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Three people hurt in Paterson shooting
Three men were injured in a shooting at East 30th Street and 18th Avenue in Paterson at approximately 1:50 a.m. on Saturday. A 35-year-old man from Paterson and a 25-year-old man from Saint Albans, New York, arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center shortly after the incident, seeking treatment for non-fatal gunshot wounds. A third victim, a 31-year-old man from New York, also arrived at the hospital with a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Man shot on Pennington Street in Paterson
A 20-year-old man was shot early Thursday near Pennington and Market streets, prompting a police response at approximately 1:18 a.m. The victim, a Paterson resident, arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center via private vehicle for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound, police said. Officers located a potential crime...
13-year-old injured in Paterson shooting
A 13-year-old juvenile was injured in a shooting near Putman Street and Mercer Street in Paterson at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, according to police. Upon arrival, police found the juvenile suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound. The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment.
Incumbents triumph in Paterson municipal elections
Incumbents Michael Jackson, Shahin Khalique, Alex Mendez, Ruby Cotton, Luis Velez, and Al Abdelaziz won re-election in the Paterson municipal elections on Tuesday, according to unofficial ballot counts. Votes from 68 of 68 districts were counted by late Tuesday night. Tallies include partial mail-in vote count. Both the 2nd and...
Paterson election results: Jackson, Khalique, Mendez, Cotton, Velez, and Abdelaziz leading
Incumbents Michael Jackson, Shahin Khalique, Alex Mendez, Ruby Cotton, Luis Velez, and Alaa “Al” Abdelaziz are leading as ballots for the municipal elections continue to be counted, according to unofficial ballot counts. Both the 2nd and 3rd Ward races are likely to be impacted by the counting of...
Paterson election results: Jackson, Khan, Mendez, Cotton, Velez, and Abdelaziz leading
Incumbents Michael Jackson, Alex Mendez, Ruby Cotton, Luis Velez, and Alaa “Al” Abdelaziz are leading as ballots for the municipal elections continue to be counted, according to unofficial ballot counts. Challenger Aheya Khan is ahead of incumbent Shahin Khalique in the 2nd Ward race by 86 votes. Both...
It’s election day in Paterson. Here’s everything a voter needs to know.
Residents of Paterson are casting their votes today to elect council members for six ward seats. Polling places opened at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. Any person who believes his right to vote has been interfered with or wishes to report irregularities or voting-related problems or concerns should contact the New Jersey Attorney General’s hotline at 1-877-NJVOTER.
Paterson man arrested in Broadway murder
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on May 5, 2024, at the intersection of Broadway and East 24th Street. The incident led to the death of a 62-year-old man. Jimmy Mercedes, 39, of Paterson, faces multiple charges including first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession...
62-year-old Paterson man injured in Sunday morning shooting
A 62-year-old man was injured in a shooting on Sunday morning in Paterson. At approximately 10:22 a.m., police were called to the area of Broadway and East 24th Street following reports of gunfire. The victim, a resident of Paterson, sustained a non-fatal gunshot wound and was transported to St. Joseph’s...
Suffern man dies after ingesting fentanyl-laced substance sold by Paterson dealer
A New York State man has died after ingesting fentanyl-laced substance that was sold by a New Jersey drug dealer, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Tristan Colquhoun, 30-year-old, of Paterson, has been charged with multiple offenses, including possessing a firearm during an attempt to commit a crime, unlawful firearm possession as a convicted felon, intent to distribute fentanyl, possessing stolen property, distributing fentanyl, intending to distribute Alprazolam, possessing a controlled substance, and possessing a large capacity magazine.
Paterson man accused of sexual assault, strangling victim
A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and strangling a victim. Saul Huamani-Rosas, 26, of Paterson, faces serious charges including first-degree aggravated sexual assault, as well as second and third-degree aggravated assault. He is also charged with criminal mischief and harassment. Huamani-Rosas is accused of allegedly assaulting and...
East Orange man arrested for New Year’s Day shooting in Paterson
An East Orange man has been arrested by the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit and the United States Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force for his alleged role in a New Year’s Day shooting in Paterson, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. Eudys...
Body discovered in basement during Paterson house fire
At approximately 11:48 p.m. on Sunday, firefighters were called to a residential fire at 465 Hamilton Avenue in Paterson, where they discovered the body of a deceased male in the basement while battling the blaze. The identity of the deceased is pending confirmation as the investigation continues under the supervision...
3 people hurt in Paterson shooting on Lyon Street
Three people were injured in a shooting at the intersection of Lyon and East 16th streets on Saturday evening. The victims, a 28-year-old male and a 31-year-old female from Paterson, along with a 23-year-old female from Haledon, were taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center with non-fatal gunshot wounds.
Paterson man charged for allegedly killing cousin in Straight Street fight, authorities say
A man has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred early Monday morning at the intersection of Straight Street and 16th Avenue. Darwin Estrada-Cruz, 22, of Paterson faces charges of first-degree murder, which carries a sentence range of 30 years to life imprisonment. The incident unfolded in the...
Paterson man found dead following Straight Street fight
A man was found dead early Monday morning following a reported fight in Paterson, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 1:54 a.m., when officers were dispatched to the intersection of Straight Street and 16th Avenue. Upon arrival, the police located an unresponsive 31-year-old male inside a basement apartment...
Paterson man hurt in North 6th Street shooting
Authorities are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Paterson, leaving a 21-year-old man injured. The incident was reported near North 6th Street and Clinton Street at approximately 5:24 p.m. on Friday. Upon arrival at the scene, police found the Paterson man suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound. He...
15-year-old hurt in Paterson shooting on North 8th Street
A 15-year-old was treated for a non-fatal gunshot wound at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson on Tuesday afternoon. The incident prompted a response from the police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the injury. At approximately 3:33 p.m., police were dispatched to the medical center following a report...
Three Paterson police officers arrested for allegedly covering up for New York City cop, prosecutor says
Three Paterson police officers were arrested on Monday for allegedly covering up for a New York City officer, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. Giuseppe Ciarla, 42, of Paterson; Juan Cruz-Fernandez, 29, of Paterson; and Justin Schmid, 34, of Vernon, have been charged with second-degree official misconduct, conspiracy to commit official misconduct, and hindering the apprehension of another.
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