DENVILLE — A 26-year-old man from Rockaway Borough has been arrested and charged with first-degree robbery following a reported incident at a local spa, according to a release from the Denville Police Department.
On Saturday, June 28, at approximately 6:49 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at Serenity Spa, located at 3138 Route 10 West. Upon arrival, officers determined that a robbery had just occurred inside the business.
Following an immediate investigation, police identified the suspect as Nicolas Bernardo. He was located shortly after and taken into custody without incident. Bernardo was transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing and formally charged with robbery, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1a(1), a crime of the first degree.
He was then transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility, where he is being held pending a court appearance.
Editor’s Note: The court’s rules 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 a reasonable doubt.
