52-YEAR-OLD CLIFFSIDE PARK MAN ON THE RUN AFTER BEING CHARGED FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A PRE-TEEN
"Bernardo Velazco Remains At Large After Being Charged On Tuesday With Sexually Assaulting A Pre-Teen In Fairview, New Jersey."
Monday, December 18, 2023, 4:30 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
FAIRVIEW, NJ.- Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella reported that following an investigation a 52-Year-Old Cliffside Park, New Jersey man remains on the run after being Charged last Tuesday in connection with The Sexual Assault of a Pre-Teen.
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Members of The Fairview Police Department contacted The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit regarding the Alleged Sexual Assault of a Child, and an investigation was initiated. After interviewing witnesses including the Child, Detectives of The Bergen County Special Victims Unit in conjunction with Detectives of The Fairview Police Department determined that Bernardo Velazco, 52, of Cliffside Park, New Jersey, Sexually Assaulted a Child Under The Age of Thirteen in Fairview, New Jersey while he had Supervisory Control Over the Child.
Accordingly, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Mr. Velazco was Formally Charged with Two Counts of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; Second Degree Sexual Assault by Sexual Contact; Second Degree Attempt to Commit Aggravated Sexual Assault; and Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. A Warrant was Issued for Velazco's Arrest and he remains a Fugitive from Justice.
"The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That 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."
FILED UNDER: DECEMBER 18, 2023: LAW, BERGEN: