Lodi New Jersey Man Arrested

 260 GRAMS OF COCAINE AND ILLEGAL HANDGUN SEIZED DURING THE ARREST OF A LODI MAN BY HUDSON COUNTY NARCOTICS TASK FORCE

     " George Suarez Of Lodi, New Jersey Charged With Multiple Narcotics & Weapons Offenses After A Traffic Stop In Union City, New Jersey."

September 30, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

UNION CITY, NJ.- On Thursday, September 30, 2021 Hudson County Esther Suarez announced that on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, after a Three Week investigation, Members of The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force Arrested a Bergen County man leading to the seizure of nearly 260 grams of cocaine and an illegal handgun.

     On Wednesday, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Detectives initiated an investigative stop of George Suarez, 36, of Lodi, New Jersey in the area of 29th Street and Summit Avenue in Union City, New Jersey. During the stop, Mr. Suarez was found to be in Possession of nearly 60 Grams of Cocaine. A subsequent search of Mr. Suarez’s residence in Lodi resulted in the seizure of approximately 200 additional Grams of Cocaine and a .380 Caliber Handgun.

     Mr. Suarez been Charged with Two Counts of Third Degree Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (Cocaine); Second Degree Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance With Intent to Distribute (Cocaine); First Degree Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance With Intent to Distribute (Cocaine); Second Degree Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance With Intent to Distribute (Cocaine) Within 500 Feet of Public Property; Three Counts of Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance With Intent to Distribute (Cocaine) Within 1,000 Feet of a School; Second Degree Possession of a Firearm While Committing a Narcotics Offense; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Fourth Degree Certain Persons Not to Possession a Weapon; and Third Degree Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance With Intent to Distribute (Marijuana).

     Hudson County Prosecutor Suarez credited The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, The Secaucus Police Department, The Secaucus Police Department K-9 Unit, and The Lodi Police Department, with the investigation and arrest.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 30, 2021: LAW, HUDSON: 

Union City Man Arrested For Sexual Assault

 A 51-YEAR-OLD UNION CITY NEW JERSEY MAN HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD WHEN SHE WAS 7-YEARS-OLD

     " Charles D. Rodriguez Of Union City, Charged In Connection With The Sexual Assault Upon A Child In 2013."

September 30, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

UNION CITY, NJ.- On Thursday, September 30, 2021 Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced that on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Members of The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested Charles D. Rodriguez, 51, of Union City, New Jersey on charges that he Sexually Assaulted a young girl when she was between the Ages of Six and Nine. The victim, also a Union City, New Jersey resident, is now 13-Years-Old.

     Mr. Rodriguez has been Charged with Second Degree Sexual Assault;  and Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Mr. Rodriguez was arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Jersey City just before 7 p.m. without incident.

     Anyone wishing to report a sex crime should call the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 30, 2021: LAW, HUDSON:  

Trenton New Jersey Man Indicted

TRENTON NEW JERSEY MAN INDICTED FOR THE JULY 30, 2021 FATAL SHOOTING OF A MERCER COUNTY TRANSGENDER WOMAN

     " Daniel L. Smith Of Trenton Indicted On The Charges Of Murder & Weapons Related Offenses In The Shooting Death Of Shaquil Loftin."

September 30, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

TRENTON, NJ.- On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced that a Grand Jury sitting in Mercer County, New Jersey has returned a Four Count Indictment this week Charging Daniel L. Smith with The July 30, 2021 Shooting Death of Shaquil Loftin in Trenton, New Jersey.

     Mr. Smith, 37, of Trenton, New Jersey has been formally Charged in The Indictment with First Degree Murder;  Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose;  Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun; and Second Degree Certain Persons Not to Possess a Firearm. Mr. Smith has been detained in the Mercer County Correction Center since his arrest, and will remain detained pending trial in Mercer County Superior Court. 

     The indictment is the result of an investigation by The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and The Trenton Police Department. 

