A Newark resident is currently facing charges for attempted murder, robbery, burglary, and weapons offenses in Bergen County, as well as maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance production facility, possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, and possession of marijuana in Essex County, after being apprehended on Wednesday, January 8th. 24-year-old Hassan Sly, also known… Continue Reading
Newark Man Charged with Multiple Weapons Offenses Following Police Tip
After receiving a tip from a Newark resident, officers from the Newark Police Department conducted searches of another Newark resident’s vehicle and his home, which resulted in the man being charged with multiple counts of unlawful possession of a weapon as well as possession of prohibited weapons and devices. On Wednesday, January 8th, Newark Police… Continue Reading
Mahwah Police Arrest Man on Charges for Criminal Sexual Contact
Officers from the Mahwah Police Department recently arrested a man on charges for criminal sexual contact, following a report from a woman who worked with him at a restaurant in Mahwah, New Jersey. According to James Batelli, Chief of Police at the Mahwah Police Department, 44-year-old Isaac Jacome allegedly assaulted his 34-year-old coworker after asking… Continue Reading
Paterson Police Arrest Man Charged with Robbery After Six-Hour Standoff
After a six-hour standoff, officers from the Paterson Police Department recently apprehended a suspect who is now facing charges for robbery as well as weapons offenses. On Friday, January 3rd, Paterson police proceeded to an apartment building located on 12th Avenue in Paterson to arrest 36-year-old Lashan Mathis in connection with robbery charges. According to… Continue Reading
Fairview Man from Guatemala Pleads to Sexual Assault Charges, May be Deported After Prison Term
After accepting a plea agreement from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, a Fairview man will be sentenced to serve nearly seven years in New Jersey State Prison for sexual assault charges before potentially being deported. Jose Juarez-Roca, formerly of Guatemala, was originally facing charges for aggravated sexual assault after allegedly sexually victimizing a 9-year-old girl… Continue Reading
