GARFIELD NEW JERSEY MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO SHAKING A THREE MONTH OLD INFANT TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS
" Nelson Ventura Delacruz Charged With Aggravated Assault & Child Endangerment In The October 2, 2021 Shaken Baby Syndrome Incident."
October 18, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,
GARFIELD, NJ.- On Friday, October 15, 2021 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Nelson Ventura Delacruz of Garfield, New Jersey on Charges of Aggravated Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Garfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Raymond Kovach.
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office was contacted by The Garfield Police Department regarding an unresponsive Three-Month-Old Child who was brought to Hackensack University Medical Center.
A medical evaluation determined that the child was suffering from significant injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. Additionally, the injuries were consistent with a history of ongoing abuse.
An investigation was initiated by The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Garfield Police Department. During the investigation, it was learned that the child was in the care and custody of Mr. Ventura Delacruz when the injuries occurred.
As a result of the investigation, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, Mr. Ventura Delacruz was Arrested and Charged with One Count of Second Degree Aggravated Assault; and One Count of Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Mr. Ventura Delacruz was processed on the offenses and remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending his first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack, New Jersey.
" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."
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