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
Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes
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
Fourth Suspect Arrested in Edgewater Burglary Case After Fleeing the State
In a previous post concerning the robbery and assault of the owner the St. Moritz apartment complex in Edgewater, New Jersey, we reported that a couple who lived in the building had been arrested and charged witharmed robbery, aggravated assault,kidnapping, armed burglary, and weapons offenses, among other crimes. In a follow-up involving the case, another… Continue Reading
Newark Man Faces a Multitude of Charges in Bergen and Essex Counties
A Newark resident is currently facing charges for attempted murder, robbery, burglary, and weapons offenses in Bergen County, as well as maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance production facility, possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, and possession of marijuana in Essex County, after being apprehended on Wednesday, January 8th. 24-year-old Hassan Sly, also known… Continue Reading
East Orange, NJ Men Charged with Simple Assault after Drinking Leads to Knife Fight
After a fight among drinking companions on January 1st in East Orange, New Jersey ended in two men pulling knives on each other, the men are facing charges for simple assault. According to East Orange Sergeant Maurice Boyd, two East Orange men, ages 26 and 44, respectively, were drinking together before they each pulled a… Continue Reading
