Authorities from Bergen County recently arrested a retired member of the Paterson Police Department for allegedly selling Oxycodone pills to an undercover detective. 43-year-old former Paterson Police Officer Gines Rodriguez, of Pompton Lakes, is said to have sold Oxycodone pills to an undercover detective at an initial meeting in Fair Lawn. Shortly thereafter, investigators scheduled… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Weapons Offenses
New Jersey Appellate Court Rules in Landmark Gun Case
In a precedential case involving New Jersey gun law, a state appeals court recently issued a decision which allows the State to prevent an individual who has been accused of an act of domestic violence, but never convicted, from purchasing a firearm and/or maintaining a firearm in his or her residence. This case calls into… Continue Reading
Man Arrested After Allegedly Claiming the Life of Young Paterson Basketball Star
After a tragic fatal shooting claimed the life of a 15-year-old Paterson basketball star, law enforcement officials have identified the man whom they believe is responsible. 20-year-old Gregory Oliver is now facing charges for murder (homicide), attempted murder, and weapons offenses, which may entail a life-long prison sentence if he is ultimately found guilty. 15-year-old… Continue Reading
Man Arrested for Allegedly Posing as Essex County Sheriff’s Officer
A man was recently arrested after allegedly impersonating a special investigator from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. He is now facing multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a weapon, as he was reportedly found in possession of a gun, among other items, at the time of his arrest. The investigation was prompted by a tip… Continue Reading
Teen girl grazed by stray bullet, Paterson police say
A 17-year-old girl was grazed on her head by a stray bullet in Paterson that pierced the wall of her family’s Main Street apartment late Thursday, authorities said. Patrol officers were called to the area of Main and Weiss streets for reports of gunfire around 9 p.m., according to Detective Lt. Patrick Murray. Officers found… Continue Reading
