Law & Justice
By AL SULLIVAN
April 19, 2024
NEWARK, NJ – Five members and associates of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex pleaded guilty this week to racketeering, violent crimes in aid of racketeering, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Jervon Morris, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eudys Santios-Toribio, 23, East Orange, was arrested on Thursday in connection to a shooting incident that occurred on January 1 in Paterson, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes, and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi announced. Santios-Toribio faces ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Jayshawn E. Moore, age 22, has been sentenced for kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault on the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Park Campus, announced Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Florham Park Police Chief ...
NEWARK, NJ - Morristown resident Seven Brooks, 37, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for posing as a woman to induce dozens of minors to send sexually explicit pictures and videos, announced U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Brooks, who was employed by a New Jersey elementary school and ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ -- A 17-year-old Newark male faces multiple charges in connection with a carjacking that took place in Cedar Grove last November. On Nov. 19, 2023, Cedar Grove police responded to a reported carjacking on The Fairway. During the theft of a Porsche, the owner was struck by the ...
NEWARK, NJ – A pair of Jersey City gang members already behind bars now face life in prison after being indicted with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Kenneth Harrigan, aka “Kenny,” aka “Kenny OGM,” 27, and Darion ...
FRANKLIN TWP., NJ - A man is facing burglary, theft and other charges after police say he broke into an Easton Avenue convenience store and stole more than $9,000 in NJ lottery tickets last month, according to a news release. Joseph Holman, 41, of Willingboro is charged with third degree ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - An investigation is currently underway following a shooting incident in Montclair on Monday afternoon, which resulted in the injury of a police officer. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Forest Street shortly after 1 p.m. According to authorities, the encounter transpired ...
FRANKLIN TWP., NJ - A man is facing burglary, theft and other charges after police say he broke into an Easton Avenue convenience store and stole more than $9,000 in NJ lottery tickets last month, according to a news release. Joseph Holman, 41, of Willingboro is charged with third degree ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A Morris County Sherrif's K9 has been named the winner of the 2024 Bark Madness. K9 Kaboom received his reward received his reward from Sheriff James M. Gannon at Arthur’s Tavern in Morris Plains. K9 Kaboom is a male Labrador Retriever Mix, born January 2, 2017. He ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A Morris County Sherrif's K9 has been named the winner of the 2024 Bark Madness. K9 Kaboom received his reward received his reward from Sheriff James M. Gannon at Arthur’s Tavern in Morris Plains. K9 Kaboom is a male Labrador Retriever Mix, born January 2, 2017. He ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - A burglar broke in through the glass door at a smoke shop in Coconut Creek, cutting himself and then making his getaway on his bicycle early Tuesday morning, according to city police. He didn’t get far. The burglar set off an alarm at Hook Up Smoke Shop Vape Shop & ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Union County Prosecutor’s Office says an Elizabeth man, who was charged with sexually assaulting a minor over a two-year period between 2004 and 2006, was arrested on Tuesday, April 9 in Kissimmee, Florida. 49-year-old Hellarion Meneses is charged with two counts of sexual ...
BUTLER, NJ - Approximately an hour ago, The Butler Police Department was contacted by a resident of the Carey Avenue Apartment Complex [located at 35 Carey Ave]. The resident reported that her car had been vandalized. Soon after, multiple others additionally reported their vehicles had ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A former employee of Doylestown Hospital pleaded guilty on Monday to embezzling more than $600,000 from an account that was used for charitable donations. Chalfont resident Norma Galagarza, 68, entered an open guilty plea to felony counts of theft, forgery, access device fraud and ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - An investigation is currently underway following a shooting incident in Montclair on Monday afternoon, which resulted in the injury of a police officer. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Forest Street shortly after 1 p.m. According to authorities, the encounter transpired ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - An investigation is currently underway following a shooting incident in Montclair on Monday afternoon, which resulted in the injury of a police officer. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Forest Street shortly after 1 p.m. According to authorities, the encounter transpired ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - On Friday, an Elizabeth man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a 2022 attempted murder in Elizabeth. 57-year-old Vincent Jean was found guilty of multiple charges including first-degree attempted murder, second-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, third-degree ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - An investigation is currently underway following a shooting incident in Montclair on Monday afternoon, which resulted in the injury of a police officer. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Forest Street shortly after 1 p.m. According to authorities, the encounter transpired ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A 24-year-old Coconut Creek man told police that he had about 170 files of child pornography, a police report said. Phillip Wilson made the revelation after officers began investigating him. Police had gotten a tip from the Dropbox file service that child pornography had ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley Superintendent Bracken Healy released a letter addressing a recent incident at the school, highlighting the institution's commitment to safety and security. According to the letter, on the morning of April 8, security officers at Passaic Valley High School ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - On Friday, an Elizabeth man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a 2022 attempted murder in Elizabeth. 57-year-old Vincent Jean was found guilty of multiple charges including first-degree attempted murder, second-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, third-degree ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ— A 19-year-old Asbury Park resident, Bani J. Mezquititla, has pleaded guilty to severe charges of animal cruelty, including torturing and killing his pet cat, Monmouth County authorities announced. The guilty plea was entered before Superior Court Judge Chad N. Cagan on ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ -A Free Expungement Clinic will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 10 Martin Luther King Avenue, in Morristown. Those interested in pursuing an expungement will be able to speak with an attorney to see whether certain ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - An Elizabeth man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two minors in Elizabeth and Kenilworth between 2013 and 2021. 68-year-old Luis Pauta Matute is charged with first and second-degree sexual assault and for endangering the welfare of a child. He is currently ...
NEWARK, NJ - A man who fled the country after reportedly killing a 40-year-old Bayonne woman is back in the United States and facing charges in connection with the October 2022 incident. On the day of the incident, members of the Bayonne Police Department responded to 30 Lord Avenue to perform ...
FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against Howell resident, Samantha E. Bonara, 31, in connection with a fatal three-vehicle crash in mid-January that claimed the life of a 3-year-old girl and injured others, Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ -A Free Expungement Clinic will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 10 Martin Luther King Avenue, in Morristown. Those interested in pursuing an expungement will be able to speak with an attorney to see whether certain ...
TOMS RIVER - A Barnegat woman was sentenced to New Jersey State Prison on Friday, April12. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Laurie Maxson, 54, of Barnegat, was sentenced o three years New Jersey State Prison as a result of her previously entered guilty plea to Conspiracy ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ -A Free Expungement Clinic will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 10 Martin Luther King Avenue, in Morristown. Those interested in pursuing an expungement will be able to speak with an attorney to see whether certain ...