Attempted Murder For Gunman Who Struck 'Unrelated' Vehicle In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Attempted Murder For Gunman Who Struck 'Unrelated' Vehicle In Central Jersey: Prosecutor
Attempted Murder For Gunman Who Struck 'Unrelated' Vehicle In Central Jersey: Prosecutor A 25-year-old New Brunswick man who has been held in Middlesex County following a separate incident last month has been charged with attempted murder in a Somerset County shooting, authorities said. Nate Rowell, of New Brunswick, is believed to have fired a weapon while leaving a parking lot of a business on Easton Avenue in Franklin Township on Wednesday, Sept. 13, around 6:45 p.m., Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. A Franklin Township resident was driving near Girard Avenue and Easton Avenue when a loud noise was heard. The driver assumed it was debris in the roadway…
Woman, 25, Shot Dead In Cumberland County: Prosecutor Woman, 25, Shot Dead In Cumberland County: Prosecutor
Woman, 25, Shot Dead In Cumberland County: Prosecutor A 25-year-old Vineland woman was shot and killed, authorities said. In the early morning hours of Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, Shanelle Stewart of Vineland was found dead inside a vehicle in the 2000 block of Wheaton Avenue, Millville having succumbed to her injuries, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Alex Blocker, 34, of Bridgeton, was arrested by members of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office and Millville Police Department. Blocker has been charged with murder and weapons offenses, the prosecutor said. The investigation is ongoing.  Anyone …
SEEN HIM? Somerset County Man Wanted On 5 Counts Of Attempted Murder: Prosecutor SEEN HIM? Somerset County Man Wanted On 5 Counts Of Attempted Murder: Prosecutor
Seen HIM? Somerset County Man Wanted On 5 Counts Of Attempted Murder: Prosecutor Seen him? Authorities in Somerset County are seeking the public’s help tracking down their ‘Fugitive of the Month,’ a 32-year-old East Brunswick man charged with five counts of attempted murder and other offenses. Cristobal Avila, 32, was charged with five counts of first-degree attempted murder and various weapons offenses following a North Plainfield incident from Sunday, April 11, 2021, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s office said in a Thursday, Sept. 7 release. Avila’s last known address was near N. Plainfield & East Brunswick, investigators say. He has brown hair and eyes and stand…
Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Stabbing: Police Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Stabbing: Police
Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Stabbing: Police A tip led to the arrest of a 32-year-old fugitive in an Atlantic City stabbing, authorities said. Anthony Mincey of Atlantic City was wanted in connection with an Aug. 16 stabbing in which a 29-year-old man from Cape May was seriously injured, police said. Mincey was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses. He was taken to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.  Anyone with information is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.  
Homeless Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman At Knifepoint In South Jersey Homeless Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman At Knifepoint In South Jersey
Homeless Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman At Knifepoint In South Jersey A 31-year-old homeless man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an elderly woman at knifepoint in Burlington County, authorities said. Shawn Midgette, who at the time of his arrest in July 2020 was known to stay in the Willingboro area, also pleaded guilty to a weapons offense, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. An investigation began July 24, 2020, after an elderly woman was sexually assaulted in her vehicle by a man who asked her for a ride as she exited a pharmacy in the 100 block of Springside Road in Westampton. The assailant forced her to drive to …
Trio Sentenced For Dealing Cocaine On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Trio Sentenced For Dealing Cocaine On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Trio Sentenced For Dealing Cocaine On Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Three men including two brothers were sentenced in connection with a drug investigation, authorities said. Paul Anderson, 31, of Long Branch, was sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison for the sale and possession of cocaine and a weapons offense, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. Simon Anderson, 33, of Sayreville, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for intent to sell cocaine in excess of five ounces, Santiago said. And Keshon Fenter, 36, of Brick, was sentenced to probation for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, the prosecutor said. In the …
