Newark NJ Cocaine Possession SuspectsPolice recently arrested four people on drug-related crimes in Essex County, NJ.

According to law enforcement, the arrests were a result of separate investigations in Newark and Bloomfield, New Jersey.

Police made the first arrests in Bloomfield, NJ. Essex County Sheriff’s Office detectives reportedly found two suspects with a bag filled with 700 envelopes of heroin.

The suspects, a 19-year-old Montclair female and a 27-year-old Paterson male, were arrested and charged with heroin possession.

Not long after that, Essex County Sheriff’s Office detectives busted a third person who was allegedly involved in a drug transaction near Broadway and Delavan Avenue in Newark, NJ. The suspect, a 42-year-old Newark NJ man, was arrested and charged with several drug crimes, including possession of crack cocaine.

Additionally, the suspect was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon because police allegedly found him with illegal handguns.

Police officers arrested a fourth person in connection with a surveillance investigation around Fabian Place and Hawthorne Avenue in Newark. The 30-year-old suspect, who is from Newark NJ, was reportedly observed in the process of exchanging cash for vials of crack cocaine. He was arrested and subsequently charged with crack cocaine possession.

For additional information about this case, read the NJ.com article entitled “Four Busted in Essex County Undercover Drug Sweeps, Officials Say.”

Newark New Jersey Handgun AttorneysNewark New Jersey police recently arrested several people for weapons offenses on city streets.

According to law enforcement, police made four arrests and seized three handguns on a single night. As a result, multiple people were charged with illegal handgun possession.

Newark police made the first arrest around 9:00 p.m. Members of the Newark Violence Reduction Initiative were on patrol near Avon Avenue and Jeliff Avenue in Newark, NJ. The department includes the Newark Gang Enforcement Division, NJ State Parole, and the Essex County Sheriff’s Department.

The police officers reportedly saw a cab fail to come to a stop at a stop sign. Police pulled over the taxi and saw that the 17-year-old passenger was wearing a ski mask. Police also allegedly spotted the handle of a .380-caliber gun sticking out of his coat pocket.

A short time later, officers with the Newark Gang Enforcement unit and the Newark Cease Fire unit received a tip about a 26-year-old man wanted on an outstanding warrant. The tip was provided by two bounty hunters who located the suspect on the 100 block of Brunswick Street in Newark, New Jersey.

The suspect spotted the police officers approaching and allegedly tried to flee on foot. Officers chased the suspect and quickly captured him.

While making the arrest, police officers reportedly discovered the suspect carrying a loaded 9-mm handgun. According to officials, the gun was reported stolen out of North Carolina.

The suspect was subsequently charged with multiple weapons offenses, including unlawful possession of a large-capacity weapon.

Not long after that, members of the Newark Model Neighborhood Initiative arrested two more people for weapons offenses. The police officers were on patrol near 15th Avenue and South 19th Street when they saw two people fighting inside a motor vehicle. The officers walked toward the car and allegedly saw a handgun sticking out of the vehicle glove compartment.

The two occupants of the car were arrested and charged with illegal possession of an automatic handgun.

For further information about this case, see the NJ.com article entitled “Police Seize 3 Guns in Series of Newark Arrests.”

Newark NJ Insurance Fraud SuspectLaw enforcement recently arrested six New Jersey residents who allegedly took part in an insurance fraud scheme.

The suspects allegedly concocted a “crash-and-buy scheme” in which they bought auto insurance and then filed fake claims stemming from a car crash.

According to authorities, the suspects filed fraudulent auto insurance claims shortly after a motor vehicle accident.

All but one of the insurance claims was filed with Progressive Garden State Insurance Company; the other claim was filed with GEICO.

The suspicious claims prompted the insurance company to notify police, which then conducted an investigation. The investigation involved the NJ Attorney General’s Office and the New Jersey Office of Insurance Fraud.

The suspects were eventually arrested and charged with third degree insurance fraud.

The six suspects include a 31-year-old man from Belleville NJ, a 26-year-old woman from East Orange NJ, a 52-year-old woman from Newark NJ, her daughter, a 29-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township, and a 35-year-old man from Jersey City.

If the suspects are ultimately convicted on the insurance fraud charges, they could be sentenced to 3-5 years in NJ State Prison. That’s because this kind of insurance fraud is considered a third degree felony.

For additional information about this case, check out the NJ.com article entitled “6 N.J. Residents Charged with Insurance Fraud, Authorities Say.”

Nutley New Jersey Carjacking ChargesA Nutley New Jersey woman was recently a victim of multiple carjacking attempts in Jersey City, NJ.

The first carjacking incident happened around 1:35 p.m. The 30-year-old suspect was victimized when she dropped off her sister at a home located on Danforth Avenue near Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City, New Jersey.

