Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes

Police capture city man wanted in Paterson street shooting

In Paterson a 26-year-old city man was arrested on charges stemming from a July shooting. Two city police officers Ryan Curving and Daniel Condon spotted Ismael Marrero near the corner of Park Avenue and Carroll Street and recognized him as being wanted for the July 1 shooting, according to police. The officers exited their vehicle,… Continue Reading

Paterson man shot on Ellison Street

According to an article written in the Paterson Times, there was an early morning shooting on Ellison Street left a man wounded on December 1,2014. The victim was in the area of Ellison and Prospect street at around 2:11 a.m. on Monday when gunfire rang out. Police quickly responded to the scene finding a vehicle… Continue Reading

Long Branch man charged with attempted murder of his boss

Moises Espinoza-Sanchez, 41 a day laborer at various landscaping companies was also charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, criminal mischief and obstruction. According to police officials Mr. Sanchez had an ongoing dispute with one of his bosses. On Saturday, Espinoza-Sanchez fired one shot using a .22-caliber… Continue Reading

Defendant’s Cousin Testifies Against Him in Essex County Superior Court Murder, Robbery Trial

A man charged with robbery and murder is currently on trial in connection with an incident that occurred in Verona, New Jersey in 2009. During a recent hearing in Essex County Superior Court, the defendant’s cousin, who previously pleaded guilty to his role in the crime, testified on behalf of the prosecution in the case.… Continue Reading