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Passaic County, NJ
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Police & Fire
Murder Suspect Linked To Carjacking That Sent Owner Flying Off Hood In Lodi: Officials
A Paterson man already charged in a murder has now been hit with carjacking and robbery charges in a separate case, three days prior in Bergen County, authorities said. Davon White, 18, and a 17-year-old juvenile from Passaic County were charged following a March 12 carjacking in Lodi, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Wednesday, June 11. Around 10 p.m. that night, a man’s car was stolen from outside a business on Route 46 West, Musella said. The victim tried to stop the thieves by jumping onto the hood of his car while it was stopped at a red light, according to Musella. Whe…
Clifton, NJ
News
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Clifton Garden State Parkway Crash, Police Say
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an early morning crash on the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers responded to the scene in Clifton at 1:33 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, near milepost 156.8 on the southbound side of the Parkway in Passaic County. According to a preliminary investigation, the Verona man, 53, was riding south when he "lost directional control, and the motorcycle overturned." The motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries, police said. “The crash remains under investigation,” officials said Sunday. “No additional inf…
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Paterson Teen Charged In Killing Over Gold Chain: Prosecutor
A 17-year-old boy from Paterson has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 42-year-old man during an attempted robbery last month, authorities announced. Not yall killed him over a chain. Destroyed a family over a chain So what yall plan on doing with the chain ? I hope... Posted by JArias Arias on Monday, May 12, 2025 The charges stem from a May 11, shooting near Rosa Parks Boulevard and Lafayette Street, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced on Saturday, June 7. Police say the victim, Rulsy Mata Sosa, also of Paterson, was approached by three individuals w…
Morristown, NJ
News
Morris County's Longest Trail Just Opened — And It's Stunning
After three decades of planning, a long-awaited 5.1-mile bike and pedestrian path has officially opened in North Jersey. The Pompton Valley Rail Trail — built on the former New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway line — was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 29, behind the Pequannock First Aid Squad. “This new trail provides a safe and scenic way to walk or bike to the train station — cutting down on car traffic and helping everyone breathe a little easier,” said Morris County Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen. The trail runs from River Drive in Pequannock to M…
Haledon-Prospect Park, NJ
Police & Fire
Haledon Man, 20, Takes Fatal Fall Out Of Jeep Wrangler In West Milford: Prosecutor
A 20-year-old man was killed after falling out of a moving Jeep in Passaic County, NJ, authorities said. The Haledon man was a passenger in the Jeep Wrangler that was traveling on Clinton Road in West Milford, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and West Milford Police Chief Shannon Sommerville said. The man fell out of the vehicle at approximately 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, Valdes and Sommerville said. EMS attempted life-saving measures on the passenger, but he was subsequently pronounced dead. This investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released …
Pompton Lakes, NJ
Police & Fire
Unlicensed Pompton Lakes DWI Driver Tries Switching Seats After Bloomingdale Crash: Cops
A 19-year-old Passaic County man was charged with DWI after crashing into another car and allegedly trying to switch seats with a passenger, police said. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. near Main Street and Ryerson Avenue in Bloomingdale on Friday, May 23, just hours after the department launched its Memorial Day weekend enforcement efforts. Officers arrived to find two heavily damaged vehicles and learned that one had crossed the double yellow line before impact, police said. During the investigation, officers determined that “the occupants of the suspect vehicle had attempted to swit…
Paterson, NJ
News
Doctors Warned Him Not To Drive, He Did Anyway: Now He's Guilty In Deadly Paterson Crash
A Florida man who ran a stop sign and killed a pedestrian in Paterson in 2019 has been found guilty of reckless vehicular homicide, authorities announced. Alvin W. Mootoo, 52, of Orlando, FL, was convicted by a jury on Monday, May 19, following a trial in Passaic County Superior Court, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes. The jury returned verdicts of guilty for Death by Auto / Reckless Vehicular Homicide and Assault by Auto, Valdes said. According to trial evidence, the crash happened on Jan. 2, 2019, when Mootoo was driving a black Buick Encore at approximately 55 mi…
Pompton Lakes, NJ
Business
‘American Dream Reduced To Ashes’: Support Surges After Pompton Lakes Chinese Restaurant Fire
