Crime & Safety

Bergen Man Facing Money Laundering ID Theft Charges Was Fugitive From Justice: Prosecutor

A man arrested on money laundering and identity theft charges was a fugitive with an active warrant in Massachusetts, officials said.

HACKENSACK, NJ — A Hackensack man arrested on money laundering and identity theft charges was a fugitive with a warrant from out of state, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.

Investigators found several fake government documents and more than $26,000 in cash at the home of 45-year-old Hector Morrobel, Musella said.

The fraudulent documents had another person's information on them, Musella said.

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Morrobel "is a fugitive from justice with an active warrant related to charges in Massachusetts," Musella said.

Morrobel was charged with third-degree money laundering, fourth-degree impersonation, and fourth-degree possession of a fraudulent driver's license, according to Musella.

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