When the victim pulled up to her sister’s house and unlocked the car doors, the suspect allegedly approached the vehicle and tried to get inside.

The woman shouted at the intruder to get out of her vehicle. She shoved the suspect until he exited the car.

The suspect then walked away, at which point the victim’s sister ran inside her home and dialed 911.

A short time later, the suspect allegedly tried to commit yet another carjacking of the same victim. The victim drove her vehicle east on Danforth Avenue and came to a stop at a red light on Kennedy Boulevard. The suspect then allegedly walked up to her vehicle and banged on the passenger side door.

Thankfully, the woman managed to get away without being injured.

The Jersey City Police Department looked into the carjacking incidents and eventually identified the suspect as the possible culprit.

The suspect, who resides on the 100 block of Wilkinson Avenue in Jersey City, is 27 years old. He was placed under arrest and charged with attempted carjacking.

If the suspect is ultimately convicted on the carjacking charges, he would be subject to significant penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:15-2, carjacking is a first degree crime. A conviction for first degree carjacking carries an enhanced penalty of 10-30 years in NJ State Prison.

After being arrested and processed, the suspect was transported to the Hudson County Jail in Kearny, New Jersey. He was being held at the correctional facility on $150,000 bail.

To learn more about this case, check out the NJ.com article entitled “Jersey City Man Tries Carjacking Nutley Woman Twice within Minutes, Cops Say.”

Newark New Jersey Heroin LawyersNewark New Jersey police recently busted three people accused of possessing illegal drugs and a loaded handgun inside a local apartment.

The Newark Police Department got a call about drug activity on the 50s block of 11th Avenue in Newark, NJ. When Newark Police Emergency Response Team detectives showed up at the scene, they allegedly observed two men in the process of conducting a drug transaction.

One of the men reportedly started to run when he saw the Newark police officers.

Newark police chased the suspect into an apartment building and caught up to him inside a first-floor apartment, where they also found two more suspects.

Police subsequently searched the residence and allegedly discovered 31 envelopes of heroin, four grams of crack cocaine, and a loaded 9-mm gun.

The three suspects were arrested at the scene.

The suspects, who are from Newark NJ, are all around 50 years of age. They are charged with multiple crimes, including possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

If the suspects are eventually convicted of heroin possession, they would face significant penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10, possession of even a trace amount of heroin is a third degree felony and is punishable by a sentence of 3-5 years in New Jersey State Prison.

After the suspects were placed under arrest, the Newark police director issued a statement praising the officers involved for helping to keep drugs and guns off city streets.

For additional information about this case, see the NJ.com article entitled “3 Arrested on Weapons, Drug Charges in Newark.”

Newark NJ Homicide InvestigationNewark New Jersey police are looking into a fatal shooting outside a local home.

The homicide happened during the early morning hours. According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the 47-year-old victim was murdered outside his residence on Leslie Street in Newark, NJ.

The Newark Police Department got a call about gunshots fired in the neighborhood. When police officers showed up at the scene, they came across the victim’s body.

The victim had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Newark police investigated the fatal shooting and collected evidence. Newark detectives also spoke with several neighbors of the victim.

According to witnesses, the victim was sitting in a tan sedan parked in the driveway of his home when someone walked toward the car.

The suspect is accused of firing several gunshots through the vehicle’s window. One person who lives on the same street as the victim said that they heard at least five gunshots ring through the air.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force is currently investigating the murder. Investigators have yet to identify a suspect or a motive for the shooting.

If police can eventually identify and capture a suspect, it is likely that criminal charges for murder would follow. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, murder is a first degree felony and carries a potential sentence of life imprisonment, with a minimum mandatory term of incarceration of 30 years in NJ State Prison.

For more information about this case, access the NJ.com article entitled “Newark Man Shot to Death Outside His Home Friday Morning, Officials Say.”

Newark NJ Homicide LawyersNew York police recently captured a man who allegedly committed a murder in Newark, NJ.

According to Essex County police, the 37-year-old suspect murdered the 64-year-old victim at a home located on the 300 block of Elm Street. The residence is in Newark’s Ironbound area.

The Newark Police Department got a call about gunshots fired at the home. When police showed up at the scene, they saw the victim’s body.

When authorities discovered the victim, it appeared that he had suffered severe body trauma. Law enforcement later determined that the suspect could have used some kind of object to fatally strike the victim.

Essex County Homicide Task Force detectives and NYPD officers conducted a joint investigation and eventually captured the suspect. The suspect was located and placed under arrest in Bronx, NY.

