Paterson Man Convicted Of Fatally Stabbing Two People: Prosecutor Paterson Man Convicted Of Fatally Stabbing Two People: Prosecutor
Paterson Man Convicted Of Fatally Stabbing Two People: Prosecutor A 36-year-old Paterson man was convicted of murder on Wednesday, April 16 in the fatal stabbing of two men in 2021. Jose Martinez was convicted of two counts of murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses following the nearly monthlong trial, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes said. On Friday, July 5, 2021, Jose Martinez and his codefendant Francisco Martinez stabbed Jamie Hernandez and Jimmy Jimenez to death during an altercation outside Jose’s home, Valdes said. Another man was also stabbed in the altercation, Valdes said…
13 Fugitives Captured In Major Warrant Sweep Across Passaic County: Sheriff 13 Fugitives Captured In Major Warrant Sweep Across Passaic County: Sheriff
13 Fugitives Captured In Major Warrant Sweep Across Passaic County: Sheriff Thirteen fugitives were arrested in a major warrant sweep across Passaic County, Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. The sweep was carried out on Thursday, April 10, and included help from several divisions of the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, including the Detective Bureau, Patrol, and Courthouse Division. “This operation was a collaborative effort involving multiple divisions, including the Sheriff’s Detective Bureau, Patrol, and the Courthouse Division,” Adamo said. “I want commend every individual who was involved in this significant operation.” According to Adamo, the focus of the operation…
Iconic Paterson Warehouse With Giant Route 80 Sign Hits Market For $13M Iconic Paterson Warehouse With Giant Route 80 Sign Hits Market For $13M
Iconic Paterson Warehouse With Giant Route 80 Sign Hits Market For $13M The Padded Wagon building, a recognizable industrial site with a giant sign towering over Route 80 in Paterson, is officially for sale. The historic complex at 61 State St., known formally as Reinhardt Mills, hit the market with a $13 million asking price, according to listing broker Homer De Leon of The Marmarou Team. The 131,000-square-foot property, owned and occupied by national moving and storage company The Padded Wagon, sits in a prime location with high visibility from the highway. The business is preparing to vacate the site, De Leon said. But beyond its size and visibility, the b…
Teen Charged In Paterson Murder Of Garfield Man, 21 Teen Charged In Paterson Murder Of Garfield Man, 21
Teen Charged In Paterson Murder Of Garfield Man, 21 A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in Paterson, authorities said. Jah’Zyer Montgomery, aka Harlem Juju, was gunned down on Saturday, March 22 in Paterson. Jah’Zyer Montgomery Jah’Zyer Montgomery, of Garfield, was shot multiple times around 5:05 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, near 12th Avenue and East 24th Street, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray. Montgomery was taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. An invest…
19 Bergen County Police Departments Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers 19 Bergen County Police Departments Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers
19 Bergen County Police Departments Being Paid To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers New Jersey is cracking down on distracted drivers in a major way — and local police departments are getting paid to do it. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) on Monday, April 1, launched a statewide campaign called “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” running through April 30.  The initiative combines high-visibility enforcement with a public awareness campaign targeting texting and other phone-related distractions behind the wheel. The campaign comes as preliminary state data reveals that 48% of drivers involved in crashes last year were dist…
US Marshals Track Down Paterson Shooting Suspect Hiding In MA: Prosecutor US Marshals Track Down Paterson Shooting Suspect Hiding In MA: Prosecutor
US Marshals Track Down Paterson Shooting Suspect Hiding In MA: Prosecutor Two Paterson men have been charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, and carjacking following a violent shooting that left two people hospitalized, officials said. Shaheem Clark, 20, and Jakahri Smith, 22, were both arrested in connection with a March 2024 shooting near 20th Avenue and East 33rd Street, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray. The shooting happened just after 2:15 a.m. on March 18, 2024. Officers arrived to find two men, ages 27 and 43, suffering from non-fatal gunshot wounds, police said. Both were rush…
