, and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He was remanded to the…
Former Fire Chief Indicted In Crash That Killed Daughter Of Clifton Schools' Maintenance Worker Former Fire Chief Indicted In Crash That Killed Daughter Of Clifton Schools' Maintenance Worker
Former Fire Chief Indicted In Crash That Killed Daughter Of Clifton Schools' Maintenance Worker The 61-year-old man and former chief of a local fire department has been indicted in a crash that left a 15-year-old girl dead, authorities in Bergen County said. Timothy Moots, formerly a longtime member of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department, was operating the Chevrolet Silverado when he struck and killed Serenity Law, 15, of Ridgefield, who was on an electric scooter just before 7:40 p.m. Sunday, April 14, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. On Monday, Sept. 23, Musella said that Moots "made misleading statements to law enforcement in an attempt to minimize his involvement…
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Soon Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Soon
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Soon Fall is officially here, and so are several restaurants that opened in the last month in and around Bergen County. Below are some new spots to try, along with some more that are on the way. Crumbl Cookie Media Kit Crumbl Cookies, Paramus: The fast-growing cookie chain the offers over-the-top, innovative cookie creations has opened at Bergen Town Center. D'avant Bakery, Ridgefield: Established in 2016 as a Korean bakery, D'avant's website says it takes pride in craftsmanship, quality, and creativity. It offers pastries, cakes, fresh bread, and more, all infused with "uniquely Asian flavor…
Scandal Around Man's Damaged Body Was Primary Topic At His NJ Funeral, Lawsuit Says Scandal Around Man's Damaged Body Was Primary Topic At His NJ Funeral, Lawsuit Says
Scandal Around Man's Damaged Body Was Primary Topic At His NJ Funeral, Lawsuit Says A New Jersey family has filed a lawsuit against a funeral home alleging that their loved one's body had been damaged so badly while in their care that they were unable to hold an open casket service. The lawsuit (attached) was filed by the Fornaro family in Bergen County Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 5. The suit names the Cochran Funeral Home in Hackettstown along with three of its employees; Bergen Funeral Service along with three of its employees; 10 John Does; and 10 ABC entities. The Cochran Funeral Home declined to comment while Bergen Funeral Service did not return to Daily Voice'…
Rapping Hackensack Teacher Wrote His Own Line In New Canva Commercial Rapping Hackensack Teacher Wrote His Own Line In New Canva Commercial
Rapping Hackensack Teacher Wrote His Own Line In New Canva Commercial There's a familiar Hackensack face in a brand-new Canva commercial. That's Nellie K. Parker teacher Toney Jackson, who even wrote his own line for the graphic design company's ad. "They asked what big message I’d want to get across to my students if I only had one sentence," the fourth-grade teacher tells Daily Voice. His answer? "Put in your best effort and go for the A, but remember I want you to focus on growth over grades," Jackson says to a room full of students in the Canva commercial. Toney Jackson shines in Canva's new commercial. Canva Jackson jumped at the opportunity to b…
Motorcyclist Hospitalized In Route 80 Crash (PHOTOS) Motorcyclist Hospitalized In Route 80 Crash (PHOTOS)
Motorcyclist Hospitalized In Route 80 Crash (Photos) A motorcyclist was hospitalized in a crash on Route 80 Friday, Sept. 6, firefighters said. The crash between the bike and a passenger vehicle happened in the westbound lanes just before exit 64B in Hackensack, the city's fire department said. Today Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 3 responded to Route 80 West just prior to exit 64B on a reported... Posted by City of Hackensack Fire Department on Friday, September 6, 2024 Today Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1 and Deputy 3 responded to Route 80 West just prior to exit 64B on a reported... Posted by City of Hackensack Fire Dep…
18 Unsolved Burglaries Cracked: Pair Arrested In Months-Long North Jersey Spree 18 Unsolved Burglaries Cracked: Pair Arrested In Months-Long North Jersey Spree