Man Sentenced In Atlantic City Shooting: Prosecutor Man Sentenced In Atlantic City Shooting: Prosecutor
Man Sentenced In Atlantic City Shooting: Prosecutor A 19-year-old Atlantic City man has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with a shooting, authorities said. Ivan Tinitigan was charged with second-degree aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On Jan. 13, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., Tinitigan twice shot at the victim near Ventnor Avenue in Atlantic City, the prosecutor said. The victim sustained a single gunshot wound to the lower leg. Through surveillance footage, witness interviews, and cell tower analysis, investigators identified…
Cumberland County Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor Cumberland County Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
Cumberland County Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor An 18-year-old man from Vineland has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting. Emmanuel B. Doivilus was arrested on Wednesday, June 14 with assistance from U.S. marshals, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Doivilus was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses in the death of Mark Hoffman, 20, Webb-McRae said. Hoffman was shot inside a vehicle at Rieck Avenue Elementary School in Millville on Monday, June 12, the prosecutor said. He was additionally charged with aggravated assault and theft, she said. The investigation is ongoing. An…
Central Jersey Man Admits Sexual Assault At State Park: Prosecutor Central Jersey Man Admits Sexual Assault At State Park: Prosecutor
Central Jersey Man Admits Sexual Assault At State Park: Prosecutor A Somerset County man has admitted to committing a sexual assault at a New Jersey state park, authorities said. Rogelio Calyeca Postrero, 38, of Raritan pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated sexual assault, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Calyeca Postrero previously was charged by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office on Aug. 5, 2022, for violent sexual assaults in Bridgewater on July 18, 2021, and Franklin Township on May 16, 2022, according to earlier reports. Those charges are still pending, Ciccone's spokeswoman said. On Sept. 28, 2021, between 4:3…
Months-Old Shooting Of Saddle Brook Teen Solved With Arrest Of Paterson Man: Police Months-Old Shooting Of Saddle Brook Teen Solved With Arrest Of Paterson Man: Police
Months-Old Shooting Of Saddle Brook Teen Solved With Arrest Of Paterson Man: Police Detectives cracked the February shooting of a Saddle Brook teenager in Paterson with the arrest of a 21-year-old city man. Jaquan Wilson, 21, was charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses in connection with the non-fatal assault near the corner of East 24th Street and 9th Avenue shortly after midnight Feb. 23. The 18-year-old victim, who was found by police, survived the shooting and was taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. Wilson remained held in the Bergen County Jail on Friday, June 2, following his arrest by Paterson police Thursday afternoon in the area of Broadwa…
Response To Threats Call Turns Up Loaded, Stolen Gun Under Suspect's Pillow: Ridgefield PD Response To Threats Call Turns Up Loaded, Stolen Gun Under Suspect's Pillow: Ridgefield PD
Response To Threats Call Turns Up Loaded, Stolen Gun Under Suspect's Pillow: Ridgefield PD A Ridgefield man accused of threatening someone with a loaded handgun had the weapon stashed under his pillow when police arrived, authorities said. Jermelle McNeill, 45, was arrested after Ridgefield Police Officer Theo Abdallah found the Glock 19 -- which had been reported stolen -- before dawn on Sunday, May 21, Lt. Bruno Carbone said. Abdallah had responded to the Bernard Place home along with Sgt. Leo Yim and Officers Ali Huda and Danilo Barquin on a call of a dispute involving an armed threat around 4:30 a.m., the lieutenant said. McNeil remained held in the Bergen County Jail on Mo…
Security Guard Involved In Daylight Gunfight Outside Paterson School, Suspect Seized Security Guard Involved In Daylight Gunfight Outside Paterson School, Suspect Seized
Security Guard Involved In Daylight Gunfight Outside Paterson School, Suspect Seized What authorities said was a mid-morning gunfight involving a Paterson school security guard led to the arrest of his alleged opponent. Robert Carroll, 59, was charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses in connection with what was described as an exchange of gunfire near the corner of 10th and Madison avenues -- outside Paterson Public School No. 21 -- around 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 16. “There was a verbal altercation between an individual later identified as Robert Carroll and a school security guard where gunfire was exchanged,” Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Pate…