     On Friday, July 30, 2021, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Members of The Trenton Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the first block of Kelsey Avenue, within The City. Upon arrival, Police Officers found the victim, later identified as 23-Year-Old Loftin, shot in the face. Loftin was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead a short time later.

     A search warrant was executed at the Kelsey Avenue residence. Witnesses were interviewed and area surveillance footage was reviewed. As a result, Mr. Smith was identified as the individual who shot and killed Loftin.

     Detectives continue to investigate what prompted the attack. The case remains under investigation for potential Bias Charges as Loftin is transgender and identified as female. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Dave Petelle at (609) 989-6406. Tips can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 30, 2021: LAW, MERCER:

 

Ewing Township Man Pleads Guilty

A EWING TOWNSHIP NEW JERSEY MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN THE MAY 8, 2021 SLASHING OF A WOMAN IN JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEW JERSEY

     " Michael Mahan Of Ewing Pleads Guilty On Wednesday In Ocean County Superior Court To The Charges Of Eluding, Terroristic Threats, & Aggravated Assault."

September 30, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

TOMS RIVER, NJ.- On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on September 29, 2021, Michael Mahan, 38, of Ewing Township, New Jersey pled guilty to Eluding;  Terroristic Threats;  Aggravated Assault; and Driving While Intoxicated, before The Honorable Michael T. Collins, J.S.C. 

     The Guilty Plea was entered in connection with a series of events that transpired in Jackson Township on May 8, 2021. At the time of Mr. Mahan's Sentencing on November 19, 2021, The State will recommend a term of Eight Years in New Jersey State Prison, as to the Eluding charge, and Five Years in New Jersey State Prison, and as to the Terroristic Threats and Aggravated Assault charges. The sentences are to run concurrently.

    On Saturday, May 8, 2021, Members of The Jackson Township Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call on a report of a Stabbing Incident on Maria Street, in The Township.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers discovered a female with a Large Slash across her face. An investigation conducted by the Jackson Township Police determined that the female victim had been followed to her residence by Mr. Mahan. Mr. Mahan held a knife to the victim’s neck, threatened to kill her, and then punched her in the face while holding the knife, thereby causing a laceration to her face. When a neighbor of the woman intervened and called 911, Mr. Mahan fled the area. 

     Mr. Mahan’s vehicle was observed by Police Officers traveling on Toms River Road. A pursuit was initiated, and Mr. Mahan fled at a high rate of speed. As Mahan was attempting to navigate a turn onto West Veterans Highway, he struck another vehicle. As he continued travelling at a high rate of speed on West Veterans Highway, Mahan’s vehicle collided with yet another vehicle, forcing it off the road. Mr. Mahan’s vehicle traveled an additional five hundred feet before it became disabled.  Mr. Mahan was subsequently taken into custody without incident.

     Mr. Mahan was initially transported to Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus in Lakewood, New Jersey for the purpose of securing a blood sample to determine whether he was operating the Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs; laboratory results from the blood analysis later confirmed that Mr. Mahan’s blood alcohol level was .14 which is nearly twice the legal limit under New Jersey Law. Mr. Mahan was transported to The Ocean County Jail, where he has been lodged since Saturday, May 8, 2021. 

     The female victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The occupants of the two vehicles struck by Mahan were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

     Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Veni who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as Jackson Township Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation leading to Mahan’s apprehension, guilty plea, and soon his state prison sentence.

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 30, 2021: LAW, OCEAN: 

Manchester New Jersey Man Arrested

MANCHESTER NEW JERSEY MAN ARRESTED FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A MEGAN'S LAW OFFENDER

     " Ralph Downey, Jr. Of Manchester, New Jersey Was Arrested For Failing To Register As A Sex Offender."

September 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

MANCHESTER, NJ.- On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, Ralph Downey, Jr., 21, of Manchester, New Jersey was arrested and charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. 

