East Orange New Jersey Kidnapping SuspectKearny NJ police arrested an East Orange man who allegedly stole a truck and drove off with a child in the backseat.

According to law enforcement, the 39-year-old suspect took a 2007 Freightliner truck without receiving permission from the owner. The suspect was reportedly involved in a dispute with the owner of the truck.

The suspect, who lives on Prospect Street in East Orange NJ, later claimed that he was entitled to take the vehicle because he owned 51 percent of the truck.

At the time of the alleged theft, a juvenile female was in the back of the truck. The girl is the daughter of the vehicle owner. She reportedly knows the suspect.

Prosecutors said that the suspect drove “a considerable distance” before he realized that the girl was in the truck.

Afterwards, the suspect reportedly drove back and returned the child to her father.

The suspect was subsequently arrested and charged with the very serious criminal offenses of carjacking and kidnapping.

If the suspect is ultimately convicted on the kidnapping charges, he faces significant criminal penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1, anyone who unlawfully removes another person from a place without their consent can be charged with a first or second degree felony. In this case, the suspect reportedly returned the victim unharmed before he was apprehended, so he could be subject to a sentence of 5-10 years in NJ State Prison.

After being arrested, the suspect was taken to the Hudson County Jail. He was being held at the jail in lieu of a $200,000 bail amount.

To learn more about this case, read NJ.com article entitled “East Orange Man Charged with Carjacking and Kidnapping in Kearny.”

Newark NJ Drug Possession ChargesEssex County law enforcement recently arrested 48 people after conducting a major drug bust called “Operation TIDE.”

According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the drug network operated throughout Essex County, NJ. The drug distribution ring was reportedly overseen by the 793 set of the Bloods gang.

Most of the 48 suspects were placed under arrest during police raids conducted on July 1.

The suspects who were apprehended in early July include a range of individuals. The suspects were charged with a variety of criminal offenses such as simple possession of marijuana, marijuana distribution, heroin possession, and even murder.

Now Essex County officials are asking for the public’s help in locating the seven remaining suspects. Essex County police said that the suspects are still at large and could be in New Jersey.

One of the suspects is a 51-year-old Newark NJ man accused of heroin possession and conspiracy to distribute heroin.

Another suspect still being sought by police is a 26-year-old Newark man who allegedly possessed heroin near a school in Essex County, New Jersey.

One of the other suspects who is still at large is a 50-year-old man from Jersey City NJ who is accused of possessing heroin and conspiring to distribute heroin.

Members of the public with information on the drug ring or the at-large suspects should call Essex County Prosecutor’s Office investigators at 1-844-282-6272.

For further information about this case, check out NJ.com article entitled “Have You Seen These Men? 7 At-Large after Gang-Fueled Drug Ring Bust.”

Montclair Aggravated Manslaughter SuspectA Montclair New Jersey man has been charged with aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide after he allegedly caused a deadly car crash in the Lincoln Tunnel.

The fatal car accident occurred in September 2014.

According to authorities, the 39-year-old suspect was driving a red BMW that crashed into the back of a Mercedes minivan. The suspect was reportedly driving at a high rate of speed as he went through the tunnel. Police believe that he was traveling in excess of 90 miles per hour when he slammed into the other vehicle.

The BMW’s collision with the minivan set off a chain reaction, with the minivan subsequently hitting a jitney bus.

A passenger in the minivan, a 49-year-old Summit New Jersey man, suffered a heart attack in the aftermath of the car accident. He was transported to St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. However, doctors at the hospital could not save him; he died due to the heart attack.

Two other people sustained minor injuries as a result of the auto accident. They went to Bellevue Hospital in New York to receive medical treatment for their injuries.

The Montclair NJ suspect is now subject to serious criminal charges for aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide. He was recently indicted on the criminal charges.

While making a court appearance in Hudson County Superior Court, the suspect’s attorney argued that the suspect may have lost consciousness while driving due to a serious medical condition.

After the indictment was handed down, the suspect was taken to the Hudson County Jail. He is currently being held at the correctional facility on a $250,000 bail amount.

For further information about this case, read NJ.com article entitled “Montclair Man Charged with Manslaughter in September Lincoln Tunnel Crash.”

Newark New Jersey Gas Station Shooting SuspectNewark NJ police have asked for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who may have committed a fatal shooting at a local gas station.

According to Essex County prosecutors, the deadly shooting occurred during the early morning hours at a Shell gas station on South Orange Avenue in Newark, New Jersey.

The 16-year-old victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds in the shooting.

After the shooting, the victim was transported to nearby University Hospital. Unfortunately, doctors at the medical facility could not save her; she was pronounced dead not long after arriving at the hospital.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department are conducting a joint investigation as they search for the killer.

