Rutherford New Jersey Man Charged

40 YEAR OLD RUTHERFORD MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN GEORGIA ON CHARGES OUT OF BERGEN COUNTY 

     " Daniel R. Koye Has Been Charged With Second Degree & Third Degree Child Pornography Offenses."

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 12:36 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

RUTHERFORD, NJ.- Following an investigation into Internet Crimes Against Children, a 40-Year-Old Rutherford, New Jersey man has been Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography Offenses, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.

     The Arrest and Charges are the result of an investigation conducted by Members of The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

     On Thursday, January 26, 2023, Members of The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Cyber Crimes Unit Executed a Court Authorized Search Warrant on Mr. Koye's Rutherford, New Jersey residence. The investigation revealed that Mr. Koye used the Internet to Download, Possess, and Distribute 450 Digital Files depicting Nude and Sexual Explicit images of Children.

     As a result, Mr. Koye was Arrested in Atlanta, Georgia and Charged with One Count of Second Degree Distribution of Child Pornography; and One Count of Third Degree Possession of Child Pornography. Mr. Koye was remanded to The Clayton County Jail in Georgia, to await extradition proceedings to be returned to New Jersey.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To include A Statement, That 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 JANUARY 31, 2023: LAW, BERGEN:     

West New York Man Additionally Charged

MAN NOW FACES CHARGES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT INVOLVING A FOUR YEAR OLD GIRL

     " Joseph Suarez 31, Has Been Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault & Conspiracy."

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 7:43 A.M. ET. By George Petruska: Englebrook Independent News,

JERSEY CITY, NJ.- On Monday, January 30, 2023, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced that The Hudson County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has filed Additional Charges against Joseph Suarez, 31, of West New York, New Jersey following an ongoing investigation into Sex Crimes involving a 4-Year-Old Girl.

     Joseph Suarez has been Charged with First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; and First Degree Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Sexual Assault. Mr. Suarez was Arrested on the Charges on Friday, January 27, 2023 at The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office in Jersey City before being returned to The Hudson County Correctional Facility, pend his First Court Appearance.

     On January 10, 2023, The Hudson County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received information that Child Sexual Abuse Material was being Created and Shared through The Social Media Platform Discord. 

     The investigation determined that Joseph Suarez was communicating with a Thirteen Year Old Boy from out of state and instructed the Boy to provide Images and or Videos of himself committing Sex Acts on a 4-Year-Old Girl.

     Following a Court Authorized Search Warrant Executed on Mr. Suarez's West New York residence, Detectives seized over 1000 Digital Files depicting Child Sexual Abuse Material.

     On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Members of The Hudson County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Arrested Mr. Suarez at The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office in Secaucus following the initial investigation and Charged him With Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Facilitating Child Sexual Abuse Material; Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material; and Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.

     The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office has Filed a Pretrial Detention Motion to have Mr. Suarez Detained pending the outcome of the Charges Filed Against him.

     Anyone wishing to report a Sex Crime is urged to contact The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit at (201) 915-1234.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That 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 JANUARY 31, 2023: LAW, HUDSON:    

Jersey City Homicide Investigation

HUDSON COUNTY AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING SUNDAY NIGHT'S FATAL SHOOTING

     " Homicide Unit Continues To Investigate Sunday Night's Fatal Shooting Of  Rafael Gomez."

Monday, January 30, 2023, 12:24 P.M. By George Petruska: Englebrook Independent News,

JERSEY CITY, NJ.- On Monday, January 30, 2023, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced that The Hudson County Homicide Unit and The Jersey City Police Department are investigating the Shooting Death of a 25-Year-Old Jersey City man on Summit Avenue, Sunday, January 29, 2023.

     On Sunday, January 29, 2023, at approximately 9:35 p.m., Members of The Jersey City Police Department responded to Summit Avenue and Popular Street on a report of Shots Fired.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a man, later identified as Rafael Gomez, 25, of Jersey City at 1143 Summit Avenue suffering a Gunshot Wound to his Chest. Mr. Gomez was immediately transported to Jersey City Medical Center where he succumbed to his injury and was subsequently pronounced deceased at 11:06 p.m. 

     The cause and manner of Death are pending the final determination of The Regional Medical Examiner's Office.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No Arrests have been made. Anyone with additional information regarding The Shooting Death of Mr. Gomez is urged to contact The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office at (201) 915-1345 or http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/.

