Teen Killed In Clifton Crash: Prosecutor Teen Killed In Clifton Crash: Prosecutor
Teen Killed In Clifton Crash: Prosecutor A 17-year-old was killed in an overnight Clifton crash, authorities said. A 2008 Honda Accord carrying four people collided with a 2011 Mazda CX-9 with one occupant around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, March 2 at Lakeview and Crooks avenues, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said. A 17-year-old passenger in the Honda Accord was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the vehicle crash is undetermined at this time. This investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes available. The Passaic…
Fake Cops, Real Crimes: Paterson Crew Busted In $190K Bergen County Bail Scam: Prosecutor Fake Cops, Real Crimes: Paterson Crew Busted In $190K Bergen County Bail Scam: Prosecutor
Fake Cops, Real Crimes: Paterson Crew Busted In $190K Bergen County Bail Scam: Prosecutor Three Paterson residents have been arrested in connection with a phony bail bond scam that swindled nearly $190,000 from unsuspecting victims across Bergen County, authorities announced. Yasen R. Delgado, 26; Ahjainay N. Gawthney, 27; and Delareese Delgado, 31, were taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 27, following a multi-agency investigation, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The suspects are accused of posing as law enforcement officers and bail bondsmen, calling victims and threatening them with arrest warrants for missing court dates or jury duty. Victims were told to hand o…
Massive Drug Raids Lead To Multiple Arrests, Guns, Cash Seized: Wayne PD Massive Drug Raids Lead To Multiple Arrests, Guns, Cash Seized: Wayne PD
Massive Drug Raids Lead To Multiple Arrests, Guns, Cash Seized: Wayne PD A months-long investigation into an illegal drug distribution network led to coordinated police raids across North Jersey, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons, drugs, and cash, authorities said. The Wayne Police Department and New Jersey State Police executed the raids on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, with assistance from the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, Clifton, Haledon, and Pompton Lakes Police Departments. Tactical units from the NJSP TEAMS Unit and Elmwood Park ERT helped officers enter several locations in Elmwood Park, Saddle Brook, Paterson, Bloomfield, and Mo…
Police Shoot Sword-Wielding Resident In Wayne: Prosecutor Police Shoot Sword-Wielding Resident In Wayne: Prosecutor
Police Shoot Sword-Wielding Resident In Wayne: Prosecutor A Wayne resident armed with two swords is in stable condition after being shot by police on Friday night, Feb. 14, authorities said. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Shooting Response Team responded to a home on White Birch Court around 9:55 p.m., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. Wayne police had been dispatched to perform a welfare check when they encountered the suspect, armed with two swords, Valdes said. One Wayne officer discharged a service-issued firearm, striking the individual, according to the prosecutor. That individual was transported to the hospital …
Officials ID Man Killed In Clifton Fire Officials ID Man Killed In Clifton Fire
Officials ID Man Killed In Clifton Fire A 63-year-old man died after a house fire in Clifton Thursday night, Feb. 6, authorities said. Firefighters and police responded to 301 Union Avenue at approximately 8:26 p.m. after receiving reports of a working fire, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes. When crews arrived, they found Michael Lazor, of Clifton, suffering from injuries caused by the fire. He was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, officials said. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire. The investigation remains active, and more details…
Hardworking Grandfather Killed Clearing Snow Off Car In Paterson Was 'Joy In The Room' Hardworking Grandfather Killed Clearing Snow Off Car In Paterson Was 'Joy In The Room'
Hardworking Grandfather Killed Clearing Snow Off Car In Paterson Was 'Joy In The Room' A 59-year-old father and grandfather killed in a hit-and-run crash while clearing snow from his car leaves behind a grieving family that remembers him as a hardworking man who always put others first. Abel Herrera Cardoso was struck by a green Chevy Trailblazer near Alabama and Trenton avenues at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray. Officers arrived to find Herrera suffering from severe injuries, officials said. He was rushed to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where…
Victim Cleaning Snow Off Car Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Paterson: Prosecutor (PHOTOS) Victim Cleaning Snow Off Car Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Paterson: Prosecutor (PHOTOS)
