TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Patrick J. Camilli, 57, who is unemployed, of 41 Lexington Court, on charges of murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Washington Township Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Skinner.
According to a statement from Skinner on the day of the arrest, at approximately 12:05 a.m. the WTPD received a 911 call reporting an incident at 41 Lexington Court, at the Washington Commons townhouse complex off Pascack Road. Officers responded and located Camilli on the floor on top of 51-year-old Mary E. Huber, who lived at that address.
The two reportedly had been dating.
Huber, who had suffered multiple stab wounds and bruises, was transported to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, where she was pronounced dead. Camilli was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, where he is in stable condition following treatment of self-inflicted stab wounds.
An investigation conducted by detectives from the WTPD and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit revealed that Camilli murdered Huber with a knife.
Camilli was arrested and charged with one count of first-degree murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3a(1); one count of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4d; and one count of fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5d. He has a first appearance pending in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack.
Musella said that the charges are merely accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. He thanked the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and the WTPD for their assistance in this investigation.
Skinner thanked the Bergen County Prosecutors Office and Bergen County Sheriff’s Department for the teamwork on the investigation. He also thanked the police departments of Westwood, Hillsdale, Emerson, and Paramus, which all responded to assist with the apprehension and securing the scene.
Skinner said he and the WTPD offer their sincere condolences.
Township residents are reacting on social media with shock and grief. Huber is being remembered as a sweet woman.