3 Arrested In Oakland Home Invasion: Prosecutor

OAKLAND, NJ — Three people were arrested after a two-month investigation into a violent home invasion where the victim was held at gun point, authorities said.

Kyle Weichelt, Marcos Rodriguez, and Michael Valle, were arrested as part of the investigation by the Oakland Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, said Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.

Two armed suspects forced their way into a River Road home on March 24 and held the victim at gun point, Musella said in a news release. They ransacked the home and stole cash and other items from the victim, the prosecutor said.

The victim struggled with one of the suspects, escaped the home, and contacted police, Musella said.

On Wednesday, detectives executed search warrants at Weichelt's, Rodriguez's, and Valle's homes, and they were arrested, Musella said. They were remanded to the Bergen County Jail.

All three were charged with robbery, armed burglary, criminal restraint, terroristic threats, aggravated assault, criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit robbery, conspiracy to commit armed burglary, and weapons-related offenses, Musella said.

Drug-related charges were also filed against Valle.

Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com