FILED UNDER JANUARY 30, 2023: LAW, HUDSON:

  

Bayonne Death Investigation

HUDSON COUNTY AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE THE DEATH OF A MAN

     " A Man Was Found Dead On The Shoreline Of The Newark Bay In Bayonne, New Jersey On Friday, January 27, 2023."

Monday, January 30, 2023, 6:27 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

BAYONNE, NJ.- On Sunday, January 29, 2023, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced that Detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstance surrounding the Death of a Man who was discovered Friday afternoon on the shoreline of the Newark Bay in Bayonne, New Jersey.

     On Friday, January 27, 2023, at around 2:30 p.m., Members of The Bayonne Police Department responded to Thomas W. Zito Apartments located on The 200 Block of Avenue A in Bayonne on a report of a Body being found on the Newark Bay Shoreline.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers and Bayonne Fire Department Personnel discovered the lifeless body of a man on the shoreline behind a building located at 249 Avenue A. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene at 3:02 p.m.

     The man has yet to be identified. The cause and manner of death are pending the findings of The Regional Medical Examiner. The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit and Detectives of The Bayonne Police Department are actively investigating this incident. Anyone with any information regarding the Death of this man is urged to contact The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office at (201) 915-1345 or http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/.

FILED UNDER JANUARY 30, 2023: LAW, HUDSON:  

Medford Woman Pleads Guilty

61 YEAR OLD MEDFORD WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A BOY IN THE 1980's

     " Katherine Clements Admits Guilt For Sexually Assaulting A Boy Over 9 Years In The Early 1980's When She Was In Her 20's."

Monday, January 30, 2023, 5:00 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ.- On Friday, January 20, 2023, a 61-Year-Old Medford, New Jersey woman Pleaded Guilty in Burlington County State Superior Court to Sexually Assaulting a Boy over several years that began in the early 1980's, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw.

     Katherine Clements, 61, of Medford Township, New Jersey entered a Plea of Guilty to One Count of Second Degree Sexual Assault before The Honorable Mark P. Tarantino, J.S.C. Sentencing has been scheduled for May 5, 2023, at which time Ms. Clements will face the potential sentence exposure of up to Ten Years in New Jersey State Prison. 

     The investigation began back in 2018, after the victim now an adult contacted The Medford Township Police Department to report the Assaults. During the investigation Detectives confirmed the victim's allegations that the Assaults occurred over a Nine Year Period. 

FILED UNDER JANUARY 30, 2023: LAW, BURLINGTON:  

Bridgeton Double Shooting

ONE TEEN DEAD ONE TEEN HOSPITALIZED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING SHOOTING

     " An Early Sunday Morning Shooting Has Claimed The Life Of 17-Year-Old Boy & Has Left A 17-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized."

Sunday, January 29, 2023, 5:08 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

BRIDGETON, NJ.- An early Sunday morning Shooting in Bridgeton, New Jersey has tragically claimed the life of a 17-Year-Old Boy and has left a 17-Year-Old Girl hospitalized in stable condition, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.

     On Sunday, January 29, 2023, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Members of The Bridgeton Police Department responded to The 300 Block of North Pearl Street on a report of Shots Fired. 

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a 17-Year-Old Boy unresponsive from Multiple Gunshot Wounds. The Boy was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. Within minutes Police Officers located a 17-Year-Old Girl suffering from a Gunshot Wound. The Girl was immediately Airlifted to Cooper University Hospital for treatment, where she remains in stable condition.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No Arrests have been made at this time. Detectives are pursuing numerous leads. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact Bridgeton Police Detective Mark Yoshioka at (856) 392-9031 or you may contact Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Detective Kyle Mecouch at (856) 332-4379. 

FILED UNDER JANUARY 29, 2023: LAW, CUMBERLAND:   

Newark New Jersey Homicide

ESSEX COUNTY HOMICIDE TASK FORCE CONTINUING TO INVESTIGATE TUESDAY'S FATAL SHOOTING

     "Detectives Continuing Their Investigation Into The Circumstances Surrounding The Shooting Death Of A 29-Year-Old Newark Man."

