21-YEAR-OLD STUDENT CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ELMWOOD PARK DEATH OF HIS GRANDFATHER
" Jason Vicari Has Been Charged With Murder, Burglary, & Weapons Related Offenses In Connection With Tuesday's Murder Of His Grandfather."
October 21, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ.- On Thursday, October 21, 2021 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the Arrest of Jason D. Vicari, 21, of Wyckoff, New Jersey on Charges of Murder, Burglary, and Weapon Possession. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, and the Elmwood Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.
On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Members of The Elmwood Park Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call on a reporting an incident occurring at 24 Beechwood Avenue, Elmwood Park, New Jersey.
Upon arrival, Police Officers were advised that an injured party was inside the residence and an actor had barricaded himself inside the home. The Bergen County Regional SWAT Team, along with the County Regional Crisis Negotiation Team were activated and responded.
The suspect, Jason D. Vicari, was removed and the scene was secured. Police Officers entered the residence and located 81-Year-Old Ronald P. Vicari of 24 Beechwood Avenue, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, deceased on the floor in the bathroom.
An investigation conducted by Detectives from The Elmwood Park Police Department and The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit determined that Ronald Vicari was Murdered during the commission of a Burglary.
On Wednesday, October 19, 2021, Jason Vicari was Arrested and Charged with One Count of First Degree Felony Murder; One Count of First Degree Murder; One Count of Second Degree Burglary; One Count of Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and One Count of Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
Mr. Vicari was processed on the Charges 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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