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Former Director of North Bergen Housing Authority Charged with Theft

▶ Posted 08-12-2025

Gerald Sanzari of River Edge, age 63, is arrested for using over $20,000 in government funds to perform home renovations at his private residence.

Man Charged in Connection with Chain Snatching Pattern in Paterson

▶ Posted 08-12-2025

Isaac Williams of Paterson, age 31, is arrested for a series of thefts targeting female victims during which he snatched their chain necklaces.

Newark Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Ex-Girlfriend

▶ Posted 08-12-2025

Kasem McDonald, age 42, is arrested for fatally shooting 45-year-old Shaneequah Williams in her apartment at 89 Astor Street in Newark.

Fair Lawn Doctor Suspended for Exchanging Opioids for Sex

▶ Posted 08-12-2025

The license of Ritesh Kalra from Secaucus, 51, is suspended for opioid distribution, defrauding Medicaid, and sexual misconduct pending criminal charges.

Paterson Police CompStat Data

▶ Posted 08-12-2025

See the latest Compstat Data collected by the Paterson Police Department for the period ending on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Secaucus Police Blotter: August 4, 2025 to August 10, 2025

▶ Posted 08-11-2025

Read about last week's arrests and incidents as released by the Secaucus Police Department.

Fun and Games for the Week of August 11, 2025

▶ Posted 08-11-2025

Looking for some fun? From board games to video games, connect with others who share your gaming interests at these gatherings in Northern New Jersey.

Teenager Charged with Assault and Weapons Offenses

▶ Posted 08-08-2025

A 17-year-old is charged and detained for discharging a handgun in the area of Henderson Street and Wilson Street in Phillipsburg.

Tenafly Mayor's Message August 8, 2025

▶ Posted 08-08-2025

Read the latest town update from Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna.

Job Opportunity: General Engineer

▶ Posted 08-08-2025

This position will be responsible for providing engineering work of an administrative and technical nature for the Secaucus Engineering Department.

Man Charged in Jersey City Sexual Assault Investigation

▶ Posted 08-08-2025

Richard Murphy of Jersey City, age 35, is arrested for physically and sexually assaulting a woman as she was entering her residence on Sussex Street.

Paterson Man Arrested in Attempted Murder Investigation

▶ Posted 08-07-2025

Jesus Mora Cruz, age 27, is arrested for breaking into a woman's home in Paterson and both physically and sexually assaulting her at knife-point.

Paterson Man Charged with Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of a Teen

▶ Posted 08-07-2025

Nahum Maldonado, age 63, is arrested for luring a 19-year-old male into his vehicle and sexually assaulting him after driving to an isolated location.

Palisades Park Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting a Juvenile

▶ Posted 08-07-2025

Carlos Perez, age 59, is found guilty of sexually assaulting a female under 10 in a North Bergen residence on multiple occasions between 2013 and 2015.

East Orange Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Shooting Police Officers

▶ Posted 08-07-2025

Kendall Howard, age 33, is sentenced to 20 years in state prison for shooting two Newark officers during a police encounter in 2022.

Remaining Suspect Arrested In Edgewater Armed Robbery

▶ Posted 08-07-2025

Jaden A. Vazquez of Guttenberg, age 21, is apprehended in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on June 13, 2024 on River Road.

Two Bronx, NY Men Arrested for Rochelle Park Fire

▶ Posted 08-07-2025

Ethan Olivo, age 19, and Starlin Siri, age 21, face multiple charges for intentionally setting a stolen vehicle on fire in a parking lot on Rochelle Avenue.

No Charges to Be Filed for Death of Newark Prison Inmate

▶ Posted 08-07-2025

A state grand jury has voted not to file criminal charges against any correctional officers regarding the death of 27-year-old Daniel Gelin from Elizabeth.

Paterson Police CompStat Data

▶ Posted 08-06-2025

See the latest Compstat Data collected by the Paterson Police Department for the period ending on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Teenage Burglary Suspect Apprehended with Firearm in Harrison

▶ Posted 08-06-2025

A 17-year-old male from Newark is arrested after trying to steal a motor vehicle from the 200 block of Sussex Street while carrying a handgun.

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