January 29, 2023 9:31 A.M. ET. By George Petruska: Englebrook Independent News,

NEWARK, NJ.- On Friday, January 27, 2023, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II announced that Detectives of The Essex County Homicide & Major Crimes Task Force are continuing their investigation into Tuesday afternoon Fatal Shooting of a 29-Year-Old Newark, New Jersey man.

     On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at approximately 5:26 p.m., Members of The Newark Police Department responded to The 100 Block of Clinton Avenue in The City on a report of a Shooting.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a man, later identified as Doukoure Boubacar, 29, of Newark on the ground in a Parking Lot unresponsive having sustained a Gunshot Wound. Mr. Boubacar was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No Arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with any information regarding the Shooting Death of Mr. Boubacar is urged to contact The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

FILED UNDER JANUARY 29, 2023: LAW, ESSEX:

     

Four Shot In Newark New Jersey

THURSDAY NIGHT SHOOTING IN NEWARK CLAIMS THE LIFE OF ONE AND LEAVES THREE HOSPITALIZED

     " A Shooting Last Night On Broad Street Has Claimed The Life Of Al-Supreme Davis & Has Left 3 Hospitalized."

Friday, January 27, 2023, 11:12 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

NEWARK, NJ.- Today, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II announced that Detectives are continuing their investigation into last night's Shooting that has Killed One and Three Hospitalized.

     On Thursday, January 26, 2023, at approximately 7:28 p.m., Members of The Newark Police Department responded to The 1000 Block of Broad Street in The City on a report of Shots Fired.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a man, later identified as Al-Supreme Davis, 30, of Newark, New Jersey having succumbed to Multiple Gunshot Wounds. Mr. Davis was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. Three other victims were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No Arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with any information regarding the Fatal Shooting of Mr. Davis or the Shooting of the other Three is urged to contact The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

FILED UNDER JANUARY 27, 2023: LAW, ESSEX:  

Fugitive Extradited To New Jersey

57 YEAR OLD MAN EXTRADITED FROM COLOMBIA TO FACE SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES IN BERGEN COUNTY

     " Jesus Restrepo Will Now Face Multiple Sexual Offenses For The 2014 Sexual Assaults Upon 2 Children Ages 12 & 13."

Thursday, January 26, 2023, 4:04 P.M. ET, By Yesica Ramirez-Alzate: Englebrook Independent News,

HACKENSACK, NJ.- Today, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that a man wanted in connection to the 2014 Sexual Assaults upon Two Children has been returned to New Jersey to face Multiple Sexual Charges.

     In September of 2014, an investigation by The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and The Englewood Police Department determined that Jesus Restrepo, 57, formerly of Englewood, New Jersey Sexually Assaulted Two Children, one whom was Thirteen and the other Twelve at the time the Sexual Assaults occurred. The children had been Sexually Assaulted on Multiple Occasions.

     Mr. Restrepo was able to flee The United States to avoid prosecution before he was Arrested.

     On May 31, 2017, a Grand Jury sitting in Bergen County, New Jersey returned an indictment against Mr. Restrepo, Charging One Count of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; Two Counts of Second Degree Sexual Assault; and Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

     On February 8, 2022, Mr. Restrepo was Arrested in Colombia pursuant to an Interpol Arrest Warrant and was detained there pending Extradition back to The United States. On Thursday, January 19, 2023, Mr. Restrepo was returned to New Jersey by Members of The United States Marshals Service and Lodged in The Bergen County Jail pending his Arraignment and Detention Hearing in Bergen County State Superior Court.

" The Rules Of The Court require Us To Include A Statement, That 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 JANUARY 26, 2023: LAW, BERGEN:      

Englewood New Jersey Man Charged

31 YEAR OLD MAN CHARGED WITH THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF TWO CHILDREN AGES SEVEN AND NINE

     " William Hernandez Has Been Charged With Multiple Counts Of Sexual Offenses In Connection To The Sexual Assaults Upon 2 Children."

Thursday, January 26, 2023, 1:58 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

ENGLEWOOD, NJ.- On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that William Hernandez, 31, of Englewood, New Jersey has been Arrested and Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault; Sexual Assault; and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The Arrest is the result of an investigation by Members of The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and Detectives of The Englewood Police Department.

     On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, The Englewood Police Department contacted The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit regarding the alleged Sexual Assault of a Child.

