A Paterson man was sentenced today to 18 months in jail for shooting another man on a crime ridden street last year. Eli Haynes had been charged originally with attempted murder after he shot Fahmere Lesane many times with a handgun on 12th Avenue on April 1, 2014. Haynes decided to plead guilty to a… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Weapons Offenses
Newark Man Arrested For Impersonating A Police Officer
In Newark a man was indicted on five charges of impersonating a police officer, and also carrying a fake handgun. In May he was found wearing a police uniform and carrying a fake handgun. Jaami Brantley a 36 year city resident was approached by Essex County Sheriff s officers and when asked which precinct he… Continue Reading
Trenton Teen Shot By Police After Pointing Gun At Officers
In Trenton on August 7th a 14 year was shot by the police after pointing a handgun at officers. What ensued from that point has led to Radazz Hearns being charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, possession of a handgun, and possession of a defaced firearm. “The juvenile was in possession of a… Continue Reading
Elizabeth Man Charged With Aggravated Manslaughter After Police Pursuit
In Elizabeth this past Saturday, a city resident led Elizabeth Police on a car chase that ended in a fatal wreck.In Elizabeth this past Saturday, a city resident led Elizabeth Police on a car chase that ended in a fatal wreck. Surpris Ophilien Jr., a 30 year old city man, has been charged with first-degree… Continue Reading
Passaic County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Two for Drug and Gun Crimes in Paterson
On July 1st in Paterson the Passaic County Sheriff s detectives seized two handguns both of which were loaded as well as arresting three individuals. Narcotics Detectives observed a Hummer H2 circling in the vicinity of Market and East 32nd Streets. Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik said. Ian Flemmings a 25 year old from… Continue Reading