Victim of Sunday Paterson Shoot Dies in Hospital

PATERSON, NJ — Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi reported that a shooting occurred at the intersection of Broadway and East 24th Street on Sunday.…

Paterson Police Investigating Afternoon Shooting on Main Street

PATERSON, NJ – A shooting incident occurred in Paterson on Saturday, March 23, at around 2:58 p.m. Authorities report that a burgundy or dark red SUV arrived in front of 46 North…

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Throwback Thursday: When Paterson Cops Dressed as Hippies and Beatniks to Nab Purse Snatchers and Muggers

PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson Police Department recently highlighted an innovative strategy from 1970 aimed at combating muggings and other street crimes in the city. During that era, the department deployed an…

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Hackensack Man Charged in Fatal Shooting in Paterson

HACKENSACK, NJ – Christopher Thomas, a 26-year-old from Hackensack, faces charges of murder and weapons offenses following the death of Mary “Tink” Taylor on October 1, 2023. The incident occurred outside a…

Manhunt for Fugitives Wanted in Paterson Shooting

PATERSON, NJ — Authorities are actively searching for a suspect involved in a shooting that injured two people in Paterson on Wednesday night. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office is leading the investigation…

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Paterson Police Introduce Contact Cards to Foster Community Relations

PATERSON, NJ – In a recent initiative, the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit announced that all officers are now equipped with contact cards to distribute during their interactions with residents. These cards aim…

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Shooting in Downtown Paterson Sends One to Hospital

PATERSON, NJ — A shooting incident in the heart of Paterson’s downtown business district wounded a 28-year-old local man on Wednesday evening. The event occurred at the intersection of Main Street and…

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Don’t Block the Box, Paterson Police Are Watching and Waiting

Paterson, NJ – The Paterson Police Department Traffic Unit is taking action to ensure smoother traffic flow at a key city intersection. The department has announced that its Traffic Unit officers are…

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Investigation Leads Police to Paterson Meth Stash

Paterson, NJ – A significant drug operation was dismantled on Saturday, Feb. 10, in a Haledon Avenue residence, thanks to a successful investigation spearheaded by Detective Jeffrey Welsh and the support of…

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Paterson Cop Confesses to Excessive Force Charges Against Innocent Civilians

NEWARK, NJ – A police officer from the Paterson Police Department has confessed to the use of excessive force during two separate arrests, as declared by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Kevin…

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Two People Shot in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ – A shooting incident occurred in Paterson early on the morning of Monday, according to the Paterson Police Department. At approximately 12:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of…

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Teenager Wounded in Shooting on Paterson Street

PATERSON, NJ – A 16-year-old was injured in a shooting incident Monday night in Paterson, as confirmed by authorities. The Paterson Police Department received a call just before 8 PM about a…

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Rookie Paterson Cop’s Quick Response to Box Cutter-Wielding Man Thwarts Slashing

PATERSON, NJ – Rookie Officers Leonardo Lugo and Christopher Gil, on their walking post on Broadway, handled a volatile situation involving a box cutter assault. Upon arriving at the scene of a…

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Paterson Police Honor Officers for Bravery in Recent Incident With Armed Suspects

PATERSON, NJ – Officers Nigel Baskss and Ikmet Shej of the Paterson Police Department have been recognized as December Officers of the Month for their efforts in apprehending two armed suspects. In…

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Flood Watch Issued for Paterson Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

PATERSON, NJ – A flood watch is in effect from 10:00 p.m. today to 10:00 a.m. tomorrow for Paterson and Northeast New Jersey. The National Weather Service predicts one to two inches…

Christmas Morning Shooting in Paterson Sends One to Hosptial

PATERSON, NJ – A shooting incident in the early hours of Christmas morning resulted in a Paterson resident being hospitalized. The announcement was made by Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and…

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Paterson Police Continue Working Unsolved 2016 Murder Investigation

PLAINFIELD, NJ – Seven years after the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Shamar Coleman in Plainfield, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office and Plainfield Police Department are renewing their call for information. The unsolved…

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Paterson Police Department Issues Alert for Two Missing Juveniles

PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson Police Department is actively searching for two missing juveniles, Emmanuel Frierson and Amileon Johnson, who were last seen yesterday. It is believed that both juveniles may be…

Paterson Police and Fire Departments Respond to City Floods

PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson Police Department reports ongoing efforts to ensure public safety amidst widespread flooding in the city. The Paterson Fire Department has conducted several rescues of individuals trapped by…

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Grand Jury Clears Paterson Police Detective in 2021 Shooting Incident

TRENTON, NJ – On Monday, a state grand jury has decided against filing criminal charges in the case involving Thelonious McKnight, a 25-year-old Paterson resident, who was fatally shot by a Paterson…

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Victim of Sunday Paterson Shoot Dies in Hospital

Paterson Police Investigating Afternoon Shooting on Main Street

Throwback Thursday: When Paterson Cops Dressed as Hippies and Beatniks to Nab Purse Snatchers and Muggers

Hackensack Man Charged in Fatal Shooting in Paterson

Manhunt for Fugitives Wanted in Paterson Shooting

Paterson Police Introduce Contact Cards to Foster Community Relations

Shooting in Downtown Paterson Sends One to Hospital

Don’t Block the Box, Paterson Police Are Watching and Waiting

Investigation Leads Police to Paterson Meth Stash

Paterson Cop Confesses to Excessive Force Charges Against Innocent Civilians

Two People Shot in Paterson

Teenager Wounded in Shooting on Paterson Street

Rookie Paterson Cop’s Quick Response to Box Cutter-Wielding Man Thwarts Slashing

Paterson Police Honor Officers for Bravery in Recent Incident With Armed Suspects

Flood Watch Issued for Paterson Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

Christmas Morning Shooting in Paterson Sends One to Hosptial

Paterson Police Continue Working Unsolved 2016 Murder Investigation

Paterson Police Department Issues Alert for Two Missing Juveniles

Paterson Police and Fire Departments Respond to City Floods

Grand Jury Clears Paterson Police Detective in 2021 Shooting Incident

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