Newark NJ Cocaine Possession SuspectA Newark New Jersey man was placed under arrest after cops who were responding to an apartment fire allegedly discovered him sleeping next to a handgun and illegal narcotics.

The Newark Police Department sent officers and firefighters to an apartment building on 2nd Avenue in Newark NJ when someone reported smoke coming from an apartment. When Newark NJ police officers arrived at the scene and entered the apartment, they found the suspect sound asleep in a bedroom. The suspect was reportedly unaware that a fire was raging in his apartment.

While attempting to wake up the suspect, Newark NJ cops allegedly found a handgun, bullets, heroin, and cocaine. As a result, police arrested the suspect at the scene.

The 22-year-old Newark NJ man was subsequently charged with a number of crimes, including illegal possession of a handgun, possession with intent to distribute heroin, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

According to Newark officials, the handgun was reported stolen out of Florida earlier this year.

The good news is that no one sustained any injuries as a result of the Newark apartment fire.

For additional information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Man Arrested after Sleeping through Fire with Gun, Drugs Next to Him, Police Say.”

Newark NJ Bank Robbery LawyersNewark New Jersey police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a local bank in broad daylight.

The bank robbery occurred during the afternoon at the Crown Bank on Ferry Street in Newark, New Jersey. The suspect reportedly entered the building, walked up to a teller, and handed a threatening note to the bank worker. The note reportedly demanded that the bank worker hand over money or risk being hurt.

After the bank employee gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect exited the bank and fled the scene on foot. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect walking east on Ferry Street.

A bank employee dialed 911 and alerted the Newark Police Department to the bank robbery. Newark NJ cops quickly arrived at the scene, but the suspect had already left the area.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department are investigating the bank robbery and looking for the suspect. Police have not yet identified the suspect.

If police can eventually apprehend the suspect, he would likely face criminal charges for robbery. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1, anyone who commits a theft while putting another person in fear of immediate bodily injury can potentially be charged with second degree robbery. A conviction for second degree robbery could result in a sentence of 5-10 years in New Jersey State Prison.

For further information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Police Seeking Suspect after Newark Bank Robbery.”

Orange NJ Murder Defense LawyersOrange New Jersey police are searching for a suspect in a double shooting near City Hall that resulted in one serious injury and one death.

The fatal shooting went down around 10:30 p.m. on Main Street in Orange, New Jersey. The two victims were walking along Main Street when someone drove by and used a handgun to fire multiple gunshots.

Someone at the scene dialed 911 and notified the Orange Police Department, which dispatched police officers to the area. When Orange NJ cops got to the scene, they saw the two victims lying on the ground and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victims were transported to University Hospital in Newark, where doctors provided them with urgent medical treatment.

Tragically, doctors at the Newark hospital could not save one of the victims; he was pronounced dead at the medical facility. The victim was a Landing NJ resident and was just 25 years of age when he died.

The other victim is a 24-year-old East Orange NJ man. He is expected to survive his gunshot-related injuries.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Orange Police Department are conducting a joint investigation into the shooting incident.

If investigators are able to identity and capture the shooter, the culprit could face criminal charges for first degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated assault. A conviction for first degree murder charges under N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3 could result in life imprisonment in NJ State Prison.

For more information about this case, see the NJ.com article, “Landing Man Killed, 2nd Man Wounded in Orange Shooting.”

Essex County NJ Criminal Defense Lawyers Beat Gun Charges in Newark

Newark NJ Imitation Firearm LawyersTravis J. Tormey and the criminal defense lawyers at the Tormey Law Firm recently represented a client facing criminal charges for unlawful possession of a weapon.

Our client was an 18-year-old man who had been accused of illegally possessing an airsoft gun. The client did not have a prior criminal record. Additionally, he has developmental and learning disabilities and he attends a special school that assists him and provides help for his physical and mental difficulties. On the night of the client’s arrest, he was sitting in a motor vehicle parked outside his friend’s home in Cedar Grove, NJ. It was the client’s friend, a 16-year-old boy, who possessed the airsoft gun.

Although many people think that imitation firearms, such as airsoft guns, BB guns, and pellet guns, are relatively harmless, the reality is that it is often illegal to possess these weapons in New Jersey without a valid permit and/or firearms ID card. Airsoft guns, such as the one the client allegedly had on his person when he was arrested, can often be purchased at NJ flea markets and sporting goods stores.

