Category Archives: Sexual Offenses

Passaic County Sheriff’s Officers Conduct Undercover Prostitution Operation in Paterson

Officials from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested 17 women during an undercover prostitution operation conducted in downtown Paterson. According to Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik, authorities had received numerous complaints from Paterson residents about prostitution. The Sheriff also identified prostitution as a key contributor to other forms of criminal activity in the… Continue Reading

Paterson Man Accused of Sexual Acts Against 13-year-old Girl

Law enforcement officials recently arrested a Paterson man for allegedly engaging in inappropriate sexual activity with a 13-year-old girl from Garfield. According to a press release issued by the Bergen County Prosecutor s Office, 26-year-old Pedro LiranzoGomez has been charged with criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child after a young girl… Continue Reading

Wayne Doctor’s License Revoked After Four Alleged Sexual Offenses Involving Female Patients

The New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners recently revoked the medical license of a Wayne doctor who has been accused of numerous sexual offenses against female patients during his time in practice. 60-year-old Wayne physician Leonard Joachim has been subject to four separate complaints of sexual misconduct with his patients, the first of which dates… Continue Reading