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Bayonne Burglar, 'Heavyset' Getaway Driver Tracked Down In Jersey City: Police
A Jersey City man trying to break into a Bayonne home and his getaway driver are in custody, police said.
Kenneth Dowdy, 43, was dressed in all black and trying to pry open an apartment door at 233 Avenue B in Bayonne when he was confronted by a building resident around 7:25 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, police said.
"A witness then saw the actor enter the passenger seat of a vehicle that was parked nearby, which was being driven by a ‘heavy-set” female," police said in a release.
The getaway driver was later identified as April Sanders, 50, of Jersey City.
Bayonne police arrived at the scene and…
Sex Offender Gropes Victim On Bayonne Streets, Busted For Violating Megan's Law: Cops
A 22-year-old sex offender was found to have violated Megan's Law statutes after police caught him groping a woman on a Bayonne street, authorities said.
Tariq Baker, of Bayonne, approached the female victim around 3:05 p.m. Monday, July 8 and grabbed her buttocks on East 50th Street, Bayonne Police Detective Sgt. William Dundas said.
Baker, who is known to wear prescription glasses, fled on foot but was apprehended by officers responding to the 9-1-1 call, Dundas said.
Baker also gave officers a false name. During processing, it was discovered that Baker failed to notify Law En…
Teen Girl Arrested For Swatting Incident At Bayonne Middle School: Cops
A 15-year-old Bayonne teenage girl was arrested on Monday, April 29 after she 'swatted' William Shemin Midtown School earlier that day, authorities said.
At 9:57 a.m., police responded to the school on a reported threat, Eric Amato, public information officer for the Bayonne Police Department said. After conducting an investigating, officers determined it to be a swatting incident, Amato said.
There was no safety threat to students, faculty member or the general pubic, Amato said. The 15-year-old was apprehended following an investigation and was charged with making false public alarms, Ama…
NJ High School Teacher, 68, Punched Female Student In Head: Prosecutor
A 68-year-old Bayonne High School teacher was arrested after punching a female student in the head, authorities said.
Joseph Mingoia, who lives in Bayonne, has been on administrative leave since the Jan. 22 incident, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said on Monday, March 4.
That day, “two students were involved in an altercation on school property,” the prosecutor said. “After multiple staff members intervened, Mingoia struck a female juvenile in the head with a closed hand.”
Mingoia was arrested last Friday, March 1, following an investigation by members of her Special Victims Unit …
Frank Pawlowski, Former Bayonne Police Chief Dies, 80
Frank Pawlowski, who served as Bayonne Police Chief from 1997 to 2004, died on Monday, Aug. 28 at the age of 80, Mayor Jimmy Davis announced.
Pawlowski was born and raised in Bayonne, helping his father run Pop's Corner, which was known for its roast beef sandwiches, according to his obituary.
After serving in the Army, Pawlowski joined the Bayonne Police Department, where he served for almost 40 years, Davis said.
"I worked under Chief Pawlowski for many years during my career with our police department and always found him to be well respected, fair, and dedicated to the people of …
Man With Firearm Arrested Following Pursuit: Bayonne PD
A 22-year-old Bayonne man was arrested by police after he was seen brandishing a firearm, authorities said.
At 4:42 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, police were called to East 25th Street on a report of an armed man and spotted Elijah Odum, who matched their description, Captain Eric Amato said. When police approached Odum, he fled on foot, Amato said.
Odum was caught in the area of Gregg Lane, Amato said.. While investigating, officers found a discarded 9 mm handgun possessed by Odom on East 25th Street, Amato said.
Odum was hit with multiple charges related to possessing a weapon as well as ob…
Serial Sex Assault Suspect Attacked Woman With Baby, Victim 60 Years Old In Hudson County: PD
A woman carrying a baby in a stroller and a woman age 60 years old were two of the victims attacked by a man police say carried out a string of sexual assaults across Hudson County, dating back to 2019.
Bryan Christopher Poinson was charged on Thursday, Aug. 10, on he sexually assaulted several victims ages 53, 36, 60, and 46, dating back to 2019, Bayonne Police Capt Eric Amato said.
The first incident was reported Nov. 22, 2019, when a 53-year-old Bayonne woman said she was walking south on Avenue E near 33rd Street, when a man later identified as Poinson ran up to her from behind,&nb…
Bayonne Man Missing For 10 Days
New Jersey State Police and Bayonne police seek the public's help locating a 25-year-old autistic man.
Joseph Song of Bayonne was last seen on the evening of May 22, State Police said.
Song was wearing a black tee-shirt with a blue smurf on the front and back, short black sweat pants and grey sneakers, police said.
He frequently travels to New York City on public transportation and is often at the Bayonne ShopRite, Bayonne Medical Center, and light rail station.
He is described as an Asian male, 5’5” tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, a light complexion and is a…
US Marshals Capture Bayonne Man Wanted For Girl's Sex Assault In Puerto Rico, Prosecutor Says
A former Bayonne resident wanted for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl was captured by members of the US Marshals Service in Puerto Rico, authorities said.
Steven A. Rodriguez, 21, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 20 by members of the United States Marshals Service District of Puerto Rico Fugitive Task Force for an incident that occurred earlier this year in Hudson County, Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.
Rodriguez, who moved to Aguada, Puerto Rico, was charged with sexual assault by contact and endangering the welfare of a child.
The alleged assaults occurred while the victim, a fa…
3 NY Men Caught In The Act Of Kidnapping By Bayonne Police, Authorities Say
Three New York men tried to kidnap a man on Wednesday morning, according to police.
Angel Aristy, 23, Pedro Castillo, 19, and Rafael Vargas, 19, all of the Bronx, NY, have been charged after a stabbing and attempted kidnapping, Bayonne Capt. Eric Amato said in a statement.
The men parked their black Audi at the corner of West 21st Street and Avenue A and began dragging a 30-year-old man to the rear passenger door of the car when they were spotted by a patrol officers.
The victim attempted to get the officer's attention and directed him to the Audi but as soon as officer got to it, t…
