TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE
DEPARTMENT 0F PUBLIC SAFETY
350 Hudson Avenue, Township of Washington
County of Bergen – New Jersey 07676
Phone # 201-664-1140
Fax # 201-664-2959
WWW.WASHTWPPOLICE.ORG
Chief of Police – John Calamari
Director – James Giblin
On Thursday May 15, 2025 at approximately 2046 Hrs, Township of Washington Police Department received a report that a juvenile was “hurt” by their Coach, Mr. Ruben Baerga of New Jersey Striders.
After a thorough and complete investigation which included video evidence, Mr. Ruben Baerga, 62 years old from Westwood New Jersey, was arrested by Township Police. Baerga was charged with the following:
24.4.A2 – Endangering the welfare of child (2nd Degree)
9:6.3 – Cruelty neglect of a child (4th degree)
2C:12-1(A) Simple Assault
Mugshot of Baerga
Baerga works for a private company (NJ Striders) which is not affiliated with the Westwood Regional School District. Baerga is currently lodged at the Bergen County Jail awaiting his Court date.
Criminal Charges and any discussion thereof, are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
