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Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In Ringwood Crash: Prosecutor
A young motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV in Passaic County, authorities said.
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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…
Teen Charged In Paterson Murder Of Garfield Man, 21
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in Paterson, authorities said.
Jah’Zyer Montgomery, aka Harlem Juju, was gunned down on Saturday, March 22 in Paterson.
Jah’Zyer Montgomery
Jah’Zyer Montgomery, of Garfield, was shot multiple times around 5:05 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, near 12th Avenue and East 24th Street, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray.
Montgomery was taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. An invest…
US Marshals Track Down Paterson Shooting Suspect Hiding In MA: Prosecutor
Two Paterson men have been charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, and carjacking following a violent shooting that left two people hospitalized, officials said.
Shaheem Clark, 20, and Jakahri Smith, 22, were both arrested in connection with a March 2024 shooting near 20th Avenue and East 33rd Street, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray.
The shooting happened just after 2:15 a.m. on March 18, 2024. Officers arrived to find two men, ages 27 and 43, suffering from non-fatal gunshot wounds, police said. Both were rush…
‘Justice for Daniella’: Friends Rally Around Mother After Daughter’s Passaic Murder
A heartbroken Passaic mother is receiving an outpouring of support after launching a GoFundMe campaign to help bury her 31-year-old daughter who was fatally stabbed inside a Passaic home on Sunday, March 16, authorities said.
The fundraiser, started by Francesca Cwynar, has raised more than $2,800 as of press time to support Daniella Davis' grieving mother, Rose Mele. Mele's LinkedIn page shows she works as a secretary for the Clifton Board of Education.
“I am writing on behalf of a dear friend, Rose Mele, a resilient and selfless woman,” Cwynar wrote on the fundraiser. “On March 16, Rose’s…
Woman, 31, Stabbed Dead In Passaic Home: Prosecutor
A 31-year-old woman was stabbed dead inside a Passaic home Sunday morning, March 16, and authorities are actively investigating, officials said.
Passaic police responded to a residence near 4th Street and Bergen Street at 9:40 a.m. on March 16, after receiving a 911 call about a stabbing, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman.
When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from stab wounds inside the home, authorities said. She was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her identity was not released.
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Video Shows Sword-Wielding Man Charge At Wayne Cops Before Being Shot: Prosecutor
Police have identified the Wayne man captured on newly-released bodycam footage coming down the stairway of his home with a long sword, prompting officers to fire their guns last month (scroll down for footage).
On Friday, Feb. 14, Wayne police encountered Connor Darpino, 34, when they responded to a single-car crash, where he was identified as the driver, Passaic County Prosecutor Camila M. Valdes in a new update Wednesday, March 12.
During that interaction, Darpino became argumentative and combative with officers, leading to his arrest and release from Wayne Police Headquarters after bein…
Fake Cops, Real Crimes: Paterson Crew Busted In $190K Bergen County Bail Scam: Prosecutor
Three Paterson residents have been arrested in connection with a phony bail bond scam that swindled nearly $190,000 from unsuspecting victims across Bergen County, authorities announced.
Yasen R. Delgado, 26; Ahjainay N. Gawthney, 27; and Delareese Delgado, 31, were taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 27, following a multi-agency investigation, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
The suspects are accused of posing as law enforcement officers and bail bondsmen, calling victims and threatening them with arrest warrants for missing court dates or jury duty. Victims were told to hand o…
Massive Drug Raids Lead To Multiple Arrests, Guns, Cash Seized: Wayne PD
A months-long investigation into an illegal drug distribution network led to coordinated police raids across North Jersey, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons, drugs, and cash, authorities said.
The Wayne Police Department and New Jersey State Police executed the raids on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, with assistance from the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, Clifton, Haledon, and Pompton Lakes Police Departments. Tactical units from the NJSP TEAMS Unit and Elmwood Park ERT helped officers enter several locations in Elmwood Park, Saddle Brook, Paterson, Bloomfield, and Mo…