Victim Cleaning Snow Off Car Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Paterson: Prosecutor (Photos) A hit-and-run driver has been charged in connection with a crash that claimed the life of a 59-year-old man cleaning snow off of his vehicle earlier this week in Paterson, authorities said. Shakim D. Adams, 21, was behind the wheel of a green  Chevy Trailblazer when he struck Abel Herrera, 59, near Alabama and Trenton avenues around 8:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray said. Officers arrived at the scene to find Herrera suffering from severe injuries, officials said. He was rushed…
NJ Kiosk Worker Who Raped Teen In Janitor's Closet Approaches Undercover Cop Days Later: Police NJ Kiosk Worker Who Raped Teen In Janitor's Closet Approaches Undercover Cop Days Later: Police
NJ Kiosk Worker Who Raped Teen In Janitor's Closet Approaches Undercover Cop Days Later: Police Disturbing new details have been released in the sexual assault of a teenage girl at the Willowbrook Mall earlier this month. As previously reported by Daily Voice, 23-year-old ex-con Denys Ludisaca, of Little Ferry, was charged with abducting and sexually assaulting a girl between ages 13 and 15 at the mall on Jan. 11. The affidavit for probable cause says the victim frequents the Wayne mall and was planning to meet up with friends that day.  ** WARNING: The following news report contains graphic and disturbing information. Reader discretion is advised. ** While exiting one of the m…
Clifton Gunman Charged With Murder Years After Shooting: Prosecutor Clifton Gunman Charged With Murder Years After Shooting: Prosecutor
Clifton Gunman Charged With Murder Years After Shooting: Prosecutor A Clifton man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Passaic resident more than two years ago, authorities announced. Yoniel Santana-Gomez, 24, was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in connection to the Dec. 11, 2022, shooting of Ariel Henriquez, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said. Henriquez was brought to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center with a gunshot wound at approximately 3:47 a.m. that …
Man Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults Teen Girl In Secluded Area Of Willowbrook Mall: Prosecutor Man Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults Teen Girl In Secluded Area Of Willowbrook Mall: Prosecutor
Man Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults Teen Girl In Secluded Area Of Willowbrook Mall: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Bergen County man has been charged with kidnapping and sex offenses after authorities say he sexually assaulted a girl in a secluded area of the Willowbrook Mall. Denys Ludisaca, of Little Ferry, carried out the attack on the girl between 13 and 15 years old, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Deputy Chief Joseph Rooney said. ALSO SEE: Girl's Accused Mall Abductor Has Lengthy Criminal History Across Bergen County, Records Show Police were notified of the incident on Jan. 11, and on Jan. 16, Ludisaca was identified as the attacker …
Paterson Gunman Arrested Along Route 46: Cops Paterson Gunman Arrested Along Route 46: Cops
Paterson Gunman Arrested Along Route 46: Cops A 27-year-old Paterson man has been captured in Bergen County in connection with a December shooting that left a victim hospitalized, authorities said. Dandre Jacobus was taken into custody without incident on Thursday, Jan. 23, by the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Task Force at Liberty Street and Route 46 in South Hackensack, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray. The charges stem from a Dec. 29, 2024, shooting that occurred at approximately 1:09 p.m. in the area of Highland Street and Park Place in Paterson. O…
Passiac Predator Who Sexually Assaulted Child For 7 Years, Bribed Witnesses Learns His Fate Passiac Predator Who Sexually Assaulted Child For 7 Years, Bribed Witnesses Learns His Fate
Passiac Predator Who Sexually Assaulted Child For 7 Years, Bribed Witnesses Learns His Fate A 36-year-old Passaic man was sentenced to nearly seven decades behind bars for sexually assaulting a child for nearly seven years and then trying to bribe witnesses to recant their statements, authorities said. Sergio Bernal became the center of an investigation in August 2020, when the local police department was tied off to a 16-year-old having been assaulted, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. The victim told authorities that Bernal assaulted him between October 2013 and August 2020. "Based on the investigation, Mr. Bernal was arrested for and charged with various se…