     Downey was taken into custody without incident by Officers of The Manchester Township Police Department and The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Megan’s Law Unit. 

     “Since 1994, Megan’s Law requires certain Sex Offenders to Register with their Local Police Departments whenever they move and or change their residential address or place of employment. Failure to comply with this obligation is a third degree crime,” noted Prosecutor Billhimer. In this instance, Mr. Downey failed to meet his annual registration requirement with any Law Enforcement Agencies. Mr. Downey is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

     Anyone with relevant information regarding this case, or others violating Megan’s Law requirements, should contact Sergeant John Argento of The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 929-2027, extension 2903. The information may be provided anonymously. For further information, please visit the State Police Sex Offender Internet Registry at: http://www.njsp.org/sex-offender-registry/index.shtml

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 29, 2021: LAW, OCEAN:

   

Margate New Jersey Man Convicted

ATLANTIC COUNTY JURY CONVICTS A MARGATE NEW JERSEY MAN ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES

     " Robert Ferry Of Margate Was Convicted By An Atlantic County Jury On September 23, 2021 On Charges Of Distribution & Possession Of Child Pornography."

September 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News, 

MAYS LANDING, NJ.- On Monday, September 27, 2021 Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced that a 40-Year-Old Margate, New Jersey man was Found Guilty on September 23, 2021, on Child Pornography Charges by an Atlantic County Jury, following a two day trial before The Honorable Donna Taylor, J.S.C.

     Robert Ferry was initially charged on April 19, 2019, following a year long investigation.

      The investigation involved a device originating from The IP Address coming from Mr. Ferry's apartment that was sharing Child Pornography on a BitTorrent file sharing program. On approximately Ten Occasions between March 2018 and March 2019, Mr. Ferry's device shared items with a computer being utilized by The Department of Homeland Security. On each of those occasions, Pictures and Videos of Children involved in Sexual Acts or Situations were shared from Mr. Ferry's device with The Department of Homeland Security's undercover computer program. 

     Mr. Ferry was initially Charged with, and later Indicted on, and Convicted on the following Two Counts: First Degree Distribution of Child Pornography via a File Sharing Program in Excess of 1000 Items, and Second Degree Possession of Child Pornography in Excess of 1000 Items.

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 29, 2021: LAW, ATLANTIC:  

Morris County Prosecutor's Office

MORRIS COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE MEMBERS ATTEND SETON HALL UNIVERSITY CAREER FAIR

     " Morris County Prosecutor's Office Attends Seton Hall University Career Fair Offering Internships."

September 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

MORRISTOWN, NJ.- Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant Patrick LaGuerre, Detective Jermaine Marbley, and Detective Ashley Gonzalez attended the Seton Hall University In-Person Fall 2021 Career Fair, open to current students and alumni. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office representatives attended the event and provided information about employment opportunities offered by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office for current college students and for future graduates, and the office’s internship program. 

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 29, 2021: LOCAL:

Trenton New Jersey Man Indicted

MERCER COUNTY GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT AGAINST A TRENTON MAN IN THE MURDER OF A 16-YEAR-OLD TEEN

     " Keith Jordan, Indicted On Charges Of First Degree Murder & Weapons Related Offenses In Connection  With The Monday, July 5, 2021 Fatal Shooting Of A Trenton Teen."

September 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

TRENTON, NJ.- On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced that a Grand Jury sitting in Mercer County, New Jersey has returned a Nine Count Indictment against Keith N. Jordan in the Shooting Death of 16-Year-Old Dion Ellis occuring in Trenton, New Jersey.

     Mr. Jordan, 30, of Trenton, New Jersey is charged with First Degree Murder;  First Degree Attempted Murder; Second Degree Aggravated Assault; Two Counts of Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose;  Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun;  Fourth Degree Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Magazine;  Fourth Degree Possession of a Defaced Firearm; and Third Degree Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution. Mr. Jordan, since his arrest is being detained in the Mercer County Correction Center pending trial.

