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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 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...
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...
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