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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...
Detectives raid Paterson dealer’s home after drug sale, says sheriff
An accused drug dealer was arrested after a drug sale and his home on Linwood Avenue was raided on Thursday, according to Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. The accused dealer, Johnny Robles-Rodriguez, 32, and the buyer, Christopher J. Dibella Jr., 24, both of Paterson, were arrested on drug charges. Robles-Rodriguez...
Paterson man hurt in Market Street shooting
A 23-year-old city man was shot and wounded early Sunday morning, police said. The victim, who has not been identified, arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center at about 6:16 a.m. with a non-fatal gunshot wound. He is in stable condition. Based on a preliminary investigation, police believe the...
Paterson man charged in North 9th Street shooting
A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for his role in a shooting on North 9th Street, authorities said. Linwood Bugg, 27, of Paterson, was arrested on Friday in connection with a shooting investigation that took place on June 9, 2023, in the area of 9th Street and Belmont Avenue.
Paterson man arrested for allegedly crashing car into residence, striking two people
A man has been arrested for allegedly intentionally driving his vehicle into a residence and striking two people. Doretero Cruz, 53, of Paterson is charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose in connection with the June 19 incident that took place on Market and Southard streets.
Paterson man guilty of killing pregnant girlfriend
Donqua Thomas, 32, of Paterson, has been found guilty of murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain persons not to possess firearms after a jury trial. According to the State’s evidence, on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at approximately 1:37 p.m., Thomas...
Paterson man gets 44-year prison sentence for sexually abusing 10-year-old girl
A man has been sentenced to 44 years in New Jersey State Prison for sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl. Julio Largo-Veletanga, 67, of Paterson, was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault, three counts of sexual assault, attempted aggravated sexual assault, four counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and hindering apprehension or prosecution on November 15, 2022.
Paterson firefighter accused of stealing gold chain, authorities say
A Paterson firefighter has been arrested for allegedly stealing a gold chain, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. Antonio Moore, 39, of Newark, was arrested on Thursday. He has been charged with third-degree theft. On August 21, 2022, Clifton police arrested and transported a suspect to Saint Joseph’s...
Paterson police seize $115,000 worth of drugs in Chadwick Street bust
A man has been arrested and charged with drug offenses for allegedly having $115,000 worth of drugs. Niair Lane was charged with five drug offenses after being arrested on June 7. Detectives were conducting a surveillance operation of a residence on Chadwick Street. Police said he had 100 Oxycodone pills...
Garfield man wounded in Paterson shooting
The police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday night. At approximately 10:46 p.m., police responded to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson on report of a 37-year-old male Garfield resident seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound. A preliminary investigation determined that the shooting occurred...
Paterson adds 15 new police officers
Fifteen new police officers finished their training and joined the Paterson police force this week. Officials said the new officers come from diverse backgrounds. 10 are Hispanic, 3 Black, 1 Bengali, and 1 Arab, representing the different groups that make up the population of Paterson. “The law enforcement profession continues...
Paterson man gets 14 years in state prison for sexually abusing child
A man has been sentenced to 14 years in New Jersey State Prison for sexually abusing a child. James Jackson, Jr., 39, of Paterson, was sentenced on Friday. He had pleaded guilty to two counts of endangering the welfare of a child on February 13, 2023. Police initiated an investigation...
Paterson man hurt in Friday night shooting
A man was wounded in a shooting on North 9th Street late Friday night, authorities said. At approximately 10:01 p.m., police responded to the area of North 9th Street and Belmont Avenue on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, police located a potential crime scene consisting of ballistic evidence. However, no victim was located at the scene.
Paterson teen charged in North 4th Street shooting
A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and possession of a defaced firearm in connection with a shooting that occurred in Paterson on Tuesday. Walter Simon, of Paterson, was arrested by members of the Prospect...
Two people hurt in separate Paterson shootings
Two men were wounded in separate shootings in Paterson, according to authorities. On Saturday at approximately 8:05 p.m., a 20-year-old male Paterson resident was shot in the area of 11th Avenue and East 23rd Street. He was taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson with non-fatal injuries.
14 people arrested in car theft ring, chop shop operations run out of Paterson
Fourteen people were arrested for allegedly running chop shop operations that involved the theft of more than 35 vehicles across New Jersey, authorities said on Friday. Carlos Torres, 41; Juan Torres, 20; Ranlley Tejada-Pena, 35; Junior Lopez, 22; Adonis DeJesus Ventura Liranzo, 25; Wilson Castro, 46; Juan M. Jimenez-Gutierrez, 48; Freddy Tavare, 43; Edward Fernandez, 55; Juan Sterling Jimenez Gutierrez, 44; and Danilo A. Camilo, 26, all of Paterson, were arrested on various charges.
Paterson man charged in shooting of Saddle Brook man
A 21-year-old Paterson man was arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting that injured an 18-year-old man in February, authorities said. Jaquan Wilson was charged with attempted murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. The...
Little Falls drug dealer nabbed, $21,000 cash, ghost gun seized, says sheriff
An alleged drug dealer who operated a drug mill from his apartment in Little Falls and unloaded cocaine in Paterson was arrested on Thursday , according to Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. Victor M. Miranda, 38, of Little Falls, has been charged with three counts of possession of cocaine, three...
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