Hawthorne NJ Threat SuspectEdgewater New Jersey police charged a Hawthorne NJ woman and a Cliffside Park NJ man who allegedly threatened a Target store located in Bergen County, NJ.

The suspects are a 31-year-old woman from Hawthorne in Passaic County NJ and a 33-year-old man from Edgewater in Bergen County NJ. According to law enforcement officials, the suspects placed a phone call to a Target store on River Road in Edgewater NJ and issued a bomb threat.

The suspects reportedly committed the threat crime in June 2016. The source of the threatening phone call was blocked, so it took a while for police investigators to eventually determine the identity of the suspects.

Members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crime Unit finally finished their investigation into the bomb hoax and identified the suspects. Law enforcement got arrest warrants for the suspects, resulting in the suspects surrendering to prosecutors.

The suspects have been charged with multiple criminal offenses, including terroristic threats and making a false public alarm.

For further information about this case, access the NJ.com article, “Pair Called in Bomb Threat to Target, Cops Say.”

Wayne NJ Theft LawyersA man who used to work at a Wayne New Jersey hospital was recently indicted on criminal charges for theft of Fentanyl.

The suspect is a 28-year-old male from Totowa, NJ. He was previously employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne, New Jersey. His duties at the Wayne NJ hospital included filling Pyxis machines that dispense prescription medicine during operations.

According to authorities, the suspect stole medication from dispensers in operating rooms and then filled the vials with a colorless solution.

After taking the Fentanyl, the suspect reportedly took the vials to the hospital pharmacy and said that the vials were defective.

Law enforcement conducted an investigation into the suspect and eventually arrested him. He was subsequently charged with theft and drug tampering.

If the suspect is ultimately convicted on the criminal charges, he could potentially be sentenced to 15 years in NJ State Prison.

The suspect is no longer employed at the hospital in Wayne, NJ. Additionally, he reportedly surrendered his pharmacy license after the criminal charges were filed against him.

For more information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Hospital Pharmacy Tech Stole Fentanyl from Operating Room, Cops Say.”

Paterson NJ Drug Crime AttorneysPaterson New Jersey cops recently arrested multiple people who allegedly sold heroin at a local house.

The Paterson Police Department and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office started a joint investigation after getting information about illegal drug transactions at a residence on East 24th Street in Paterson, NJ.

Paterson NJ detectives conducted surveillance on the house and allegedly saw several people involved in an illegal drug sale. Paterson police officers arrested two people who allegedly purchased heroin. The suspects, an 18-year-old Pompton Plains NJ male and a 19-year-old Pompton Plains NJ male, reportedly had nine glassines of heroin stamped with “Free El Chapo.” Both suspects were arrested and charged with possession of heroin.

Paterson detectives also arrested four people who allegedly sold heroin. The drug distribution suspects include an 18-year-old man, a 32-year-old man, a 24-year-old man, and a juvenile. All of the suspects are from Paterson, New Jersey.

The adult suspects have been charged with distribution of heroin. It is possible that the juvenile suspect will face juvenile drug charges.

For additional information about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “6 Busted at Drug Den Where ‘El Chapo’ Heroin Was Sold, Cops Say.”

Paterson NJ Sex Crime LawyersLaw enforcement in Pennsylvania arrested a Paterson NJ who allegedly sexually assaulted a juvenile.

The suspect is a 44-year-old male from Paterson, New Jersey. According to Pennsylvania authorities, the suspect raped an underage boy at a home located in Allentown, PA.

Allentown PA police were made aware of the alleged sexual assault and started an investigation. Detectives spoke to the suspect and placed him under arrest shortly after he reportedly confessed to the sexual offense.

The suspect has been charged with multiple sex crimes, including rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, and indecent assault. If the suspect is ultimately convicted on the most serious sex crime charges, he could face prison time in Pennsylvania.

Beyond that, the suspect would likely have to register as a convicted sex offender after serving any prison sentence.

The suspect is currently being held at the Lehigh County Jail on a bail amount of $150,000.

To learn more about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Paterson Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Boy, 13, Report Says.”

Paterson NJ Arson SuspectPolice officers recently arrested a Paterson NJ man accused of setting fire to a building.

The suspect is a 20-year-old male who lives in Paterson, New Jersey. According to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, the suspect intentionally started the fire at a building located on East 20th Street in Paterson, NJ.

Passaic County arson investigators said that the suspect set fire to a car parked in the area of the building. The fire then quickly spread from the motor vehicle to two other vehicles and eventually reached the building.

Although the building burned down, no one was hurt.

Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Arson Unit and the Paterson Police Department, investigated the arson incident. Investigators reportedly obtained video surveillance footage showing the suspect committing the crime.

The suspect was arrested charged with burglary and arson. Arson is a third degree criminal offense that carries severe penalties, including a potential sentence of 3-5 years in New Jersey State Prison.

