Newark New Jersey Marijuana ChargesEssex County authorities arrested a Vauxhall NJ man who allegedly possessed a large quantity of pot while driving through Newark, NJ.

The suspect was behind the wheel of a 2016 Lincoln MKX and traveling along Somerset Street in Newark New Jersey when an Essex County Sheriff’s officer reportedly noticed him speeding and run through a red light. The police officer followed the suspect in an unmarked police cruiser and then initiated a traffic stop.

While talking to the suspect, the Essex County NJ cop reportedly smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The sheriff’s officer also reportedly spotted a bag filled with marijuana inside the car.

Essex County Sheriff’s officers subsequently searched the suspect’s vehicle and allegedly came across a backpack filled with several baggies of marijuana. Police also allegedly discovered illicit narcotics in the car’s center cup holder.

Newark officials later indicated that the marijuana weighed in excess of five pounds and has a total street value of more than $25,000.

The suspect, a 33-year-old Vauxhall man, allegedly tried to flee police prior to being arrested, but he was quickly subdued after a brief chase on foot.

The suspect now faces numerous criminal charges, including distribution of marijuana and simple possession of marijuana.

After being placed under arrest and processed, the suspect was remanded to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, NJ. He was being held at the jail in lieu of $150K bail.

To learn more about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “Speeding Leads to $25K Pot Bust, Authorities Say.”

Newark First Degree Murder LawyersPolice in Newark NJ are looking for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a local resident.

The shooting incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. The Newark Police Department received a 911 call about gunshots fired near the intersection of Stratford Place and Clifton Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. When police officers got to the scene, they discovered the victim lying on the pavement and suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

The victim was a 19-year-old man who lived in Newark, New Jersey. Emergency medical responders rushed him to nearby University Hospital, where doctors tried to save him. Tragically, the victim died six hours after arriving at the Newark medical facility.

Newark NJ police and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are working together on an investigation into the fatal shooting. Law enforcement has yet to identify a suspect in the killing.

If investigators can eventually figure out who committed the fatal shooting, the culprit could be charged with first degree murder. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, murder is considered the most serious criminal offense in the NJ Criminal Code. While most first degree crimes carry a potential punishment of up to 20 years in prison, murder can lead to life imprisonment in New Jersey State Prison.

Any members of the public who have information about the fatal shooting should call Essex County NJ investigators at 877-847-7432.

For additional information about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “Shooting Leaves 19-Year-Old Man Dead in Newark.”

Fairfield NJ Drug Crime SuspectFairfield New Jersey police arrested a local woman accused of playing a vital role in a marijuana growing business that operated out of a local residence.

According to authorities, the suspect was among a group of individuals who operated a lucrative marijuana distribution business. The residence reportedly used for the illegal drug operation was located on Nell Court in Fairfield, NJ.

Fairfield NJ police officers happened to come across the marijuana operation when responding to a 911 call about a domestic dispute at the house. When law enforcement searched the residence, they allegedly discovered several marijuana plants and various drug packaging materials.

The 68-year-old female suspect who was placed under arrest is the third individual to be charged in connection with the alleged marijuana distribution business. She faces very serious criminal charges for drug offenses, including marijuana possession, maintaining or operating a drug facility, and conspiracy to distribute marijuana.

After being arrested and charged, the suspect was remanded to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, New Jersey. She was being held at the jail on a $250,000 bail amount.

For more information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Woman Charged in Marijuana Farm at N.J. Home, Cops Say.”

Newark NJ Aggravated Assault SuspectNewark New Jersey police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting someone on a city street.

According to Newark NJ officials, the shooting went down on July 12. The victim is a 30-year-old man who lives in Newark, NJ. He was walking on the 300 block of North 7th Street in Newark when the suspect moved toward him. At some point, the victim saw that the suspect was carrying a firearm.

The suspect allegedly used the handgun to fire at least one gunshot, resulting in serious injuries to the victim. After firing the gun, the suspect ran off and fled the area on foot.

Newark police got a report of gunshots fired and sent police officers to the scene. When Newark NJ cops arrived at the scene, they saw the victim lying on the pavement and suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was rushed to Clara Maas Medical Center, where doctors provided him with medical treatment for his gunshot-related injuries. Doctors later listed the victim in stable condition. He was released from the hospital sometime later.

Newark law enforcement is actively investigating the violent incident. In fact, Newark NJ investigators have already to identify a suspect: a 21-year-old male who is said to be an acquaintance of the victim.

