Gunman Who Shot Off-Duty Officer In West Orange Charged With Attempted Murder Gunman Who Shot Off-Duty Officer In West Orange Charged With Attempted Murder
Gunman Who Shot Off-Duty Officer In West Orange Charged With Attempted Murder An East Orange man who shot an off-duty police officer intervening during an argument at a West Orange convenience store Monday has been charged with attempted murder, authorities announced. The 27-year-old officer was at the store on South Valley Road when he saw a fight break out between Shaahid Forshee, 36, and another man around 3 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and West Orange Police Chief James P. Abbott said. During the struggle, the Forshee struck the officer with the gun and fired the weapon, striking the unarmed officer in the head. The bul…
Video Footage Shows Man's Violent Crutch Attack Outside Hoboken Cafe Video Footage Shows Man's Violent Crutch Attack Outside Hoboken Cafe
Video Footage Shows Man's Violent Crutch Attack Outside Hoboken Cafe A 37-year-old New York man was arrested for attacking six people with a crutch outside of an Italian cafe in Hoboken Thursday morning, authorities said. Disturbing footage of the incident involving Leonardo Clanton at Dolce & Salato was published by Hudson County View. The man, who was eventually identified as Leonardo Clanton, continued to take batting stances with the crutch while... Posted by Hudson County View on Saturday, December 11, 2021 Clanton refused to comply with officers responding to the scene at 11th and Jefferson around 10:45 a.m., Hoboken Police Det. Sgt. Jonathan …
Morristown Gunman Nabbed After Police Standoff That Locked Down Nearby Hospital: Prosecutor Morristown Gunman Nabbed After Police Standoff That Locked Down Nearby Hospital: Prosecutor
Morristown Gunman Nabbed After Police Standoff That Locked Down Nearby Hospital: Prosecutor A 29-year-old gunman was arrested after hitting a woman in front of a young child, prompting a precautionary lockdown of Morristown Medical Center Monday night, authorities announced. Chancelle Ibin Young was seen brandishing a firearm and torching a vehicle on Franklin Street late Monday night into the early morning hours Tuesday, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said alongside county officials. Morristown Medical Center incidentMorristown.nj Instagram The initial Morristown patrolmen were joined at the scene by officers from the prosecutors office, sheriff's office and other…
Hoboken Shooting: Woman Charged With Attempted Homicide, Male Victim Recovering Hoboken Shooting: Woman Charged With Attempted Homicide, Male Victim Recovering
Hoboken Shooting: Woman Charged With Attempted Homicide, Male Victim Recovering A woman is facing attempted homicide charges after being accused of firing shots that injured a man in Hoboken last week, authorities said. Nikki Feola, 21, is one of two shooters who opened fire on a male victim in the courtyard of 311 Harrison Street around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 13, Hoboken Police Det. Sgt. Jonathan Mecka said. The victim is recovering, Mecka said. It is unclear if he was targeted. Feola turned herself in to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday.  She was charged with criminal attempt homicide, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon…
How Newark Police Arrested 3 Suspects Using Control Tactics How Newark Police Arrested 3 Suspects Using Control Tactics
How Newark Police Arrested 3 Suspects Using Control Tactics Police in Newark used arrest and control tactics to safely apprehend three armed suspects in two recent incidents, authorities said. Newark residents Kaseem Callender, 25, and Keon Orr, 22, were arrested in connection with an armed robbery near the North Munn Avenue entrance of the Bradley Court apartment complex just after 8 a.m. on Sept. 7, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The victim told police that he and a second victim had been robbed at gunpoint while inside a vehicle. Callender was found during a search of the area and taken into custody after resisting arrest an…
Hospital Patient In Gown Assaults Woman, Jumps Into Hudson River, Police Say Hospital Patient In Gown Assaults Woman, Jumps Into Hudson River, Police Say
Hospital Patient In Gown Assaults Woman, Jumps Into Hudson River, Police Say A hospital patient still in his gown tried robbing a 73-year-old woman before jumping into the Hudson River in an effort to flee from police, authorities said. Jason Barone, 38, of Carlstadt, walked out of Jersey City Medical Center and tried hitting the woman with a wooden plank and grab her cell phone Saturday morning, City Spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said. Barone jumped into the river when police arrived, and swam to a barge where he was taken into custody, officials said. He was charged with robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon, before being taken to the Jersey City M…
