According to Paterson Police Director, Jerry Speziale, a fire in Paterson lead to firefighters uncovering a “drug mill.” Four firefighters were injured during a blaze at around 1:00am on Thursday. Firefighters responded to the fire at a burning apartment building on Illinois Avenue. When they arrived, they searched the building until they got to the… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Woman Charged with Possession of Heroin in a Day of Multiple Arrests
According to authorities, A 26 year-old woman was arrested twice in one day and charged with drug possession. Police in Andover were first called to a domestic incident between Deanna Wassmer and her neighbors. Wassmer was subsequently taken to custody after police learned that she had two open warrants out of Stanhope and Hopatcong. Police… Continue Reading
New Jersey Legislators Vote to Decriminalize Marijuana Amid Civil Protests
Legislators in New Jersey are voting on Thursday, June 18, 2020 on one of two proposals to decriminalize marijuana and deter arrests that disproportionately impact black people. The state Assembly is scheduled to vote on A1897 which would replace arrests for possessing up to two ounces of weed with a civil fine of $50. It… Continue Reading
Paterson man Charged with Possession of Heroin in Straight Street Traffic Stop
According to authorities, a 30 year-old Paterson man was arrested in possession of heroin. Police say, Rayvon Wilson was driving a silver Toyota Camry with an expired Rhode Island Temporary license plate when he allegedly ignored a traffic light on Straight and Market Streets. Wilson was pulled over by Officer Jensin Burgos and Officer Jovani… Continue Reading
Paterson man Arrested for Drug Possession During Totowa Avenue Raid
According to authorities, a Paterson man was arrested for possession of heroin. At around 2:02am on Saturday, 27 year-old Chauncey Wright was arrested during a raid on Totowa Avenue. The raid took place after police received complaints of drug dealing from the Paterson location. Wright was allegedly in possession of 180 glassine envelopes of heroin… Continue Reading
