Child Sex Charges, Man Bilks Widow in Top Bergen County News
Here are the top headlines from around Bergen County, brought to you by the Patch editors who know those towns best.
Glen Rock Man Indicted on Child Sex Charges
A Glen Rock resident and business owner molested a toddler in his home over the course of a year, prosecutors alleged Friday.
Man Admits Guilt in Defrauding Elderly, Paraplegic Widow Out of Life Savings
A Glen Rock hedge fund manager pleaded guilty to charges he defrauded investors — including a disabled, elderly woman — out of more than $4 million while he took lavish vacations, dropped thousands at chic nightclubs and purchased luxury cars.
Men Indicted In Synagogue Firebombings
Anthony Graziano, of Lodi, and Aakash Dalal, of New Brunswick, remain in Bergen County Jail since they were first charged in connection with a series of arson and bias attacks at a number of Bergen County synagogues.
Assemblyman Schroeder Offered Plea Deal
Robert Schroeder would have to forfeit his seat in the New Jersey State Assembly and pay back nearly $5 million as a condition of the deal.
Former Wyckoff Mayor Wins 'Chopped' Crown
In a televised battle for culinary supremacy, Wyckoff Committeeman Kevin Rooney took home the "Chopped" crown Sunday night after wowing the judges with a "sophisticated" sushi dish, ostrich fan fillets, and "sweet and savory" French toast.