More Heinous Accusations Made Against Allendale Masseur Charged With Sex Assault Of Clients More Heinous Accusations Made Against Allendale Masseur Charged With Sex Assault Of Clients
More Heinous Accusations Made Against Allendale Masseur Charged With Sex Assault Of Clients Additional charges have been filed against a Bergen County massage therapist who is accused of sexually assaulting yet another client in a groteseque way, authorities announced Monday, April 7. Dequan Cedeno, 35, of Teaneck, who worked at Hand & Stone Spa in Allendale, was initially arrested Saturday, March 15 for digitally penetrating a victim during a massage, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Subsequent investigation found Cedeno also sexually assaulted a female client on Feb. 19 at the Allendale spa, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Specifically, Cedeno groped the vi…
19 Bergen County Police Departments Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers 19 Bergen County Police Departments Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers
19 Bergen County Police Departments Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers New Jersey is cracking down on distracted drivers in a major way — and local police departments are getting paid to do it. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) on Monday, April 1, launched a statewide campaign called “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” running through April 30.  The initiative combines high-visibility enforcement with a public awareness campaign targeting texting and other phone-related distractions behind the wheel. The campaign comes as preliminary state data reveals that 48% of drivers involved in crashes last year were dist…
Mugshots Show Five Men Charged, Some Already Released, In New Milford Stabbing (UPDATE) Mugshots Show Five Men Charged, Some Already Released, In New Milford Stabbing (UPDATE)
Mugshots Show Five Men Charged, Some Already Released, In New Milford Stabbing (Update) Mugshots obtained by Daily Voice show the five men from Teaneck and New Milford charged in last week's stabbing near New Milford High School, some of whom have already been released from jail. As previously reported by Daily Voice, six people — including a 17-year-old — were charged this week in connection with a violent stabbing that sent one victim to the hospital. They are: Malachi J. Goodwin, 18, of Teaneck — Released pending further court action Allan G. Martin, 18, of Teaneck — Released pending court proceedings Unnamed 17-year-old juvenile, of Bergen County — Released to home confin…
BMW Driver Rams Cop Car Head-On, Leads Foot Pursuit Down Grand Avenue In Leonia: Police BMW Driver Rams Cop Car Head-On, Leads Foot Pursuit Down Grand Avenue In Leonia: Police
BMW Driver Rams Cop Car Head-On, Leads Foot Pursuit Down Grand Avenue In Leonia: Police A Newark man is facing serious charges after crashing into a Leonia police car and taking off on foot near a high school on Saturday morning, March 22, police said. The incident began around 9:45 a.m. when Sgt. Ray Forsdahl was running a traffic detail at the corner of Fort Lee Road and Grand Avenue, Chief Scott Tamagny said. Sgt. Forsdahl spotted a silver 2010 BMW heading north on Grand Avenue with no front license plate and tinted windows. When he pulled out to stop the car, the driver turned quickly onto Schor Avenue and sped off, police said. The car turned onto Willow Tree Road a…
Protester Spits At Driver During Demonstration At Teaneck Synagogue: Police Protester Spits At Driver During Demonstration At Teaneck Synagogue: Police
Protester Spits At Driver During Demonstration At Teaneck Synagogue: Police A protester from New York is facing charges after allegedly spitting at a passing driver during a demonstration outside of a Teaneck synagogue on Monday, March 24, police said. The incident happened around 5:46 p.m. near Congregation Keter Torah at 600 Roemer Avenue, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew R. McGurr said in a release. Video of the protest was shared by Jewish Breaking News on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jewish Breaking News (@jewishbreakingnews) According to police, a group of about 40 demonstrators gathered …
Substitute Teacher, 62, From Teaneck Sexually Assaults 3 Students On Same Day: Prosecutor Substitute Teacher, 62, From Teaneck Sexually Assaults 3 Students On Same Day: Prosecutor
Substitute Teacher, 62, From Teaneck Sexually Assaults 3 Students On Same Day: Prosecutor A 62-year-old substitute teacher at a school in Garfield has been arrested on accusations he sexually assaulted three juvenile students, authorities said on Friday, March 21. Marc S. Green, of Teaneck, assaulted the students at the Bergen County Arts & Science Charter School on March 18, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said following an investigation. Green inappropriately touched three victims under 13 years old, according to the criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice. Green had been acting in the capacity of a certified substitute at the time of the incidents, police said. …