     The Indictment is the result of an investigation by The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and The Trenton Police Department. 

     On Monday, July 5, 2021, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Members of The Trenton Police Department responded to the area of Prospect Street and Stuyvesant Avenue on the report of a shooting. One victim, later identified as 16-year-old Dion Ellis, was found shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene. A second 16-year-old male was transported to the hospital and treated for a gunshot wound to the leg.

     An initial canvas of the scene produced eight shell casings. Area video surveillance was reviewed and a suspect vehicle was identified, which was traced back to Jordan.

     As a result of a search warrant being executed on Jordan’s 2016 Toyota Camry, he was also charged with obstruction and multiple weapons offenses. Detectives recovered a 9mm handgun with a 33-round extended magazine, hollow-point bullets, and an empty 10-round magazine.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 29, 2021: LAW, MERCER:   

Berlin New Jersey Man Charged

A BERLIN BOROUGH NEW JERSEY MAN HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH THE STABBING DEATH OF A LINDENWOLD MAN

     " John Teresa Of Berlin Has Been Charged With First Degree Murder & Weapons Related Offenses In The Fatal Stabbing Of David Schwartzburt On Tuesday, September 28, 2021."

September 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

BERLIN, NJ.- On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Berlin Borough Police Chief Millard Wilkinson announced that a Berlin Borough man was charged Yesterday in connection with the Fatal Stabbing of a Lindenwold, New Jersey man.

     On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at approximately 8:56 a.m., John Teresa, 33, of Berlin walked into the Berlin Borough Police Department and led Police Officers to his Kerhart Avenue residence.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found David Schwartzburt, 38, of Lindenwold, New Jersey in the basement of the residence. Mr. Schwartzburt had sustained a Fatal Stab wound to his chest, and was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. Police Officers recovered a knife at the scene.

     Mr. Teresa has been Charged with One Count of First Degree Murder; One Count of Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

     Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor's Office Detective Brad Redrow at (856) 225-8643.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 29, 2021: LAW, CAMDEN:  

Freehold Man Indicted

FREEHOLD NEW JERSEY MAN INDICTED FOR DUPING INVESTORS OUT OF A MILLION DOLLARS

     " Anthony Giordano Was Indicted On Monday, September 27, 2021 On Charges Of First Degree Financial Facilitation Of Criminal Activity."

September 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

FREEHOLD, NJ.- On Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced that a Grand Jury sitting in Monmouth County, New Jersey returned an Indictment against a Freehold, New Jersey man for stealing approximately One Million Dollars from victims through Fraudulent Stock Purchases and Promissory Notes.

     Anthony Giordano, 43, of Freehold was Indicted on Monday, and is now Charged with Two Counts of First Degree Financial Facilitation of Criminal Activity; Second Degree Theft by Deception; and Second Degree Misconduct by a Corporate Official in connection with Thefts from Five Victims that took place between July 2015 and April 2018.

     An investigation uncovered that Mr. Giordano obtained funds from the victims based on their understanding that they were buying shares in or loaning money to his various companies, including Nue Trition Weight Management, Nue Pens LV., Nue Pens FL., Nue Resources Financial, and Nue Resources Funding. Mr. Giordano made the victims believe, the companies were, or were going to be successful, but made no significant attempt to get them operational.

     Despite numerous requests by the victims, for Mr. Giordano to provide financial documentation demonstrating the values of the companies, Giordano failed to do so, thereby hiding the fact that the businesses had little or no value. Instead of using the victims investments to fund his companies, Mr. Giordano used the funds to pay personal expenses such as travel, entertainment, gas, dry cleaning, a gym membership, restaurants, and monthly car payments. Resulting in the victims receiving no return on their investments.

     If convicted, Mr. Giordano will face a Twenty Year State Prison Sentence on each of the First Degree Charges.

