An altercation during the early morning hours on Sunday leads to the death of a Palisades Park resident. According to the minimal information released at this point in time, it seems that a fist fight is what lead to the young mans death. The Defendant is a forty (40) year old male who currently resides in North Bergen, New Jersey. It appears that the Defendant was working that evening as a taxi cab driver when the incident started. It is alleged that the Defendant picked up the victim and his friend at an establishment in North Bergen and was driving them home to Palisades Park when an argument erupted. At some point in time a fist fight ensued and the Defendant is alleged to struck the victim numerous times in the head causing the victim’s death. With that being said an autopsy is still pending.
The story came to light early Sunday morning when the victim’s body was discovered behind a Post Office in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. The Defendant was arrested and charged with second degree reckless manslaughter. He is currently being detained in the Bergen County Jail and bail has been set at $500,000. The Defendant is scheduled to have his first appearance Wednesday at 11:30 in front of Judge Steele in the Bergen County Superior Courthouse. If convicted, the Defendant could face up to ten (10) years in a New Jersey State Prison and fined up to $150,000.
Manslaughter Charges in Bergen County NJ
Manslaughter is a very serious charged in New Jersey, one that if not handled properly could land the Defendant behind bars for a decade. If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense like aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, carjacking, aggravated manslaughter or sexual assault The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall can help. We serve all of Bergen County, including towns like Mahwah, Palisades Interstate Park, Ridgefield Park, East Rutherford, Paramus and Hackensack. If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation today please contact us directly at 201-429-9783. We are available 24/7 to help assist in anyway possible.