When our client was placed under arrest and charged, he was subject to severe penalties. Since unlawful possession of a weapon is classified as a third degree felony, he could have been sentenced to a term of incarceration of 3-5 years in New Jersey State Prison. That’s why it was so important for him to have a qualified criminal defense attorney on his side.

The client’s father contacted Travis Tormey and hired the Tormey Law Firm LLC to handle his son’s criminal case. Our skilled legal team immediately got to work fighting the very serious weapons offense charges. First, we spoke with Essex County prosecutors and convinced them to downgrade the felony-level gun charge to a lesser offense: disorderly conduct, which is a petty disorderly persons offense. As a result, the case was transferred out of Essex County Superior Court and remanded to Cedar Grove Municipal Court.

Once the criminal charges were downgraded, our criminal lawyers spoke with the local municipal prosecutor and the police officer who arrested the client. We explained the client’s unique situation, including his medical condition and highlighted the fact that the imitation firearm was never actually pointed at anyone or used by the client. The prosecutor and the arresting officer subsequently agreed to dismiss the case.

This was a tremendous result for the client and a huge win for the Tormey Law Firm. We are now hard at work trying to get the client’s arrest expunged so that his permanent record will not be marred by the incident.

Belleville NJ Homicide SuspectA man who allegedly murdered his girlfriend at a home located in Ewing New Jersey was tracked down by law enforcement and placed under arrest at a Belleville motel.

The suspect has been accused of strangling the victim, his girlfriend, during a heated verbal altercation. The homicide went down at the girlfriend’s residence, which is located on Ewingville Road in Ewing, NJ. During the argument, the suspect allegedly used a glass beer bottle to strike the victim’s head. He then reportedly used a cell phone charging cord to strangle her to death.

After allegedly committing the murder, the suspect reportedly tried to hide the body in a pile of clothes and blankets in the bedroom.

Around 3:00 a.m., the Ewing Police Department received a call from a concerned neighbor. Ewing NJ cops were dispatched to the home to conduct a welfare check and found the victim’s body.

The Ewing Police Department, the Belleville Police Department, the New Jersey State Police, and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office investigated the brutal killing and eventually located the suspect’s vehicle, a Ford Explorer, at a Belleville NJ motel. Police officers then arrested the suspect in Belleville, New Jersey.

The suspect, a 50-year-old man, now faces criminal charges for first degree murder and for several weapons offenses, including possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon.

If the suspect is convicted of murder, he would be subject to significant penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, murder is a first degree crime that carries a potential punishment of life imprisonment.

For additional information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Boyfriend Charged in Murder of Ewing Woman.”

Newark NJ Auto Theft LawyersNewark New Jersey law enforcement recently apprehended a local woman after police officers reportedly saw her driving a stolen vehicle in the city.

The woman allegedly stole the vehicle, a black BMW, from outside a home located in Newark, NJ. The Newark Police Department got a call about the auto theft and alerted patrol officers throughout Newark. A couple of patrol cops later spotted the stolen BMW traveling near South Orange Avenue and Grove Street. According to authorities, the driver was speeding at the time, which is what got the attention of the patrol cops.

Newark police officers gave chase, but eventually had to call in the assistance of a helicopter as they tracked the vehicle across the city. Police officers on board the helicopter were able to radio information to police officers on the streets below.

The suspect eventually came to a stop on Ivy Street in Newark NJ. At that point, three people reportedly exited the BMW. Newark cops quickly apprehended one of the suspects as she tried to climb a fence. However, the other vehicle occupants managed to get away.

The suspect who was apprehended is a 19-year-old Newark woman. She faces criminal charges for receiving stolen property.

For more information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Newark Police Chopper Assists in Another Arrest.”

Newark NJ Juvenile Crime AttorneysNewark New Jersey police arrested two minors who allegedly stole a Jeep in Jersey City, NJ.

According to law enforcement, the suspects were with another person when they stole the Jeep from outside a house in Jersey City, New Jersey. The vehicle owner noticed that his Jeep was gone and alerted the Jersey City Police Department to the auto theft. Jersey City NJ police subsequently issued an alert to law enforcement agencies across the state.