     Anyone with additional information regarding this case or Mr. Giordano is urged to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Detective William Kelliher at 800 533-7443. 

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 29, 2021: LAW, MONMOUTH:

   

New Haven Connecticut Man Sentenced To Prison

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT MAN SENTENCED TO STATE PRISON FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER AND HINDERING APPREHENSION

    " Miguel Angel-Villegas Of New Haven Was Sentenced On Monday To Fourteen Years In New Jersey State Prison For The Attempted Murder Of A Tuckerton Police Officers."

September 28, 2021 By Joanne Alvarez Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

TOMS RIVER, NJ.- On Monday, September 27, 2021 Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Monday, Miguel Angel-Villegas, 31, of New Haven, Connecticut, was Sentenced by The Honorable Guy P. Ryan, J.S.C., to Fourteen Years in New Jersey State Prison,  as a result of a previously entered guilty plea to Attempted Murder, in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in Tuckerton, New Jersey on November 21, 2019. 

     The Sentence will be subject to the terms of The No Early Release Act, meaning Angel-Villegas will be required to serve at least 85 percent of his Prison Sentence before he may be considered for parole eligibility. 

     Additionally, Judge Ryan Sentenced Angel-Villegas to Five Years in New Jersey State Prison as a result of a previously entered guilty plea to Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution. The sentences will run concurrently. Angel-Villegas pled guilty to both charges before Judge Ryan on August 13, 2021.

     On November 21, 2019, a Tuckerton Borough Police Officer performed a lawful stop on a motor vehicle in which Angel-Villegas was a passenger. During the course of the stop, the vehicle pulled away at a very high rate of speed and collided with another vehicle. Angel-Villegas exited the vehicle, pulled out a firearm and began firing at the Officer. 

     Angel-Villegas subsequently fled on foot and was apprehended later the same evening by The United States Marshals Service and members of The New York City Police Department - just outside of Penn Station, New York City. A subsequent investigation by Detectives from The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit revealed that Angel-Villegas ordered his then-girlfriend - the driver of the vehicle - to provide the Tuckerton Police Officer with a fictitious name due to his belief that he was wanted on a parole violation out of the State of Connecticut, and then forced her to speed away from the Officer during the motor vehicle stop.

     Angel-Villegas has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his return to New Jersey. 

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 28, 2021: LAW, OCEAN:

Fair Lawn New Jersey Man Charged

FAIR LAWN, NEW JERSEY MAN HAS BEEN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 FIRE BEHIND A FAIR LAWN DELI

     " Yauheni E. Liakhnovich Of Fair Lawn, New Jersey Was Charged On Monday, September 27, 2021, With Aggravated Arson & Criminal Mischief."

September 28, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

FAIR LAWN, NJ.- On Monday, September 27, 2021 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Yauheni E. Liakhovich, 27, of Fair Lawn, New Jersey on Charges of Aggravated Arson and Criminal Mischief. 

     The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton, and The Fair Lawn Police Department under the direction of Chief Glen Cauwels.

     On Saturday, September 11, 2021, at approximately 1:01 a.m., The Fair Lawn Police Department responded to the report of a fire in the rear of the B&B Deli located at 12-17 River Road in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Wooden pallets had been ignited by an unknown source, which damaged a vehicle in the area prior to being extinguished by The Fair Lawn Fire Department. Fair Lawn Police requested that The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Task Force respond to the scene.

     On Monday, September 20, 2021,at approximately 4:15 a.m., The Fair Lawn Police Department responded to the report of a Vehicle Fire located at 8-14 Hopper Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The fire was extinguished by members of The Fair Lawn Fire Department.

     Shortly thereafter, on Saturday, September 20, 2021, at approximately 5:19 a.m.,  The Fair Lawn Police Department responded to the report of a Vehicle Fire in a Chase Bank parking lot located at 13-51 River Road in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The fire was extinguished by members of the Fair Lawn Fire Department.