18 Unsolved Burglaries Cracked: Pair Arrested In Months-Long North Jersey Spree Two men have been arrested and charged in 18 burglaries and one attempted burglary across North Jersey, authorities said. A months-long investigation found Kali J. Carter, 49, of East Orange, and Demetrius D. Hale, 49, of Bergenfield, were responsible for the incidents, all of which were residential burglaries, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Map of burglaries. Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Below is a list of each incident: January 2024: Residential burglaries in Ho-Ho-Kus, Hackensack, Paramus, Ridgewood (two), Chatham; attempted burglary in West Orange …
Mexican National Keeps Mom's Memory Alive With New Kosher Restaurant In Hackensack Mexican National Keeps Mom's Memory Alive With New Kosher Restaurant In Hackensack
Mexican National Keeps Mom's Memory Alive With New Kosher Restaurant In Hackensack Elmer Jimenez spent years working in kosher catering after immigrating from Oaxaca, Mexico to Teaneck in 2007.  What the dad of five noticed was that the Jewish community had plenty of kosher food options from around the world. What he couldn't find, though, was kosher Mexican food. So, 34-year-old Jimenez opened a spot of his own: Blue Star Cafe in Hackensack, a kosher Mexican restaurant under the Rabbinical Council of Bergen County. "The Jewish community will eat anything, like Italian or Indian," said Jimenez. "But they don't have kosher Mexican here and the challenge for me …
Power Outage Update: Storm Leaves Hundreds Of NJ Residents In The Dark Power Outage Update: Storm Leaves Hundreds Of NJ Residents In The Dark
Power Outage Update: Storm Leaves Hundreds Of NJ Residents In The Dark A storm system that swept through the region Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3 left hundreds of North Jersey residents without power. As of 5:40 p.m., about 950 PSE&G customers in Hackensack did not have power, its website shows. In Closter, 145 Orange & Rockland customers were in the dark. In West Milford, more than 500 residents did not have power. Most of those customers were JCP&L. The storms, which brought temps down to the high-70s, had subsided as of press time.
'I've Seen You Before,' Sex Offender Told Teen Victim He Stalked On Bergen County Streets: Cops 'I've Seen You Before,' Sex Offender Told Teen Victim He Stalked On Bergen County Streets: Cops
'I've Seen You Before,' Sex Offender Told Teen Victim He Stalked On Bergen County Streets: Cops A sex offender convicted in both New Jersey and New York has been arrested once again, this time for stalking a 19-year-old woman in two Bergen County towns, police said. Blake Tannen, 34, of Saddle River, was charged with stalking on Saturday, July 27, the same day that a visibly upset 19-year-old woman approach Ridgewood Police Officer Schumann, while he was on patrol, Ridgewood Police Chief Forest Lyons said. Around 3:45 that afternoon, the woman told Schumann, who was on patrol, that she was walking to her car in Ramsey on July 18, when she noticed she was being followed  by a man,…
Would-Be Sex Assault Victim Fights Off Attacker Bathroom Floor Of Bergen County Mall: Cops Would-Be Sex Assault Victim Fights Off Attacker Bathroom Floor Of Bergen County Mall: Cops
Would-Be Sex Assault Victim Fights Off Attacker Bathroom Floor Of Bergen County Mall: Cops A 30-year-old New Milford man has been arrested after an attempted sex assault at the Shops at Riverside in Hackensack, authorities said. Craig Herbert followed the victim into a restroom at the Hackensack Avenue and Route 4 shopping center and shoved her to the floor, where he tried sexually assaulting her on Friday, July 26, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The woman was able to fight off Herbert before calling 9-1-1, Musella said. Herbert was captured on surveillance footage and later identified, then tracked down by police, according to the prosecutor. Herbert was charg…
White Manna Hamburgers Crowned Best Burger Joint In North Jersey Competition White Manna Hamburgers Crowned Best Burger Joint In North Jersey Competition
White Manna Hamburgers Crowned Best Burger Joint In North Jersey Competition There you have it, another victory for White Manna Hamburgers. The acclaimed Hackensack burger joint whose sliders have won the love of diners from across the United States won the Daily Voice "Best Burgers in North Jersey" competition. The no-frills River Street eatery around since 1946 is famous for its shakes, crinkle cut fries, and its unmistakable its sliders. White Manna Hamburgers has been featured on "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" on the Travel Channel, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on Food Network, and more. It's been crowned the best burger joint by many a news outlet and …