NJ Attorney General Issues Directive 2021-5 Requiring Body Cameras for all Patrol Officers

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On May 25, 2021, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced Directive 2021-5 which requires that all uniformed patrol officers are required to be equipped with body worn cameras (“BWC”) by June 1, 2021. The directive also expanded the law’s mandate to include additional officers, and ensuring appropriate use of BWCs. This directive includes that officers assigned… Continue Reading

Paterson man Robbed a City Beauty Salon, was Locked Inside by Employees Until Police Arrival

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According to authorities, a 27 year-old Paterson man was arrested after allegedly robbing a city beauty salon. Police say, that on April 15, 2021, suspect Reshawn Evans was likely high on drugs when he entered the salon and attempted to steal money from the cash register. Employees escaped the salon and locked the suspect inside… Continue Reading

Paterson man Charged After Punching One Year-Old in Stomach & Bribing Daughter with Barbie Doll to Take Blame

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According to authorities, a Paterson man was arrested after punching a one year-old boy in the stomach, causing the child to undergo emergency surgery on Christmas Day. Police allege that 37 year-old Jeanandre Desir gave his 5 year-old daughter a barbie doll so that she would lie to detectives and say that she hit the… Continue Reading

New Jersey Governor Signs New Marijuana Law

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On February 22, 2021 New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy signed three bills which changed marijuana legislation. These laws went into immediate effect and seek to decriminalize cannabis and loosen penalties for possession. The framework features a two-pronged approach which provides guidelines for regulated cannabis; and marijuana and hashish and is as follows: Regulated Cannabis: When the… Continue Reading