Bloomfield Heroin Distribution SuspectA Bloomfield NJ man is headed to prison after entering a guilty plea on heroin distribution charges related to major drug trafficking ring operating out of Newark, New Jersey.

The suspect placed under arrest last year after federal law enforcement determined his role in a drug trafficking network distributing heroin and other narcotics throughout Newark NJ. The base of operations for the drug syndicate was a Johnson Avenue apartment.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) started an investigation that resulted in authorities arresting 15 people in connection with the drug ring. The suspect was not one of those people, but he was later named as a suspect after investigators determined that he was the drug trafficking operation’s primary supplier of drugs.

Law enforcement searched the suspect’s Bloomfield NJ home and reportedly found more than 500 bricks of heroin and approximately 70 pounds of marijuana, in addition to a loaded rifle.

The suspect was charged with multiple crimes, including heroin distribution, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

The suspect was classified as a “career offender,” which meant that he faced potential life imprisonment if convicted at trial in US District Court in Newark, New Jersey. The suspect ultimately avoided trial by reaching a plea agreement with federal prosecutors and pleading guilty to charges for conspiring to distribute a kilogram or more of heroin. As a result of the plea deal, the suspect will likely face a more lenient sentence than the maximum allowable under law.

For further information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Man Caught with $650K of Drugs Admits Role in Trafficking Ring.”

Newark NJ Burglary SuspectNewark New Jersey police recently arrested a local man who allegedly burglarized a house on Thanksgiving Day.

The theft crime occurred at a home on Littleton Avenue in Newark, NJ. The Newark Police Department got a call reporting the break-in around 7:15 p.m. on Thanksgiving night. According to authorities, a resident at the Little Avenue home opened the door to find the suspect standing inside the residence.

The suspect allegedly fled the home and was pursued by the victim, who also dialed 911 while chasing after him.

Newark cops arrived at the scene in short order and also gave pursuit, eventually catching up to and arresting the suspect.

Detectives with the Newark Police Department investigated the break-in and reportedly saw how the suspect gained entry to the home: by entering a window that had been left open.

The suspect, a 31-year-old resident of Newark, faces multiple criminal charges, including burglary, resisting arrest, and simple possession of marijuana. The suspect was charged with the drug crime because police allegedly found him in possession of a small quantity of marijuana.

Newark NJ detectives continue to investigate the theft incident. Any members of the public with information about the suspect or the burglary should call law enforcement at 877-695-8477.

To learn more about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “Woman Chases, Helps Police Catch Thanksgiving Day Burglar, Cops Say.”

Newark New Jersey Criminal Attorneys New Jersey law enforcement recently shut down a local bar that was allegedly selling liquor without a valid license.

According to authorities, the bar, Yohaib Loft, was operating out of a commercial building on South Orange Street in Newark, NJ. The Newark Police Department opened an investigation into the establishment after received multiple complaints from local residents that alcohol was being illegally sold to patrons.

Newark detectives investigated the reports and went to Yohaib Loft on Sunday. According to officials, undercover detectives observed bar workers selling liquor to customers.

Newark NJ police subsequently placed two people under arrest: a 48-year-old Newark man and a 44-year-old East Orange NJ woman. Both suspects face multiple criminal charges, including maintaining an unlicensed liquor establishment, unlawful possession of alcohol, and illegal sales of alcohol. Beyond that, the female suspect faces criminal charges for aiding in illegal alcohol operations.

For further information about this case, access the NJ.com article, “Newark Police Shut Down Illegal Bar, Authorities Say.”

Newark NJ Marijuana SuspectsPolice officers recently arrested a woman who works as a TSA screener at Newark Liberty International Airport after she was allegedly found to be in possession of marijuana.

The suspect, a 33-year-old Newark NJ woman, is employed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as a screener.

According to authorities, the suspect was stopped for having unclear plates while driving a BMW to the Newark airport. The suspect’s boyfriend, a 30-year-old Newark man, was reportedly in the car with her at the time.

Police reportedly searched the suspect during the traffic stop and found her in possession of 134 grams of pot.

