In two recent cases involving officers from the Newark Police Department, the officers were each facing criminal charges which resulted in the loss of their jobs. In addition, both officers received plea agreements from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office providing them with reduced sentences. The first case involved 44-year-old Ugo Bellomo, a former detective for… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes
Paterson, NJ Drive-By Shooting at Local Grocery Store
The Paterson Police Department is currently investigating a recent shooting at a local grocery store in Paterson, New Jersey that left three men injured. According to officials, the incident, which occurred at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, January 11th in the parking lot of a grocery store located near 12th Avenue and Parks Boulevard in… Continue Reading
Alleged Shooter in Irvington Strip Club Multiple-Homicide Apprehended by Authorities
In a follow-up to a recent post concerning a shooting that occurred on Christmas morning outside a strip club in Irvington, New Jersey, the alleged shooter has been apprehended by authorities and is now facing charges for three counts of murderas well as two counts of aggravated assault. The shooting, which occurred at approximately 12:45… Continue Reading
Paterson Man Facing Multiple Charges in Connection with Shooting, Carjacking
A Paterson man is facing charges for attempted murder,carjacking, robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after being identified in connection with a recent shooting and carjacking. According to Paterson Police Lieutenant Patrick Murray, 20-year-old Rahjohn Rutherford was already being detained at the Paterson… Continue Reading
Bloomfield Man Convicted of Homicide Sentenced to 50 Year Prison Term
A man was recently sentenced to a 50-year term of incarceration in Essex County Superior Court after he was convicted of charges for homicide,endangering the welfare of a child, and weapons offenses in October. On Thursday, January 9th, Superior Court Judge Martin Cronin imposed this sentence on former Bloomfield resident Khalid Khan, who was found… Continue Reading
