The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office recently announced a murder and carjacking that occurred on the night of Sunday, December 15, at the Mall at Short Hills in Millburn, New Jersey. As a 30-year-old man and his wife proceeded to their car on the third level of the parking deck located near the Nordstrom department store… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes
Hillside Boy to Receive $165 Million from NJ Division of Youth and Family Services
A young boy from Essex County who was beaten and left handicapped by his father in 2009, recently won a lawsuit against the Division of Youth and Family Services, which earned him $165 million. 4-year-old Jadiel Velesquez of Hillside, was severely beaten by his father, Joshua Velesquez, in Jersey City on July 16, 2009, when… Continue Reading
Passaic Man Charged with Aggravated Assault of Two Senior Citizens
A Passaic man is currently facing charges for aggravated assault after allegedly attacking two elderly individuals who were traveling in a nearby vehicle in Garfield, New Jersey. 38-year-old Robert DeJesus is accused of punching a 75-year-old man in the face numerous times as well as assaulting his 64-year-old companion. The male victim was subsequently hospitalized.… Continue Reading
Man Wanted for Murder, Assault, and Weapons Charges Apprehended in Paterson NJ
Paterson Police recently apprehended a wanted man who is facing charges formurder, assault, and weapons offenses. 21-year-old Kamal “Rico” Edge, is allegedly responsible for the shooting of five people and the death of one after a spree that took place on June 21st. Edge allegedly shot one victim in the hand in the proximity of… Continue Reading
Newark NJ Man Targeted, Shot and Killed on City Street
Newark authorities believe that a man who was shot and killed on a city street had been targeted by his killers. 27-year-old Abdul Healy was shot multiple times while walking on Eagles Parkway, near its intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Less than half an hour after being shot, Mr. Healy was pronounced dead… Continue Reading
