Three men were arrested as part of a large bust in Hudson County which dismantled what authorities are calling a “heroin mill.” The mill, which is described as a luxury apartment on Somerset Street in Harrison, is allegedly connected to 227 overdoses and 84 deaths. An opioid enforcement task force which was put together by… Continue Reading
Paterson Man Arrested for Shoplifting in Clifton
According to authorities, a man in Clifton was caught shoplifting at the Corrado’s store on Main Street. Police allegedly received reports that 29 year-old Jean Carlos Santana-Maldonado had shoplifted and that the suspect had fled on foot. Once police apprehended Santana-Maldonado on a neighboring street, they also discovered that the suspect have driven to Corrado’s… Continue Reading
Mom and Son Caught in Haledon with Marijuana Edibles, Charged with Distribution
According to authorities, a mother and son duo were found in Haledon with 35 bags of cereal laced with THC, and several other marijuana edibles. According to Lieutenant George Guzman, 48 year-old Connie Rivera and 27 year-old Jason Rivera, both of Paterson, were pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt, and because the mom did… Continue Reading
Lodi Special Education Teacher Charged with Simple Assault
According to authorities, a special education teacher for Lodi school district has been arrested for Simple Assault. Forty-three year-old Melissa Grant-Terhune was arrested by Fort Lee police and she is accused of scratching a male victim’s face (which is described as a domestic violence incident). Grant-Terhune is the third Lodi teacher who was arrested in the… Continue Reading
156 Bags of heroin, and Gun Seized in Hamilton Street Raid in Paterson
According to police director, Jerry Speziale, Paterson Police arrested two people during a raid at 356 Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday. According to police, 156 glassine bags of heroin were seized along with 1 knotted bag of heroin and 1 bag of crack cocaine. During the raid, police also seized a Jimenez Arms handgun Model J.A.… Continue Reading