Jersey City Officer, Woman Arrested For Child Abuse: Prosecutor
A Jersey City police officer and a 36-year-old woman have been arrested for child abuse, authorities said.
Authorities were called to investigate a fight between JCPD officer Frank Martinez, 37, Joanny Hidalgo, 36, and the teen in their care on Dec. 2, 2021, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.
The teen had injuries on their face, shoulders, and arms, and was taken to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment, Suarez said.
Martinez and Hidalgo individually surrendered to detectives with the Special Victims Unit on Thursday, Jan. 20 in connection with the incident, police asid. …
North Jersey Man Who Sexually Assaulted, Robbed Woman, 33, Surrenders: Prosecutor
A North Jersey man accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a 33-year-old woman surrendered to authorities in Hudson County on Wednesday, authorities said.
Michael Vivar, 23, of North Bergen, was arrested on charges of aggravated sexual assault, robbery, and witness tampering, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.
The woman told North Bergen police on Nov. 3, 2021, that she was sexually assaulted by an unknown man she had met earlier in the day, authorities said. He also apparently stole money from her wallet.
Authorities discovered during the investigation that Vivar ha…