More than $3,000 has been raised to help two families rebuild after a fire destroyed the Passaic County Chinese restaurant they spent more than a decade building from the ground up. Winnie and Shirley, who immigrated from Southern China, took over Golden Garden in 2013, according to a GoFundMe by Kathryn Spitz. With their husbands, they worked 10- to 12-hour days, seven days a week, building the restaurant into a beloved local favorite on Hamburg Turnpike. On April 17, their American Dream went up in flames. “In less than two hours, the livelihood of two young families… was reduced to ashe…
Hawthorne, NJ
News
Ex-Library Staffer From Hawthorne Admits Embezzling $3.2M From Couple Who Trusted Him, Feds Say
A Passaic County man and former tech administrator at a Bergen County library admitted to embezzling more than $3.2 million from a local couple who had hired him as a part-time personal assistant, federal prosecutors said. Charles Gallo, 34, of Hawthorne, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to one count of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said Friday, May 2. Gallo began working for the victims in 2018, helping manage their bills, banking, emails, and tech issues, court documents say. From March 2022 to March 2023, Gallo used his access to steal millions, including making ATM withdra…
Cranford, NJ
Obituaries
Final Ride Will Honor Cranford Motorcyclist Killed In Crash
Family, friends, and strangers across North Jersey are rallying around the loved ones of Michael Mendonca-Lopez, the 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a Passaic County crash over the weekend. A wake will be held for Lopez on Wednesday, April 30, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at August F. Schmidt Memorial Funeral Home in Elizabeth, according to his obituary. His memorial service will begin the following morning, Thursday, May 1 at 9 a.m., at the same location. Michael will then take his final ride to Rosedale Cemetery in Linden, escorted by fellow bikers with PISC Motards Motorcycle Club. Lo…
Wayne, NJ
Police & Fire
DUI Driver Flees Scene Without Child Rescued By Concerned Citizens In Wayne: Cops
A 39-year-old Passaic County man is facing a slew of charges after police say he crashed his car and then tried to flee the scene, leaving a child that had been in the vehicle behind with concerned citizens. The unsettling incident unfolded at approximately 2:50 p.m. Thursday, April 24, when Wayne police officers were called to Terhune Drive and Alder Avenue, Wayne Police Capt. Daniel Daly said. There, officers learned that a vehicle operated by Seyon Rodriguez, of Pompton Lakes, had left the roadway and struck a mailbox, according to Daly. Witnesses told police that t…
Ringwood-Wanaque, NJ
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In Ringwood Crash: Prosecutor
A young motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV in Passaic County, authorities said. ALSO SEE: Final Ride Will Honor Cranford Motorcyclist Killed In Crash The collision happened Sunday, April 27, at around 5:30 p.m. near Skyline Drive and Greenwood Lake Drive in Ringwood, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Ringwood Police Chief Peter McGinty said. Michael Mendonca-Lopez, 23, of Cranford, was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a Jeep Cherokee SUV, officials said. Mendonca-Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene, Valdes and McGinty said. The occupants of the J…
Caldwell, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Broke Into Houses, Cars Throughout North Jersey, Including Armed Home Invasion: Prosecutor
A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged on Thursday, April 24, with committing multiple burglaries and a home invasion throughout North Jersey, authorities said. Alquan Harris broke into homes and vehicles in Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic counties, committing an armed home invasion in West Caldwell on Wednesday, April 9, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Ricky Patel Jr. said. Harris is charged with several counts of burglary, attempted burglary and motor vehicle thefts, authorities said. Harris was ac…
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Killed, Man Wounded In Paterson Park Shooting: Prosecutor
A 21-year-old woman was killed and a 24-year-old man was wounded in a shooting at a Paterson park on Tuesday, April 22, authorities said. Officers responded to East Side Park just before 6 p.m. when gunfire rang out, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Patrick Murray said. Soon after, both victims arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where the woman was pronounced dead. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line…
Pompton Lakes, NJ
Police & Fire
Fire Rips Through Chinese Restaurant At Pompton Lakes Strip Mall
A fire tore through a Chinese restaurant in a Passaic County strip mall on Thursday night, severely damaging the business and impacting nearby stores, local fire officials said. The blaze broke out around 9:15 p.m. on April 17 at the Golden Garden Chinese restaurant on Hamburg Turnpike in Pompton Lakes, according to the Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department. When crews arrived, they found flames coming from several areas of the building, the department said. Tonight around 9:15 PM, the PLVFD responded to a structure fire in the strip mall with Golden Garden Chinese restaurant... Post…
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Paterson Man Convicted Of Fatally Stabbing Two People: Prosecutor