     An investigation by The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Task Force and The Fair Lawn Police Department determined that Mr. Liakhovich set all Three Fires Intentionally.

     As a result of the investigation, Mr. Liakhnovich was Arrested and Charged with Two Counts of Second Degree Aggravated Arson; and One Count of Third Degree Criminal Mischief. Mr. Liakhnovich was processed on the Charges, and remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending his first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack, New Jersey.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 28, 2021: LAW, BERGEN: 

Former Sheriff's Officer Indicted

FORMER MIDDLESEX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICER INDICTED FOR VIDEOTAPED VIOLENT SEXUAL ASSAULTS OF UNCONSCIOUS WOMEN

     Joshua Padilla Of Eatontown, New Jersey Indicted On First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault & Other Sexual Assault Related Charges."

September 28, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

FREEHOLD, NJ.- On Monday, September 27, 2021 Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced that a Grand Jury sitting in Monmouth County, New Jersey has returned a Twenty Count Indictment against a former Middlesex County Sheriff's Officer for Videotaping Violent Sexual Assaults of Three Unconscious Women over a Three Year Period.

     Joshua Padilla, 36, of Eatontown, New Jersey was Indicted on Friday, September 24, 2021, and is now Charged with Eight Counts of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; Seven Counts of Third Degree Invasion of Privacy; Four Counts of Third Degree Aggravated Sexual Contact; and One Count of Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

     In February 2019, Members of The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Bureau, arrested Mr. Padilla a resident of Eatontown, New Jersey in connection with an investigation by The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.

     As a result of the investigation, Mr. Padilla was found to be in Possession of Multiple Videos of himself performing Sexual Acts upon women who were clearly Unconscious and Unresponsive. Additionally Mr. Padilla was found to be in Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials. Many of these Crimes took place in Mr. Padilla's Monmouth County residence, with others occurring in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

     The Sexual Assault Charges outlined on Monday relate to Three different Adult Victims and taking place from 2016 into 2018, but Investigators continue to seek additional information about Mr. Padilla's activities.

     Anyone with additional information regarding this incident or Mr. Padilla is urged to contact Detective Brian Hammarstrom of The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office at (732) 431-7160 Ext. 6413.

     " These were truly unspeakable crimes against utterly helpless victims," Acting Prosecutor Linskey said. " We are encouraged by the progress made so far in shepherding this case through the Criminal Justice System, but troubled by the prospects of other victims being out there who have yet to come forward- and who may not even have known they were victimized. We urge anyone with any information about the activities of this defendant to step forward and tell us what they know."

     Mr. Padilla remains incarcerated in Federal Prison in Pennsylvania, and is no longer employed by The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendant's Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 28, 2021: LAW, MONMOUTH:

  

Mercer County Fatal Shooting

MERCER COUNTY HOMICIDE TASK FORCE INVESTIGATING SEPTEMBER 25, 2021, SATURDAY NIGHT FATAL SHOOTING

     " A Saturday Night Hamilton Fatal Shooting Of Dashawn Womack Is Under Investigation."

September 28, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

HAMILTON, NJ.- On Monday, September 27, 2021 Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced that The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and The Hamilton Police Department are investigating a Fatal Shooting in Hamilton, New Jersey.

     On Saturday, September 25, 2021, at approximately 8:20 p.m., while on Patrol, Hamilton Police Officers located a deceased male in a parked vehicle on Rosalia Avenue, adjacent to Victor Avenue. The victim, later identified as Dashawn Womack, 37, of Hamilton, New Jersey who sustained Two Gunshot Wounds, and was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

     No arrests have been made, the investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Mercer County Homicide Task Force Detective Shawn Bruton at (609) 989-6406.

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 28, 2021: LAW, MERCER:    

Pompton Lakes Man Charged

POMPTON LAKES POLICE OFFICER CHARGED WITH INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR WHILE OFF DUTY

     " Mark Stinnard, 37, Of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Charged In Connection With Conducting A Sexual Relationship With Child Under The Age Of Eighteen."

