Police & Fire
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
April 26, 2026
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson is seeking to fill public safety telecommunicator positions at the Paterson OEM Central Dispatch, officials announced, with applications open through April 30.The full-time positions, which carry a salary starting at $45,000, are responsible for answering ...
PATERSON, NJ - Families from across the city gathered Saturday at the Paterson Fire Department for the annual Autism Awareness Touch-a-Truck event, a community celebration focused on inclusion, education, and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.Mayor Andre Sayegh joined the ...
PATERSON, NJ - Residents in parts of the city are raising concerns after a series of overnight vehicle break-ins that police say are under investigation.Mahmud Mumtaheen, a Paterson resident, said multiple cars were vandalized late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, including his own, which was ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson will receive $150,170 in state grant funding through New Jersey’s Safe and Secure Communities Program to help support police staffing over the next year.The funding will cover the period from March 22, 2026, through March 21, 2027, according to a resolution adopted by ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — “Proactive, on-the-ground policing,” thwarted what Jersey City officials are characterizing as a violent robbery attempt.According to reports, members of the Jersey City Police Department were on patrol on April 13 when they noticed a disturbance near Summit Avenue. Intervening ...
PATERSON, NJ - One victim is dead and two others are in critical condition following a shooting in the area of 10th Avenue and East 29th Street in Paterson on Saturday. A fourth victim is in stable condition.According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department ...
PATERSON, NJ - A new collaboration between the City of Paterson, St. Joseph’s Health, and the Paterson Police Department is expanding how officials respond to residents experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises.The city’s Connect and Protect Co-Response Program pairs police officers ...
PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson juvenile suffered multiple gunshot wounds in shooting incident in the area of Governor Street and East 16th Street on Saturday.According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray, the incident took place ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey residents who use e-bikes and e-scooters in the state should be aware of significant new regulations now in effect that are aimed at improving safety and accountability on local roads.The updated rules introduce new requirements for licensing, registration, insurance, and ...
PATERSON, NJ - Lt. Eric Montoya of the Paterson Police Department has graduated from the FBI National Academy, a leadership training program for law enforcement held in Quantico, Virginia.Montoya was among 253 law enforcement professionals selected to attend the Academy’s 297th session, ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Fire Department on Tuesday swore in Rev. Dr. Jesus Sevilla as its new fire chaplain, formally welcoming a longtime pastor, counselor and community leader into a role centered on supporting firefighters and their families.The ceremony recognized Sevilla’s years of ...
PATERSON, NJ - A massive five-alarm fire tore through a vacant former chemical factory late Friday night in Paterson, drawing a large emergency response and prompting concerns over water pressure, a ruptured gas line and nearby exposure risks.Fire companies were dispatched at 11:30 p.m. to the area ...
PATERSON, NJ - A bill aimed at preserving the rank and stability of police leadership in Paterson and Newark cleared the New Jersey General Assembly this week with unanimous bipartisan support.Assemblymen Al Abdelaziz and Kenyatta Stewart sponsored the legislation, A4543, which passed by a 72-0 ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Fire Department, in partnership with the Binder Autism Center, will host an Autism Acceptance Touch-A-Truck Event and Carnival at Pennington Park later this month, offering families hands-on experiences with fire trucks, equipment, and a variety of activities.The event ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — The text looks official. It references a court, lists a case number, names a judge, and warns of consequences if you don’t act. There’s even a QR code to “settle your unpaid balance.”It’s also a scam.The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about fraudulent ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson firefighters in leadership roles will see updated pay and benefits under a new four-year collective bargaining agreement between the city and the Paterson Fire Officers Association. The contract covers captains, battalion chiefs, and deputy chiefs from January 1, 2024, ...
PATERSON, NJ - An 18-year-old Paterson man was fatally shot Wednesday evening, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray announced.According to a statement, police responded at approximately 6:29 p.m. on March 11 to the area of Carroll Street and ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Police Department is accepting applications for new police officers as part of its 2026 recruitment campaign, with officials encouraging residents and qualified candidates to apply for a career in law enforcement.Applications are being accepted through March 31, 2026, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson police are investigating a shooting that left a 40-year-old man injured Thursday evening, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray announced. According to a statement, at approximately 8:26 p.m. on March 5, ...
PATERSON, NJ - A third-alarm structure fire Wednesday morning displaced 33 residents and injured several first responders in the area of Madison and Park/17th Avenue, Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea announced.According to a statement, around 10:30 a.m., Tour 1 units were dispatched to reports of ...
PATERSON, NJ - Two major overnight incidents, including a three-alarm apartment fire and a separate blaze tied to a stabbing, displaced more than two dozen residents, injured a firefighter and led to one arrest, Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea announced. According to a statement, at approximately ...
PATERSON, NJ - A homeless man struck another in the back of the head with a hammer, police charge, causing the death of the victim who was found deceased inside a tent on Friday.According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In Charge Patrick Murray ...
PATERSON, NJ - A homeless man found in a tent in the area of 140 Marshall Street in Paterson sustained a severe injury to the back of the head before dying, law enforcement officials have announced.In a statement, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Police Department will host a Community Listening Session for 4th Ward residents on March 2, inviting the public to share concerns, ask questions and speak directly with department leadership.The session will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at School 6, located at 137 ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 28-year-old Paterson man was hospitalized with a non-fatal gunshot wound after a shooting Saturday afternoon, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Patrick Murray announced.According to a statement, at approximately 4:12 p.m. on ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 28-year-old Paterson man suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound on Saturday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Patrick Murray announced in a statement.According to law enforcement officials, members of the Paterson Police ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – A suspect from Paterson is the subject of a manhunt after Fairfield police issued a notice seeking the public's help in determining his whereabouts after an assault incident.Jheyson Condori-Campos, 31, is wanted on weapons-related charges stemming from an incident that occurred on ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 68-year-old Paterson woman was injured in a non-fatal shooting Friday afternoon, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Patrick Murray announced.According to a statement, at approximately 12:40 p.m. on February 14, 2026, members of ...
PATERSON, NJ - Attorney General Matthew Platkin and the Paterson Police Department on Thursday unveiled the department’s new Real Time Operations Center and an expanded drone program, calling the launch a major milestone in Paterson’s public safety transformation under state oversight.The Real Time ...
PATERSON, NJ - A second-alarm fire tore through the vacant Barbour Mansion on East 39th Street on Monday night, prompting a large emergency response and an aggressive firefighting operation, officials said.According to a statement, firefighters were dispatched shortly after 8 p.m. to 81 E. 39th St.