NJ Man Accused Of Dumping Dead Deer In Newark: ‘Disgusting,’ Official Says

NEWARK, NJ — A North Arlington resident has been accused of dumping several dead deer in Newark, which a local official called “disgusting and illegal.”

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, Paul A. Bartella, 60, of North Arlington, has been charged with illegal disposal of solid waste, transport of solid waste, dead deer tagging and transport violations.

On Wednesday, police charged Bartella with the above offenses in connection with a carcass found at Verona Avenue near Broadway. He also faces the same charges for allegedly dumping deer carcasses at Chester Avenue and Riverside Avenue on Aug. 3, and on the 200-block of Oraton Street on June 24.

Bartella was arrested on summonses for each incident and released, authorities said Thursday.

“I commend the Environmental, Graffiti and Vice Crimes Task Force for their diligent investigative work resulting in the identification of this illegal dumping suspect,” Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara said.

“There is an appropriate process for disposing of deer remains, but dumping them in Newark is disgusting, illegal and disrespectful to our community,” O’Hara said. “This absolutely will not be tolerated.”

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