When Paterson Police were called to investigate a report of shots fired recently, they initially found no evidence of gunfire and no victims. Then, a man who was shot arrived at a local medical center shortly thereafter and told detectives that he was the victim of an attempted armed robbery. Police are now attempting to… Continue Reading
Wayne Doctor’s License Revoked After Four Alleged Sexual Offenses Involving Female Patients
The New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners recently revoked the medical license of a Wayne doctor who has been accused of numerous sexual offenses against female patients during his time in practice. 60-year-old Wayne physician Leonard Joachim has been subject to four separate complaints of sexual misconduct with his patients, the first of which dates… Continue Reading
Police Discover Handgun, Hypodermic Needles During Arrest of Wanted Man
When police arrested a man wanted on a warrant for failure to provide over $17,000 in child support recently, they discovered a loaded handgun, hypodermic syringes, and empty glassines often used to hold heroin in the vicinity. According to Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik, Sheriff’s Warrant Division Detectives Joseph Cammisa, Brian Weitzman, and Sergeant… Continue Reading
Shoplifting Offenses Involving Mothers and Children on the Rise, May be Reported to Child Protection Agencies
Officials from the Wayne Township Police Department have reported a significant increase in shoplifting incidents involving women who are committing these offenses in the company of their young children. Now, police say they are initiating a new policy which will entail the notification of state agencies such as child protective services. Ultimately, this means that… Continue Reading
Thefts at Local Churches, Historic Sites in Paterson Could Lead to Theft Charges
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
