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Man Assaulted ICE Officer While In Federal Custody In Newark: DOJ
A 39-year-old native of the Dominican Republic was arrested and charged on Tuesday, April 15 with assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, authorities said.
On Wednesday, March 26, Darlin Leon was at an ICE facility in Newark, pending removal from the country, US Attorney Alina Habba said. While being processed for removal, Leon struck the victim, a deportation officer in the head with a closed first at least four times, Habba said.
The ICE officer sustained lacerations and abrasions to the back of his head, Habba said.
This is the second time this year an ICE officer ha…
Colombian National Broke ICE Officer’s Nose, Left Her With Concussion In NJ Assault: Feds
A Colombian national has been indicted for assaulting a U.S. immigration officer during a violent arrest attempt in New Jersey, federal prosecutors said.
Hector Villegas-Alvarez, 27, was identified by ICE deportation officers on Feb. 23, as being in the United States without legal immigration status, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
When officers attempted to arrest him, Villegas-Alvarez physically resisted and “forcefully elbowed one of the ICE deportation officers in the face,” according to court documents.
The officer, a woman, suffered a broken nose and a concussion, and continu…
NY Man Crashes Van, Tries Carjacking, Hops In Police Cruiser During Ocean County Crime Spree
A New York man living in Atlantic City turned a Jersey Shore crime spree into chaos—smashing into an Audi, trying to yank a woman from her car, and climbing into a patrol cruiser before being dragged out by officers, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced on Wednesday, April 16.
Andrew Williams, 45, pleaded guilty to eluding, burglary, and fraudulent use of a credit card after his wild day in Brick and Stafford townships on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021.
Stolen Wallets, Crashed Van, Attempted Carjacking
It all started when an off-duty Brick Township officer saw two men near a blaring…
Machete Murder: Cliffside Man Convicted Of Stabbing Newark Resident, Prosecutor Says
A 35-year-old Cliffwood man was convicted of first degree murder last month for fatally stabbing a Newark man with a machete, authorities announced Friday, April 11.
Terrance Bailey was found guilty for murdering Daniel Haas, Jr. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said.
Bailey and an accomplice pursued Haas while brandishing a firearm near 207 Cathedral Ct. in Newark, Stephens said. Bailey and the accomplice, who has not been identified, killed Haas with a machete, Stephens said.
Bailey faces 30 years to life in New Jersey State Prison, Stephens said.
Newark Man Guilty Of Stabbing Victim 10 Times: Prosecutor
A 34-year-old Newark man was convicted on Friday, April 4 of stabbing a man in East Orange 10 times, authorities said.
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Dwayne Barbour waited for Daren Brooks, 31, with a knife at an address in East Orange and ambushed him upon arrival, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. Brooks ran down the street to escape the attack and the defendant followed, stabbing him over 10 times, Stephens said.
Barbour was convicted of aggravated assault and weapons charges following a three week trial, Stephens said. He faces five to 10 years in prison, Stephens said…
Woman Killed In Fiery Newark Crash: Prosecutor
A 34-year-old Newark woman was killed after the vehicle she was in caught fire following a crash on the early morning of Wednesday, April 9, authorities said.
At 4 a.m., an Audi6 was traveling westbound on Orange Street when it lost control at the intersection, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The vehicle veered onto the southwest corner of the intersection, collided with a support beam for the Route 280 overpass, overturned and caught fire beneath the overpass, authorities said.
Doris Rodriguez, an occupant in the vehicle, was transported to Saint Barnabus Medical Center, where s…
Newark Man Busted For Smash, Grab Burglaries: Montclair PD
A 20-year-old Newark man was arrested on Monday, April 7, for multiple smash and grab burglaries that occurred in Montclair earlier this year, authorities said.
On Friday, Feb. 28, officers responded to The Chicken and Shawarma at 180 Bloomfield Ave. after a man, later identified as Jalen Dorch, wearing all black clothing was seen on surveillance video shattering the front door of the business before making entry, removing the cash register, taking $210, Montclair police said.
Later that day, officers responded to Sofia's Pizzeria at 322 Orange Rd. after Dorch shattered the front door of th…
Ex-NJ State Worker, East Orange Woman Among 10 Accused Of COVID Relief Theft: AG
Ten people, including a former state employee, were indicted last month for illegally collecting unemployment benefits and other crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities said.
Vanessa Allen, an East Orange resident, Jeffson Cues, a Newark resident, Nerlande Etienne, an Irvington resident and Rose Allen, an East Orange resident, collected unemployment benefits to which they were not entitled, Platkin said.
Allen was hired to work as a clerk for the Department of Labor during the pandemic, at the same time she was collecting unemployment benefits, Platkin said. She is charg…
Woman Pepper Sprayed Three Teens: Newark PD
A 28-year-old woman was arrested and charged after she used pepper spray on three teenagers in Newark on Tuesday, April 1, authorities said.
At 3:45 p.m., officers responded to 18th Avenue and South 18th Street after three juveniles, ages 13 and 14, were sprayed with pepper spray following a verbal altercation with a woman, later identified as Hiydera Rowell, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said.
The parents of each victim arrived at the location, where EMS evaluated each for complaints of pain to the eyes and face, Miranda said. No further injuries have been reported, Miranda…
Hunterdon Dad Seized By ICE Was Filing Routine Paperwork, Says Family Fighting To Get Him Back
Karim Daoud showed up at a Newark immigration office earlier this month expecting just another day of routine paperwork. Instead, he never came home.
The Hunterdon County dad, a popular pickleball instructor, restaurant server, and father of two, was taken into custody by ICE on Wednesday, March 12, during what was supposed to be a standard appointment to renew his work authorization, family friend Rachel Mascitelli said.
Officials at the office told Daoud that there had been a mistake. They sent him to ICE, where he was apprehended and told he was being deported.
And that’s all they …
$50K! Cinnaminson Powerball Player Wins Big
It was a sensational Saturday for two Powerball players in New Jersey.
Tickets sold in Burlington County and Essex County matched four white balls, with one matching the Power Ball and the other matching the Double Play ball in the drawing held on Saturday, March 29, winning $50,000.
The tickets were sold at ShopRite in Cinnaminson and Time Telecards in Newark. The winning numbers were 07, 11, 21, 53 and 61. The Powerball was 02 and the Power Play was 03. The Double Play numbers were 07, 11, 14, 26 and 59. The Double Play Ball was 10.
Woman Critical After Newark Stabbing, Man Arrested: Police
A woman is in critical condition after being stabbed in Newark on Saturday, March 29, authorities said.
At 9:42 p.m., police responded to Vailsburg Terrace and Linden Avenue and found a woman stabbed by a man she knows, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said.
The woman was taken to a nearby hospital, while the man was arrested at the scene, Miranda said.
The man, who was not identified by police, is charged with domestic violence, aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses, Miranda said.