     As a result of the investigation, Detectives determined that Mr. Hernandez Sexually Assaulted to Children between the Ages of Seven and Nine on Multiple Occasions in Englewood, New Jersey.

     On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Mr. Hernandez was Arrested in Paramus, New Jersey and Formally Charged with Three Counts of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; Two Counts of Second Degree Sexual Assault; and Two Counts of Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

     Mr. Hernandez 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.

     If Convicted on The Charges, Mr. Hernandez will face the potential exposure of Life in New Jersey State Prison pursuant to The Jessica Lunsford Act.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That 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 JANUARY 26, 2023: LAW, BERGEN:  

  

West New York Man Charged

WEST NEW YORK MAN CHARGED WITH THE JANUARY 19 SEXUAL ASSAULT AT NEWARK AIRPORT

     " Tomassal Watkins Has Been Charged With Multiple Sexual Offense For The January 19, 2023 Sexual Assault Of A Woman At Newark Airport."

Thursday, January 26, 2023, 12:08 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

ELIZABETH, NJ.- Yesterday, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Port Authority Chief Security Officer announced that a 40-Year-Old West New York, New Jersey man has been Charged in connection with the Thursday, January 19, 2023 Sexual Assault in a Parking Garage at Newark Liberty International Airport.

     Tomassal Watkins, 40, of West New York has been Charged with First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; Second Degree Sexual Assault; Third Degree Aggravated Assault; and Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Contact. 

     On Thursday, January 19, 2023, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Members of The Port Authority Police Security Detail responded to The Conrac Parking Garage which is connected to Newark Liberty Airport on a report of a woman being Sexually Assaulted.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers located a woman who reported being Assaulted minutes earlier. She further reported while walking to her car she was attacked by an unknown man.

     Thanks to the quick response by Port Authority Police Officers they were able to locate and apprehend a man matching the description the woman provided to Officers on Airport Property. An exhaustive investigation and evidence collected by Members of The Union County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit in conjunction with Detectives of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department with assistance by Members of The Union County Sheriff's Department Crime Scene Unit, where able to identify Mr. Watkins as the suspect and the individual responsible for The Sexual Assault of the Woman.

     Mr. Watkins was processed on the Charges and remanded to The Essex County Correctional Facility, where he has been scheduled for a Pretrial Detention Hearing in Union County State Superior Court on Friday, January 27, 2023.

" The Rules Of The Court require Us To Include A Statement, That 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 JANUARY 26, 2023: LAW, UNION: 

Man Charged With Murder

A MAN HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH TUESDAY MORNING'S SHOOTING DEATH OF A JERSEY CITY WOMAN

     " Lucas Cooper Has Been Charged With Murder, Weapons & Endangering The Welfare Of A Child."

January 26, 2023, 6:36 A.M. ET. By George Petruska: Englebrook Independent News,

JERSEY CITY, NJ.- On Tuesday, in an apparent Domestic Dispute a 39-Year-Old man has been Arrested in connection with the Fatal Shooting of a 35-Year-Old Jersey City woman.

     On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced that Lucas Cooper, 39, was taken into custody in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Charged with First Degree Murder; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; and Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

     On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at approximately 7:09 a.m., Members of The Jersey City Police Department responded to a Third Floor Apartment located at 340 Bergen Avenue in Jersey City on a report of Shots Fired.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a woman, later identified as Temara King, 35, of Jersey City suffering from a Gunshot Wound. Ms. King was immediately transported to Jersey City Medical Center where she succumbed to her injury and was subsequently pronounced deceased at 8:06 a.m. 

     A swift moving investigation by Members of The Hudson County Homicide Task Force in conjunction with Members of The Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey State Police, The U.S. Marshals Service, The Lehigh County District Attorney's Office and The Allentown Police Department led to Mr. Cooper being identified as the Shooter and the individual responsible for the Death of Ms. King.

     Mr. King was quickly located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and was taken into custody. Mr. Cooper is currently detained in The Lehigh County Jail, pending extradition back to New Jersey.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That 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 JANUARY 26, 2023: LAW, HUDSON:  

 

Paterson New Jersey Shooting

25 YEAR OLD PATERSON MAN STRUCK BY GUNFIRE MONDAY NIGHT IN PATERSON NEW JERSEY

     " Paterson Man Hospitalized After Being Shot In The Area Of Berkshire & Chamberlain Avenues."

Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 9:57 A.M. ET By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Acting Paterson Police Chief Bert Ribeiro reported that Detectives are continuing to investigate a Monday Night Shooting in Paterson that has left a man injured.

     On Monday, January 23, 2023, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Members of The Paterson Police Department responded to the area of Berkshire and Chamberlain Avenues in The City on a report of Shots being Fired.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers located a potential crime scene but no victims were located. Within minutes Police Officers were notified that a 25-Year-Old Paterson man had arrived at Saint Joseph's University Medical Center seeking treatment for a Non-Life Threatening Gunshot Wound. 

     The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office asks anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged to contact The Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or you can contact The Paterson Police Department's Ceasefire Unit at (973) 321-1342.

FILED UNDER JANUARY 25, 2023: LAW, PASSAIC:  

Two Charged In Trenton Homicide

BROTHERS CHARGED IN THE DECEMBER 16, 2023 TRENTON HOMICIDE

     " Leon Mack & Prince Mack Have Both Been Charged In The Fatal Shooting Of Donnell Williams Inside Of His Apartment."

Monday, January 23, 2023, 1:10 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

TRENTON, NJ.- Today, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced that following an investigation into the January 16, 2023, Fatal Shooting of Donnell Williams, 29, of Trenton, Two Brothers have been Arrested and Charged with Murder and Multiple Weapons Offenses. 

     Leon Mack, 31, of Hamilton, and Prince Mack, 29, of Trenton have been each Charged with First Degree Murder; Burglary; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

     Both men were taken into Custody on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Leon Mack's Hamilton, New Jersey home by Members of The Mercer County's Tactical Response Team with assistance from Members of The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and The Trenton and Hamilton Police Departments.

     On Monday, January 16, 2023, at approximately 4:07 p.m., Members of The Trenton Police Department responded to The 100 Block of Overlook Avenue in The City of Trenton on a report of an unresponsive man. Upon arrival, Police Officers located a man, later identified as Donnell Williams, 29, deceased inside his residence on the living room floor from an apparent Gunshot Wound. 

     The Mack Brothers were processed on The Charges and Remanded to The Mercer County Correctional Facility. The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office has Filed Pretrial Detention Motions to have the brothers detained pending the adjudication of the Charges filed against them.

" The Rules Of the Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That 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 JANUARY 23, 2023: LAW, MERCER:   

Passaic New Jersey Man Charged

PASSAIC MAN CHARGED FOR HITTING A KILLING A 61 YEAR OLD WOMAN WITH HIS SUV AND FLEEING

     " Justinian Cuevasmetemi Of Passaic Charged With Second Degree Leaving The Scene Resulting Death, Third Degree Endangering An Injured Person."

Monday, January 23, 2023, 10:05 A.M. ET By George Petruska: Englebrook Independent News,

CARLSTADT, NJ.- On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced following anbeing Struck  investigation by Members of The Carlstadt Police Department and The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. Justinian Cuevasmetemi, 60, of Passaic, New Jersey, has been Arrest and Charged in connection with the Fatal Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Accident that claimed the Life of a 61-Year-Old Secaucus, New Jersey woman.

     On Friday, January 20, 2023, at approximately 10:19 p.m., Members of The Carlstadt Police Department responded to Hoboken Road in Carlstadt on a report of a Pedestrian being Struck by a Motor Vehicle. 

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a woman, later identified as Deborah Peko-Lillis, 61, of Secaucus, New Jersey having sustained Serious Injuries. Ms Peko-Lillis was immediately transported to Hackensack University Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries and was subsequently pronounced deceased.

     An initial investigation by Members of The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office in conjunction with The Carlstadt Police Department quickly determined that Mr. Cuevasmetemi was operating a 2017 Toyota RAV-4 when he Struck Ms. Pekp-Lillis while she was Crossing Hoboken Road, and then Fleeing the Scene. 

     On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Mr. Cuevasmetemi was located and Arrested on Charges of Second Degree Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death; Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of an Injured Person; and Multiple Motor Vehicle Summonses.

     Mr. Cuevasmetemi was processed on the Charges and Remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending his First Appearance in Bergen County Central Judicial Processing Court.

