Wanaque NJ Drunk Driving AttorneysA Wanaque New Jersey man was charged with drunk driving after allegedly stealing a car and then leading Pennsylvania State Police troopers on a high-speed chase.

The suspect is a 37-year-old resident of the Haskell section of Wanaque in Passaic County, NJ. According to law enforcement officials, he stole a motor vehicle in Philadelphia PA.

A patrol officer saw the suspect driving the vehicle, a Chevy TrailBlazer, on Route 322 around midnight. The suspect allegedly committed a traffic violation, prompting the cop to try to pull him over. That’s when the suspect reportedly accelerated and kept driving.

Police chased the suspect across multiple PA counties, including Lebanon County, Dauphin County, and Lancaster County. The suspect eventually came to a stop in Lancaster County after police officers set up stop sticks on the road.

The Wanaque NJ man has been charged with a number of crimes in Pennsylvania, including eluding police, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of stolen property. He was also cited for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).

To learn more about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “Impaired N.J. Man Reportedly Leads Cops in Pa. on 3 County Chase in Stolen SUV.”

Wayne NJ Liquor Store Theft SuspectNew Jersey police are on the lookout for information about the suspects who allegedly robbed three liquor stores in North Jersey towns, including a store in Wayne, New Jersey.

The suspects have been accused of robbing Bottle King businesses in Wayne, Glen Rock, and Livingston. According to law enforcement officials, the robberies occurred during the same week.

After the most recent theft incident in Livingston NJ, detectives recognized the same pattern in all three robberies. A couple of suspects allegedly entered the store, put various items into shopping carts, and then quickly ran out of the store with the carts while store employees were distracted.

Once outside the liquor store, the suspects would hop into a parked vehicle and drive off. The suspects allegedly fled the Wayne robbery in a white Honda Accord and fled the Livingston NJ robbery in a gray BMW.

According to authorities, the suspects stole liquor and other merchandise valued at thousands of dollars.

Wayne NJ police recently released video surveillance images of the suspects. Any members of the public who have information about the suspects should get in touch with detectives at 973-633-6528.

If detectives are ultimately able to determine the identities of the suspects, criminal charges for robbery and theft of movable property would probably be forthcoming.

For additional information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Cops Seek Thieves Who Stole Thousands in Merchandise from N.J. Stores.”

Paterson NJ Criminal Defense Law FirmPaterson New Jersey police recently arrested two men who were allegedly running a cockfighting ring operating out of a local bar.

According to authorities, the illegal cockfighting and gambling ring was run out of the basement of Ranchi City Bar & Liquor, which is located on Market Street in Paterson, NJ

Law enforcement began an investigation into the bar after getting a tip about illegal gambling at the establishment. Detectives with the Paterson Police Department later executed a search warrant at the bar.

While conducting the search, Paterson police officers allegedly discovered three live roosters, cockfighting apparel, and detailed gambling records. Beyond that, Paterson cops allegedly found 21 grams of crack cocaine and eight Endocet pills.

Two people were placed under arrest at the bar. One of the men arrested by police is the 50-year-old bar owner, who resides in Paterson, NJ. The other man placed under arrest is the bartender, a 43-year-old resident of Paterson.

The bar owner faces criminal charges for promoting gambling and maintaining a gambling resort. Meanwhile, the bartender has been charged with gambling offenses, illegal possession of a handgun, and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. The suspect has been charged with the weapons offense because a search of his Paterson house allegedly led to the discovery of a .45-caliber handgun.

For more information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Cockfighting Ring Uncovered in Basement of North Jersey Bar.”

Paterson New Jersey Carjacking LawyersPaterson NJ police recently captured a suspect who allegedly committed a carjacking outside a Wendy’s restaurant. The stolen reportedly had three young kids in the backseat.

The auto theft reportedly occurred shortly after 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot of a Wendy’s restaurant located at 145 Broadway in Paterson, New Jersey. (This is near Paterson police headquarters, which are also located on Broadway in Paterson, NJ.)

As the driver exited the vehicle, the suspect allegedly jumped into the car and attempted to drive off. The driver, who is the mother of the three young kids who were in the backseat at the time of the auto theft, grabbed onto the steering wheel. She was subsequently dragged on the road and sustained minor injuries.

A motorist who happened to be passing by saw the carjacking and followed the stolen car until it stopped on Goffle Road in Hawthorne NJ and took the kids out of the vehicle. The children were later evaluated at a local hospital, as was their mother.

