Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes

Car Chase with Passaic County Sheriff’s Officers Leads to Eluding, Assault Charges

A Newark man was recently arrested on charges including aggravated assault, resisting arrest, receiving stolen property, and eluding, after Passaic County Sheriff’s Officers identified the stolen vehicle in which he was traveling. A car chase ensued, during which the man allegedly struck a Sheriff’s patrol vehicle, and the man was ultimately apprehended while attempting to… Continue Reading

Man Accepts Plea Deal, Receives 8-Year Sentence for Manslaughter Charge

In an ongoing case involving a Paterson man who was originally charged with aggravated manslaughter in connection with the fatal stabbing of his roommate’s boyfriend, the defendant was recently sentenced to eight years in New Jersey State Prison after accepting a plea offer from the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. 36-year-old Paterson resident Samar Davis pleaded… 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

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 Police Investigating Alleged Armed Robbery, Victim Wounded

When Paterson Police were called to investigate a report of shots fired recently, they initially found no evidence of gunfire and no victims. Then, a man who was shot arrived at a local medical center shortly thereafter and told detectives that he was the victim of an attempted armed robbery. Police are now attempting to… Continue Reading