In Wayne police arrested a Vernon man, Monday on heroin possession charges. As they arrested him, another man crashed his car nearby who also had narcotics, Wayne Police Capt. Martin W. Laurence said. Vincent Malanga, 38, of Vernon, pulled into an Exxon station early Monday and entered the men s room. Capt. Martin Lawrence stated,… Continue Reading
Man attacked with mechanical drill in Paterson, police say
In Paterson city, a man standing outside with some acquaintances on 14th Ave. was beaten with a mechanical drill. He was punched in the face and attacked with the drill on Monday night, according to Paterson Police Department. The victim told police that he knew the assailant, as Easy , and he pulled up to… Continue Reading
N.J. man stole $30K in checks to fund heroin addiction, police say
Reported on NJ.com a heroin addict Rochelle Park allegedly stole, forged and cashed more than $30,000 worth of checks from his boss to feed his drug habit after the victim allowed the employee to live with him, authorities said Thursday. Nicholas Barra, 44, faces charges of forgery, theft of movable property and theft by deception,… Continue Reading
14-year-old and 4 other teens with guns lead Woodbridge police on stolen-car chases, cops say
A story on NJ.com stated five teenagers in Woodbridge ranging in age from 14 to 17 were arrested after leading police officers on two separate stolen-car chases, according to Woodbridge police. Police recovered two loaded handguns from the teens – a 9 mm semiautomatic with hollow-point bullets and a 22-caliber revolver, police said. The incident… Continue Reading
Police seize 13 pounds of marijuana in Mahwah home, chief says
In Mahwah four men are facing drug distribution charges after police found 13 pounds of marijuana and $22,000 in the rental property authorities stated this Saturday. The detectives Michael Grassi and Eric Larsen came across the large amount of drugs while working a special detail late Friday afternoon. They spotted a black Chevrolet Tahoe swerve… Continue Reading
