Man Hides Sister's Corpse In Home For 'Prolonged Period': Bergen Cops

Mark Winters was charged with desecrating human remains and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, authorities said.

School Security Guard Charged With Child Sex Crime, Fired: Bergen Cops

A high school security guard was fired after he was accused of sexually assaulting a teen in Bergen County, authorities said.

Bergen Man Caught Performing 'Lewd Act' Inside His Car: Police

He then, police said, began to follow the woman who spotted him onto a state highway.

Investigation Underway After Armed Robbery At Gas Station: Officials

Police are investigating an armed robbery and assault that occurred over the weekend at a gas station, officials said.

Head Coach, 3 Students Injured In Bergen County Basketball Brawl

Three Dumont High School players and a coach were hurt in the bench-clearing brawl a Dwight Morrow student said began over a racial slur.

1,000 Child Porn Files Found In 79-Year-Old Bergen Man's Home: Records

A Bergen County man, 79, stands accused of sharing digital files depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child, records said.

'Sister In Blue', Retired Bergen Co. Police Detective Dies

Heather Castronova, retired detective, died due to "unknown medical circumstances," police officials confirmed.

Bergen Co. Home Invasion: Apartment Residents Assaulted, Robbed

A teen, a juvenile and an unidentified male are suspected in a home invasion in which residents were "held against their will," police said.

'Driving Force' Behind Mahwah Emergency Response Program Steps Down

"I could not be more proud of the Mahwah Community Emergency Response Team," founder, coordinator Allan Becker, who is stepping down.

Bergen Co. Robberies: Man Charged In 30-Minute-Long Spree, Cops Said

Police arrested a man on charges of four armed robberies during a spree in Bergen County and a separate armed robbery three days later.

Bergen Man Ejected, Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In Morris Co.: Police

A Bergen County man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Morris County, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said.

Man Shot, Killed By Police In Bergen County: AG's Office

An investigation is ongoing into a police-involved shooting over the weekend in Bergen County, the AG's office said.

NJ Celebrity Hairstylist Kept 450+ Child Porn Files: Prosecutor

The online personality, who boasts over 43K followers on TikTok, has worked on productions such as Amazon Prime's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Update: Sheriff's Office Responds To Lawsuit Filed By Former Inmate

Valmir Xhemajli said he was beaten and pepper-sprayed after refusing to wear an unnecessary straitjacket, Bergen County court records show.

Bergen Co. Man Restrains, Sexually Abuses Woman: Court Records

A Bergen County man stands accused of physically restraining a woman and raping her, according to a criminal complaint.

Scammer Poses As Tech Support, Moves Proceeds Overseas: Bergen Cops

An out-of-state woman was charged with theft by deception and money laundering in connection with a tech support scam, the prosecutor said.

Fugitive Extradited To Bergen Co. On Child Sex Assault Charges: Police

Jesus Restrepo was extradited to the U.S. to face charges related to the repeated sexual assault of two children in Bergen Co., police said.

NWS: Flood Warning In Effect For Parts Of Bergen County

Drivers are advised to take precautionary measures to stay safe, the National Weather Service said.

Rapid Armed Robber Hit 3 Gas Stations + 7/11 In Half Hour: Bergen Cops

A speedy gunman is suspected of robbing three gas stations and a convenience store in just 30 minutes Sunday night, officials say.

3 Charged In May Armed Robbery Involving BB Gun: Bergen Co. Prosecutor

Three suspects, already in custody on unrelated charges, were served charges related to an armed robbery in May 2022, the prosecutor said.

Woman, 61, Dies In Hit-And-Run Crash In Bergen County: Prosecutor

A pedestrian woman was left dead after a hit-and-run crash that occurred late last week in Bergen County, the prosecutor's office said.

Man Torches Pickup Truck, Sedan In Neighborhood: Bergen Co. Prosecutor

An out-of-state man was charged with aggravated arson in connection with the fires, the prosecutor said.

Child Sex Abuse Material Found In Bergen Co. Man's Home: Prosecutor

A pharmacy technician was charged with possession of child pornography after a search of his Bergen County home, the prosecutor said.

Out-Of-Stater Busted With 2 Kilos Of Cocaine, $20K: Bergen Co. Cops

A Rhode Island man was caught driving suspected illegal drugs and $20,000 in cash through Bergen County, the prosecutor's office said.

Cop, Mahwah Resident Suspended After Hindering Apprehension: Officials

The officer gave his car to a driver involved in a crash, so the driver could get away, officials allege.

Disabled Man Dies After Being Tied Up By Caregivers: Bergen Officials

Michael Kestenbaum​, 62, was gagged with a sock and tied to a cart with a cord and a belt, court documents allege.

Bergen Accountant Defrauds Insurance Fund Of $7M In Workers' Comp: DA

A Bergen Co. accountant was accused of defrauding an insurance fund of $7 million in workers' compensation premiums, the Manhattan DA said.

Ex-Cop, Mahwah Resident Indicted In Excessive Force Case: Prosecutor

A former Paterson cop, of Mahwah, was indicted for the second time in six months in an alleged excessive force incident, authorities said.

Out-Of-Stater Caught Driving Stolen Vehicle Through Bergen Co.: Police

A Bronx man was caught driving a vehicle that was reported stolen out of Staten Island in late December, the prosecutor's office said.

Bergen Co. Man Sets Truck Alight, Charged With Arson: Police

First responders found the truck ablaze in a Bergen County neighborhood, and accused the owner of starting the fire, the prosecutor said.

$584K In Fines For NJ Contractor Cited For Exposing Workers To Falls

The contractor was fined four months ago after inspectors observed four workers exposed to a 30-foot fall hazard without fall protection.

Husband, Wife Say 'I Do' To Serving Mahwah As Fire, EMS Chiefs

Married couple Chris and Carissa Stricker were sworn in on New Year's Day as chiefs of the Mahwah Fire Department and EMS, respectively.

Bergen Co. Resident Tapped To Head State Financial Crimes Unit

“I am both honored and excited to lead the Attorney General’s important effort,” financial fraud prosecutor Pablo Quiñones said.

DEA Agent Shoots Man In Fort Lee During Drug Bust: Authorities

The man may have tried to run over two agents with his car, according to an NBC News report.

Bergen Co. Man Flown To Hospital After Being Hit By Car: Police

A Bergen County man is listed in serious condition after he was hit by a car while trying to cross the street in Ocean County, police said.

Hit-And-Run Crash Leaves Bergen Co. Woman Dead, Man Charged: Police

A hit-and-run crash left a pedestrian woman dead, prompting charges for a 26-year-old Paterson man, the prosecutor's office said.

Man Driving Stolen Vehicle Caught With Xanax: Bergen Co. Prosecutor

A 22-year-old stands accused of driving a stolen vehicle through Bergen Co., when he was pulled over and found with Xanax, authorities said.

Inmate Accused Of Sex Assault Served Child Porn Charge: Bergen Police

A man detained on child sexual assault charges was served a separate child pornography charge, the Bergen Co. Prosecutor's Office said.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Bergen County, Officials Said

Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Bergen County.

Bergen Co. Business Burglarized, Man Charged: Police

A New York man was charged after he was found with "burglar's tools" and proceeds from the alleged crime, according to authorities.