If police can eventually capture the suspect, he would likely face criminal charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and illegal handgun possession. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b), a person who commits an assault with a weapon like a handgun or knife can be charged with a third degree felony. A conviction on third degree aggravated assault charges could lead to a sentence of 3-5 years in New Jersey State Prison.

For additional information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Man Wanted in Shooting That Wounded Newark Resident, Police Say.”

Nutley New Jersey Burglary AttorneysNutley New Jersey police recently arrested one adult and one juvenile accused of committing several car burglaries.

The suspects allegedly committed the burglary spree during a single weekend. Police were able to capture the suspects around 6:40 a.m. om Monday when a couple of Nutley NJ cops spotted the suspects in the area of Vreeland Avenue and Hillside Avenue in Nutley, New Jersey. Local residents previously dialed 911 and alerted police to the presence of the suspects on the street.

When Nutley New Jersey law enforcement got to the scene, they reportedly encountered the suspects moving away from a parked vehicle that had been broken into. Police subsequently searched the suspects and allegedly found multiple items that had been gone missing from cars in the area.

Nutley NJ detectives investigated the car burglaries and spoke with the suspects. The detectives reportedly learned that the suspects were behind at least 18 different car burglaries in Nutley, Bloomfield, East Rutherford, and North Arlington.

The adult suspect is a 19-year-old male who lives in Passaic, New Jersey. The juvenile suspect is a 16-year-old who resides in Elmwood Park, NJ.

The suspects face several criminal charges, including burglary and theft of movable property.

After being placed under arrest and processed, the adult suspect was transported to the Essex County Jail in Newark, New Jersey. He was being held at the jail on a $50K bail amount. Meanwhile, the juvenile suspect was moved to the Essex County youth facility.

For further information about this case, see the NJ.com article, “Teens Burglarized Dozens of Cars, Nutley Cops Say.”

Newark NJ Carjacking SuspectsNewark New Jersey police are looking for three individuals who allegedly committed two carjackings on a local street.

According to Bergen County law enforcement, a man and two women stole two cars while using firearms. The car thefts went down at night around the intersection of North 6th Street and Dickerson Street in Newark, NJ.

The victims had parked their cars on the side of the road when the suspects allegedly walked up to them and aimed guns at their heads. The suspects allegedly demanded that the victims exit their cars. The suspects then got into the vehicles and drove away.

The victims later spoke with Newark police officers and said that the suspects used a pistol and an AK-47 while committing the armed robberies.

If law enforcement investigators are eventually able to identify the alleged carjackers, the culprits would probably be charged with carjacking. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:15-2, a person who commits an auto theft while using a deadly weapon can be charged with a first degree criminal offense. Although first degree felonies in NJ typically carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in New Jersey State Prison, carjacking carries a potential punishment of 30 years behind bars.

For more information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Newark Cops Seek Trio Accused in 2 Carjackings.”

Orange NJ Criminal Defense LawyersOrange NJ police are searching for a suspect in a late-night shooting that resulted in one man dying.

The shooting occurred around 11:00 p.m. According to Essex County prosecutors, the victim was shot and killed while walking in the area of the intersection of Main Street and North Day Street in Orange, New Jersey.

Orange Township police and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are working together to investigate the homicide.

Although the victim has not yet been officially identified, it is believed that he may be a resident of Orange NJ.

This was the second fatal shooting to occur in Orange NJ in the past week. Last week, a 39-year-old Orange man was fatally shot while he walked on Central Avenue in Orange, NJ.

Two people also suffered injuries as a result of the shooting. They were later listed in stable condition at University Hospital.

When Orange NJ police got to the scene of the shooting, the 300 block of Central Avenue, they found the homicide victim lying on the ground and unresponsive. He was soon pronounced dead by emergency medical responders.

Orange NJ detectives have not yet identified a suspect in either shooting incident. If investigators are eventually able to figure out the identity of a shooter in either homicide, criminal charges for first degree murder and weapons offenses would probably follow.

A conviction for first degree murder could result in significant penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, a murder conviction can lead to life imprisonment in New Jersey State Prison.

For more information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “1 Dead in Orange Shooting, City’s 2nd Killing in a Week.”

Newark NJ Handgun Possession SuspectNewark New Jersey police recently arrested a man who allegedly caused a car accident while fleeing from law enforcement. According to law enforcement, the suspect later claimed that he was not the driver and that he had been the victim of a carjacking.

