North Bergen Man Convicted

NORTH BERGEN MAN CONVICTED FOR THE 2019 ARMED ROBBERY THAT WENT BAD

     " David Martinez Of North Bergen Was Convicted March 13, 2023, For His Involvement In A Armed Robbery That Resulted In The Death Of A Man."

Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 12:15 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

HACKENSACK, NJ.- On Monday, March 13, 2023, Following a Four Week Trial, a Jury sitting in Bergen County, New Jersey, Convicted a North Bergen, New Jersey man for his involvement in a September 29, 2019, Armed Robbery that Claimed the Life of David Duque Soto of Fairview, New Jersey, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.

     The Jury Convicted Mr. Martinez on the Charges of Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery; Armed Robbery; Felony Murder; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. The Jury returned Not Guilty Verdicts on Two Other Weapons Offenses.

     On September 29, 2019, during the evening hours, Mr. Martinez was an Accomplice in a Pre-Planned Armed Robbery of Mr. Soto at his Fairview, New Jersey Home. During the Armed Robbery, Mr. Soto was Shot and Later Died of his Injuries. 

     During the Four Week Trial, The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office presented 16 Witnesses including 3 Expert Witnesses, culminating in The Guilty Verdicts.

FILED UNDER MARCH 15, 2023: LAW, BERGEN: