Category Archives: Weapons Offenses

Passaic City man Arrested in Possession of Handgun

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According to authorities, a man was arrested in Paterson on Tuesday morning on gun charges. Police allege that 26 year-old Richard Burke of Passaic City was the backseat passenger of a Toyota Camry that was pulled over on River Street and 3rdAve in the morning around 4:45am. Burke was allegedly observed to be drinking from… Continue Reading

Foot Chase in Paterson Leads to Arrest for Possession of a Loaded Handgun

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According to Passaic County public safety director, Jerry Speziale, Paterson Police officers chased down and arrested a suspect with a loaded handgun on Sunday. Police officer Mohammad Bashir was patrolling the area at the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Putnam street where a large group of people were observed drinking, smoking, and playing loud… Continue Reading

Clifton Police Arrest two After Traffic Stop Yields Handgun and Marijuana

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A routine traffic stop in Clifton yesterday yielded a handgun and marijuana. According to authorities, police were patrolling Route 46 and Valley Road when they observed a suspicious vehicle enter the parking lot of the St. Philip the Apostle parking lot early Tuesday morning. According to police, the vehicle allegedly had an expired registration. In… Continue Reading