The car crash occurred around 1:00 a.m. Members of the Newark Police Department Special Enforcement Unit were on patrol in the area around the Betty Shabazz housing complex in Newark when they reportedly observed the suspect driving a Nissan and speeding. The suspect reportedly hit the gas pedal when he saw the Newark police officers following him and flashing their patrol vehicle emergency lights.

The Newark detectives chased after the suspect. The chase soon ended when the suspect’s vehicle crashed into a car parked along Avon Avenue near South 10th Street.

Newark NJ police officers apprehended two female passengers in the car, but the suspect managed to get away from law enforcement.

The two female passengers, both of whom are minors, received medical treatment for minor injuries sustained in the car crash.

Meanwhile, Newark police conducted a search of the motor vehicle and reportedly found 50 grams of marijuana, as well as a semi-automatic handgun.

A few hours later, Newark New Jersey police located the suspect. According to authorities, the suspect lied and said that he was not actually the driver of the car at the time of the crash. Instead, said the suspect, he was carjacked mere moments before the accident.

The suspect was arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including illegal possession of a handgun, simple possession of marijuana, eluding police, resisting arrest, and criminal mischief. The suspect has also been charged with filing a false police report because he reportedly did not tell the truth when claiming to be a carjacking victim.

For additional information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Man Lied about Carjacking after Drugs, Gun found in Vehicle, Police Say.”

Newark NJ Heroin Possession SuspectsNewark NJ police recently captured two men accused of carrying AK-47 guns and possessing a large amount of heroin.

Police made the arrests around 9:00 p.m. Newark New Jersey police started an investigation after getting an anonymous tip about illegal drug activity at Grace West Manor, a local housing complex located on Irvine Turner Boulevard in Newark, NJ

Detectives with the Newark Police Special Enforcement Bureau were dispatched to Grace West Manor. Police officers surrounded the complex and saw the two suspects conversing in a courtyard. The suspects were reportedly armed with weapons.

When the suspects noticed the detectives, they allegedly threw their firearms inside a utility shed located in the courtyard.

The suspects then allegedly started to flee the scene, prompting the Newark NJ detectives to give chase on foot. Detectives quickly caught up to one of the suspects, a 30-year-old Newark man, and placed him under arrest.

The second suspect, also a 30-year-old Newark NJ man, was able to get inside an apartment in the Grace West Manor housing complex. The suspect allegedly refused to exit the apartment, prompting members of the Newark Police Department’s Emergency Response Team to break down the door and arrest him.

After placing both suspects under arrest, Newark police searched the area and reportedly discovered two fully loaded AK-47s, a 9mm handgun, and 142 packets filled with heroin.

The two suspects have been charged with numerous crimes, including illegal handgun possession, heroin possession, and resisting arrest.

After the suspects were taken to Newark police headquarters for processing, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose issued a statement praising Newark NJ police for removing more than 300 guns from city streets in 2016. Ambrose also asked local residents to alert law enforcement to any criminal activity by calling the Newark Police Department’s Crime Stoppers tip line at 877-NWK-TIPS or 877-NWK-GUNS.

For more information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “2 AK-47s, Heroin Seized in Newark Drug Arrests, Police Say.”

Newark NJ Carjacking LawyersNewark New Jersey police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man during a possible carjacking attempt.

The violent incident occurred during the late afternoon hours, while there was still daylight outside. According to Newark law enforcement, a suspect stole the victim’s car in the area of Bergen Street and 14th Avenue in Newark, NJ.

Essex County prosecutors have not yet confirmed that the fatal shooting occurred during a carjacking, but at least one official has spoken off the record and said that the homicide victim was murdered by a suspect who was in the process of stealing the victim’s motor vehicle.

At the time of the tragic shooting incident, there was a small child in the backseat of the car. Thankfully, the child did not suffer any injuries as a result of the shooting.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Task Force is currently looking into the homicide and trying to figure out exactly what happened. If investigators can eventually determine the identity of the suspect, that person would likely face criminal charges for first degree murder. A conviction on first degree murder charges could lead to life imprisonment in NJ State Prison, with a minimum mandatory term of incarceration of 30 years.

This was actually the second fatal shooting during a carjacking in NJ over a two-day period. According to authorities, someone else was shot and killed by a carjacker in Penns Grove, New Jersey one day earlier.

For further information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Man Fatally Shot in Newark Carjacking.”