New Jersey Police Crackdown on DWI Arrests for Annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign

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Police across the state of New Jersey began their annual DWI crackdown. The campaign is called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” and it runs until January 1. This campaign includes additional patrol units and checkpoints. Last year’s campaign yielded 1,380 DWI arrests for alcohol and/or drugs. It also included 4,960 speeding tickets and 2,023… Continue Reading

Paterson man Charged with Several Weapons Offenses after Foot Chase

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According to authorities, a suspect was arrested after a foot chase in Paterson. Public safety director, Jerry Speziale reported that 28 year-old Johan Rodriguez was observed standing outside of the Quest Lounge at 54 Washington Avenue. Police sergeant Edgar Taylor got notification that a suspect was at that location carrying a duffel bag that contained… Continue Reading

Paterson Woman Charged with Setting Building on Fire

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According to authorities, a 29 year-old woman has been arrested in Paterson for Arson after allegedly setting fire to an abandoned building on Pearl Street. Erin Micco has been charged with two counts of second-degree aggravated arson. She allegedly started the fire to the vacant building, and luckily the fire did not cause displacement of… Continue Reading

Paterson Convict Arrested Again with Gun and Drugs

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According to authorities, a convicted felon was arrested again in Paterson on November 3, 2020. Police allege that 36 year-old Julio Rivera was adjusting a handgun in his waistband while walking across the street. Police approached the double-parked vehicle that he entered on Jasper & Street and Union Avenue. Police patted him down and recovered… Continue Reading