Police Sweep Of Paterson Open-Air Drug Market Nets Local Dealers, Out-Of-Town Buyers
Paterson police scooped up local dealers and out-of-town buyers alike in a quick-strike response to calls from citizens who feared for their safety amid open-air neighborhood drug dealing.
Narcotics Division detectives emerged with 11 arrests and nearly 600 bags of heroin and crack Friday after targeting Hamilton Avenue between Summer and Lake streets, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said.
They also seized $7,133 in drug proceeds, he said.
Charged with selling or having drugs for sale, Speziale said, were Erick Speight, 22, and Clarence Cooper, 42, both of Paterson, and Anthony Yildi…
Bogota PD: Burglar Found In Homeowner's Living Room Attacks Officer
A homeless burglar attacked a police officer after a startled Bogota resident found him in his living room early Monday, authorities said.
The resident told police he heard a banging at his door, then went downstairs and found Abraham Reyes-Castro, 28, in his living room, Sgt. Geoffrey Cole said.
Reyes-Castro, a Mexican national whose most recent address was in Elmwood Park, tried locking himself in a room when the resident called police, Cole said.
Reyes-Castro refused to comply with their orders, then attacked one of the officers, the sergeant said.
Police took Reyes-Castro into cu…