Police recently released a photograph of the suspect. The photo was taken from surveillance video footage of the scene at the time of the shooting. According to law enforcement, the image shows “the lone shooter fleeing the scene.”

If police can eventually identify and locate the suspect, he would likely be subject to the most severe criminal penalties in the New Jersey Criminal Code. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, murder is a first degree felony. A conviction for first degree murder could lead to life imprisonment, with a minimum mandatory term of incarceration of 30 years in NJ State Prison.

Newark police have asked for the public’s help in identifying the shooter. Anyone with information about the suspect or the deadly shooting should get in touch with investigators at 877-847-7432.

For more information about this case, view NJ.com article entitled “Authorities Looking for Suspect in Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old at Newark Gas Station.”

Newark NJ Handgun Possession LawyersNewark New Jersey police recently arrested two men for illegal gun possession and possession of drugs in unrelated incidents.

According to authorities, patrol officers with the Newark Police Special Conditions Unit saw a group of people react suspiciously and split up shortly after the officers walked past them on Hawthorne Avenue in Newark, NJ.

Police reportedly observed the 20-year-old suspect, who was among the individuals in the group, concealing a black handgun as he walked off.

When police later stopped the suspect in a driveway, he did not have possession of the weapon. However, police subsequently found the gun, a loaded .38-caliber revolver, hidden inside a stereo speaker sitting in the driveway.

After finding the gun, police arrested the suspect and charged him with unlawful possession of a weapon.

Police continued to investigate and later learned that the handgun was reported stolen out of Detroit, Michigan.

Within an hour of making the gun-related arrest, Newark NJ police arrested another suspect for allegedly selling marijuana and cocaine out of a house located on the 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Newark, NJ.

Narcotics detectives with the Newark Police Department got an anonymous tip about the suspect possibly selling drugs out of his home. Police then set up surveillance outside the residence and allegedly saw the suspect suspiciously peer out of a window.

When the suspect left the house and began to walk on 7th Avenue, police detained him.

While the suspect was in custody, detectives knocked on the door to the residence and looked through a window. Police entered the house after they allegedly saw the barrel of a gun sticking out of a couch inside the home.

A search of the residence allegedly turned up a.22-caliber Beretta, which was reportedly hidden underneath a couch cushion. Police also reportedly discovered 66 baggies of marijuana, six baggies of cocaine, 66 oxycodone pills, and various drug paraphernalia.

The suspect was subsequently charged with possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, prescription drug possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

For further information about this case, view NJ.com article entitled “Man Was Selling Drugs and Guns from Newark Home, Police Say.”

Newark New Jersey Counterfeiting AttorneysPolice recently arrested two men who allegedly had more than 12,000 stolen and counterfeited CDs and DVDs at stores in Newark, New Jersey.

According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, a 44-year-old Irvington NJ man and a 50-year-old Newark man were in possession of counterfeit items valued at more than $65,000.

A number of law enforcement agencies and departments collaborated on a lengthy investigation. Over a period of six months, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Intellectual Property Task Force and the Department of Homeland Security looked into allegations against the suspects.

The investigation culminated in the Essex County Intellectual Property Crimes Unit and task force conducting raids on two Newark stores. The raids were conducted at K&K General Merchandise on William Street and Dollar City General Store on Springfield Avenue.

After being placed under arrest, the suspects were charged with counterfeiting and pirating. If the suspects are convicted on the theft and fraud offenses, they would be subject to significant penalties.

Although many mistakenly view counterfeiting and piracy as “victimless” crimes, the reality is that these crimes have negative effects on law-abiding citizens.

An assistant prosecutor said in a press release that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office plans to vigorously pursue convictions in the case because counterfeiting “has a negative impact on those who work rightfully behind the counters, thus robbing them of the proceeds they are entitled to for the work they’ve done.”

For further information about this case, see NJ.com article entitled “Bust Finds $65K Worth of Counterfeit CDs, DVDs in 2 Newark Stores, Authorities Say.”

Murder Investigation in Newark NJPolice in Newark New Jersey are looking into the fatal shooting death of a local resident on a city street.

The Newark Police Department dispatched officers to the scene after receiving a report of gunshots in the area. Several people who live on neighboring streets heard the gunshots but initially thought that they were just fireworks being set off.

According to authorities, the 29-year-old victim was one of five individuals shot while standing on the 100 block of Brunswick Street in Newark, NJ. The shooting occurred around 10:45 p.m.

After the shooting, the victim was transported to nearby University Hospital, where he got medical treatment for his gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, doctors could not save him; he was pronounced dead the following morning.

