Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo
announce that on February 28, 2025, at approximately 12:50 p.m., members of the Passaic
County Sheriff’s Office responded to Garrett Mountain Reservation on a report of an
unresponsive male. When officers arrived, they found the body of Martin Mendoza, a 20-year-old male from Paterson. The deceased is pending an investigation by the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of death.
Although this matter remains an active and ongoing investigation, there are no suspects being
sought at this time, and there is no danger to the public.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this
incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.
