The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office announced that a 15-year-old from Paterson was recently taken into custody after he was allegedly found in possession of a loaded handgun during a routine traffic stop.The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office announced that a 15-year-old from Paterson was recently taken into custody after he was allegedly found in possession of… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Case-Related Issues
Paterson Man Charged for Alleged Aggravated Assault with Box Cutter
A Paterson man with a lengthy criminal history was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses after allegedly slashing a man with a box cutter in Hoboken recently. The aforementioned incident reportedly occurred last week in the vicinity of Third Street between Hudson and Washington streets in Hoboken. During the alleged crime, 44-year-old Vincent E.… Continue Reading
Paterson Public Employees Accept Plea Offers in Official Misconduct Case
Two public employees in Passaic County recently pleaded guilty after an investigation revealed multiple instances of official misconduct, specifically, the theft of over $245,000 in public funds. 43-year-old social services technician Jecemia Echevarria and 30-year-old James Hayer, a Paterson housing inspector, accepted plea offers from the State just before their trials were set to begin.… Continue Reading
Police Arrest Second Defendant in Paterson Drive-By Shooting Case
As a follow-up to an ongoing case involving the tragic murder of a 15-year-old Paterson basketball star, a second defendant has been charged for allegedly participating in the fatal drive-by shooting that claimed the life of young Armoni Sexton. According to officials from the Passaic County Prosecutor s Office, 20-year-old Paterson resident Hasmeek Coles is… Continue Reading
Paterson to Launch Joint Initiative for Police Body Cameras
Paterson will soon see a significant change in police protocol, as officials recently announced a new initiative which will require all Paterson police officers to wear body cameras while on duty. On the heels of devastating incidents between police and civialians across the country, this initiative, which will be launched as a coordinated effort with… Continue Reading