25-Person Riot Breaks Out In Hoboken Street, 5 Charged 25-Person Riot Breaks Out In Hoboken Street, 5 Charged
25-Person Riot Breaks Out In Hoboken Street, 5 Charged Five people are facing various assault and weapon charges stemming from a Hoboken riot that grew to 25 people Wednesday afternoon, police said. Officers responded to 3rd and Harrison streets on reports of a group of men -- including one with a handgun -- fighting in the street around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Hoboken Police Det. Lt. Danilo Cabrera said. While no one was fighting when police arrived, approximately 25 people were in the street. As officers were conducting an on scene investigation, Sgt. Donald Rosso saw a male getting punched in the face by another man later identified as Mickey…
West Orange Man Surrenders In Morris County Shooting West Orange Man Surrenders In Morris County Shooting
West Orange Man Surrenders In Morris County Shooting A West Orange man who shot a victim in the leg during a Morris County domestic incident surrendered to law enforcement, authorities announced Tuesday. Michael Mecca, 39, was in an argument with the victim in Roxbury the night of May 31 when he left and returned with a .40 caliber Highpoint handgun, Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Mecca pulled the firearm from his waistband and fired at the victim, who suffered more than one gunshot wound to the leg, Carroll said alongside Chief of Detectives Chris Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon and Roxbury Polic…
Newark Woman Stabs Victim In Face During Argument, Authorities Say Newark Woman Stabs Victim In Face During Argument, Authorities Say
Newark Woman Stabs Victim In Face During Argument, Authorities Say A Newark woman was arrested for stabbing a female victim in the face during an argument authorities said. Rosamond Bender, 29, was charged with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon in connection with the incident around 6:30 p.m. May 24, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. The stabbing occurred on the 600 block of Hunterdon Street, O'Hara said. The victim suffered a cut on her face, authorities said.
Authorities: Central Jersey Man Beats, Kills Girlfriend In Long-Term Care Facility Authorities: Central Jersey Man Beats, Kills Girlfriend In Long-Term Care Facility
Authorities: Central Jersey Man Beats, Kills Girlfriend In Long-Term Care Facility A 32-year-old man from Middlesex County has been arrested in connection with the fatal assault of a woman he was dating, authorities said.  Deymis Jimenez, 32, of Monroe Township has been charged with murder and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Michael J. Biennas of the Monroe Township Police Department. At 12:36 a.m. on Friday, authorities responded.to a Meadow View Care Center on Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road where they found an unidentified woman dead in a common area of the building, Ciccone and Biennas …
Police: Teens In Stolen Car Drive Across Lawn, Nearly Hit Officer In Pursuit Through Secaucus Police: Teens In Stolen Car Drive Across Lawn, Nearly Hit Officer In Pursuit Through Secaucus
Police: Teens In Stolen Car Drive Across Lawn, Nearly Hit Officer In Pursuit Through Secaucus Four teens from Newark were arrested for trying to burglarize vehicles in Secaucus before they led officers on a brief pursuit through town, authorities said Monday. Officers responded to  Central Lane and Luhmann Terrace on reports of three men trying to break into parked cars around 5:45 a.m. May 15, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. The suspects were accompanied by a black Honda Civic, locatd by officer Alex Witrock on Laurel Court. Witrock attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver -- a 17-year-old boy -- disregarded the signal to stop and reversed, crashing into a park…
Police: Carlstadt Resident Who Fired Shots Outside Home Was Annoyed By Loud Music, Noise Police: Carlstadt Resident Who Fired Shots Outside Home Was Annoyed By Loud Music, Noise
Police: Carlstadt Resident Who Fired Shots Outside Home Was Annoyed By Loud Music, Noise UPDATE: A Carlstadt resident who fired several shots from a handgun outside his home apparently was pissed about a neighbor's "loud parties and noise," authorities said Tuesday. David Knoll had no history of arrests before Sunday, when police took him into custody for firing three to five shots "in the direction of people and property" across the street from his Division Avenue home, Detective Sgt. John Cleary said. A caller who reported the shots told police the 62-year-old engineer was reloading the black handgun, Cleary said. Responding borough officers -- backed up by colleagues from …