In a new study released by the Brady Campaign, an organization dedicated to the prevention of gun violence, New Jersey was ranked as the third-strictest state in terms of laws concerning gun control. The study compared all 50 states, giving each state a rating based on its gun control laws. New Jersey was bestowed an… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Weapons Offenses
New Hampshire Man Set to Appear in Federal Court in Newark NJ, Face Federal Charges for Weapons Trafficking
A New Hampshire man was arrested for allegedly using the Internet to sell an array of firearms, some of which passed through New Jersey. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 38-year-old Matthew Crisafi used the website Black Market Reloaded to sell semi-automatic handguns and rifles. In an undercover sting, Mr. Crisafi negotiated with a buyer… Continue Reading
Jersey City NJ Police Recover Handgun, Marijuana in Backyard, Arrest Suspect
Earlier this month, Jersey City NJ police recovered a loaded .357 magnum from a backyard and arrested a man for illegal weapons possession. Police arrested 22-year-old Shurquan Sweet after recovering the gun in the backyard on Congress Street near Sherman Avenue. Officers arrived at the scene after receiving a report from someone who saw the… Continue Reading
Newark NJ Police Make Multiple Arrests for Weapons Possession, Heroin and Cocaine Possession
Two (2) men have been charged in separate incidents in Newark NJ involving guns and drugs. When Newark NJ police stopped a taxi for a motor vehicle violation near the 200 block of Chancellor Avenue, they found Newark resident Haneef Sanders riding in the taxi. As officers approached the cab, they saw Mr. Sanders allegedly… Continue Reading
Paterson NJ Man Allegedly Lied to Police About Being Shot, Now Wanted on Weapons Possession Charges
According to Paterson NJ police, a Paterson man who told police that he had been shot in a drive-by actually shot himself in the hand with his own gun. In August, Jacques Brown was driven by private car to the St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment for a gun-shot wound. At the hospital, Mr.… Continue Reading