The suspect allegedly took the stolen car to a 7-Eleven on Goffle Road, where he reportedly stole another motor vehicle. According to authorities, he then drove that car to the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus NJ. That’s where law enforcement apprehended the suspect and placed him under arrest.

It is very possible that the suspect will soon be formally charged with carjacking. If he is convicted of carjacking, he will face severe criminal penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:15-2, carjacking is a special kind of first degree crime that carries enhanced penalties. A conviction on first degree carjacking charges could lead to a sentence of 30 years in New Jersey State Prison.

For more information about this case, see the NJ.com article, “Carjacker Steals Car with 3 Kids Inside, Cops Say.”

Wanaque NJ Criminal Defense LawyersRiverdale NJ police officers recently arrested a Passaic County NJ woman accused of violently assaulting a cop and spitting on someone else.

The violent incident occurred a short time before noon. The Riverdale Police Department got a 911 call about a driver being threatened in a car traveling southbound on Route 23 south in Riverdale, New Jersey. When Riverdale police officers arrived at the scene and stopped the car, a silver Honda Accord, they searched a passenger in the backseat and allegedly found him hiding a syringe and an unspecified amount of heroin.

Additionally, Riverdale cops ran a check on a female passenger in the front of the vehicle and discovered that she had outstanding arrest warrants. When the police officers tried to arrest the suspect, she allegedly punched one of the cops and then spit in the face of the driver of the car. Moreover, police later found out that the female suspect allegedly has hepatitis.

The female suspect, who lives in Haskell (within Wanaque NJ), has been charged with numerous crimes, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Meanwhile, the male suspect faces criminal charges for heroin possession, illegal possession of a hypodermic needle, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both suspects were initially transported to Chilton Medical Center so that they could receive medical treatment for heroin withdrawal. They were later taken to the Morris County Jail, where they were being held on bail amounts of $15,000.

For more information about this case, see the NJ.com article, “Woman with Hepatitis Punched Cop, Spit in Face of Driver, Police Say.”

Paterson New Jersey Criminal LawyersPaterson New Jersey police apprehended two men accused of firing gunshots and attempting to murder someone a couple of weeks ago.

The shooting occurred around 12:00 p.m. on November 19, 2016. According to authorities, the two suspects brandished firearms during a gun battle and fired several gunshots on Godwin Avenue in Paterson, NJ.

Paterson police got a number of 911 calls about gunshots fired on Godwin Avenue, with witnesses indicating that a gun battle was going on. Paterson NJ police officers were dispatched to the scene, where they found evidence of a shooting.

Detectives with the Paterson Police Department conducted an investigation and quickly identified the suspects as possibly having something to do with the shooting. Three days later, the suspects were located and placed under arrest by Paterson NJ police officers.

The suspects include an 18-year-old man and a 22-year-old man. Both suspects face multiple criminal charges, including attempted murder, conspiracy, illegal handgun possession, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

After being arrested and charged, the suspects were remanded to the Passaic County Jail in Paterson, NJ. They were being held at the correctional facility on separate bail amounts of $1 million.

For more information about this case, read the Paterson Times article, “Paterson Police Charge Two Men for Firing Shots on Godwin Avenue.”

Paterson New Jersey Murder SuspectPaterson New Jersey police officers and federal law enforcement officials recently arrested a man who is accused of murdering someone in Puerto Rico.

The suspect, a 25-year-old resident of Puerto Rico, allegedly shot and killed a man during the summer of 2015. Afterwards, he reportedly evaded police and fled to New Jersey.

The US Marshals Service tried to track the suspect, but they were unable to find him. They caught a break recently when Paterson NJ police contacted federal authorities to notify them that the suspect had been located at an apartment complex located on Redwood Avenue in Paterson, NJ.

Members of the U.S. Marshals Service and detectives with the Paterson Police Department then conducted a sting operation and captured the suspect inside a second-floor apartment at the apartment building.

During the raid, police also reportedly arrested four other individuals wanted on arrest warrants.

At this time, the suspect is being held at the Passaic County Jail in Paterson, NJ. He will eventually be extradited from New Jersey to Puerto Rico, where he will have to answer criminal charges that include murder and weapons offenses.

For additional information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Fugitive Sought in Connection with Island Murder Captured in Paterson.”

