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Man Charged with Jersey City Home Invasion and Assault

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Man Charged with Jersey City Home Invasion and Assault

**JERSEY CITY, NJ** – A 47-year-old man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault and home invasion in Jersey City as announced by Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. These incidents reportedly occurred on Sunday, January 5, and charges were filed on Thursday, January 9.

Jermaine Adams faces several charges including Aggravated Sexual Assault, Home Invasion Burglary, Aggravated Assault, and Aggravated Arson. He also faces charges of Terroristic Threats and Criminal Restraint. At the time of charging, Adams was already detained at Hudson County Correctional Facility on an unrelated matter.

The investigation, which was conducted by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and Jersey City Police Department, was aided by the new in-house DNA laboratory. This facility played a crucial role in expediting the case.

The incident was reported shortly before 7 p.m. on January 5, when Jersey City Police responded to a home invasion on McAdoo Avenue. The female victim was found with injuries sustained after being assaulted and was treated at a local hospital. Anyone wishing to report a sex crime is encouraged to contact

Hudson County Officials Investigate Jersey City Assault

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Hudson County Officials Investigate Jersey City Assault

**JERSEY CITY, NJ** – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit is currently investigating a sexual assault case in Jersey City. The incident was reported to have occurred on Sunday, January 5, at a residence on McAdoo Avenue.

The Jersey City Police Department received notification of the home invasion shortly before 7 p.m. Upon their arrival, officers found a female victim who stated that an unknown male had entered her home through a window. The victim reported that she was physically and sexually assaulted and is now receiving medical treatment at a local hospital for multiple injuries.

As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The investigation is ongoing with collaboration between the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Jersey City Police Department.

Authorities are requesting anyone with information or who wishes to report a sex crime to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234. All provided information will be treated as confidential.

Man, 20, Shot and Killed in Jersey City

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Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Jersey City

**Jersey City, NJ** – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit, alongside the Jersey City Police Department, is conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that took place on Friday, January 3. Authorities responded to the incident soon after it was reported.

The shooting was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the area of Lembeck Avenue and Old Bergen Road. Officers found a male victim, identified as 20-year-old Rahmiere Morris from Jersey City, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the torso. Morris was taken to Jersey City Medical Center and was pronounced dead at approximately 9:35 p.m. The cause and manner of death are pending a report from the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.

The investigation remains active, and no arrests have been made yet. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact them at 201-915-1345. Information can also be shared anonymously through their website, and all tips will be kept confidential.

Arson Task Force Probes Early Morning Jersey City Blaze that Displaced 33 People

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Arson Task Force Probes Jersey City Blaze

**Jersey City, NJ** – A fire that occurred Wednesday at a residential building on Monticello Avenue is under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and Jersey City Fire Department. The fire was reported shortly before 6:00 a.m. at 274 Monticello Avenue, where emergency responders found heavy smoke and fire in the building’s basement and first-floor hallway.

During response operations, a 70-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man were discovered injured. Both were initially taken to Jersey City Medical Center and later transferred to Jacobi Medical Center in New York City for further medical treatment. Their condition is reported as stable.

The fire, which began in the basement, is not viewed as suspicious at present. In total, 33 residents have been displaced due to the incident, and a firefighter suffered minor injuries receiving treatment at Jersey City Medical Center.

Investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing. Authorities request anyone with relevant information to contact the Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345 or submit a tip online, assuring that all information provided will remain confidential.

Three Arrested in Jersey City and Newark Drug Investigation

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Three Arrested in Jersey City and Newark Drug Investigation

**Jersey City, NJ** – Three individuals were arrested on Wednesday after a prolonged narcotics investigation conducted by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force in Jersey City and Newark. The arrests were made following the execution of a court-authorized search warrant at residences on Kensington Avenue in Jersey City and Hunterdon Street in Newark, leading to the seizure of more than 100 grams of suspected cocaine, over 30 grams of suspected heroin, and other suspected prescription drugs.

Errol Allen, a 52-year-old resident of Jersey City, faces charges including the operation of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Production Facility, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, and possession with intent to distribute prescription legend drugs like Viagra. He was arrested on Kensington Avenue and was taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility while awaiting his initial court appearance.

Alex Darby, aged 52, from Newark, is charged with similar offenses, including maintaining a drug production facility, possession with intent to distribute cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, and hindering apprehension. Darby was apprehended on Hunterdon Street and is currently at Essex County Correctional Facility pending his court date.

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New York Man Sentenced for Jersey City Homicide

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New York Man Sentenced for Jersey City Homicide

**New York, NY** – Justin Goris, 20, from Queens, New York, has been sentenced to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison. This judgment was handed down for the death of Devin Bryant, a 15-year-old from Jersey City, which occurred in February 2022.

The sentencing was delivered on Monday by the Honorable Judge Mitchell Pascual. Goris had previously pleaded guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter on July 31. Under the No Early Release Act, Goris is ineligible for parole until 85 percent of his sentence is served.

The incident took place on February 12, 2022, when Jersey City Police responded to reports of gunshots at 112 Myrtle Avenue. Officials discovered Bryant with a gunshot wound, who was later declared dead at around 9:10 p.m. The medical examiner confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the abdomen and ruled it a homicide.

Hudson County Assistant Prosecutor Dennis Murray represented the state in this case. Goris was initially charged as a juvenile but was later waived to the Criminal Division.

Jersey City Woman Arrested for Bayonne Hit-and-Run

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Jersey City Woman Arrested for Bayonne Hit-and-Run

**Jersey City, NJ** – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of a Jersey City woman in connection with a Bayonne hit-and-run incident. The arrest happened on Thursday when members of the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit apprehended Kalimah Toon, 37, after the event took place on Sunday.

Toon faces several charges, including Aggravated Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Endangering an Injured Victim. These charges range in severity from second to fourth degree crimes. Toon was taken into custody at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Secaucus and transferred to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

The Bayonne Police Department was alerted at roughly 12:20 a.m. about a pedestrian struck near Route 440 and 22nd Street. Officers found a 34-year-old Bayonne resident with severe injuries while the vehicle involved had left the scene. The victim is currently in critical condition at Jersey City Medical Center.

Investigations reveal Toon had an altercation with the victim and then intentionally struck him with a Ford Escape. Prosecutor Suarez credited