A Paterson NJ man has been arrested and charged withsecond degree manslaughter after allegedly punching another man in the face during a fistfight. The injured man died a week later in the hospital. According to the Passaic County prosecutor, 40-year-old Charles Peeples is accused of causing the death of 46-year-old Michael Davis. Mr. Peeples and… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes
Clifton NJ Man in Serious Condition After Being Stabbed
Last month, a 19-year-old Clifton man was stabbed on Mahar Avenue. According to Clifton police, the victim was stabbed multiple times. After the attack, he was rushed to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. The attack occurred near the Clifton Fire Department’s sub-station on Mahar Avenue. In New Jersey, aggravated assault is governed… Continue Reading
Essex County Jail in Newark NJ Receives Accreditation from the American Correctional Association
The Essex County Jail in Newark NJ has received accreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA). According to county officials, the Essex County Correctional Facility received a three-year ACA accreditation after scoring a 95 percent compliance rating on an audit. The audit involved an extremely rigorous inspection process. It consisted of 59 mandatory and 300… Continue Reading
Newark NJ Police Looking for Suspect in Fatal Shooting
Newark police and Essex County prosecutors are seeking the public’s assistance in finding a suspect in the fatal shooting of a Newark Liberty International Airport worker in February. According to authorities, the 26-year-old victim was waiting for a bus home at the corner of Broad Street and Camp Street in Newark on February 26 when… Continue Reading
Paterson NJ Police Looking for Suspect in Shooting That Left Victim Hospitalized
Paterson NJ police are looking for a man suspected of committing a shooting on a city street in June. According to a press release issued by the Paterson Police Cease-Fire Unit, Carlos Arenas is wanted for attempted murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, andpossession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. When police officers responded… Continue Reading