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

FILED UNDER JANUARY 23, 2023: LAW, BERGEN:     

Arrest Made In Irvington Homicide

32 YEAR OLD ESSEX COUNTY MAN CHARGED IN THE UNION AVENUE SHOOTING DEATH

     " Jonathan Quallis Charged With Aggravated Manslaughter In The Shooting Death Of Ibn Vincent In Irvington Wednesday Night."

Monday, January 23, 2023 By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

IRVINGTON, NJ.- On Thursday, January 19, 2023, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Irvington Police Director Tracy Bowers jointly announced that on Wednesday Night, January 18, 2023, Jonathan Quallis, 32, was Arrested and Charged in the Shooting Death of Ibn Vincent, 37, of Irvington, New Jersey.

     On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at approximately 7:36 p.m., Members of The Irvington Police Department responded to The 400 Block of Union Avenue on a report of a Shooting.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a man, later identified as Ibn Vincent, 37, of Irvington having succumbed to multiple Gunshot Wounds. Mr. Vincent was subsequently pronounced deceased at 7:53 p.m., Wednesday Night.

     A short time later, Jonathan Quallis was Arrested and Charged with First Degree Aggravated Manslaughter; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Mr. Quallis was processed on the Charges and was remanded to The Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, New Jersey.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That 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 JANUARY 23, 2023: LAW: ESSEX:  

Irvington Homicide Investigation

ESSEX COUNTY AUTHORITIES ARE CONTINUING THEIR INVESTIGATION INTO AN EARLY MORNING HOMICIDE

     " Authorities Are Investigating Today's Early Morning Fatal Stabbing Of Haleem Youngblood In Irvington, New Jersey."

January 18, 2023 12:25 P.M. ET By George Petruska: Englebrook Independent News,

IRVINGTON, NJ.- Today, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens,II and Irvington Police Director Tracy Bowers announced that Detectives of The Essex County Homicide Task Force in conjunction with The Irvington Police Department are actively investigating the Fatal Stabbing of a 35-Year-Old Irvington, New Jersey man.

     On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at approximately 2:03 a.m., Members of The Irvington Police Department responded to a residence located on The 100 Block of Tichenor Terrace on a report of a Stabbing Incident. Upon arrival, Police Officers found an unresponsive man, later identified as Haleem Youngblood, 35, who had succumbed to apparent Stab Wound. Mr. Youngblood was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene at 3:06 a.m.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No Arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information regarding the Stabbing Death of Mr. Youngblood is urged to contact The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

FILED UNDER JANUARY 18, 2023: LAW, ESSEX: 

 

Bergen County Teen Charged

BERGEN COUNTY TEEN CHARGED POSSESSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

      " A Teen Was Charged On Thursday, January 12, 2023 With Second Degree Distribution & Third Degree Possession Of Child Pornography."

January 17, 2023 8:30 A.M. ET By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

HACKENSACK, NJ.- On Friday, January 13, 2023, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that a Bergen County Juvenile was Arrested on Charges of Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography. The Arrest is the result of investigation conducted by The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love. 

     On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Members of The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Cyber Crimes Unit executed a Court Authorized Search Warrant at the Juvenile's Residence at the conclusion of a Month's Long Internet Child Pornography Investigation.

     The investigation determined that the Juvenile used the internet to Download, View, Possess, and Distribute Digital Files depicting Nude or Sexually Explicit Prepubescent or Pubescent Children.

     During the Execution of The Search Warrant, the Juvenile was taken into custody on Thursday, January 12, 2023 and Charged as a Juvenile Delinquent on Charges of Second Degree Distribution of Child Pornography; and Third Degree Possession of Child Pornography.

     The teen was processed on the Offenses and released to his Guardian pending his First Appearance in The Chancery Division of Family Court in Hackensack, New Jersey.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That 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."

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West New York Coach Charged

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL COACH CHARGED AFTER ENTERING GIRLS LOCKER ROOM

     " Ariel Alava Has Been Charged With Fourth Degree Invasion Of Privacy & Three Counts Of Third Degree Endangering The Welfare Of A Child."

January 17, 2023 4:02 A.M. ET By George Petruska: Englebrook Independent News,

JERSEY CITY, NJ.- A West New York High School Girls Basketball Coach has Charged after an incident that occurred on January 27, 2022, at The Memorial High School in Jersey City, New Jersey.

