Newark NJ Handgun Possession ArrestNewark NJ police arrested a local man who was allegedly carrying a handgun on a city street.

Police officers made the arrest after receiving a tip from an anonymous caller. The tipster contacted the Newark Police Department’s Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line to report that someone was in possession of a gun in Newark’s West Ward. The caller provided police with a detailed description of the suspect, as well as the suspect’s clothing.

Officers with the Newark Offender Re-Entry Unit were sent to the area of 13th Avenue and South 12th Street in Newark, New Jersey. Not long after getting to the scene, police officers saw the 19-year-old suspect.

When officers approached the suspect, they allegedly saw a gun sticking out of his pants pocket. The officers then searched the suspect and reportedly discovered an unloaded .38-caliber handgun.

The suspect was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon.

If the suspect is eventually convicted on the handgun possession charges, he could be subject to severe criminal penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(b), anyone in possession of a handgun without a valid license or permit may be charged with a second degree criminal offense. A conviction for second degree illegal handgun possession could lead to a sentence of 5-10 years in NJ State Prison.

The Newark police director commended the officers who arrested the suspect and got another illegal gun off Newark streets.

The Newark Police Department has asked that members of the public with information about crimes, including weapons offenses, contact the Newark Crime Stoppers tip line at 877-NWK-TIPS or 877-NWK-GUNS.

For further information about this case, see the NJ.com article entitled “Tip Leads to Arrest of Newark Man on Gun Charge.”

Newark Handgun Possession ChargesNewark NJ police recently arrested two local men accused of carrying loaded handguns.

Police made the arrests during two separate incidents.

According to law enforcement, the first suspect arrested by police was a 20-year-old male. The suspect was arrested during the morning hours while walking in the area of Thomas Street and Austin Street in Newark, New Jersey.

A number of Newark NJ police officers had set up surveillance in the neighborhood. The officers reportedly observed the suspect, along with several other men, approach various motor vehicles that drove by the intersection.

The officers allegedly saw the suspect receive money from one of the drivers of the vehicles. Once he had the cash in hand, the suspect reportedly entered the backyard of a nearby home on Thomas Street. The suspect then allegedly grabbed a clear plastic bag that was underneath a parked van.

When police officers approached the suspect, he reportedly exclaimed, “You got me.” He then allegedly dropped a vial of cocaine to the ground.

Police subsequently conducted a search of the van and allegedly found a loaded .380-caliber handgun. Police also allegedly found more vials of cocaine stashed underneath the van.

The suspect was then placed under arrest without further incident. He was charged with a number of serious crimes, including unlawful possession of a weapon and cocaine possession.

The second arrest was made by Newark police later that night. Detectives with the Newark Violence Reduction Initiative observed a number of men standing in front of an abandoned home located on the 30s block of Kent Street in Newark, New Jersey.

The officers allegedly saw one of the individuals, the 19-year-old suspect, begin to walk away. When the officers approached the suspect, he reportedly removed a loaded .40-caliber handgun from his front waistband and tried to tuck it into the back of his pants.

Newark NJ police arrested the suspect and charged him with illegal possession of a handgun.

To learn more about this case, go to the NJ.com article entitled “Alleged Cocaine Dealer Among 2 Arrested with Loaded Guns in Newark, Police Say.”

Newark New Jersey Murder InvestigationPolice are investigating the fatal shooting of a Newark NJ man at a local after-hours club.

The Newark Police Department received a call about gunshots at the club around 5:30 a.m. Police officers were then dispatched to the scene of the shooting, which was near Sherman Avenue in Newark, New Jersey.

When police officers got to the scene, they saw the 45-year-old victim lying on the ground and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was immediately transported to nearby University Hospital, where doctors tried to save his life. Unfortunately, doctors at the hospital could not help the victim; he was pronounced dead approximately one hour after the shooting.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department later issued a joint statement about the incident and subsequent investigation. According to the official statement, the victim’s death was caused by multiple gunshot wounds.