September 28, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

POMPTON LAKES, NJ.- Monday night, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced the arrest of Mark Stinnard, 37, of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. 

     Mr. Stinnard is Charged with First Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Manufacturing Child Pornography;  Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Engaging in Sexual Conduct with a Child;  Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Possessing Child Pornography, and Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Causing Harm to a Child.

     On Monday, April 23, 2018, The Riverdale Police Department received a report of a minor who had been sexually involved with a Police Officer from the Pompton Lakes Police Department. It was determined that the offenses occurred in Passaic County, and as a result The Sexual Investigations Unit of Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office conducted the investigation. 

     The ensuing investigation revealed that Mr. Stinnard, a Pompton Lakes Police Officer, was having a sexual relationship with a child under the age of 18, and that in the course of their relationship he would request that the child take nude photos and videos and send them to him. It was also determined that the sexual relationship occurred during Mr. Stinnards personal time and did not touch upon his employment as a Police Officer. Mr. Stinnard was arrested on Monday,  September 27, 2021 without incident. 

     The sentencing exposure on First Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Manufacturing Child Pornography is Ten to Twenty Years in New Jersey State Prison, on Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Engaging in Sexual Conduct is Three to Five Years, on Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Possessing Child Pornography is Three to Five Years, and for Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Causing a Child Harm is Three to Five Years. 

     If convicted of First Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Manufacturing Child Pornography or Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Engaging in Sexual Conduct, Mr. Stinnard will also be subject to Parole Supervision for Life and Megan’s Law Registration Requirements.

     Mr. Stinnard was processed on the Charges, and remanded to The Passaic County Jail. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office will file a Pretrial Detention Motion which will be heard in Passaic County Superior Court.

     The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident or other incidents regarding this individual to contact The Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO, tips@passaiccountynj.org

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 28, 2021: LAW, PASSAIC:

Pemberton New Jersey Man Sentenced

BURLINGTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE SENTENCES A PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP MAN FOR THE FATAL SHOOTING IN SUNBURY VILLAGE

     " Douglas Lewis Was Sentenced To 58 Years In Prison On Friday, September 24, 2021, For The Fatal Shooting Of Shaquille Williams In The Sunbury Village Section Of Pemberton."

September 27, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ.- On Monday, September 27, 2021 Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Pemberton Township New Jersey man was Sentenced to 58 Years in New Jersey State Prison for Fatally Shooting a man in the Sunbury Village section of Pemberton Township in March 2017.

     The sentence, handed down Friday, September 24, 2021 by The Honorable Gerard H. Breland, J.S.C., after Douglas Lewis, 26, was found Guilty of Murder and Weapons Charges in July 2021 by a Burlington County Jury that deliberated for eight hours over two days.

     Judge Breland sentenced Lewis to 48 Years for the Murder Conviction, and 10 Years, to run consecutively, on a conviction for Certain Persons not to Possess Firearms. Lewis, who has been in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly since his arrest in August 2018, must serve at least 85 Percent of the Murder sentence before becoming eligible for parole, and a minimum of five years on the firearm charge.

     The investigation began on March 21, 2017 when Members from The Pemberton Township Police Department were called to the 100 block of Kinsley Road just before 9:00 p.m. for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, Police Officers discovered Shaquille Williams, 24, inside a vehicle with several gunshot wounds.

     Mr. Williams, who lived in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township, had succumbed to his injuries and was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. 

     “This was an execution, plain and simple,” Prosecutor Coffina said. “We are gratified to be able to bring justice to the family of the victim, and appreciative of a sentence that sends a very clear message that gun violence carried out in a cavalier fashion as in this case will not be tolerated. I’d like to commend the investigators and assistant prosecutors for making a strong statement in support of public safety through their diligent prosecution of this defendant.”

