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1 dead, 1 wounded in Paterson shooting
A man was killed and another wounded in a shooting on Putnam Street on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. Police said a 19-year-old man, who was shot in the abdomen, died from his injuries. They said a 29-year-old, who was shot in the leg, is in stable condition.
17-year-old hurt in Paterson shooting on Park Avenue
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old with non-fatal injuries. Officers were dispatched to the area of Park Avenue and East 24th Street at approximately 12:50 a.m. on Saturday, on a report of shots fired. Upon their arrival, police located a potential crime scene, but no victim was located.
Paterson man was allegedly dealing drugs out of Main Street bar, authorities say
Information that a man was dealing drugs out of a Main Street bar led to two arrests and seizure of heroin and cocaine, according to Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. Julio C. Arista, 63, and Nelson Santiago, 59, both of Paterson, were arrested on Thursday. Arista was charged with four drug offenses, including possession and distribution of cocaine. Santiago (right) was charged with heroin possession.
Man arrested in connection with Fourth of July double shooting in Paterson
A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for his role in a Fourth of July double shooting on Essex Street. Anderson Martinez, 26-years-old, of Paterson, has been charged with first-degree attempted murder; second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun; second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose; second-degree certain persons not to have weapons; and second-degree aggravated assault.
Authorities seize $1 million worth of drugs in Paterson drug mill
The New Jersey State Police conducted a drug investigation and raid that yielded almost $1 million worth of drugs, authorities said. Pedro Rodriguez Avalo, 30-year-old, of Paterson, has been charged with numerous drug offenses. He was arrested on June 27 following a raid at his residence on Lily Street near North 7th Street, authorities said.
Teaneck and Paterson men charged in Paterson double shooting
A man from Teaneck and another from Paterson were arrested for their alleged roles in a shooting in Paterson, authorities said. Jazyre K. Kearney, 21, of Paterson, and Tommy Norberto, 20, of Teaneck, are charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose for their alleged involvement in the shooting that took place on May 22 on West Broadway and Matlock Street. Additionally, Norberto is charged with second-degree certain persons not to have weapons.
Paterson man wounded in Rosa Parks Boulevard shooting
A 27-year-old Paterson man was shot and wounded in the area of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Pearl Street on Sunday night, police said. The man arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson via private vehicle at approximately 11:40 p.m. He was treated for a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Morris County man arrested in Paterson shooting
A Morris County man has been arrested and charged for his alleged role in a Paterson shooting, authorities said. Yoel Maldonado-Nunez, 31, of Butler, surrendered to police on Tuesday afternoon. He has been charged with charged with first-degree attempted murder; second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun; second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose; and second-degree certain persons not to have weapons.
Sayegh appoints Callegari as acting Paterson economic development director
Mayor Andre Sayegh has announced the appointment of Christian Callegari as the acting economic development director. Callegari will assume this role while the city conducts a comprehensive search for a new director. His official start date is set for August 1, 2023. Callegari, who served as Sayegh’s chief of staff...
Paterson man hurt in Market Street shooting
A man was wounded in a shooting on Market Street early Saturday morning. The victim, 18-year-old, of Paterson, was struck by gunfire on Market and East 18th streets at around 12:09 a.m. Police initially responded to report of a shooting on Seely Street and Parkway. They did not find a...
Jersey City man wounded in Paterson shooting
The police are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Thursday in the area of Belmont Avenue and North 10th Street. A 42-year-old male Jersey City resident was found suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound. He was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson for treatment.
Morris County man accused of sexually abusing child inside vehicle in Paterson
A Morris County man has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a child inside a vehicle in Paterson, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. Luis Campos, 25, of Lincoln Park, has been charged with kidnapping, two counts of aggravated sexual assault, two counts of sexual assault, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Paterson man pleads guilty to sexually abusing child
A man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child on numerous occasions over three years, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. Jose Elmer Enriquez, 48, of Paterson, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree sexual assault on Wednesday. Enriquez was arrested on July 23, 2022. He was...
2 dead, 5 wounded in Paterson shootings
Two people are dead and five wounded in separate Paterson shootings. In the first incident, police said two men — 19 and 20 years old of Paterson — were struck by gunfire on Essex and Madison streets at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday. In the second incident, police...
Indicted councilman picked to serve as president of City Council in Paterson
Councilman Alex Mendez, who is under indictment for election and voter fraud charges, has been picked to serve as president of the City Council in Paterson. Mendez was nominated by councilwoman Maritza Davila during the reorganization meeting on Saturday. Mendez was picked in a 5-3 vote. Council members Al Abdelaziz,...
Grand jury indicts Paterson councilman’s brother Shelim Khalique, again, for using unqualified school bus drivers, toll evasion, AG says
A grand jury has indicted Shelim Khalique – brother of City Council president Shahin Khalique – for using unqualified school bus drivers and failing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in toll, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. Shelim Khalique, 53, of Wayne, who...
15 members of Paterson street gang charged with crimes
Fifteen members of a Paterson gang have been charged for their roles in dealing heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger’s office. Authorities said 11 of them were arrested, 2 were already in custody, and 2 remain at large. All of them are members of the UpTop gang which operates around Governor and Carroll streets, the Incca Village housing complex, and Harrison Street.
Paterson police investigating shooting of 18-year-old Elmwood Park man
An 18-year-old Elmwood Park man was shot and wounded early Saturday, authorities said. The victim arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Wayne seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound. He was later transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson. Paterson police said the shooting...
Paterson liquor store sold winning $1.35 million lottery ticket
A lottery ticket worth $1.35 million was sold by a Paterson liquor store, according to the New Jersey Lottery. The Jersey Cash 5 jackpot ticket worth $1,355,451 was sold by Florida Drugs & Liquor, located at 507 Broadway. It matched all five numbers drawn on Saturday. Winning numbers were: 07, 18, 21, 34 and 42 and the XTRA number was 03.
Paterson police chief outlines summer anti-crime strategy
State-appointed police chief Isa Abbassi outlined a summer anti-crime strategy on Saturday afternoon that focuses on stepped up enforcement in crime hotspots, increased enforcement against after-hour businesses, and renewed focus on quality-of-life complaints. “The Summer Strategy that we are announcing today includes significant violence reduction efforts made possible by Attorney...
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