Newark NJ patrol cops later noticed the stolen Jeep driving in the area of Clinton Avenue and Chadwick Avenue in Newark, NJ. The Newark police officers followed the Jeep as it pulled into the driveway of a residence located on Peshine Avenue. When the Newark cops pulled up behind the Jeep, the three occupants allegedly exited the motor vehicle and tried to make a run for it. Police officers managed to track down and arrest two of the suspects; however, the third suspect was able to get away from the Newark cops.

The two suspects who were arrested are said to be juveniles. They have been charged with theft of movable property. However, assuming that they are charged as juveniles instead of being charged as adults, the underage suspects could wind up going through the NJ juvenile justice system.

For additional information about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “2 Boys in Stolen Jeep Nabbed by Newark Police.”

Newark NJ Aggravated Assault Law FirmNewark NJ police are conducting an investigation into a non-fatal shooting during the late-night hours.

The shooting occurred on a Newark street around 1:00 a.m. According to authorities, the violent crime was committed in the area of Broadway and Oriental Street in Newark, New Jersey. The victim was walking along Broadway when the shooter drove by in a car and used a handgun to fire several gunshots at him. At least one bullet struck the victim, who subsequently fell to the pavement as the vehicle drove away.

A witness dialed 911 and notified the Newark Police Department. Newark cops were dispatched to the scene of the shooting, but the suspect was long gone by the time police arrived.

The victim, a 26-year-old Newark man, was briefly treated at the scene and then taken to a nearby hospital. Doctors at the medical facility treated the victim for his gunshot wounds and later listed him in stable condition.

Newark detectives are currently investigating the shooting and trying to identify the suspect. At this time, investigators have not determined the suspect’s identity or a possible motive for the non-fatal shooting.

If the suspect is eventually identified and captured, he would probably face serious criminal charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b), aggravated assault with a handgun is considered a third degree crime and can result in a punishment of 3-5 years in New Jersey State Prison.

To learn more about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “Man, 26, Wounded in Early Morning Shooting.”

Essex County Cocaine Distribution LawyersEssex County authorities recently arrested two men accused of selling crack cocaine in Newark, New Jersey.

Police officers made the arrests following a detailed investigation by the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement opened the investigation after receiving multiple reports of cocaine distribution in Newark’s North Ward.

Police later set up a sting operation with Essex County Sheriff’s Office narcotics detectives. While conducting surveillance near the intersection of Delavan Avenue and Romaine Place in Newark, the detectives allegedly saw the two suspects meet two other people on the street.

The suspects allegedly handed the drugs to the other men in exchange for cash. Police officers then moved in and detained the suspects while conducting a search. The search reportedly turned up 110 vials of crack cocaine.

The suspects include a 22-year-old Newark NJ man and a 23-year-old Newark man. Both suspects are reportedly members of the Bloods street gang.

The men face numerous drug crime charges, including cocaine possession, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and cocaine distribution near a school.

After being placed under arrest and processed, the two suspects were taken to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, NJ. They were each being held at the Newark jail in lieu of separate $100K bail amounts.

For additional information about this case, go to the NJ.com article, “Reputed Bloods Gang Members Face Crack Cocaine Charges, Essex Sheriff Says.”

Newark NJ Criminal Sexual Contact ChargesPort Authority law enforcement recently apprehended a Newark New Jersey man who allegedly committed a sexual offense while using public transit.

The sex crime was reportedly committed a short time before 8:30 a.m., during the morning commute for most people on board the train. According to authorities, the suspect inappropriately touched a 24-year-old Essex County female while riding a PATH train in Jersey City, NJ.

The victim immediately contacted Port Authority police and alerted them to the incident. Police conducted an investigation and was able to obtain video surveillance footage that reportedly showed the suspect at the train station. Law enforcement then circulated a photograph of the suspect to police officers throughout the area.

Two Port Authority cops later spotted the suspect at the Journal Square PATH station in Jersey City, New Jersey. The suspect was then arrested without incident.

The suspect, 30-year-old Newark NJ man, has been charged with criminal sexual contact.

If the suspect is ultimately convicted of the sex crime, he faces significant penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3, criminal sexual contact is usually classified as a fourth degree criminal offense. A conviction on the fourth degree felony could result in a sentence of up to 18 months in NJ State Prison.

After being arrested and processed, the suspect was taken to the Hudson County Jail in Harrison, New Jersey.

For further information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Newark Man Accused of Groping Woman about PATH Train, Cops Say.”