BCSO: SEVEN ARRESTS MADE IN SEPTEMBER FUGITIVE TASK FORCE OPERATION
SEVEN ARRESTS MADE IN SEPTEMBER FUGITIVE TASK FORCE OPERATION
Fourteen Police Agencies Team Up to Execute Active Warrants
Bergen County, N.J. – Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton announced the arrests of seven individuals as a result of a recent Fugitive Task Force operation. The September operation featured participation from fourteen different agencies and resulted in multiple leads that may bring the task force closer to satisfying outstanding criminal arrest warrants, in addition to the seven arrests.
The Fugitive Task Force was dispatched into the community early on the morning of Thursday September 26th, during which time the following seven individuals were arrested for “Failing to Appear” in Bergen County Superior Court for various offenses:
| Name | Date of Birth | Location Found | Original Charge |
| Daniel Jozanovic | 6/1/1988 | Fairview | 3rd Degree Credit Card Theft |
| Michael Urgiles | 1/7/1998 | New Milford | 1st Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault |
| John Cavas | 9/28/1980 | New Milford | 2nd Degree Eluding in Motor Vehicle |
| William Ennis | 8/20/1991 | Fair Lawn | 2nd Degree Eluding in Motor Vehicle |
| Pernell John Jr. | 12/11/1987 | Newark | 2nd Degree Shoplifting |
| Michele Bickford | 12/16/1983 | Leonia | 3rd Degree Theft by Deception |
| Jairo Navas | 2/11/1982 | North Bergen | 2nd Degree Shoplifting |
All arrestees were transported to the Bergen County Jail pending court appearances. The charges are merely accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Participants in the September Bergen County Fugitive Task Force Operation included:
Bergen County Sheriff’s Office
Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office
Midland Park Police Department
Demarest Police Department
South Hackensack Police Department
Wyckoff Police Department
Little Ferry Police Department
Mahwah Police Department
River Vale Police Department
Park Ridge Police Department
Closter Police Department
Hillsdale Police Department
Glen Rock Police Department
Elmwood Park Police Department
“I would like to thank the BCSO personnel and all the participating departments who helped make our third operation a success. Out of all the attempts, multiple arrests were made and new leads were gathered that will significantly help the task force next time it convenes” said Sheriff Anthony Cureton.
The Bergen County Fugitive Task Force was launched in June under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton in partnership with the Bergen County Chiefs Association. The task force is charged with locating and arresting individuals who have outstanding criminal warrants and are fugitives from justice from Bergen County Superior Court. The task force’s mission is not only to locate fugitives from justice, but also to develop further intelligence regarding those who are evading Bergen County Superior Court Criminal Division.
If you, or someone you know, would like to make arrangements to surrender, please contact the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office at 201-336-4502.
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