The suspect has been charged with a number of serious crimes, including first degree murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

After being arrested and processed, the suspect was moved to a jail in New York. Authorities were holding him at the jail in lieu of $1 million bail. The suspect will eventually be transferred to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, NJ.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force is still investigating the homicide. Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the killing.

For further information about this case, view the NJ.com article entitled “Police Capture New York Man Wanted for Killing of Newark 64-Year-Old, Officials Say.”

Newark New Jersey Murder AttorneysNewark NJ police are looking into the possible murder of a man who was found dead inside a local residence.

The Newark Police Department got a report of a dead body in a home located on the 300 block of Elm Street in the Ironbound district of Newark, New Jersey.

When police officers showed up at the scene, they discovered the 64-year-old man’s body. The victim is said to be a Newark NJ resident. Authorities said that he sustained body trauma prior to dying. Medical examiners will perform an autopsy to determine the exact cause of the victim’s death.

Officials pronounced the suspect dead at the scene not long after police arrived.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force and the Newark Police Department and conducting an ongoing investigation into the homicide. Investigators have yet to identify a suspect in the killing.

If police can eventually classify this as a murder and they can identify a suspect, it is likely that serious criminal charges would follow. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, murder is a first degree crime that carries a potential sentence of life imprisonment in New Jersey State Prison.

This was the second homicide in Newark NJ during a violent two-day period. A day earlier, Newark police found an East Orange man who had been fatally shot while sitting in a car parked in the city’s Central Ward.

For additional information about this case, go to the NJ.com article entitled “64-Year-Old Newark Man Found Killed Inside Home, Authorities Said.”

Newark NJ Aggravated Assault LawyersPolice are on the lookout for a Newark NJ man accused of using an ax to attack two people at a popular mall in Jersey City, New Jersey.

The violent incident happened at the Newport Centre mall, a shopping complex located in downtown Jersey City, NJ.

According to authorities, the 24-year-old suspect brought an ax with him when he went to the shopping mall shortly before stores closed for the night. The suspect was reportedly attempting to confront his ex-girlfriend at a store where she works.

The suspect reportedly tried to gain access to the building via the store’s back door. When the store manager, a 30-year-old Elizabeth NJ woman, refused to grant the suspect entry into the building, the suspect allegedly became extremely agitated and attacked her with the ax.

Another store worker, a 23-year-old Carteret NJ man, witnessed the attack and tried to subdue the suspect. He managed to wrestle the ax out of the suspect’s hands, at which point the suspect fled the scene.

The two victims were taken to Jersey City Medical Center-Barnabas Health, where the female victim received treatment for severe head injuries and the male victim received medical treatment for minor injuries sustained in the assault. Afterwards, the female victim was listed in guarded condition and the male victim was listed in stable condition.

Jersey City police are conducting an active and ongoing investigation into the incident and pursuing leads to locate the suspect.

Authorities issued a warrant for the suspect’s arrest, as well as a restraining order because law enforcement has classified the incident as domestic violence.

If the suspect is located and apprehended, he would be subject to significant penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b), aggravated assault with a deadly weapon like a gun, a knife, or an ax is a second degree crime. A conviction for second degree aggravated assault could result in a sentence of 5-10 years in NJ State Prison.

For further information about this case, read the NJ.com article entitled “Man Sought for Attacking Two with Ax at Jersey City Mall, Cops Say.”

Newark New Jersey Robbery AttorneysA Newark New Jersey man entered a guilty plea on charges that he was the getaway driver during an armed robbery that resulted in one person being killed.

According to authorities, the fatal incident occurred on September 13, 2012 at Jamil & Sons Family Grocery on Clinton Avenue in Newark, NJ.

While the 24-year-old suspect sat in a car parked outside the grocery store, his accomplice allegedly entered the building and attempted to hold up the store clerk. According to officials, an 18-year-old boy whose family owned the store attempted to interrupt the robbery and was fatally shot.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said that the suspect remained in the vehicle during the robbery and never entered the store.

Police investigated the shooting and identified the suspect as the getaway driver. He was arrested and charged with a number of crimes, including murder, armed robbery, and weapons offenses.

The suspect recently made an appearance in Essex County Superior Court in Newark NJ and pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit robbery. Under the terms of the plea agreement, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will recommend that the suspect receive a sentence of seven years in New Jersey State Prison. Had the suspect challenged the original murder charges at trial, he could have received a life sentence.

The suspect will have to make another appearance in Essex County Superior Court in January 2016 in order to be officially sentenced.

The suspect is currently serving a five-year prison term on aggravated assault charges in an unrelated case.

The suspect’s alleged accomplice in the 2012 grocery store robbery will face murder charges in the case.

For more information about this case, go to the NJ.com article entitled “Getaway Driver Pleads Guilty in Store Robbery That Left Teen Employee Dead.”