Paterson Man Charged with Drug Charges in Oakland

OAKLAND, NJ – A wanted Paterson man was charged and released after being caught with an illegal prescription for oxycodone, Oakland police reported today. “While on patrol on June 9th, Officer Jonathan…

Two Shooting Victims Found by Police in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ- The Paterson Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Monday night in the area of Wabash Avenue and Crooks Avenue. Officers responded to the area on a report…

Three Shot in Paterson Shooting Including 79-Year-Old

PATERSON, NJ- The Paterson Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on Sunday afternoon. Officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Clinton Street and North Main Street.…

42-Year-Old Woman Shot in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ- On Sunday, the Passaic County Prosecutor and Paterson Police Chief announced that a 42-year-old woman had been placed in Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds. The wounds…

19-Year-Old Charged for May 5th Shooting in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ – A 19-year-old man was among two suspects arrested for a shooting that took place on May 5th in the area of Summer Street and Hamilton Avenue in Paterson. Police…

Paterson Police Sergeant Convicted of Conspiracy to Violate Civil Rights and Filing False Police Report

NEWARK, N.J. – A federal jury convicted a Paterson Police Department sergeant today of conspiring to violate civil rights and filing a false police report, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Michael Cheff,…

Paterson Police Investigating Wednesday Shooting

PATERSON, NJ – A Paterson resident described as a 41-year-old male was shot Wednesday afternoon, the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office reported. The shooting happened in the area of East 26th Street and…

15-Year-Old Girl is Third Teenager Gunned Down and Killed in Paterson This Year

PATERSON, NJ – Police in Paterson have reported the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl Wednesday night. She becomes the third child victim of gunfire in a city that has seen a…

Operators of Paterson Chop Shop Indicted

PRESS RELEASE BY NEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL MATT PLATKIN TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that eight defendants were indicted today on second-degree conspiracy and other charges related to…

Suspect Arrested for Shooting in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ – According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes a suspect has been identified and arrested for the March 20th shooting in the area of Beech and Essex Streets. Paterson…

Gunfire Erupts as One Man Shot in Paterson Street

PATERSON, NJ – Shell casing littered the street after one man was shot early Friday morning in Paterson. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora…

Paterson Fugitive Roundup Nets 17 Wanted for Violent Crimes

PATERSON, NJ – A fugitive roundup swept through Paterson and Passaic County this week, the New Jersey State Police said Wednesday. The New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit coordinated a two-day cooperative…

Fight Leads to Shooting in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ – A fight had escalated into a shooting, but upon arrival, police found no victims. “Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announce that…

Former Jackson Township Business Administrator, Paterson Mayor Torres Charged for Contempt

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Since leaving Jackson Township after being hired by Mayor Michael Reina, former township Business Administrator and mayor of the City of Paterson is back in the sights of…

Attorney General’s office investigating death of woman who died in Paterson police custody

by Peter Aseltine PATERSON, N.J. – The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation into the death of a woman who died in the custody of the Paterson Police Department on Friday, Feb.…

Paterson Pill Mill Operator Gets 10 Years in Prison

by Warren Conditi TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the leader of a Paterson based opioid mill was sentenced to prison today for maintaining a controlled dangerous substance facility.…

Two Paterson teens charged for murder of Juan Soto in Paterson

From the desk of PCP Camelia M. Valdes PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that based upon an investigation by the Paterson…

Police investigating weekend shooting murder in Paterson

PATERSON – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, members of the Paterson Police Department were…

Paterson woman charged with DWI, child endangerment after motor vehicle crash

OAKLAND, NJ – On Saturday, January 29, 2022, Officer Matthew Lopez responded to Skyline Drive on a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a white Honda CRV and a black Ram…

Paterson Police investigating shooting in 19th street

PATERSON, NJ – For the Paterson Police street crime ceasefire unit, it’s another day, another shooting. On Monday, at around 6:15 pm, the Paterson Police Ceasefire unit was at it again, investigating…

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