There is continued debate surrounding the Bloomfield Police Department, which has been under investigation by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with a number of prior incidents of alleged police misconduct. In the most recent developments, Mayor Michael Venezia is attempting to subject the department’s Internal Affairs division to a period of suspension until… Continue Reading
Clifton Man Facing Numerous Charges After Traffic Stop Leads to Police Chase
After refusing to pull over his vehicle for officers attempting to conduct a traffic stop, a man from Clifton, New Jersey is facing a host of charges, including: aggravated assault on a police officer, eluding, resisting arrest, hindering apprehension or prosecution, and possession of cocaine. According to Detective Sergeant Robert Bracken, a spokesperson for the… Continue Reading
Update: Accomplice in Essex Fells Murder Receives 10-Year Prison Sentence
As a follow-up to a previous post regarding the first murder in Essex Fells in over 30 years, the Newark man who pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and conspiracy to commitburglary charges in connection with the case, was recently sentenced in Essex County Superior Court. After accepting a plea agreement from the Essex County Prosecutor’s… Continue Reading
Essex County Registered Sex Offender Facing New Aggravated Assault, Weapons Charges
After multiple convictions in Essex County for criminal sexual contact and aggravated sexual assault offenses, a New Jerseyregistered sex offender is now facing charges for aggravated assault as well as weapons offenses. According to officials from the New Jersey State Police Department, 31-year-old former North Brunswick resident Basir Loyal was previously convicted twice in Essex… Continue Reading
North/Central NJ: State Police Lead Massive Carjacking Operation Take-Down
Following a lengthy investigation conducted by numerous law enforcement agencies, a massive carjacking scheme was recently dismantled in New Jersey, leading to 26 arrests and the seizure of over 160 vehicles, the total value of which has been estimated at $8 million. According to acting Attorney General John Hoffman, the investigation, known as “Operation Jacked,”… Continue Reading
