He is related to a police chief in the neighboring town of Westfield. He is accused of hitting the two victims with so much force that they were thrown more than 100 feet. "It is now vital that the truth be shared," the girls' families told WNYW. Neighbors and relatives allege that Maria was known to the suspect and had been dealing with problems with him, including allegations of stalking. "He's been parked outside her house for three months now," a resident told WNYW.