The investigation into the shooting is active and ongoing. Thus far, investigators have not identified any suspects in the case. Additionally, no motive for the shooting has been identified.

If police are eventually able to identify and apprehend a suspect, serious criminal charges could follow. Murder is considered the most serious criminal offense in the New Jersey Criminal Code. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, anyone who purposely or knowingly caused the death of another person can be charged with a first degree felony. A conviction for first degree murder could lead to a sentence of life imprisonment, with a minimum sentence of 30 years in NJ State Prison.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department have asked members of the public to provide information on the shooting. Anyone with information about the suspects or the fatal shooting can leave anonymous tips by calling 1-877-TIPS-4EC.

For additional information about this case, view the NJ.com article entitled “Newark Man Fatally Shot at After-Hours Club, Authorities Say.”

Newark NJ Imitation Handgun ChargesEssex County police recently arrested a man who was allegedly in possession of an imitation handgun while wearing a Newark police uniform.

The 36-year-old suspect, who lives in Newark, was allegedly wearing the full police uniform while walking near Heller Parkway and Highland Avenue in Newark, New Jersey.

According to the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, police officers saw the suspect walking on the street around 11 a.m. The officers approached the suspect and began to question him. The suspect allegedly told the officers that he was a member of the Newark police force, but he became “flustered” when the officers questioned him further and asked him to name the precinct he belonged to.

The suspect then allegedly ran from the officers and attempted to flee the scene on foot. Prior to fleeing, the suspect reportedly dropped a duffel bag to the ground.

A brief chase ensued. Police officers soon caught up to the suspect when he tried to hide under the deck of a house on Highland Avenue. Law enforcement said that the suspect was attempting to remove the police uniform and hide an imitation gun at his hiding spot.

Police also found the discarded duffel bag, which allegedly contained a gun belt, a holster, a commercial police radio scanner, a yellow traffic vest, a fraudulent police ID card, and a summons book.

After locating the suspect, police placed him under arrest without further incident. He has been charged with numerous criminal offenses, including unlawful possession of a weapon, impersonating a police officer, and resisting arrest.

If the suspect is ultimately convicted on the most serious charges, he could be subject to significant penalties because he is reportedly a repeat offender. According to judicial records, the suspect was previously charged with illegal handgun possession and impersonating an officer in March 2013. He was also reportedly convicted of assault in 2005.

After being arrested and charged in the most recent case, the suspect was taken to the Essex County Jail in Newark, NJ. He is being held at the facility in lieu of a $75,000 cash bond.

For more information about this case, see the NJ.com article entitled “Man Arrested Wearing Newark Police Uniform, Carrying Fake Gun, Authorities Say.”

Newark NJ Homicide InvestigationPolice are looking into the murder of a man at a housing project in Newark, New Jersey.

According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, a local man was fatally shot at the Stephen Crane Village housing complex. The housing project is located off of North 6th Street in the North Ward of Newark, NJ.

The shooting occurred in during the afternoon and in broad daylight. The Newark Police Department got a call about the shooting. When police officers showed up at the scene, they saw the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

Newark police officers searched the area and looked between several low-rise buildings in the sprawling housing complex. However, police officers did not locate the shooter. The search reportedly took several hours.

Law enforcement did not initially release a lot of information about the victim or the shooting. A spokeswoman for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that the victim was male, but did not provide much other information for the media. The prosecutor’s office later said that the victim was a 32-year-old man who resided in Newark, New Jersey.

Authorities said that the investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes and Homicide Task Force actively investigating the homicide. At this time, no arrests have been made. Moreover, it is unclear if police have identified a suspect or a motive.

If a suspect is eventually identified and captured, they would face significant criminal penalties. That’s because murder is the most serious criminal offense in the NJ 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 potentially result in life imprisonment. Additionally, the crime carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years in New Jersey State Prison.

