Police in Wanaque NJ said that the recent shooting of a suspect in domestic violence assault incident was threatening the victim with a knife when police officers opened fire. According to authorities, the violent incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. at a residence located on Alexander Avenue in Wanaque, New Jersey. Law enforcement received a report… Continue Reading
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Haledon NJ Man Charged with Assault, Allegedly Attacked Girlfriend in Carlstadt Hotel
Carlstadt NJ police arrested a Haledon NJ man who was allegedly involved in a bloody fight at a local hotel. According to officials, the Carlstadt Police Department received a call about a domestic dispute at the EconoLodge hotel located on Washington Avenue in Carlstadt, New Jersey. The 911 call was placed by the hotel desk… Continue Reading
Paterson Woman Charged with Assault, Weapons Offenses After Alleged Domestic Dispute
After an alleged domestic violence incident between a Paterson woman and an unidentified man in Ridgefield Park, the woman has been charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and criminal mischief. According to a report issued by the Ridgefield Park Police Department, 22-year-old Paterson resident Brianna… Continue Reading
New Jersey Appellate Court Rules in Landmark Gun Case
In a precedential case involving New Jersey gun law, a state appeals court recently issued a decision which allows the State to prevent an individual who has been accused of an act of domestic violence, but never convicted, from purchasing a firearm and/or maintaining a firearm in his or her residence. This case calls into… Continue Reading
Police officer shot girlfriend in apparent murder-suicide in Nutley, authorities say
On a report on NJ.com stated that, Nutley authorities have identified a couple that were found in what appears to be a murder-suicide yesterday. The Essex County Prosecutor s Office confirmed today that Christina Prestianni, 37, and Christopher Minichini, 38, were found yesterday in the 300 block of Hillside Avenue, both suffering from apparent gunshot… Continue Reading
