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
Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes
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
Man Accused of Paterson Homicide Facing Additional Murder Charges
The State’s case against 20-year-old Gregory Oliver has become increasingly complex, as the man accused of murdering young Paterson basketball star Armoni Sexton has now been accused of yet another murder, this one dating back to August of 2014. Oliver was first charged with homicide in connection with the fatal drive-by shooting that claimed the… 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
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
