Three men young men from West Milford, New Jersey are currently facing criminal charges in an interesting case involving prescription drug fraud, robbery, and drug distribution. According to the Maywood Police Department, witnesses reported a robbery in progress on Tuesday, March 18th at approximately 5:15 p.m. on West Pleasant Avenue in Maywood, providing officers with… Continue Reading
East Orange Man Convicted of Attempted Murder, Weapons Offenses After Shooting Paralyzes Former Drug Dealer
An East Orange man was recently convicted of attempted murder and weapons-related offenses, as a jury found him guilty of a shooting which ultimately paralyzed the victim, a former drug dealer. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, 25-year-old Karon Townes shot 35-year-old East Orange resident Alkabir Owens on North Burnett Street in East Orange,… Continue Reading
Man Facing Numerous Charges After Car Chase, Crash into Fairfield Police Vehicles
A man is currently facing charges related to assault, weapons, drugs, and theft offenses, following a lengthy police chase which resulted in significant damage to two Fairfield Police Department vehicles. According to the Fairfield Police Department, Officer Christopher Nicholas attempted to stop 50-year-old George Smith, who was driving a stolen 2002 Dodge Durango SUV on… Continue Reading
Passaic County Drug Trafficking Organization Take-Down Results in 13 Arrests
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes recently announced the dismemberment of a large-scale drug-trafficking operation in Paterson, New Jersey, which resulted in thirteen arrests on charges related to prescription drug and cocaine distribution. According to Valdes, officers from the Paterson, Wayne, Passaic, Clifton, Hawthorne, Little Falls, Totowa, Wanaque, William Paterson University, Garfield, and North Caldwell police… Continue Reading
Man Convicted on Charges for Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer in Essex County
A man was recently convicted of impersonation charges in Essex County Superior Court after presenting himself as an Essex County Sheriff’s Officer in order to obtain information from employees at a restaurant in Nutley, New Jersey. According to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray, 54-year-old Nutley resident Peter Repoli was charged with impersonation of… Continue Reading
