A young woman is currently facing charges for aggravated assault, aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, and underage consumption of an alcoholic beverage, following a recent incident at a local theater in Montclair, New Jersey. According to Detective-Sergeant Wilhelm B. Young of the Montclair Police Department, 18-year-old Ivonne Cammano is facing the aforementioned… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes
Man Convicted of Weapons Offenses Murdered in Paterson, NJ
A man previously convicted on charges related to weapons offenses recently became the victim of a homicide crime, as he was shot outside of a restaurant-lounge located in Paterson, New Jersey. According to the Paterson Police Department, 25-year-old Jose Rodriguez was shot on Crooks Avenue in Paterson at approximately 4 a.m. on Sunday, March 23rd.… Continue Reading
East Orange Man Convicted of Attempted Murder, Weapons Offenses After Shooting Paralyzes Former Drug Dealer
An East Orange man was recently convicted of attempted murder and weapons-related offenses, as a jury found him guilty of a shooting which ultimately paralyzed the victim, a former drug dealer. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, 25-year-old Karon Townes shot 35-year-old East Orange resident Alkabir Owens on North Burnett Street in East Orange,… Continue Reading
Man Facing Numerous Charges After Car Chase, Crash into Fairfield Police Vehicles
A man is currently facing charges related to assault, weapons, drugs, and theft offenses, following a lengthy police chase which resulted in significant damage to two Fairfield Police Department vehicles. According to the Fairfield Police Department, Officer Christopher Nicholas attempted to stop 50-year-old George Smith, who was driving a stolen 2002 Dodge Durango SUV on… Continue Reading
Man Convicted of Newark Murder Sentenced to 75-Year Prison Term
During a sentencing hearing recently held in Essex County Superior Court, a man from Irvington, New Jersey received a 75-year prison sentence in connection with a 2011 Newark homicide. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, 27-year-old Andre Mells fired 10 shots from 2 guns when he killed 27-year-old Newark resident Idris Denmark on May… Continue Reading