The female suspect was arrested and charged with multiple drug offenses, including possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana near school property, possession of marijuana near public housing, and conspiracy. The suspect was also cited for multiple traffic offenses, including driving with a suspended license and possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) in a motor vehicle.

Meanwhile, the male suspect was criminally charged with a number of drug crimes.

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose announced the arrests and the criminal charges and noted that the female suspect had already been suspended from her job. Moreover, TSA made a statement indicating that the female suspect would likely be fired from her job at the Newark airport.

For further information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “TSA Screener Busted for Post en Route to Work at Newark Airport.”

Irvington NJ Carjacking ChargesA man from Irvington New Jersey was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after having pleaded guilty to carjacking charges.

The 37-year-old Irvington man was accused of having a key role in a carjacking ring that allegedly stole luxury cars and then shipped the vehicles to foreign countries.

More than 20 people were placed under arrest in October 2015 in connection with the international carjacking ring. The official investigation into the criminal organization was called “Operation 17 Corridor.” The law enforcement agencies conducting the investigation included the NJ State Police, the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, and the Port Authority of New York.

The investigation reportedly led to the discovery of evidence tying the suspect to the carjacking ring. According to federal prosecutors, the suspect helped to traffic stolen automobiles with a total value that exceeded $500,000. Police recovered stolen vehicles in Port Newark, Port Elizabeth, and elsewhere in New Jersey.

The suspect faced criminal charges for money laundering, among other offenses, but he ultimately avoided trial by reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors. Now the suspect is headed to prison. He recently made an appearance in U.S. District Court in Trenton and was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison.

For more information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Irvington Man Gets 12 Years for Role in International Carjacking Ring.”

Orange NJ Murder Defense LawyersPolice in Orange New Jersey are looking into a double homicide at a local house.

The tragic incident occurred at a residence on the 200 block of Cleveland Street in Orange, NJ. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, a suspect walked toward the front porch of the house and used a gun to open fire on multiple victims.

Four individuals suffered serious injuries in the shooting. Two of the victims later died due to shooting-related injuries.

One victim who tragically died was a 21-month-old boy. The other person killed in the attack was a 21-year-old Orange New Jersey man believed to be the boy’s uncle.

The two homicide victims were on the front porch when the suspect allegedly opened fire. They were taken to East Orange General Hospital, but the young child died on the way to the hospital. The older homicide victim made it to the East Orange NJ hospital, but he was later pronounced dead.

The other two shooting victims were the young boy’s father and a 15-year-old juvenile. Both of the shooting victims got medical treatment for their shooting-related injuries and were later listed in stable condition.

The shooter reportedly fled the scene after the shooting. The Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are currently investigating the killings. Police are still trying to identify and locate the suspect.

Orange NJ residents who live near the home where the shooting occurred talked to the media and said that there have been several shootings in the neighborhood in the past few months.

Orange NJ Mayor Dwayne D. Warren recently issued a statement and asked local residents to get in touch with local law enforcement if they see anything that is “not right in the neighborhood.”

For more information about this case, access the NJ.com article, “Toddler, Man Killed in Quadruple Shooting Identified.”

Newark New Jersey Assault SuspectNewark New Jersey police apprehended an Irvington NJ man who allegedly committed a non-fatal shooting.

The suspect is a 30-year-old male from Irvington, New Jersey. He surrendered himself to authorities after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

According to law enforcement, the suspect shot a 36-year-old man who was walking on the 600 block of South 20th Street in Newark NJ on October 25, 2016.

The victim later told investigators that the suspect got out of a vehicle and fired several gunshots at him. The suspect then reportedly drove away from the scene of the shooting.

The victim was taken by ambulance to University Hospital, which is located in Newark, New Jersey. Doctors at the Newark medical facility treated the victim for his injuries and later listed him in stable condition.

Meanwhile, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department investigated the shooting and identified the suspect as the probable shooter.

A couple of days after authorities announced a warrant for the suspect’s arrest, he turned himself in at the Newark Police 4th Precinct headquarters. He was charged with multiple criminal offenses, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and a certain persons offense for being a felon illegally carrying a firearm.

