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πŸš” BLOOMFIELD POLICE ARREST MAN AFTER WOMAN ALLEGEDLY ATTACKED ON STREET 🚨

Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Bloomfield Police arrested Gabriel Pillajo, 27, for allegedly attacking a woman on Delaware Place in late August. Investigators say the suspect shoved the victim and touched her inappropriately, and they believe he may be involved in similar cases in other towns.

πŸ“ BLOOMFIELD, NJ

A 27-year-old Bloomfield man has been arrested following an alleged incident involving a woman who was walking along a local street last month, according to Bloomfield police.

Police said the incident occurred on August 27 along Delaware Place, where the woman reported that she was allegedly shoved to the ground and touched inappropriately.

The woman sustained minor injuries as a result of the fall, authorities said. πŸ₯

Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the area and identified the suspect as Gabriel Pillajo, 27, of Bloomfield.

Authorities also said Pillajo is suspected of similar offenses involving women in other jurisdictions. Police did not identify the other municipalities where those alleged incidents may have occurred.

The investigation remains ongoing.

βš–οΈ GSNN Reminder: An arrest and criminal allegations are not evidence of guilt. The accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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