Ahmad Holt, a 22-year old Newark man who was released from prison just seven months ago, was identified as the man in the YouTube video responsible for savagely whipping another man over a $20 debt allegedly owed by the man’s father. The video gained national attention and had over 40,000 views before it was ultimately… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes
Ongoing Search for Suspects Who Whipped Newark Teen in Viral Video
The two-and-a-half minute video has gotten almost 40,000 views since being posted on February 7, 2013. It depicts a black teenage boy, somewhere in Newark, being stripped naked and berated by a man in a black t-shirt and black hat. His sidekicks surround the victim, laughing about the situation. “Where my money at ,” the… Continue Reading
Girlfriend of Slain Man Charged With Murder
On December 31st, the partially-clothed body of a 24-year old man was found by a passer-by behind the Getty station on Tonnelle Avenue (near the ramp to Route 3) in Hudson County. Officers from the North Bergen Police Department responded and discovered the man on the ground with his hand bound behind his back. He… Continue Reading
“Telephonic” Stalking of Bergen County Female Results in Charges
A Brooklyn man who is alleged to have “telephonically” stalked a Bergen County female over the past several weeks was arrested and charged with Stalking and Harassment. According to a statement released by Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli, the defendant had no personal relationship with the victim. He surrendered to detectives of the Bergen County… Continue Reading
Montclair Domestic Incident Leads to Stabbing Death
A suspect was taken into custody yesterday (Sunday, January 13, 2013) following an early morning domestic incident that led to the stabbing death of a 47-year old Montclair man. Chief Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Fennelly indicated that the victim drove himself to Mountainside Hospital at approximately 4:45am and collapsed upon arrival from what appeared… Continue Reading