Passaic New Jersey Manslaughter AttorneysA Passaic New Jersey man is going to be spending several years behind bars after a jury found him guilty of being the triggerman in a fatal shooting on a Passaic street.

The suspect shot and killed the victim on January 8, 2013. According to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, the victim was walking with friends on Parker Avenue and approaching the intersection with President Street when three cars pulled up alongside him. The suspect got out of the car, ran toward the victim, and shot him multiple times at close range.

After the shooting incident, the suspect got back into the car and quickly fled the scene. The victim’s friends dialed 911 to alert local law enforcement to the shooting. Emergency medical crews soon arrived and then transported the victim to a local hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. The victim was 19 years of age at the time of his death.

Three days after the shooting, police located and arrested the 23-year-old suspect. He was charged with numerous crimes, including first degree murder, first degree aggravated manslaughter charges, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

A total of five people were arrested in connection with the killing. All five men are believed to be members of the same street gang.

In February 2016, the suspect was convicted on the weapons offenses. However, the jury deadlocked on the homicide charges.

The suspect recently appeared in Passaic County Superior Court, located in Paterson NJ, for a retrial on the more serious criminal charges. At the end of the trial, he was convicted of first degree aggravated manslaughter.

When the suspect makes another appearance in the superior court in January 2017, he will be formally sentenced. He faces a potential sentence of 30 years in New Jersey State Prison.

To learn more about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “Reputed Gang Member Faces 30 Years in Fatal Shooting.”

Paterson New Jersey Homicide LawyersPaterson NJ law enforcement is currently investigating a fatal shooting that resulted in the death of one person and left another man with significant injuries.

The double shooting occurred around 2:45 p.m. last Friday near the intersection of Godwin Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard in Paterson, NJ. The Paterson Police Department got a 911 call about gunshots fired in the area. Paterson police officers were sent to the scene of the shooting, where they came across an auto accident. According to authorities, a red Cadillac convertible had crashed into a car that was parked on the side of the roadway. The driver of the Cadillac may have crashed the vehicle after sustained gunshot wounds.

The Cadillac driver was transported via ambulance to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson NJ, where doctors attempted to save his life. Tragically, the victim was pronounced dead a short time later.

While the shooting victim was received urgent medical care, another man suffering from gunshot wounds arrived at the Paterson NJ hospital. He had reportedly suffered multiple gunshot wounds in the same shooting incident. Authorities later indicated that the victim had been listed in critical but stable condition at the medical facility.

Paterson detectives are actively investigating the double shooting and attempting to determine exactly what might have happened.

If law enforcement officials can eventually figure out the identity of the shooter, that person would likely be charged with murder and weapons offenses. Since the NJ Criminal Code classifies murder as a special kind of first degree felony, a conviction on murder charges would lead to severe criminal penalties that include possible life imprisonment and a minimum mandatory term of incarceration of 30 years behind bars.

For additional information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “1 Killed, 1 Wounded in Paterson Shooting, Cops Say.”

Clifton NJ Sex Crime AllegationsTwo New Jersey doctors, one of whom practiced in Clifton, recently agreed to surrender their medical licenses in connection with allegations of sex crimes.

One of the suspects is a Clifton anesthesiologist who allegedly made illegal sexual contact with a patient at his Clifton medical office. The other suspect is a Bergenfield internist who allegedly engaged in criminal sexual contact with five of his patients and three of his workers.

The Bergenfield NJ suspect previously admitted wrongdoing and pleaded guilty to the criminal charges against him. Meanwhile, the Clifton NJ suspect denied the allegations and fought the charges.

Now both suspects have agreed to surrender the licenses that enable them to practice medicine in New Jersey.

According to authorities, the Clifton suspect will no longer need to go through the process of a disciplinary hearing with the medical board because he has agreed to retire and stop practicing medicine.

If either suspect eventually wishes to seek reinstatement of their medical license, they will have to wait at least a decade and then first pay a monetary penalty of $20,000.

NJ Attorney General Christopher Porrino recently issued a statement on the cases and told New Jersey residents that “doctor-patient trust serves as the bedrock of the medical profession.” Porrino added that “sexual exploitation of patients is the gravest imaginable violation of this trust.”

For additional information about these cases, read the NJ.com article, “N.J. Revokes Licenses of 2 Doctors Accused of Sexual Misconduct.”