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…

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RAEQUANN REID, 29, of Paterson, NJ for strict liability in a drug-induced death and drug distribution-related charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Rochelle Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Dean Pinto. On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at approximately 9:47 a.m., the Rochelle Park Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting an unconscious and unresponsive male in a private residence on Rochelle Avenue in Rochelle Park, NJ. The victim was ultimately pronounced deceased by paramedics and identified as 37-year-old James A. Mara of Rochelle Park, 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…

For Immediate Release: July 23, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 42-year-old DAVID CHUN of South Hackensack, NJ (employed as a police officer with the Palisades Park Police Department) on multiple charges related to a series of threats, aggravated assaults, and instances 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. On Friday, July 19, 2024, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Confidential Investigations Unit received information regarding the alleged assault of an adult female and endangering the welfare of two children that occurred in the past. An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office revealed that between 2019 and 2023, DAVID CHUN threatened and assaulted a female on multiple occasions in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Additionally, detectives determined that CHUN endangered the welfare of two young children…

For Immediate Release: July 23, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 44-year-old ERROL D. DALUDADO of Demarest, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault and 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 Demarest Police Department under the direction of Acting Chief Frank Visaggio. On Monday, July 22, 2024, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile under the age of thirteen that occurred in the past. An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Demarest Police Department revealed that ERROL D. DALUDADO sexually assaulted a juvenile under the age of thirteen in Demarest on several occasions. As a result of the ongoing investigation, on…

For Immediate Release: July 22, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces a death investigation underway in Harrington Park, NJ, which is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Harrington Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert Murphy. On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 3:32 p.m., the Harrington Park Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting an unconscious and unresponsive adult female discovered in the bathroom of a private residence. Upon arrival, first responders located 55-year-old Rachel Minaya and attempted to resuscitate her. Rachel Minaya was transported via ambulance to Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ but pronounced deceased at 4:26 p.m. The circumstances involved do not appear suspicious, however a ruling on the cause and manner of death is pending. Additional details are not available for release while this investigation continues.

For Immediate Release: July 18, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 20-year-old RICHARD G. SIMKO of Sewaren, NJ on charges of sexual assault and 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 Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh. On Sunday, May 19, 2024, the Bergenfield 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 had occurred in the past. An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Bergenfield Police Department revealed that RICHARD G. SIMKO sexually assaulted a juvenile under the age of sixteen in Bergenfield on multiple occasions. As a result of the investigation, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, RICHARD SIMKO…

For Immediate Release: July 17, 2024 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 44-year-old SANG PARK of Belle Mead, NJ on charges of theft by deception. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck. In December 2023, the Ridgefield Park Police Department contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit regarding an allegation of employee embezzlement at a company based in Ridgefield Park, NJ. Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit initiated an investigation into the alleged activity. The comprehensive investigation revealed that SANG PARK manipulated his payroll and employee reimbursement from 2018 through 2022. It further revealed that PARK embezzled over $1.2 million in company funds using various internal payroll and expense systems. As a result of the investigation, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, SANG PARK was arrested at…