On June 28, 2022, the NJ Supreme Court issued its decision in the matter of State v. David L.Smith, which effectively narrowed the applicability of New Jersey’s window tint statute. N.J.S.A. 39:3-74 (the window tint statute) prohibits operation of a vehicle with any “non-transparent material” on the front windshield or front side windows.” As the… Continue Reading
Attorney General’s Office investigating death of woman in Paterson PD cell
The NJ Attorney General’s Office is investigating the death of a woman who is alleged to have died while in a holding cell at the Paterson Police Department. The 57-year old woman, whose identity has not yet been released, was apparently taken into custody on Thursday, February 17th and charged with Possession of CDS (crack… Continue Reading
DEA launches initiative in Newark to combat drug-related violence and overdoses
Newark will be one of 34 locations nationwide where the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will launch its newest initiative and attempt to combat the rising rates of drug-related violence and overdose deaths through the country. The initiative, called Operation Overdrive, utilizes an approach driven by data and intelligence to identify and attempt to dismantle criminal… Continue Reading
Man arrested and charged with Attempted Murder after shooting off-duty police officer
A 36-year old East Orange man was arrested and charged last night after he purportedly shot an off-duty police officer during an altercation at a local convenience store. Shaahid Forshee was taken into custody in Newark hours after the alleged shooting. The officer, who was allegedly unarmed, was attempting to break up a fight between… Continue Reading
Another attack at the Essex County Correctional Facility results in death of inmate
According to a press release dated December 4, 2021, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General is investigating the attack of an inmate at the Essex County Correctional Facility, who was pronounced dead at University Hospital in Newark on Friday morning at 9:03am. The identity of the inmate has not been released. The investigation… Continue Reading