According to Newark officials, this recent shooting was the 25th homicide in Newark NJ so far this year.

To learn more about this case, access the NJ.com article entitled “Man Killed in Broad Daylight Shooting at Newark Housing Project.”

Newark New Jersey Handgun ChargesNewark NJ police recently arrested a 16-year-old who allegedly had an illegal handgun in his possession on a city street.

Members of the Newark Police Department Firearms Interdiction Team were on patrol near 6th Avenue North 13th Street when they allegedly observed two teens, including the suspect, standing in the street.

According to officials, the suspect got scared when he saw the police officers approaching. The suspect allegedly tried to hide a 25-caliber handgun in his waistband. When the officers saw the gun and told him to drop it, he reportedly fled the scene on foot.

Police officers chased the suspect through nearby backyards. The officers reportedly saw the suspect toss the handgun over a brick wall during the chase. Police eventually caught the suspect and arrested him.

Authorities revealed that that the suspect told the officers “It’s not even loaded” when they finally caught him.

The suspect, who lives in Newark NJ, was charged with numerous crimes, including unlawful possession of a weapon, resisting arrest, and obstruction of justice.

If the suspect is charged as an adult, he could face significant penalties. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5 imposes severe penalties on anyone who illegally possesses a handgun in New Jersey. A conviction for third degree unlawful possession of a weapon could lead to a sentence of 3-5 years in NJ State Prison.

After being placed under arrest and charged, the suspect was transported to the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center in Newark, NJ.

For additional information about this case, view the NJ.com article entitled “Newark Teen Arrested After Showing Off Gun, Police Say.”

 

Newark NJ Heroin Distribution LawyersNewark NJ police arrested three men who were allegedly involved in a heroin sale in a West Ward neighborhood.

Authorities received multiple complaints about possible drug activity at a residence located near South 7th Street and 12th Avenue in Newark, New Jersey.

One complaint came from an anonymous tipster who called the Newark Police Department tip line. The caller gave law enforcement a detailed description of one suspect, as well as detailed information about the location of the suspect’s drug stash. The caller also provided police with a description of the suspect’s car and license plate number.

After receiving the information from the tipster, the Newark Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Section sent detectives to the area to establish surveillance.

Not long after police set up surveillance, a plainclothes detective allegedly observed the suspect and two other men sitting in a vehicle. According to officials, the men appeared to be involved in a drug transaction.

Newark NJ detectives alerted other officers and told them to stop the suspects’ vehicle after they left the area. The car soon drove off with two of the men inside.

Police pulled over the suspects’ vehicle and arrested the driver. The passenger was also arrested after police searched him and allegedly found him in possession of several decks of heroin.

Newark detectives later located and apprehended the third man. He was also placed under arrest.

Newark NJ police officers allegedly seized heroin, a loaded .9mm handgun, and possible drug deal proceeds.

The three suspects, who are from Newark NJ, all face charges with drug crimes. The main suspect has been charged with heroin distribution and unlawful possession of a weapon.

The Newark Police Department is still actively investigating the alleged drug activity. Authorities are asking that members of the public with information about the suspects please contact the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 877-NWK-TIPS or 877-NWK-GUNS.

To learn more about this case, access the NJ.com article entitled “Tip Leads to Drug, Weapons Arrests in Newark’s West Ward.”

Bloomfield NJ Marijuana Distribution LawyersBloomfield New Jersey police arrested two men accused of selling mason jars filled with marijuana on a local street corner.

According to authorities, the illegal drug sales took place at the intersection of Belleville Avenue and Davey Street in Bloomfield, NJ.

The Bloomfield Police Department and the Essex County Sheriff’s Office formed a joint task force. Members of the task force reportedly observed the drug deals while conducting undercover surveillance. The task force was formed after police received several complaints about drug trafficking in the area.

Police officers allegedly witnessed the two main suspects accepting cash from a man and a woman. After the suspects got the money, they reportedly gave the buyers a glass mason jar filled with pot.

