ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION TO THE MARCH 3, 2021 HOMICIDE IN THE AREA OF NORTH 6th AND CLINTON STREETS IN PATERSON NEW JERSEY
" Naszhere M. Jones, Of South Hackensack, New Jersey Has Been Arrested On Murder & Various Weapons Offenses In Connection To The March 3, 2021 Homicide In Paterson."
July 3, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: EngleBrook Independent News,
OLD BRIDGE, NJ- On Friday, July 2, 2021, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora, and Old Bridge Township Police Chief Peter LoPresti announced, that based upon an investigation by The Paterson Police Department, in conjunction with The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, The Passaic County Sheriff's Department, and The United States Marshals Service.
Naszhere M. Jones, 22, of South Hackensack, New Jersey, was arrested on Friday, July 2, 2021, in connection to the Homicide that took place on March 3, 2021, in the area of North 6th and Clinton Streets in Paterson, New Jersey.
In connection to the March 3, 2021 Homicide, Mr. Jones has been Charged with First Degree Murder; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon(Handgun) for an Unlawful Purpose; and Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Handgun).
In connection with Mr. Jones July 2, 2021 arrest, additionally been charged with Second Degree Possession of a Weapon (Handgun) for an Unlawful Purpose; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon (Handgun), During a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense; Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Handgun); Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine; Two Counts of Second and Third Degree Unlawful Possession of Heroin and Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute; and Third Degree Unlawful Possession of Heroin and Crack Cocaine.
On May 3, 2021, at approximately 1:37 p.m. members of The Paterson Police Department responded to the area of North 6th and Clinton Streets in Paterson, New Jersey on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival Police Officers located 35-Year-Old Jaquan Harrison, of Paterson New Jersey, who sustained a gunshot wound, lying inside a building in the area of North 6th and Clinton Streets. The victim was immediately transported to Saint Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey for treatment, and subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
A potential crime scene was established outside of the building where Mr. Harrison was found.
The subsequent investigation revealed that Mr. Jones was the individual responsible for the Murder of Mr. Harrison. Mr. Jones was arrested on Friday, June 2, 2021, at approximately 7:20 a.m. The arrest took place in the area of 901 Westminster Boulevard in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Mr. Jones was observed attempting to enter his vehicle and ran on foot when observed members of Law Enforcement. He was apprehended without incident.
Prosecutors for the State will file a Motion for Pretrial Detention which will be heard by a Superior Court Judge.
The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office asks anyone with additional information regarding this incident to contact them at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or you may contact The Paterson Police Department Detective Bureau at (973) 321-1120.
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