The suspect is believed to have a checkered criminal record that includes being arrested in June 2016 for allegedly selling narcotics in the area of 18th Avenue and South 19th Street in Newark, NJ.

For additional information about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “Man Surrenders After Being ID’ed as Shooting Suspect, Newark Cops Say.”

Newark NJ Aggravated Assault LawyersNewark police recently arrested two individuals accused of violently assaulting a couple of Newark cops during a massive street brawl.

A 21-year-old West NY man and a Union City NJ man allegedly got into a physical dispute around 3:00 a.m. on a street in Newark, New Jersey.

According to law enforcement, dozens of people were watching the two suspects brawl. When two Newark NJ cops attempted to break up the fight, the West New York suspect allegedly grabbed a knife and stabbed an officer in the arm. The injured cop suffered “severe” injuries and required hospitalization at a local hospital.

Another police officer also suffered significant physical injuries when he tried to stop the brawl. That police officer, a female detective with the Newark Police Department, reportedly got punched and kicked by both suspects.

Authorities placed both suspects under arrest at the scene of the alleged assault. They have both been charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. Additionally, the West NY suspect faces criminal charges for possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose because he allegedly used a knife during the attack.

To learn more about this case, see the NJ.com article, “Police Make Arrests in Street Brawl That Left Newark Cop Stabbed, Another Hurt.”

Newark NJ Homicide Defense LawyersFederal authorities nabbed a man who allegedly committed a homicide on a street in Newark, New Jersey.

The suspect allegedly committed the murder a short time after 9:00 a.m. on October 18, 2016. According to law enforcement, the suspect entered Dalbert Grocery Store on West Runyon Street in Newark and walked toward the store manager. The suspect then allegedly took out a firearm and used it to shoot the victim.

Afterwards, the suspect reportedly ran out of the store and tried to flee the area on foot.

Someone dialed 911 to alert the Newark Police Department, which dispatched police officers and emergency crews to the scene. However, the victim was later pronounced dead. He was 55 years of age at the time of his death.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office conducted a joint investigation into the fatal shooting and quickly determined the suspect’s identity. Agents with the FBI Fugitive Task Force later found the suspect in the Bronx, New York and arrested him.

It is unclear at this time if the homicide was connected to a robbery attempt or if there was another motive for the shooting.

The suspect has been charged with numerous crimes, including first degree murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. If he is ultimately convicted of first degree murder, he would face life imprisonment in NJ State Prison.

After being placed under arrest and charged, the suspect was remanded to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark on a $750K bail amount.

For additional information about this case, see the New Jersey News 12 article, “Police Arrest Joshua Choice in Murder of Newark Bodega Manager Felix Rosario.”

Newark NJ Criminal Defense LawyersA California man faces federal charges for drug crimes after he was allegedly caught with almost 60 pounds of illegal narcotics in New Jersey. The suspect recently made an appearance in U.S. District Court in Newark NJ, with the district court judge ordering him to remain in federal custody.

According to law enforcement, the suspect drove a tractor-trailer containing a large amount of methamphetamine. Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made the drug bust as part of a detailed investigation into the suspect.

DEA agents were conducting surveillance on a tractor-trailer parked in South Amboy NJ when they saw the suspect drive the vehicle to Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Another man reportedly accompanied the suspect and helped him to carry a heavy suitcase into the cab of the tractor-trailer.

The suspect is from California and was reportedly staying at an apartment in Fords NJ, a community located in Woodbridge, NJ. When the suspect got to Woodbridge, police officers pulled over his vehicle, conducted a search, and allegedly found the illegal drugs. Police also reportedly discovered a large amount of money.

The suspect is a 45-year-old resident of California. He has been charged with the federal crime of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The criminal charges were filed in the US District Court located in Newark, NJ.

If the suspect is convicted of distribution of methamphetamines, he could potentially be sentenced to life imprisonment in a federal penitentiary.

For additional information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “California Man Caught with 60 Pounds of Meth, Feds Say.”