After a series of suspected thefts at local historic sites and churches, officials from the Paterson Police Department are conducting regular inspections at scrap metal yards to identify whether or not the stolen scrap metal is being sold to these establishments. According to Jerry Speziale, the director of the Paterson Police Department, these thefts have… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Theft, Forgery & Fraud Offenses
Police Investigating Attempted Armed Home Invasion at Paterson Home
During a reported armed robbery at a local residence, the married homeowners told authorities that they prevented a masked assailant armed with a gun from entering through their front door. Police were contacted by a married couple who live on Jasper Street in Paterson’s 1st Ward after a man allegedly attempted to force his way… Continue Reading
Paterson Public Employees Accept Plea Offers in Official Misconduct Case
Two public employees in Passaic County recently pleaded guilty after an investigation revealed multiple instances of official misconduct, specifically, the theft of over $245,000 in public funds. 43-year-old social services technician Jecemia Echevarria and 30-year-old James Hayer, a Paterson housing inspector, accepted plea offers from the State just before their trials were set to begin.… Continue Reading
Woman in Paramus faked robbery, stole money herself, police say
In a story found on NJ.com, Paramus police stated, a Hopatcong woman intentionally hurt herself and lied about being robbed in an attempt to conceal her theft of hundreds in cash from a local business. Lola Brock, 44, called police Tuesday morning and said she’d been robbed in the parking garage at the Shops of… Continue Reading
Wayne police seek tips in Willowbrook Mall investigations, Report says
Wayne police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three people wanted in two separate crimes that happened at Willowbrook Mall. In the latest case Thursday, police said a man cut the security cables and grabbed five handbags from the Michael Kors section of Lord & Taylor around 8:30 p.m. The man fled, but… Continue Reading