$500K Bonds Linked To Dead Couple Found On Burglar Who Roamed Teaneck HS For 9 Hours: Cops $500K Bonds Linked To Dead Couple Found On Burglar Who Roamed Teaneck HS For 9 Hours: Cops
$500K Bonds Linked To Dead Couple Found On Burglar Who Roamed Teaneck HS For 9 Hours: Cops Police in Teaneck have arrested a 39-year-old man accused of breaking into Teaneck High School and later being found in possession of U.S. Savings Bonds worth $500,000 belonging to a deceased Brooklyn couple, they said. Ryon Reid was taken into custody Thursday, March 20, after Officer James Zwerling spotted a man matching Reid’s description walking on Cedar Lane around 5:09 p.m., Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr said.  Zwerling recognized Reid as the suspect wanted in connection with a March 12 burglary and theft at Teaneck High School, in which he broke in during a Board of Ed meet…
Burglar Roamed Teaneck High School For 9 Hours, Broke In During BOE Meeting: Cops Burglar Roamed Teaneck High School For 9 Hours, Broke In During BOE Meeting: Cops
Burglar Roamed Teaneck High School For 9 Hours, Broke In During BOE Meeting: Cops Police are searching for a 39-year-old man accused of breaking into Teaneck High School and roaming the building for nearly nine hours before leaving with a stolen shopping bag, authorities said. UPDATE: $500K Bonds Linked To Dead Couple Found On Burglar Who Roamed Teaneck HS For 9 Hours: Cops Ryon Reid was charged with burglary and theft following an investigation by the Teaneck Police Department’s Juvenile Bureau, Chief Andrew McGurr said. The incident came to light on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., when school staff noticed belongings had been moved inside cl…
Woman Attacks, Bites Officers During Drug-Related Arrest In Teaneck: Police Woman Attacks, Bites Officers During Drug-Related Arrest In Teaneck: Police
Woman Attacks, Bites Officers During Drug-Related Arrest In Teaneck: Police A New York woman is facing multiple charges after police say she attacked Teaneck police officers, biting one and throwing bodily fluids at another, following a drug-related arrest. Valeria Valencia, 24, of Bayside, NY, was taken into custody on Friday, March 14, at approximately 12:03 a.m. after officers responded to a disturbance inside a vehicle near Glenwood Avenue, by the Route 95 on/off ramp, according to Teaneck Police Chief McGurr. When officers arrived, they were waved down by a man outside the vehicle. Inside, they found Valencia in the driver’s seat, appearing in distress and com…
Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Customer At Allendale Spa: Prosecutor Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Customer At Allendale Spa: Prosecutor
Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Customer At Allendale Spa: Prosecutor A Bergen County massage therapist has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a female customer, authorities said. Dequan Cedeno, 35, of Teaneck, was taken into custody on Saturday, March 15, following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Allendale Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced. Police contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit after receiving a report of a sexual assault at the Hand & Stone Spa in Allendale earlier that day, officials said. An investigation revealed that Cedeno sexual…
Trio Arrested For Sexual Assaults Across Bergen County, Two Involving Children: Prosecutor Trio Arrested For Sexual Assaults Across Bergen County, Two Involving Children: Prosecutor
Trio Arrested For Sexual Assaults Across Bergen County, Two Involving Children: Prosecutor A trio of Bergen County men were arrested in a string of sexual assaults dating back to 2023, authorities announced Monday, March 10. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said that Carlos L. Sibri, 33, of Hackensack; Jonathan E. Rodriguez, 35, of Englewood; and Hector R. Estrada Roca, 37, of Teaneck, have all been lodged in the county jail. The following information was released by Musella: Sibri was arrested on Friday, March 7, and charged with aggravated sexual assault and attempted aggravated sexual assault. His arrest was the result of an investigation dating back to Dec. 17, 2023, wh…
These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024 These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024
These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024 Bergen County homeowners are shelling out big bucks in property taxes, and if you live in one of these towns, your bill is among the highest in the county. According to data from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Demarest, Tenafly, and Alpine top the list for the highest average property taxes in Bergen County for 2024, with homeowners in these municipalities paying well above the county average (scroll down for a complete listing). Demarest homeowners paid an average of $24,736 in property taxes in 2024, the highest in the county. Tenafly wasn’t far behind, with an average bi…