In Passaic a 31-year-old city resident was fatally shot early Sunday morning. Authorities believe he was the victim of an armed robbery attempt. Detective Andrew White, said Alejandro Leal was standing in front of a Hope Avenue house at about 3:15 a.m. on Sunday with two friends when a gunman opened fire during an apparent… Continue Reading
Police officer shot girlfriend in apparent murder-suicide in Nutley, authorities say
On a report on NJ.com stated that, Nutley authorities have identified a couple that were found in what appears to be a murder-suicide yesterday. The Essex County Prosecutor s Office confirmed today that Christina Prestianni, 37, and Christopher Minichini, 38, were found yesterday in the 300 block of Hillside Avenue, both suffering from apparent gunshot… Continue Reading
Passaic father and two sons admit role in $2.5M tax refund scam, according to Police.
In a story found on NJ.com, a Passaic father and his two sons pleaded guilty today to their roles in a long-running scheme to score millions of dollars in IRS tax refunds, prosecutors say. Julio Concepcion, 49, pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal government funds and theft of government funds during an appearance today before… Continue Reading
Employee shot trying to stop gas station robbery, according to Police
Breaking news in Paterson an employee at a Power Gas station was shot when he tried to stop a robbery at the service station late Tuesday, city police said. The two masked men demanded money at the food market area of the 21st Avenue station, but the 44-year-old worker, whom is a Haledon resident, intervened,… Continue Reading
Police investigating shooting in Paterson that injured 20-year-old man
A story found on NJ.com stated that, Paterson police are searching for a person who shot and wounded a 20-year-old man early Monday night. Police responded to Wayne Avenue between Totowa Avenue and Henry Street around 5 p.m. and found the victim, a Prospect Park resident who had suffered a gunshot wound to the leg,… Continue Reading
