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Paterson man arrested in shooting of Passaic City man
A man has been arrested for a shooting in the area of Park Avenue and East 18th Street. Jhon Garcia, 29, of Paterson, is charged with attempted murder in the first degree, unlawful possession of a weapon in the second degree, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in the second degree, and certain persons not to possess a weapon in the second degree.
Passaic City man hospitalized after shooting in Paterson
A 33-year-old man from Passaic City was hospitalized early Friday after being shot in Paterson. At approximately 5:22 a.m., members of the police were dispatched to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center to meet with the victim, who had sustained a non-fatal gunshot wound. Upon investigation, police determined that the...
Passaic City man arrested for lewdness in Garrett Mountain Reservation
A man has been arrested and charged with lewdness following an incident at Garrett Mountain Reservation on the morning of June 22, 2024. Ruben R. Almeida Pimentel, 52, of Passaic City, was identified as a person of interest after a female victim reported seeing a man masturbating in the driver’s seat of a Dodge Ram pickup truck with the door ajar. Pimentel was arrested on July 2, 2024, based on the recommendation of the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Two wounded in downtown Paterson shooting
Two people were wounded in a shooting in downtown Paterson at approximately 4:07 p.m. on Wednesday, according to police. Authorities said a 56-year-old female victim from Clifton and a 35-year-old male victim from Paterson were located at the scene near Broadway and Main Street. Both victims were transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment of non-fatal gunshot wounds.
Man shot on Mill Street in Paterson
At approximately 10:51 p.m., members of the police were dispatched to the area of Mill Street and Market Street following a report of a shooting. While on scene, police located a 56-year-old male victim from Paterson. The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment of a...
Paterson man arrested on drug distribution charges following overdose death
A man has been arrested on charges of possession with the intent to distribute narcotics and drug distribution. Jesus A. Cantillo, 39, of Paterson, was taken into custody on Thursday, following an investigation into the death of Lance Kerness, 38, of Westwood, who was found deceased in a private residence on May 2. Kerness was discovered by first responders after a 911 call reported an unconscious and unresponsive adult male at approximately 4:38 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene, with indicators of a possible drug overdose noted.
Boil water advisory lifted for South Paterson and parts of Clifton
The Passaic Valley Water Commission announced on Friday evening that the boil water advisory issued for South Paterson and parts of Clifton has been lifted. After extensive water quality testing and collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and local health officials, it has been confirmed that customers in South Paterson and parts of Clifton can resume normal water use.
Paterson man arrested in connection with sexual assault
A man was arrested on Sunday in connection with a sexual assault. Keshawn Harley, 38, of Paterson, is charged with second-degree sexual assault, third-degree aggravated assault, and the disorderly persons offense of simple assault. A woman reported that she had been sexually and physically assaulted on Sunday in the area...
Boil water advisory issued for South Paterson after water main break
The Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has issued a boil water advisory for residents and businesses in South Paterson on Wednesday afternoon following a water main break. The advisory affects the area from Route 19 to East Railway Avenue and from Madison Avenue to Genessee Avenue. Effective immediately, the advisory...
Kearny man injured in early morning Paterson shooting
A man was injured in a shooting at approximately 2:41 a.m. on Monday. Members of the police were dispatched to the area of Prospect Street and Ellison Street in Paterson after receiving a report of the incident. The 26-year-old male victim from Kearny arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center...
Man injured in shooting on 10th Avenue in Paterson
A man was struck by gunfire on 10th Avenue and East 23rd Street at approximately 3:41 p.m. on Saturday. Police located a 56-year-old male victim from Paterson who was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound. Members of the police were able to locate a potential crime scene.
Teen hurt in 10th Avenue shooting in Paterson
A teenager was shot in Paterson on Thursday at approximately 9:20 p.m., according to police. The 17-year-old juvenile arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound. Police located a potential crime scene in the area of 10th Avenue and East 26th Street. The...
Man and woman arrested in connection to Paterson homicide
A man and a woman were arrested in connection to the homicide that took place on June 2 in the area of Chadwick Street and Weiss Street in Paterson. Mathew Amaro, 27, and Tiffany Medina, 26, both from Paterson, were arrested on June 10 in Paterson without incident. Amaro is...
North Carolina man arrested in New Jersey custody dispute case
A Cary, North Carolina, man was arrested without incident on June 7 by members of the United States Marshals Service after an investigation by police and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. Anthony Smith, 47, was charged with second-degree interference with custody. On May 28, police were dispatched to the...
Paterson man, charged for role in triple shooting, arrested in Pennsylvania
A 19-year-old male from Paterson has been charged in connection to the October 3, 2023 homicide in the area of Broadway and Rosa Parks Boulevard in Paterson. Brayan Caraballo, 19, of Paterson, is charged with murder, first degree; conspiracy to commit murder, first degree; attempted murder, first degree; unlawful possession of a weapon, second degree; and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, second degree.
Paterson man hurt in Ryle Avenue shooting
A man was wounded in a shooting in Paterson at approximately 10 p.m. on Friday. Members of the police were dispatched to the area of Ryle Avenue and Ryle Road on report of the incident. Upon arrival, police found a 36-year-old male victim from Paterson. The victim was transported to...
Paterson shootings leave one dead, multiple injured
On Sunday, June 2, police responded to three separate incidents of violence in the city, resulting in multiple injuries and one fatality. At approximately 4:56 p.m., police were dispatched to the area of Main Street and Chadwick Street following reports of an assault. The victim was taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. While at the hospital, police were informed that a 45-year-old man and a 28-year-old man, both residents of Paterson, had arrived with non-fatal gunshot wounds from an incident that occurred at the same location as the assault. Police identified a potential crime scene in the area.
18-year-old injured in Paterson shooting
A man was wounded in a shooting on Friday at approximately 4:11 p.m. near 10th Avenue and East 25th Street, according to the Paterson police. The man, an 18-year-old from Paterson, sustained a non-fatal gunshot wound and was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. Police identified...
Paterson man hurt in Memorial Day shooting on Rosa Parks Boulevard
Police responded to a shooting on Rosa Parks Boulevard and East 18th Street on Monday, locating a 26-year-old male victim from Paterson. The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment of non-fatal gunshot wounds. Authorities identified a potential crime scene in the area. Anyone with...
Passaic City man shot in Paterson, police say
A 51-year-old man from Passaic City was shot near Carroll Street and Pearl Street in Paterson early Monday morning, according to police. The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound. Police responded to the scene at approximately 1:47 a.m. and identified a potential crime scene in the area.
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