For additional information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Man Burned Down 2-Story Building, Cops Say.”

Paterson NJ Homicide AttorneysA New Jersey man convicted of committing a homicide on a Paterson street corner more than 10 years ago has been sentenced to a lengthy term of incarceration.

The suspect was reportedly a member of the Bloods gang when he shot and killed a woman on a street in Paterson, New Jersey. According to federal prosecutors, the suspect and his brother were drug dealers in Paterson and committed the murder as part of a fight over turf with other drug dealers.

The suspect reportedly used a handgun to shoot a man at point-blank range. The victim died almost immediately from his gunshot wounds.

Law enforcement later apprehended the suspect and eventually tied him to the killing.

The suspect recently made an appearance in U.S. District Court in New York for a formal sentencing hearing. The federal judge sentenced the suspect to 25 years behind bars.

In addition to admitting his role in the homicide, the suspect also pleaded guilty to heroin distribution charges.

For additional information about this case, go to the NJ.com article, “Gangster Who Killed Man on Paterson Corner 11 Years Ago Gets 25-Year Sentence.”

Paterson Sex Crime AttorneysPaterson New Jersey police recently arrested a man accused of trying to lure minors.

The suspect is a 27-year-old male who lives on Main Street in Paterson, NJ. According to law enforcement officials, the suspect attempted to convince at least three juveniles to have sex with him. The suspect also allegedly tried to get the underage kids to send him sexually explicit photographs.

The suspect reportedly offered to exchange gift cards for sexual favors from one of the young victims.

Paterson NJ police investigated the sex crime allegations and eventually placed the suspect under arrest. He has been charged with multiple sexual offenses, including attempted sexual assault, and child endangerment.

If the suspect is ultimately convicted on the sex crime charges, he could face severe penalties that include a lengthy term of incarceration in NJ State Prison. Beyond that, the suspect could be subject to sex offender registration requirements under Megan’s Law.

For more information about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “North Jersey Man Tried to Lure 3 Children for Sex, Cops Say.”

Paterson NJ Handgun LawyersPaterson NJ police recently arrested a local man accused of shooting someone on a city street last month.

The violent incident occurred in the area of 10th Avenue and East 27th Street in Paterson, NJ. According to law enforcement officials, the suspect shot a man walking on 10th Avenue.

Fortunately, the victim in the shooting incident survived his very serious injuries.

The Paterson Police Department and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office conducted a joint investigation into the crimes, with detectives eventually identifying the suspect as a 36-year-old male from Paterson, NJ. Police later located the suspect and placed him under arrest.

The suspect is subject to multiple criminal charges, including charges for attempted murder, illegal possession of a handgun, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and a certain persons offense.

If the suspect is convicted on the charges of attempted murder or the weapons offense charges, he would face a lengthy term of incarceration in New Jersey State Prison.

For further information about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Paterson Man Charged in Shooting.”

Pompton Lakes Terroristic Threats LawyersPolice in Pompton Lakes NJ are investigating a bombing threat made against a local company.

The threat crime incident happened during the morning hours at Walsh Imaging, which is located on Cannonball Road in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. The store owner reportedly found a threatening letter in the business’ email inbox. The letter reportedly told the owner that he needed to pay $25,000 in cash or the sender would detonate a bomb and blow up the entire block.

Store workers dialed 911 to notify local law enforcement, prompting police to evacuate the shop and the surrounding stores. Members of the Passaic County Bomb Squad searched the building, but they did not find bombs or explosive devices.

The email was sent anonymously, but detectives with the Pompton Lakes Police Department are optimistic that they will determine the sender’s identity and make an arrest in the case. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is assisting with the investigation.

If authorities identify and apprehend the culprit, that person could be subject to criminal charges for making terroristic threats.

To learn more about this case, view the NJ.com article, “Email Demanding $25K, Threatening Bombing Prompts Evacuations, Report Says.”

Paterson NJ Drug Crime AttorneysPaterson New Jersey police recently arrested a man who allegedly sold narcotics from his apartment.

Law enforcement opened an investigation into the 58-year-old Paterson NJ suspect after getting numerous complaints from Paterson residents about illegal drug activity.

Police officers eventually got a search warrant for the suspect’s apartment. When Paterson police searched the residence, they allegedly found a massive amount of heroin and crack cocaine. The illegal narcotics seized by police officers reportedly included more than 18,000 envelopes filled with crack cocaine and more than 1,200 capsules of crack cocaine. According to prosecutors, the illegal narcotics have a street value of roughly $100,000.

The suspect now faces numerous drug crime charges, including possession of heroin with intent to distribute and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

For further information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “More Than 18K Bags of Heroin Seized from Man’s Home, Cops Say.”