A 36-year-old Paterson man was convicted of murder on Wednesday, April 16 in the fatal stabbing of two men in 2021. Jose Martinez was convicted of two counts of murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses following the nearly monthlong trial, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes said. On Friday, July 5, 2021, Jose Martinez and his codefendant Francisco Martinez stabbed Jamie Hernandez and Jimmy Jimenez to death during an altercation outside Jose’s home, Valdes said. Another man was also stabbed in the altercation, Valdes said…
Little Falls-Woodland Park, NJ
Police & Fire
13 Fugitives Captured In Major Warrant Sweep Across Passaic County: Sheriff
Thirteen fugitives were arrested in a major warrant sweep across Passaic County, Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. The sweep was carried out on Thursday, April 10, and included help from several divisions of the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, including the Detective Bureau, Patrol, and Courthouse Division. “This operation was a collaborative effort involving multiple divisions, including the Sheriff’s Detective Bureau, Patrol, and the Courthouse Division,” Adamo said. “I want commend every individual who was involved in this significant operation.” According to Adamo, the focus of the operation…
Clifton, NJ
Police & Fire
Clifton Cop Tackles Moped Rider, Reckless Crew Circles, Kicks Officer: Police
A moped rider tried to run from police after his bike broke down — and several others in his reckless riding crew tried to kick the officer chasing him, Clifton police said. The wild scene unfolded around 6:42 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, when officers spotted a group of 10 to 15 ATVs, dirt bikes, and mopeds driving recklessly on Main Avenue near Delawanna Avenue, Lt. Robert Anderson said. The group turned onto Allwood Road and kept riding west, blowing through red lights and ignoring traffic laws. Officer Maurice Marsilla followed the group with the flow of traffic and spotted one moped dis…
Clifton, NJ
Police & Fire
Dating App Trap: Teens Robbed In Late-Night Clifton Set-Up, Cops Say
Two teens thought they were going on a date. Instead, they walked into an armed robbery, police in Clifton said. The incident happened around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, when Clifton Police responded to Harrington Road for a reported armed robbery, Lt. Robert Anderson said. The 18-year-old male victims had connected with a woman through a dating app and were invited to meet her in the neighborhood, Anderson said. When they arrived, Luis Mena, 24, of Clifton, and Nevaeh Steve, 18, of Asbury Park, apparently approached their vehicle. Mena got into the car while Steve waited outside, And…
Clifton, NJ
Obituaries
Services For 'Dunkin Queen' Daniela Ghafour Finalized
The family of a 31-year-old Passaic County woman fatally stabbed earlier this month is preparing to say their final goodbyes. Memorial visitation for Daniela M. Ghafour will be held Saturday, March 29 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home on Van Houten Avenue in Clifton. Daniela, affectionately remembered by many as the “Dunkin’ Donuts Queen,” died on Sunday, March 16, her obituary on the funeral home site says. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Daniela was identified by loved ones as the victim of a stabbing in Passaic. She grew up in Clifton and worked at various Dunki…
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
7 Shots Fired From BMW Spotted By Sheriff's Officer In Paterson: Officials
A Passaic County Sheriff’s Officer on patrol witnessed gunfire erupt from a moving BMW in Paterson over the weekend, leading to the quick arrest of two men and the recovery of a loaded Glock, officials said. Alexander Roller-Huarotte was charged with multiple weapon and drug offenses after allegedly firing seven shots into the air from the rear passenger seat of a black BMW I4, Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. It happened around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, while Sheriff’s Officer Oniel Garcia was stopped at the intersection of Cianci Street and Market Street, Adamo said. Garcia saw the shot…
Edison, NJ
News
Jackpot Shock: Middlesex County Resident Wins $1M, Dozens Are Thousands Richer At Annual Event
A Middlesex County man is now a millionaire and more than a dozen other Garden State residents are several thousand dollars richer, thanks to New Jersey Lottery’s Million Dollar Replay Grand Prize Drawing. Daniel DeSanto was named the top winner at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City Hotel, Casino and Marina on Friday, March 14, where more than $1.5 million in prizes were awarded in the annual second-chance drawing, officials said. “They called my name and I didn’t know what hit me,” DeSanto said. “I just won a million dollars, and I can't believe it. Maybe I can retire a little earlier.” Thro…
Passaic, NJ
Police & Fire
Violent Bus Thief, Assault Suspect Captured In Separate Passaic County Stings: Sheriff
Two fugitives wanted in separate violent crimes were tracked down and arrested by Passaic County Sheriff’s detectives, authorities said. The Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Division apprehended Tyler Dakota Masonius, 30, and Subhi Aburami, 27, on March 12, in two unrelated cases, according to Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo. Authorities in Pike County, Pennsylvania requested assistance in locating Masonius, who was wanted for aggravated assault and attempted bodily injury with a deadly weapon, Adamo said. After an extensive investigation, detectives identified a possible location for Masoniu…
Ringwood-Wanaque, NJ
Police & Fire
