MORRIS COUNTY — A Mount Arlington man was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly refusing to leave the property of St. Clare’s Hospital, according to the Denville Police Department.
Police said officers responded to St. Clare’s Hospital at approximately 10:00 p.m. on March 3, 2026, for a report of a trespassing complaint.
Following a brief investigation, officers determined that Ricardo Gonzalez-Rivera, 27, of Mount Arlington, was refusing to leave the hospital property. Officers advised Gonzalez-Rivera that he needed to leave the premises, but after he allegedly refused multiple requests, he was placed under arrest for defiant trespassing.
During the investigation, police also learned that Gonzalez-Rivera had an outstanding no-bail warrant issued by Weehawken Municipal Court.
Gonzalez-Rivera was transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. After processing was completed, officers from the Weehawken Police Department responded to headquarters and took custody of Gonzalez-Rivera on the outstanding warrant.
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.
