Law & Justice

HOBOKEN, NJ - As Benjamin Abreu, 49, Hoboken, was allegedly stealing packages, Gregory Freitas, 29, Jersey City was supposed to be on lookout. It appears someone slipped up, as both men were arrested Sunday afternoon by Hoboken Police.

Just after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Detective Sergeant Josue Velez and Detective Luis Rodriguez were driving eastbound on 9th and Jefferson Street in an unmarked ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ -- A 40-year-old Bayonne woman is under arrest after allegedly setting her boyfriend up to be robbed at gunpoint, according to Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari. 

In a statement Schillari reported that Orasha Wilkes has been charged with robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a weapon, criminal restraint, theft and possession of a firearm. Larry Johnson, ...

TRENTON, NJ - Defendants seeking to resolve charges related to certain traffic offenses in courts across New Jersey may soon have the chance to negotiate with municipal prosecutors through email or standard mail, thanks to a piece of legislation being spearheaded partially by Assemblyman Raj Mukherji (D-Passaic/Bergen.).

Under the bill which recently passed the full General Assembly by a ...

NEWARK, NJ - US District Judge Esther Salas released a video message Monday, just two weeks after her son was killed and her husband was shot multiple times during an attack at their North Brusnwick home. While barely holding back tears, she described the days before her son was killed and the moment when she heard the gunshots. 

Her message is that Federal judges need better protection.

NEWARK, NJ - A 31-year-old Jersey City man admitted in court Wednesday to possessing a firearm and ammunition.

According to U.S. Attorney Craig Carpentino Benorce Duncan, 31, was arrested on May 21, 2019 after he was found to be in possession of a loaded .22 caliber revolver. Previously convicted for both aggravated assault and robbery, Duncan now faces up to 10 years in prison for this latest ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jahquell Carter, the third suspect wanted in connection in the July 6 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tyaeah Garner, was apprehended and arrested early Tuesday in Plymouth Borough, Pennsylvania.

According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, the arrest was made by members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force, the Plymouth Borough Police Department, ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 25-year-old Jersey City man has been charged with Causing a Death While Driving with a Suspended License after he allegedly struck a pedestrian in the area of Garfield and Chapel Avenues at approximately 7:00 a.m. Sunday.

According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, Bahsil Marsh was also intoxicated behind the wheel of a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee when he hit Charnell ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Homicide Unit has brought charges against three individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tyeah Garner. As previously reported, Garner was gunned down in the area of Rutgers Avenue at approximately 10:30 p.m. on July 6

According to Prosecutor Esther Suarez, charged are Heavenly Cherry, 19; Jahquell Carter, 24, ...

NEWARK, NJ - A 29-year-old Newark man faces up to 25 years in prison stemming from his role in an alleged attempted carjacking during which a victim was shot in the abdomen. Tevin Browning was formally charged via videoconference Friday with several crimes including Conspiracy to Commit Carjacking, Attempted Carjacking, Discharge of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, and  Possession of a ...

NEWARK, NJ - A Jersey City police officer was charged with conspiring to defraud Jersey City by obtaining compensation for off-duty work that she did not perform, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced Thursday.

Gicella Sanchez, 36, Jersey City, faces one count of conspiracy to defraud a local government after she was allegedly compensated well over $5000 for work she didn’t perform ...