A story broke yesterday that officers from the Jersey City Police Department were called to an apartment building located at 239 Fowler Avenue Friday night on the report that a man had barricaded himself in his apartment. The man was later shot and a Jersey City police officer suffered “minor injuries.” Both were transported to… Continue Reading
24-Year Old Jersey City Man Beats Daughter With Belt and Whip
A 24-year old Jersey City man (whose name is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim) is now facing charges for beating his 7-year old daughter. It is alleged that the Columbia Avenue resident utilized a belt, an electrical cord, and a “chicle” (an Ecuadorian whip) to beat his daughter on multiple occasions,… Continue Reading
Jersey City Police Shooting Leaves Man Dead
According to reports, officers from the Jersey City Police Department were called to an apartment building located at 239 Fowler Avenue last night on the report that a man had barricaded himself in his apartment. The man was later shot three times and a Jersey City police officer suffered “minor injuries.” Both were transported to… Continue Reading
Police Searching for Man Who Lured 10-Year Old Girl in Irvington
A sketch has been released in the investigation of a Luring incident that is alleged to have transpired on February 23rd at approximately 4:30pm near the area of Springfield Avenue and 38th Street in Irvington. The man depicted to the left in an artist’s sketch, believed to be an older man, reportedly tried to lure… Continue Reading
Reputed Latin Kings Member Admits to Locking Girlfriend in Bedroom, Possession of Drugs
Michael Mendez, a 42-year old man from Paterson and a reputed member of the violent Latin Kings gang, pled guilty yesterday at the Passaic County Superior Court to charges that he locked his girlfriend in his bedroom for months at a time and possessed large quantities of drugs. Mendez was arrested in August of 2012… Continue Reading