Among the four other shooting victims, three were listed in critical condition at University Hospital.

Newark police are actively investigating the shooting and searching for a suspect. At this time, police have not yet identified a suspect or a motive for the fatal shooting.

If police do eventually identify a suspect in the case, the suspect would probably face serious charges for homicide. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, murder is classified as a first degree felony. While first degree offenses typically carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in New Jersey State Prison, a murder conviction could lead to life imprisonment, with a minimum sentence of 30 years in prison.

For additional information about this case, read NJ.com article entitled “Authorities ID Victim of 5-Person Shooting.”

Newark New Jersey Murder LawyersNewark law enforcement is investigating the fatal stabbing death of a man at a local apartment building.

The incident happened during the early morning hours at apartment in Newark, New Jersey. The Newark Police Department got a call about a disturbance at an apartment on Somme Street shortly after 1:00 am.

When police officers arrived at the apartment complex, they discovered the 64-year-old victim unresponsive after having sustained a deep stab wound. Unfortunately, medical responders were unable to save the victim; he was pronounced dead around 1:30 a.m.

Medical examiners will be conducting an autopsy to determine the precise cause of the victim’s death.

Meanwhile, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Task Force is actively investigating the death as a possible homicide. Investigators have yet to release any further information about the incident.

If the investigation does eventually conclude that the death was a homicide, any suspect in the case would likely face serious criminal charges for murder.

Beyond that, the suspect would be subject to significant penalties if convicted on a murder charge. Murder is the most serious crime in the New Jersey Criminal Code. N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3 classifies murder as a first degree felony. Although first degree crimes are ordinarily punishable by 10-20 years in NJ State Prison, a murder conviction could lead to life imprisonment.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office has asked for the public’s help in the case. Anyone who has information about the stabbing death should contact task force investigators at 877-847-7432 or 973-621-4586.

For additional information about this case, go to NJ.com article entitled “Newark Man Stabbed to Death, Prosecutors Say.”

Newark New Jersey DWI AttorneysThe Tormey Law Firm successfully represented a client accused of committing a first offense DWI violation in Guttenberg, New Jersey. The client was pulled over in Guttenberg NJ and allegedly registered a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .13 percent. As a result, the client faced severe DWI penalties, including: suspension of his license for 1 year, heavy fines, alcohol education classes at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC), and up to 30 days in the local county jail.

When the client contacted the Tormey Law Firm, Mr. Tormey started to develop a defense strategy to fight the drunk driving charges. Mr. Tormey carefully examined the discovery evidence in the case and determined that the client’s breath test reading should not be admissible in Guttenberg Municipal Court. That’s because the two breath samples provided by the client were “outside tolerance,” which means that there was a disparity between the readings to indicate that the breath machine was working improperly. In accordance with the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Chun, the breath test samples were then ruled inadmissible by the municipal court judge.

Mr. Tormey also argued in court that the results of the client’s field sobriety tests were inadmissible. The client had been medically discharged from the military due to his health issues. As a result, Mr. Tormey argued that the client should not have been asked to undergo field sobriety testing during the traffic stop. The firm’s DWI expert, a retired New Jersey State Trooper, testified that the client’s medical issues would have prevented him from adequately performing the field sobriety tests.

Thanks to Mr. Tormey’s challenges to the evidence in the case, the municipal court judge dismissed the client’s driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. Our client avoided a DWI conviction and instead had his driver’s license suspended for 30 days for a careless driving citation.

Newark NJ Homicide InvestigationPolice are investigating the fatal shooting of a local man at an apartment complex in Newark, New Jersey.

According to authorities, the 35-year-old victim was shot and killed in the hallway of an apartment building located on the 200 block of Washington Street in Newark, NJ.

The Newark Police Department got a report of gunshots fired in the area around 8:30 p.m.

When police officers showed up at the scene, they discovered the victim lying in the hallway of the apartment building. The victim was unresponsive at the scene. Not long after police found him, the victim was pronounced dead.

The Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Major Crimes Task Force are conducting a joint investigation into the killing. At this time, investigators have not released any further information about the fatal shooting.

If police do eventually identify and capture a suspect, it is likely that the suspect would be subject to significant criminal charges for murder. Murder is the most serious offense in the NJ Criminal Code. That’s because N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3 classifies murder as a first degree crime. Moreover, while first degree felonies are usually punishable by up to 20 years in NJ State Prison, criminal homicide can result in life imprisonment.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in the murder. Anyone with information about the shooting should call Essex County task force detectives at 877-847-7432 or 973-621-4586.

For additional information about this case, access NJ.com article entitled “Man Found Shot to Death in Newark Apartment Building, Authorities Said.”