Jazzy Vasquez
On August 8th, 2024, at approximately 12:41PM, members of the Guttenberg Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to the area of Bergenline Avenue and 70th Street, after receiving a report of a fight. Upon their arrival, officers observed the victim, who had sustained injuries to his head and face. At that time, officers also observed a male begin to walk away from the scene. Witnesses who observed the incident pointed out that the male walking away was the suspect who assaulted the victim. Officers ordered the male to stop, at which point he began to flee on foot. Following a brief foot pursuit, 26-year-old Jazzy Vasquez of North Bergen, NJ, was apprehended.
During the course of their on-scene investigation, officers retrieved relevant video surveillance showing Mr. Vasquez repeatedly strike the victim with closed fists until the victim fell to the ground. Mr. Vasquez briefly walked away then returned to stomp on the victim's head. As the result of this investigation, Mr. Vasquez was charged with aggravated assault [2C:12-1B(1)], endangering an injured victim [2C:12-1.2], obstructing the administration of law [2C:29-1A], and disorderly conduct [2C:33-2A]. Following the completion of his arrest processing, Mr. Vasquez was issued his complaint warrant and lodged in the Hudson County Correctional Center, awaiting his first court appearance at the Hudson County Superior Court. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
If anyone has any information pertaining to this incident, they are encouraged to contact the Guttenberg Police Department at 201-868-3300 or email:
1. Lt. Steven Diaz sdiaz@guttenbergpolice.org
2. Det. Sgt. Marcin Rysiec mrysiec@guttenbergpolice.org
The charges above are merely accusations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty in a court of law.
Message from Deputy Chief Frank Pelaez: The members of the Guttenberg Police Department are going to continuously pursue anyone who seeks to engage in this type of criminality. I applaud our patrol officers who were able to quickly identify the suspect and capture him after his attempt to flee. To the community members who provided important information, I thank you. We all need to work as one to protect our community.