Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Deputy Chief Joseph Rooney announce that at approximately 1:42 p.m. on December 4, 2024, members of the Wayne Police Department were dispatched to the area of NJ-23 and Ratzer Road in Wayne, New Jersey on a report of a deceased infant. Upon arrival the police located a possible crime scene and a 7- month-old infant, who was subsequently pronounced deceased.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be released once it becomes available.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Wayne Police Department at 973-694-0600.