Paterson Woman Sentenced to Seven Years in Fatal Hunterdon County Overdose Case

Clinton Township, NJ – A Paterson woman has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison for supplying the drugs that led to the fatal overdose of a 22-year-old Hunterdon…

Paterson Mayor Condemns Residents’ Use of Fire Hydrants as Heat Index Soars Above 110 Degrees

Paterson, NJ – Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh is criticizing residents who illegally opened fire hydrants during Friday’s extreme heat, saying the practice created unnecessary public safety concerns and disrupted water service to…

Two Paterson Men Charged in Armed Robbery of Pedestrians in Garfield

Investigators say two masked men armed with handguns robbed two pedestrians outside a Garfield business before fleeing in a waiting vehicle, leading to arrests following a months-long investigation. Two Paterson men are…

Paterson Strengthens Brand as Sister City to Palestinian Authority Stronghold Ramallah

Paterson officials continue expanding cultural ties with Ramallah, reflecting the city’s status as home to one of the largest Palestinian-American communities in the United States. Paterson has further cemented its relationship with…

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Female Paterson Cop Pointed Gun During Domestic Violence Incident

A Paterson police officer was arrested on aggravated assault charges stemming from a domestic violence incident and remains under criminal prosecution, according to New Jersey major discipline records. A Paterson Police Department…

Home invasion suspect captured less than an hour after Paterson break in police say

Investigators say a rapid response and quick detective work led officers to a suspect just a short distance from the scene PATERSON, N.J. — A Paterson home invasion investigation moved quickly from…

Federal Judge Allows Parts of Paterson Police Brutality Lawsuit to Move Forward

Newark, NJ — A federal judge ruled that portions of a civil rights lawsuit accusing Paterson police officers of excessive force, unlawful arrest, and sexual misconduct during a 2022 street stop can…

Paterson Zoning Inspector Pleads Guilty in Forged Permit Scheme Tied to Illegal Payments

TRENTON, N.J. — A Paterson zoning inspector and two accomplices admitted participating in a scheme that provided fraudulent zoning permits and forged city documents to applicants in exchange for cash payments, New…

20-year-old killed, child among 3 injured in Paterson shooting near backyard birthday party

Paterson, NJ – A 20-year-old man was killed and three others—including a child—were wounded when gunfire erupted near a backyard birthday party in Paterson on Saturday evening, and no arrests have been…

Paterson burglary probe leads to arrest, 14 charges filed against suspect

Police credit investigative team as Officers of the Month following case breakthrough Paterson, NJ – A months-long investigation into a string of burglaries across Paterson has resulted in the arrest of a…

Judge allows Paterson police union leaders’ retaliation lawsuit to proceed against city

A federal court found union officials plausibly alleged free speech violations tied to grievances. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by two Paterson…

Paterson council approves $70M loan to fix ‘Math Problem’

Sharp exchanges over board appointment and finances dominate Paterson meeting PATERSON, N.J. – A special meeting of the Paterson City Council on March 25 moved briskly through routine approvals but was marked…

Sherrill visited Paterson mosque whose founder was convicted of supporting Hamas and deported

Paterson, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s recent visit to a Paterson mosque is drawing heightened attention as past federal terrorism cases tied to individuals connected to the institution resurface alongside an ongoing…

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Lawsuit Claiming Misconduct in Murder Investigation Against Paterson Police Kicked Out of Court

A federal court ruled the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence tying police agencies to alleged constitutional violations. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New…

Paterson police urge residents to stay indoors as winter storm approaches

Paterson, NJ – The Paterson Police Department issued a public safety message Saturday urging residents to remain indoors and avoid driving as a powerful storm is set to hit northern New Jersey.…

La policía de Paterson insta a los residentes a permanecer en casa ante la llegada de la tormenta invernal

Paterson, NJ – El Departamento de Policía de Paterson emitió un mensaje de seguridad pública el sábado instando a los residentes a permanecer en sus hogares y evitar conducir mientras una fuerte…

Booker defends Paterson’s “Little Palestine” declaration after DNI warning on Islamic terrorism

PATERSON, N.J. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker is defending the city of Paterson after federal intelligence officials issued a stark warning about global Islamist terrorism, prompting online criticism of the New Jersey…

Paterson officers and Lambda fraternity spread holiday cheer at annual Christmas event

PATERSON, N.J. – The holiday spirit filled Public School No. 2 this week as Paterson Police Sgt. E. Del Valle and members of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. hosted their fifth…

Brick Township man indicted for wrong-way crash that killed Paterson woman on Garden State Parkway

FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted a Brick Township man accused of causing a fatal head-on collision while driving the wrong way on the Garden State Parkway last…

Bomb threat disrupts voting at multiple Paterson polling sites

PATERSON, N.J. – Police are investigating reports of bomb threats at several polling locations in Paterson on Election Day, including School No. 10, where voters and staff were temporarily evacuated as a…

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