Police then converged on the suspects, including both the buyers and sellers. During a subsequent search of the suspects, members of the task force allegedly found the two alleged sellers in possession of 529 grams of marijuana. According to officials, the drugs have an estimated street value of approximately $5,000.

The two people accused of trying to buy the marijuana live in Woodland Park, New Jersey.

The two alleged sellers were arrested and charged with numerous drug offenses, including distribution of marijuana. Meanwhile, the two people accused of trying to buy the pot were charged with simple possession of marijuana.

If the two suspects charged with distribution of marijuana are eventually convicted, they face severe penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5, distribution of between 1 ounce and 5 pounds of marijuana is a third degree criminal offense. A conviction for third degree marijuana distribution could lead to a sentence of up to 5 years in New Jersey State Prison.

Sometime after being arrested and charged, all of the suspects were released from custody on their own recognizance.

For further information about this case, go to the NJ.com article entitled “Duo Selling Mason Jars of Marijuana Busted in Bloomfield, Cops Say.”

Newark NJ Heroin Distribution ChargesNewark NJ police recently conducted a drug bust that resulted in the seizure of a huge amount of heroin and the arrests of three men for heroin distribution.

The Newark Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit got a call from a tipster about a massive drug sale set to occur at a house located in the 200 block of Broadway. The person calling in the tip also gave police detailed descriptions of the suspects.

Newark police acted on the tip and established surveillance outside the residence. Police officers waited several hours for the suspects to show up. When the suspects finally arrived, they got out of a vehicle and walked into the home.

A short time later, the suspects exited the residence. They were reportedly carrying two garbage bags as they got back inside their vehicle and drove off.

Police officers followed closely behind in unmarked cars. Police soon stopped the suspects’ vehicle a few blocks from the residence.

Police obtained a search warrant and conducted a search of the suspects’ car. The officers allegedly discovered a large quantity of drugs inside the vehicle.

Police seized roughly 87,000 decks of heroin, which had a total estimated street value of more than $600,000.

The three suspects, who live in Elizabeth NJ, were arrested and charged with a number of drug crimes, including heroin distribution and heroin possession.

Law enforcement has asked for the public’s help with the investigation, which remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information to share about the suspects is asked to call the Newark Police Department’s Crime Stoppers tip line at 877-NWK-TIPS or 877-NWK-GUNS.

For more information about this case, read the NJ.com article entitled “More Than $600K in Heroin Seized During Newark Bust, Police Say.”

Newark NJ Weapons Offense AttorneysNewark NJ police recently arrested a man accused of carrying a submachine gun on a city street.

Newark police officers were patrolling the area near South 15th Street and 14th Avenue when they witnessed two men, the 22-year-old suspect and an unidentified male, walk into the backyard of an abandoned home.

The two suspects reportedly got inside the home through a first-floor window. A few moments later, the suspects emerged from the residence carrying what appeared to be weapons.

When the police officers announced their presence outside the home, the suspect allegedly ran off in different directions. During the subsequent chase, one of the suspects reportedly threw a loaded weapon onto the ground.

Police officers eventually caught up to the suspect and placed him under arrest. The other man managed to escape capture and still remains at large.

After police arrested the suspect, they found the gun that had been tossed to the ground. According to law enforcement, the weapon was a loaded .22 caliber semi-automatic variant of the HK MP5 submachine gun.

The suspect was charged with several weapons offenses, including unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of a high-capacity magazine, and possession of a prohibited device. Additionally, he was charged with resisting arrest.

If the suspect is ultimately convicted on the weapons offense charges, he would be subject to severe penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5, anyone illegally in possession of a prohibited weapon such as a handgun or a machine gun can be charged with a second degree criminal offense. A conviction on second degree gun charges could lead to a sentence of 5-10 years in NJ State Prison.

For more information about this case, access the NJ.com article entitled “Man Arrested with Loaded Gun, Newark Cops Say.”