Nj state police add passaic attempted murder suspect to most wanted list
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NJ State Police Add Passaic Attempted Murder Suspect to Most Wanted List

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May 21, 2026

PASSAIC, N.J. — New Jersey State Police have added a Passaic man wanted in connection with the stabbing of a juvenile to the state’s Most Wanted list as authorities intensify efforts to locate him.

The New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit announced Thursday that Jason Barrera is now among the agency’s top fugitive targets. Barrera is wanted by the Passaic Police Department on attempted murder charges tied to a stabbing involving a juvenile victim in late December 2025.

Investigators have not released additional details about the victim’s condition or the circumstances surrounding the attack, but state police said the case prompted Barrera’s addition to the updated Most Wanted list coordinated with local law enforcement agencies.

Fugitive Unit Expands Search for Wanted Suspect

The New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit works alongside local departments to track and apprehend individuals accused of serious crimes across the state.

Nj state police add passaic attempted murder suspect to most wanted list
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Officials said the updated Most Wanted list is intended to increase public awareness and generate tips that could help investigators locate dangerous fugitives.

“If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Barrera, you are urged to contact the NJSP Fugitive Unit immediately,” state police said in a public notice Thursday.

Authorities emphasized that all tips submitted to investigators will remain confidential.


Key Points

• Jason Barrera was added to New Jersey’s Most Wanted list Thursday
• Passaic police want Barrera on attempted murder charges tied to a juvenile stabbing
• State police are urging the public to submit confidential tips about his whereabouts


Public Asked to Submit Confidential Tips

The New Jersey State Police encouraged anyone with information about Barrera’s location to contact the Fugitive Unit through its dedicated tip lines.

Officials said even small pieces of information could assist investigators working to locate the suspect.

Tips can be submitted by phone to the NJSP Fugitive Unit Tip Line at 1-800-437-7839 or by email at FugitiveInformation@njsp.gov.

The agency also directed the public to its online Fugitive Unit webpage for updated information about wanted individuals across New Jersey.

Authorities did not say whether investigators believe Barrera may still be in Passaic County or whether he could have fled the area.

The attempted murder investigation remains active as law enforcement agencies continue searching for the suspect.

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