Ringwood Man Manufactured Child Porn, Sexually Assaulted Teen: Authorities
A 39-year-old Passaic County man has been charged with sexually assaulting a child between ages 13 and 15 and manufacturing child pornography earlier this year, authorities said. Scott Volpe, of Ringwood, carried out the assaults in West Milford in January and February 2025, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said following an investigation prompted by reports that came in March 7 of the alleged incidents. Volpe was arrested Wednesday, March 12 without incident in Ringwood, Valdes said. Volpe is charged with one count of first degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; two counts of s…
Clifton, NJ
Police & Fire
Video Shows Car Flying Through Intersection In Fatal 5-Car Clifton Crash
Brand-new footage has surfaced showing the Wednesday, March 12, five-car Clifton crash that left a 52-year-old driver dead. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewjersey The video, initially shared by Inside Clifton NJ, shows a 2021 Chevy Trailblazer flying down Getty Avenue and through the intersection at Crooks Avenue, appearing to blow a red light. The Chevy — which can be heard approaching — hits a sedan, then a pickup truck, and then the other vehicles, causing a loud bang each time. "Holy sh—," someone can be …
Clifton, NJ
Police & Fire
Prosecutor Issues Correction In Fatal 5-Car Clifton Crash
The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office has issued a correction regarding the five-car crash in Clifton on Wednesday, March 12. While authorities initially reported that a pedestrian was killed, the victim — a 52-year-old man from Newton (Sussex County) — was later found to be the driver of a Honda Civic, one of the four vehicles struck by a 2021 Chevy Trailblazer, driven by a 35-year-old Madison woman, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said. Video shows the Trailblazer flying down Getty Avenue before hitting the four vehicles at Cr…
Little Falls-Woodland Park, NJ
Police & Fire
Woodland Park Teen Bicyclist Killed In Crash With Mercedes Benz: Prosecutor
A 14-year-old bicyclist was killed after colliding with a Mercedes-Benz SUV in Woodland Park on Monday, March 10, officials said. The crash happened at approximately 4:20 p.m. near the intersection of Rose Place and McBride Avenue, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Woodland Park Police Chief Luigi DeLuca. Authorities said the teen was riding between traffic when they struck the rear passenger door of a 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE. The juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene, prosecutors said. The driver remained at the scene, and no charges have been announced. The…
Passaic, NJ
Police & Fire
Passaic County Residents Among 23 Arrested In Another Major Drug Bust: Prosecutor
Twenty-three people including four women and 19 men from Bergen and Passaic counties have been arrested following a 10-month-long investigation into the distribution of cocaine and narcotics in Passaic County, authorities said. The 23 people were charged with various controlled dangerous substance offenses after an investigation that began last May, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and numerous police chiefs said. Law enforcement in Wayne and Pompton Lakes began investigating after responding to complaints about the sale of cocaine in the area, Valdes said. The investigati…
Passaic, NJ
News
Zoe Saldaña, Passaic Native, Wins Oscar For Best Supporting Actress
Zoe Saldaña, a Passaic County native, was named Best Supporting Actress at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. Saldaña, who was born in Passaic, won for her performance as a lawyer struggling with her conscience in "Emilia Perez," a movie about the leader of a drug cartel who after transitioning to a woman, decides to start doing good in the world. This is her first Oscar win and nomination. "Emilia Perez" has generated numerous controversies, especially after inflammatory tweets from its star, Karla Sofía Gascón resurfaced, where she criticized Muslims, diversity and George Fl…
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Body Found At Popular Garrett Mountain Reservation ID'd As Missing Man
The body found at Garrett Mountain Reservation has been identified as a missing man. Martin Mendoza, 20, of Paterson, was found deceased in the park Friday, Feb. 28 around 12:50 p.m., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. Mendoza had been missing since Feb. 8, his family said. He was last seen leaving his home around 7:45 that morning and was captured on surveillance on Valley Road in Clifton, throwing away trash after eating at Dunkin, his family said. He was last seen walking out and crossing the street to the corner of Bogey’…
Clifton, NJ
Police & Fire
Teen Killed In Clifton Crash: Prosecutor
A 17-year-old was killed in an overnight Clifton crash, authorities said. A 2008 Honda Accord carrying four people collided with a 2011 Mazda CX-9 with one occupant around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, March 2 at Lakeview and Crooks avenues, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Clifton Police Chief Thomas Rinaldi said. A 17-year-old passenger in the Honda Accord was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the vehicle crash is undetermined at this time. This investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes available. The Passaic…
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