A North Bergen was arrested on charges of soliciting a prostitute last week after calling the police when the woman allegedly stole his money, police said.
Secaucus police say Leonard August, 36, reported the robbery around 10 a.m on June 23 at the Rodeway Inn Meadowlands motel off Route 3. Upon their arrival, August told police officers that Thedricka McKinney, 18, of Rochester, New York, had stolen $140 from him, Secaucus Police Det. Sgt. Mike Torres said.
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Detective Lowman & Police Officer Gonzalez arrested an adult male in the area of 90th Street and Bergenline Avenue for possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, and criminal mischief.
The Officers located the suspect after he posted his intent to walk around the streets of North Bergen with an unlicensed concealed weapon on Facebook.
Prior to being located, the suspect destroyed an inflatable bounce house at the Guttenberg Recreation Field in Hudson County Park
The North Bergen Police Department launched a new initiative to increase communications with the community. The new initiative is called the North Bergen Township Alternative Policing Strategy or TAPS. There will be community meetings held four times throughout this month. The next meeting is Tuesday, June 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Town Hall located on 4233 Kennedy Blvd.
“This is a great initiative and the right step forward for North Bergen residents to develop a relationship with their local police department,” said North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco in a press release. “This is a real opportunity for them to meet police officers that regularly patrol their neighborhoods and communities.”
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The North Bergen Police Department facebook page is requesting the assistance of the public in an attempt to identify the suspect pictured below.
On May 30, 2016 at 9:55 a.m., the unknown male was captured in surveillance video from the North Bergen Walgreen’s located at 92nd Street and Kennedy Boulevard. The suspect entered the store and removed the cash drawer from the register and exited the store.
Please feel free to share the post and photos. If anyone has any information on the suspect, please contact the North Bergen Police Department Detective Bureau (201) 392-2100.
L.E.A.D. Day (formerly known as D.A.R.E Day) is held for every 5th grader in the North Bergen School District. The students are rewarded for completing the Law Enforcement Against Drugs Program and pledging to stay drug and alcohol free.
The bicycle raffle winners are courtesy of the donations by the North Bergen Police Superior Officers’ Union – PBA Local 18A and the North Bergen Police Patrolman’s Union – PBA Local 18.
Mayor Nicholas J. Sacco, Chief Robert J. Dowd, the Board of Commissioners & Retired P.O. Joseph Sitty were amongst those in attendance.
Retired Police Officer, Joseph Sitty thanked all officers of the North Bergen Police Department who have supported the L.E.A.D. Program. “Know your support for the kids in North Bergen is greatly appreciated by me and all the students.”
“A truly valuable program that teaches children about the dangers of drugs. Congratulations to this year’s L.E.A.D. Class!” proclaimed North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco.
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Police are investigating a stabbing Thursday in North Bergen, New Jersey.
It is believed that the victim suffered non life-threatening injuries.
Police are speaking to witnesses of the incident on Newkirk Avenue.
There is no word yet on whether the victim was targeted, or whether the victim and the suspect knew each other.
Two men, Robert Castello of North Bergen and Steven Ramos of Guttenberg, are being called heroes for their keen eye and quick response. According to reports, an unknown man fell into the pond in James J. Braddock park early yesterday afternoon.
“[Castello] caught a fish and he asked me to take his picture holding the fish. He saw the guy fall in the water but like at first we wasn’t sure if he fell or if he jumped in but he wasn’t coming back up so we walked over and I saw him there not moving,” says Steven Ramos.
Both men grabbed the unknown man out of the water, checked his pulse and kept him on his side. “He was bleeding from his mouth and cheek. I think he hit his head when he fell in the water,” Ramos describes the incident.
“Realizing the individual was drowning, Steve [Ramos] and I ran to his rescue as a team effort and phoned 911 following all directions from the 911 operator to save the mans life,” Castello, who works for the North Bergen MUA and will be running for Committeeman for Ward 1, District 2 in June, tells HudPost.
Paramedics arrived and transported the gentleman to the hospital.
“I am glad I was fishing at the right place at the right time,” a relieved Castello says.
Gary Bohanan, 47, of North Bergen, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday for leading an armed robbery spree of Bergen and Hudson County banks and businesses in July 2013, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
Bohanan and Ramon Lopez robbed a North Bergen McDonalds at gunpoint July 10, 2013. They took $1,600 from the cash registers and demanded money from employees, according to documents filed and statements made in court regarding the case. Josephine Chenet drove a getaway car.
Bohanan, Angel Feliu, 22, Lopez, and Chenet robbed a restaurant employee at gunpoint of $6,000 of restaurant proceeds outside her home on July 18.
Bohanan and Feliu robbed a Sovereign Bank in Secaucus of nearly $22,000. Bohanan jumped over the counter and pointed an air pistol at bank tellers during the robbery.
Bohanan, Feliu, and Chenet robbed a TD Bank in Fairview July 26. Bohanan and Feliu fled on foot and carjacked a GMC Savana van, but crashed it shortly after driving away.
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It is being reported that both south and northbound lanes on the Tonnelle are shut down due to a multiple car accident.
“I’m working and was brought to a complete halt. I have a passenger in the car but doesn’t look like we’re moving anytime soon,” says Uber driver Edward Ramirez.
Police and firefighter presence can be seen across from the Taco Bell. Witnesses say it’s a multiple car accident involving a street light pole.
Danny Flores, aka Danny Portillo, formerly of 38th Street, was sentenced Tuesday by Hudson County Superior Court Judge Sheila Venable and will have to serve nearly 13 years behind bars before becoming eligible for parole, Hudson County Assistant Prosecutor Leo Hernandez said today.
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