Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information: The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Teaneck Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred on Hickory Street in Teaneck, NJ on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at approximately 8:25 a.m.  The initial investigation has so far revealed that a 26-year-old female was shot at a private residence.  The victim was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.  Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit are on scene with members of the Teaneck Police Department, alongside officers from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department and a mutual aid response provided by the Bogota Police Department.  At this time, there is no ongoing danger to the community.  Additional information and details will be available once detectives have completed further investigation, which includes notifications to next of kin.  This investigation is being conducted by the…

For Immediate Release: August 14, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 38-year-old CASSANDRA M. GIANOTTI of Fairview, NJ on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Fairview Police Department under the direction of Chief Vincent Bellucci. On Friday, July 12, 2024, the Fairview Police Department contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding the alleged physical abuse of a juvenile under the age of sixteen. An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Fairview Police Department revealed that CASSANDRA M. GIANOTTI physically assaulted a juvenile under the age of sixteen in Fairview on Thursday, July 11, 2024. As a result of the investigation, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, CASSANDRA M. GIANOTTI was arrested in Paramus, NJ…

For Immediate Release: August 12, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 23-year-old JUANA GALVEZ GENARO of Passaic, NJ on charges of aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rinke. On Saturday, August 10, 2024, at approximately 11:52 p.m., the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing incident at 163 Boulevard, and notified the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, which also responded to the scene. An investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department revealed that JUANA GALVEZ GENARO, an employee of the establishment, stabbed her co-worker in the chest during…

For Immediate Release: August 9, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 40-year-old DAVID PERSAUD of Woodbridge, VA on charges of sexual assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Englewood Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.  On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit was contacted regarding the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile that occurred in the past.  An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Englewood Police Department revealed that DAVID PERSAUD sexually assaulted the juvenile in Englewood, NJ, on multiple occasions in 2003 when the child was between the ages of 13 and 18.  As a result of the investigation, on Tuesday, August…

For Immediate Release: August 8, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of VASHAWN A. DAVIS, 28, of Paterson, NJ for strict liability in a drug-induced death and drug distribution-related charges. The arrest is the result of a year-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Oradell Police Department under the direction of Chief William Wicker. On Sunday, July 23, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Oradell Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting an unconscious and unresponsive adult male in a private residence. The victim was ultimately pronounced deceased and identified as 26-year-old Tyler Kallensee of Oradell, NJ. Indicators of a possible drug overdose were noted, and detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force were notified. An investigation was initiated by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Oradell Police Department into the…

For Immediate Release: August 8, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOURDEN BATTLE, 24, of Tobyhanna, PA, on the charge of theft by extortion. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck. In April 2024, members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit received information from the Mahwah Police Department and initiated an investigation into a pattern of text and online messages that involved an unknown user who utilized various online accounts and phone numbers to extort a victim for nude photos, which began on the popular social media application Snapchat. A months-long investigation by detectives to trace the phone numbers and online accounts used to contact the victim revealed that they belonged to JOURDEN BATTLE, a resident of Tobyhanna, PA. As a result of the investigation, on Monday, August…

For Immediate Release: August 5, 2024 The evening of Tuesday, August 6, 2024 will be celebrated nationally as America’s night out against crime. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police/community partnerships and neighborhood rapport to make communities safer, more caring places to live and work. Many Bergen County towns will offer family friendly activities, food, and informational giveaways. At this year’s events, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office will once again collaborate with nine local police departments to celebrate the importance of getting to know your neighbors to build a supportive atmosphere of safety and unity. “We view National Night Out as a valuable opportunity to share important crime prevention and safety messages as we engage with local residents,” said Prosecutor Mark Musella. “This annual event encourages a true sense of community by providing a welcoming atmosphere where residents can interact with their neighbors and law…

For Immediate Release: July 28, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 40-year-old JISUN PARK of Carrollton, Texas on charges of armed robbery, armed burglary, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Norwood Police Department under the direction of Chief Christian Federici. On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at approximately 12:20 p.m., officers from the Norwood Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting an armed home invasion at a private residence on Impatiens Way. Responding officers discovered that two adult victims and their children were confronted by an armed, masked man who entered their garage. The suspect pointed a handgun at them, announced a robbery, and threatened them. The victims began screaming and managed to…

For Immediate Release: July 27, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 30-year-old CRAIG L. HERBERT of New Milford, NJ on charges of attempted sexual assault, criminal restraint, criminal sexual contact and simple assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge Michael Antista. On Friday, July 26, 2024, the Hackensack Police Department contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding an alleged attempted sexual assault that occurred at the Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack, NJ the previous evening. A joint investigation involving detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, the Hackensack Police Department, and with additional assistance provided by the New Milford Police Department and River Edge Police Department, revealed that an unknown suspect followed the adult…

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 32-year-old JELANI McKENZIE of Queens, NY on charges of aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and aggravated criminal sexual contact. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Alpine Police Department under the direction of Chief Matthew Kent. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Alpine Police Department contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile under the age of sixteen that began in March of 2024. An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Alpine Police Department revealed that JELANI McKENZIE, while employed as a support services director at a youth camp, sexually assaulted a juvenile under the age of sixteen in Alpine, NJ on…