     On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced on Monday, January 9, 2023, The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit Arrested and Charged a High School Basketball Coach after he entered the Girls Locker Room and inappropriately sent Messages to Three Teen Girls on Social Media.

     Ariel Alava, 41, of West New York, New Jersey has been Charged with One Count of Fourth Degree Attempted Invasion of Privacy; and Three Counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Mr. Alava was Arrested at his home in West New York and was processed on the offenses and lodged in The Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his First Appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court.

     Hudson County Authorities reported that at the conclusion of an investigation, Detectives determined that Mr. Alava entered the Girls Locker Room following a Game that was played on January 27, 2022. Two 15-Year-Old Memorial High School Girls and a former 17-Year-Old Girl also reported receiving inappropriate messages on Social Media from Mr. Alava on various dates between August and October of 2022. 

     Mr. Alava who was employed as a Paraprofessional with The West New York Board Of Education has since been removed from his position with the School District.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That 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."

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Arrests Made In Paterson Homicide

THREE CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 1 2022 PATERSON NEW JERSEY HOMICIDE

     2 Paterson Men & A Totowa Woman Have Been Charged With Murder & Weapons Offenses In The October 1, 2022 Shooting Death Of Briheem Nero."

January 16, 2023, 8:40 P.M. ET By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- On Thursday, January 13, 2023, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Acting Paterson Police Chief Bert Ribeiro jointly announced that based upon an investigation by Detectives of The Paterson Police Department in conjunction with Members of The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office resulted in Two Paterson men and a Totowa woman have been Charged with The Shooting Death of a 42-Year-Old Paterson man.

     Shaquan Winstead, 28, and David Armfield, 31, both of Paterson, New Jersey have each been Charged with First Degree Murder; First Degree Attempted Murder; Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; and Second Degree Certain Persons not to Possess Weapons. Stephanie French, 26, of Totowa, New Jersey has been Charged with Third Degree Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution.

     On October 1, 2022, at approximately 10:36 p.m., Members of The Paterson Police Department responded to the area of Van Houten and Summer Streets in Paterson on a report of a Shooting.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers located a potential crime scene, but no victims were discovered. Within minutes Police Officers were notified that Two Gunshot Victims had arrived at Saint Joseph's University Medical Center by way of a private vehicle for treatment. The man, later identified as Briheem Nero, 42, of Paterson succumbed to his injuries and was subsequently pronounced deceased a short time later. The second victim a 49-Year-Old Paterson Woman was hospitalized with a Gunshot Wound to her arm.

     The subsequent investigation determined that Mr Winstead and Mr. Armfield remain in Custody in The Passaic County Jail in Paterson, New Jersey. Ms French was released on a Summons pending her First appearance in The Passaic County Central Judicial Processing Court. Winstead and Armfield will be scheduled for a Pretrial Detention Hearing.

     If both are Convicted on the Charges Mr. Winstead and Mr. Armfield will face the potential of Life in New Jersey State Prison. Ms. French if Convicted will face the maximum of 5 years in New Jersey State Prison.

     The passaic County Prosecutor's Office asks if anyone with additional information regarding the Shooting Death of Mr. Nero is urged to contact The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or The Paterson Detective Bureau at (973) 321-1120.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That 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."

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Newark Homicide Investigation

EARLY MONDAY MORNING SHOOTING IN NEWARK HAS CLAIMED THE LIFE OF A 38 YEAR OLD MAN

     " Essex County Authorities Continue To Investigate The Early Monday Morning Shooting Of Omar Rivera Of Belleville, New Jersey."

January 16, 2023 5:14 P.M. ET By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

NEWARK, NJ.- On Monday, January 16, 2023, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II announced that Detectives of The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Force and Detectives of The Newark Police Department are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Shooting Death of a Belleville, New Jersey man.

     On Monday, January 16, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Members of The Newark Police Department responded to The 300 Block of North 7th Street in Newark on a report of a Shooting.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a man, later identified as Omar Rivera, 38, of Belleville, New Jersey suffering from apparent Gunshot Wounds. Mr. Rivera was immediately transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was subsequently pronounced deceased at 4:00 a.m., this morning.

     No Arrests have been made and the investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the Fatal Shooting of Mr. Rivera is urged to contact The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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