Driver in September Paterson Crash Charged for DWI, Now Charged for Assault by Auto

PATERSON, NJ – A Paterson man has been arrested and charged with assault by auto for his involvement in a North Bergen crash that caused serious bodily injury to a 31-year-old Pennsylvania…

Pregnant Woman Shot in Paterson, Delivers Baby, Dies

PATERSON, NJ – Police in Paterson have reported that a pregnant 31-year-old woman was shot and killed in her apartment, but not before delivering her baby at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. …

Paterson Heroin Mill Linked to 19 Overdose Deaths Across New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced arrests of seven men and the seizure of illegal drugs worth $580,500…

5 People Shot Overnight in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ – The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed five people were shot in Paterson between Friday night and Saturday morning. Two individuals with gunshot wounds were located in the neighborhood around…

Jerusalem Jewelry in Paterson Cited for Operating Store During Lockdown

Rami Jabara, 45, of Little Ferry, N.J., was charged by the Paterson Police Department on May 10 with violating the emergency orders for opening the jewelry store he owns, Jerusalem Jewelry on…

Paterson Police Chase ends in Fiery Crash

PATERSON, NJ – Via Youtube – Paterson NJ Fire Dept operate at an Accident involving a Paterson Police car on Fire with suspect vehicle flipped over into a house, which took out…

Videos Capture Paterson Police Shooting Armed Suspsect

PATERSON, NJ – An armed gunman pointed his weapon at police officers, forcing officers to respond with deadly force to eliminate the threat. The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation of…

Paterson Pool Hall Shut Down by Police

PATERSON, NJ – If Jeanette Lee can’t play pool in public during the COVID-19 epidemic, then nobody can and that even means the amateur crowd over at the Billiards Pool Hall on…

Despite charges, Paterson council rejects no-confidence vote against Jose Torres

PATERSON – The city council on Tuesday rejected a vote of no confidence against Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres, who was indicted earlier this month on charges of conspiring to have city employees…

Former Jackson Business Administrator Jose "Joey" Torres Indicted on Corruption Charges in Paterson

Press release issued by NJ Attorney General’s Office Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino today announced that a state grand jury has indicted Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres and three supervisors in…

ICE Expands New Jersey Sweeps as State Officials Continue Opposition to Federal Immigration Laws

Newark, NJ – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has expanded enforcement operations throughout New Jersey this month, with agents conducting arrests in several counties as the Trump administration continues its nationwide…

Hotel surveillance leads to meth bust and loaded handgun seizure in Secaucus

What began as surveillance outside a hotel known for vice crimes ended with three arrests, a loaded handgun, suspected methamphetamine and multiple outstanding warrants, police said. SECAUCUS, N.J. — A surveillance operation…

Overturned Trucks on Major Roads Impact Monday Morning Commute for Many

TRENTON, N.J. – Motorists across New Jersey encountered a difficult Monday morning commute as two separate overturned truck incidents combined with heavy rush-hour traffic to create delays on several of the state’s…

Trump Administration Revives Plan for ICE Detention Center at Roxbury Warehouse as New Jersey Arrests Increase

Roxbury Township, NJ – The Trump administration has revived plans to consider converting a massive warehouse in Roxbury Township into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, marking another reversal in the…

Five $100K lottery wins ignite massive winning week across New Jersey

Twelve winning tickets worth at least $10,000 were sold across the Garden State in just seven days. TRENTON, N.J. — Five $100,000 lottery prizes highlighted a week of big wins across New…

NJ Morning Traffic Alert: Crash Shuts Down Route 47 as Commuters Face Tunnel, Parkway Delays

A crash investigation has closed Route 47 in Cumberland County Monday morning while heavy commuter traffic is slowing travel at the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge and several major North…

Judge Drops Trump Case Challenging New Jersey’s Sanctuary Cities

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. government’s constitutional challenge to sanctuary city policies in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken cannot move forward, dismissing the lawsuit against the municipalities. Newark, NJ…

New Jersey Democrat Doesn’t Want Law Abiding Brown or Black People in Cities to Have Concealed Carry Permits

Assemblyman John McKeon’s comments questioning whether New Jersey should make firearm carry permits more accessible for residents of several of the state’s largest cities have drawn criticism from fellow lawmakers and Second…

New Jersey Bill Would Create Official Film Trail Highlighting Famous Movie and TV Locations

A proposal advancing in the Legislature would establish a statewide New Jersey Film Trail featuring filming locations, historical markers, interactive maps, and travel itineraries designed to showcase the state’s role in film…

Biden Appointed Judge Tosses Federal Lawsuit Against New Jersey Sanctuary Cities

A federal judge ruled the Justice Department cannot force Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson to change their local immigration policies because New Jersey’s statewide directive would remain in effect even if…

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