Arrest Made In Broad-Daylight Paterson Murder: Prosecutor Arrest Made In Broad-Daylight Paterson Murder: Prosecutor
Arrest Made In Broad-Daylight Paterson Murder: Prosecutor A Paterson teenager has been charged with murder in connection with a broad daylight shooting that killed a 28-year-old man earlier this month, authorities said. Davon White, 18, was arrested and charged in the March 15, killing of Abel Angeles-Vargas, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray announced Monday. The shooting happened around 5:20 p.m. near Market Street and Pennington Street, prosecutors said. According to the investigation, a Hyundai Elantra pulled up to the intersection, and three individuals got out and ope…
7 Shots Fired From BMW Spotted By Sheriff's Officer In Paterson: Officials 7 Shots Fired From BMW Spotted By Sheriff's Officer In Paterson: Officials
7 Shots Fired From BMW Spotted By Sheriff's Officer In Paterson: Officials A Passaic County Sheriff’s Officer on patrol witnessed gunfire erupt from a moving BMW in Paterson over the weekend, leading to the quick arrest of two men and the recovery of a loaded Glock, officials said. Alexander Roller-Huarotte was charged with multiple weapon and drug offenses after allegedly firing seven shots into the air from the rear passenger seat of a black BMW I4, Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. It happened around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, while Sheriff’s Officer Oniel Garcia was stopped at the intersection of Cianci Street and Market Street, Adamo said. Garcia saw the shot…
Garfield Man, 21, Shot Dead In Paterson: Prosecutor Garfield Man, 21, Shot Dead In Paterson: Prosecutor
Garfield Man, 21, Shot Dead In Paterson: Prosecutor A 21-year-old man from Garfield was shot and killed in Paterson late Saturday afternoon, March 22, authorities said. The shooting happened around 5:05 p.m., near 12th Avenue and East 24th Street, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray. When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, officials said. He was rushed to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The man’s name has not yet been released. The investigation is active and ongoing, the prosecu…
Cops Cleared In Killing Of Najee Seabrooks, Popular Paterson Activist Cops Cleared In Killing Of Najee Seabrooks, Popular Paterson Activist
Cops Cleared In Killing Of Najee Seabrooks, Popular Paterson Activist A state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against the Paterson police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Najee Seabrooks, a violence interventionist who was killed during a police standoff in March 2023, authorities said. The grand jury’s March 17 2025, decision came after reviewing witness statements, video evidence, autopsy reports, and ballistics analysis, according to the New Jersey Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA). Seabrooks, 31, of Paterson, was a former high school basketball star and dedicated violence interventionist with the Paterson Heal…
Woman Shot, Killed Along Railroad Tracks In Paterson (UPDATE) Woman Shot, Killed Along Railroad Tracks In Paterson (UPDATE)
Woman Shot, Killed Along Railroad Tracks In Paterson (Update) A woman was shot and killed in Paterson early Wednesday morning, March 19, prompting an investigation, authorities said. Paterson Police responded to a shots fired call near 27th Street and 19th Avenue at approximately 3:12 a.m., according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray. When officers arrived, they found the victim with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Authorities have not yet identified the victim. Photos by Kyle Mazza/UNF News show a major police presence along the railroad tra…
'Seconds Count:' Haledon Police Chief, Prospect Park Mayor Save Crash Victim In Cardiac Arrest 'Seconds Count:' Haledon Police Chief, Prospect Park Mayor Save Crash Victim In Cardiac Arrest
'Seconds Count:' Haledon Police Chief, Prospect Park Mayor Save Crash Victim In Cardiac Arrest Haledon Police Chief Angelo J. Daniele was on his way home from work when he saw a car that had crashed against a guardrail in February. Moments later, he was fighting to save a man’s life. Daniele, a 29-year veteran, was honored with a Life-Saving Citation from Mayor Michael Johnson and the Haledon Municipal Council on Thursday, March 13, for his quick-thinking actions that helped revive a driver in cardiac arrest. At the ceremony, where the victim was sitting in the audience, Daniele recalled the moment his ordinary day turned into a life-or-death rescue. Chief Angelo Daniele of Hale…