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Active Paterson, New Jersey Shooting Investigation
PATERSON, NJ.- A 43-year-old Paterson, New Jersey woman was hospitalized after she was struck by gunfire late Sunday night on a Paterson, New Jersey Street. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, shortly before 10:00 p.m., members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call after receiving a report of a shooting in the area of Prospect and Market Streets in the City of Paterson.
Multi-Vehicle Accident On North Airmont Road Sends Five to Hospitals
A multi-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of North Airmont Road and the entrance ramp to the New York State Thruway Northbound. Emergency personnel, including Hatzoloh EMS, Faist EMS, Ramapo Police, and the Tallman Fire Department, responded to the scene. Rockland Hatzoloh transported five patients from the accident scene. Three...
One hospitalized in serious condition in Cedar Grove car crash
A head-on collision in Cedar Grove left one driver hospitalized in serious condition, officials said. At about 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a tractor trailer and a Sudan crashed on Ridge Road, said Detective Nicole Hoyt from the Cedar Grove Police Department. ...
Man found shot dead inside car in New Jersey; investigation ongoing: PCPO
An investigation into the death of a man found in a car with a gunshot wound to his head is ongoing in Paterson, New Jersey, local authorities said. In a joint statement, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said that the Clifton Police Department received a call at around 12:19 a.m. on Saturday reporting that shots were fired in the area of Lakeview Avenue and Merselis Avenue.
New York State Troopers Stop Man For Oversized Load, You Won’t Believe This
How many times have we seen that guy traveling along Main Street with a mattress on the roof of the car and his left arm out the window holding on to the mattress for dear life? Transporting a mattress with your car is legal but you will get stopped if it isn't secure.
NJ teacher charged with assaulting 11-year-old special needs student
WEST ORANGE — A special education teacher is facing charges including child endangerment for assaulting an 11-year-old student at school, according to authorities. Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne was arrested on July 16, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens. The teacher at Mt. Carmel Guild Academy in West...
Another baby has died in NJ this week after being left in hot car
EAST HANOVER — Another infant has died after being left in a car in New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said East Hanover Police were called after a 6- month-old girl was noticed inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Police Investigate Physical Disturbance and Assault on Roosevelt Avenue
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, July 20, at 10:59 p.m., officers responded to a report of a significant physical disturbance outside a residence on Roosevelt Ave. Upon arrival, numerous individuals scattered, fleeing through the surrounding yards. A 17-year-old juvenile was allegedly assaulted by one of the unidentified individuals who fled before police arrival, resulting in a non-life-threatening head injury. The juvenile was transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment.
Paterson woman hit by gunfire a block from City Hall
PATERSON — For the second time in less than three weeks, Paterson’s downtown business district was the scene of a shooting on Sunday night. A 43-year-old Paterson woman was injured by gunfire in Sunday’s crime, which happened just after 10 p.m. near the corner of Market and Prospect streets, a block from City...
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
NJ school principal and her son die in crash during family trip
ENGLEWOOD — An elementary school principal and her son died in a head-on crash in South Africa on the Fourth of July that claimed four lives. Daniela Small-Bailey, principal of the Dr. John Grieco Elementary School in Englewood, was with her son Sidanii Bell visiting with his two children who live in Dullstroom, South Africa, according to a statement from the Englewood School District.
Woman Injured in Shooting on Prospect and Market Streets in Paterson
PATERSON, NJ - A 43-year-old Paterson woman sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds on Sunday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to a statement, at approximately 9:57 p.m. on July 21, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of Prospect Street and Market Street in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim who had sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds. She was promptly transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Police were able to identify a potential crime scene in the vicinity. Authorities are currently conducting an active and ongoing investigation into the incident. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact them on their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash and grab
A Passaic man has been accused of helping steal a massive amount of iPhones from an Essex County wholesale electronics store three months ago. On April 18 around 2:24 a.m., Fairfield police were sent to investigate an alarm going off at United Tower Associates, which also operates as Digital World Shop, along Bloomfield Avenue.
Paterson activist on police advisory group involved in bar assault
PATERSON — Ernest Rucker, a community activist and member of the Paterson Police Department’s advisory council, was involved in an assault late Friday night at the Elks Club bar on Ellison Street. Rucker, who is 71, told Paterson Press he was defending himself against a Rochelle Park man who was threatening to sexually...
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