Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes

5 Injured, 3 Dead after Christmas Morning Shooting Outside Irvington Strip Club

A shooting occurred on Christmas morning outside a strip club in Irvington, New Jersey, which resulted in five wounded victims, three of whom died from their injuries. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office announced the deaths of 34-year-old Elizabeth resident Pierre Clervoyant Jr., 32-year-old Hillside resident Woodley Daniel, and 27-year-old Newark resident Mushir Cureton, who were… Continue Reading

Four Men Arrested in Connection with Short Hills Mall Murder, Carjacking

In a follow-up to a recent post concerning the fatal shooting and carjacking that occurred at the Mall at Short Hills in Millburn, New Jersey on Sunday, December 15th, authorities have placed four suspects under arrest, charging each with murder, carjacking, conspiracy, and unlawful possession of a weapon. Dustin Friedland, a 30-year-old attorney from Hoboken,… Continue Reading

One Night, One Neighborhood, Two Newark Shootings – Is there a Link

Two shooting occurred in Newark, New Jersey on the night of Tuesday, December 17th, leaving one dead and raising questions as to whether the two incidents were connected. According to chief assistant Essex County prosecutor Tom Fennelly, Newark resident, 29-year-old Kason K. Williams, was shot several times on the 800-block of South 16th Street in… Continue Reading

Man from Cliffside Park Found Guilty of Murder in Bergen County Superior Court

At a Superior Court hearing in Hackensack, New Jersey on December 18th, a man from Cliffside Park was found guilty of charges for murder and desecration of a body, as well as seven other offenses. After deliberating for approximately four hours, the jury found 37-year-old Wilfredo Sanchez guilty of murdering 46-year-old local chef Francisco Gonzalez… Continue Reading