     Mr. Lewis was previously convicted of weapons offenses and conspiring with Brandon Clifton to kill Williams. Clifton, 23, of Pemberton Township, is awaiting trial on similar charges.

     The investigation was conducted by Detectives from The Pemberton Township Police Department and The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit. The lead investigators were Burlington County Prosecutor's Office Detective Sergeant Tony Luyber and Burlington County Prosecutor's Office Detective Sergeant Danielle Hann.

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 27, 2021: LAW, BURLINGTON: 

Monday Afternoon Shooting In Passaic

 PASSAIC COUNTY AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING MONDAY AFTERNOON IN PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY

    " Passaic County Prosecutor's Office & The Passaic Police Department Are Investigating A Monday Afternoon Shooting In The Area Of Paulison & Lincoln Avenues."

September 27, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

PASSAIC, NJ.- On Monday, September 27, 2021 Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announced that on September 27, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Members of The Passaic Police Department responded to the area of Paulison and Lincoln Avenues in Passaic, New Jersey on a report of a shooting. 

     Upon arrival,  Police Officers located a potential crime scene but were unable to locate a victim.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information may become available once it is released by authorities.

     The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact The Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Passaic Police Department at 973-365-3900. 

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 27, 2021: LAW, PASSAIC:

Hackensack New Jersey Man Charged

HACKENSACK NEW JERSEY MAN CHARGED WITH THE AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A MINOR

     " Edisson Saul Guartazaca-Ali Of Hackensack Has Been Charged With Sexual Assault & Child Endangerment Offenses."

September 27, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

HACKENSACK, NJ.- On Monday, September 27, 2021 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Edisson Saul Guartazaca-Ali, 24, of Hackensack, New Jersey on Charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault by Contact, Providing Obscenity to a Minor, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. 

     The Arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and The Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer In Charge Captain Darren DeWitt.

     On Friday, September 24, 2021, The Hackensack Police Department received information that Mr. Guartazaca-Ali Engaged in Sexual Conduct with a Child under the Age of Thirteen in Hackensack, New Jersey.

      An investigation by The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and The Hackensack Police Department revealed that Mr. Guartazaca-Ali Engaged in Sexual Penetration with the Minor on more than one occasion. The investigation further revealed that some of the Sexual Assaults occurred in the presence of another Minor Child and that Mr. Guartazaca-Ali provided Pornographic Materials to another Minor Child. 

     As a result of the investigation, on Friday, September 24, 2021, Mr. Guartazaca-Ali was arrested and Charged by The Hackensack Police Department with One Count of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; One Count of Second Degree Sexual Assault by Sexual Contact; One Count of Third Degree Providing Obscenity to a Minor; and Three Counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. 

     Mr. Guartazaca-Ali was processed on the Charges, and remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending his first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack, New Jersey.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 27, 2021: LAW, BERGEN:

  

Sunday Night Shooting In Paterson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 SUNDAY NIGHT SHOOTING OCCURRED IN THE AREA OF MERCER AND KEEN STREETS IN PATERSON, NEW JERSEY

     " A Sunday Night Shooting In The Area Of Mercer & Keen Streets Leaves A Paterson Teen Injured."

September 27, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- On Monday, September 27, 2021 Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announced that on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at approximately 9:19 p.m.,  Members of The Paterson Police Department responded to the area of Mercer Street and Keen Street in Paterson, New Jersey on a report of shots fired. 

     Upon arrival, Police Officers located a potential crime scene, but were unable to locate a victim.

     A short time later, Members of The Paterson Police Department were notified that a 16-Year-old Juvenile arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center seeking treatment for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. 

     Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that the victim was struck by gunfire while walking in the area of Mercer Street and Keen Street when multiple unknown actors began shooting.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information may become available, once it is released by authorities. 

     The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact The Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342. 

FILED UNDER SEPTEMBER 27, 2021: LAW, PASSAIC: