GUILTY! Serial Newark Rapist Attacked Woman With Infant Before BF Disarmed Him: Prosecutors GUILTY! Serial Newark Rapist Attacked Woman With Infant Before BF Disarmed Him: Prosecutors
Guilty! Serial Newark Rapist Attacked Woman With Infant Before BF Disarmed Him: Prosecutors A serial rapist from Newark has been convicted of following an Irvington woman home and raping her at knifepoint as her 3-week-old son was on the floor nearby, authorities announced. Kervin Joseph-Michel, 43, kidnapped and sexually assaulted the 21-year-old woman in Irvington, after accosting her as she walked home carrying her three-week-old infant son on Nov. 4, 2015, according to Robert Florida, a spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The victim said Joseph-Michel repeatedly tried to engage her in conversation, but she rejected his advances and continued walking hom…
Philadelphia Man Tied Up South Jersey Restaurant Worker During Robbery: Police Philadelphia Man Tied Up South Jersey Restaurant Worker During Robbery: Police
Philadelphia Man Tied Up South Jersey Restaurant Worker During Robbery: Police A 30-year-old man from Philadelphia has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a Japanese restaurant in South Jersey, authorities said. Jevonte Pressley was charged on Wednesday, Dec. 6 with robbery, aggravated assault, theft and criminal restraint, according to Evesham police. On Sept. 23 at approximately 10:20 p.m.,  Evesham police responded to the Mikado Japanese Sushi and Steak House at 793 E. Route 73 for a robbery. A suspect had entered the business after closing time, pepper sprayed a lone female employee, bound her hands and feet, duct taped her mouth a…
Baltimore Man Gets Probation After Holding AC Hotel Housekeeper Captive: Prosecutor Baltimore Man Gets Probation After Holding AC Hotel Housekeeper Captive: Prosecutor
Baltimore Man Gets Probation After Holding AC Hotel Housekeeper Captive: Prosecutor Over the objections of prosecutors, a 66-year-old man from Baltimore, MD, escaped New Jersey State Prison time for holding an Atlantic City hotel housekeeper captive, authorities said. Hosea R. Jackson, 66, was sentenced on Tuesday, Sept. 19, to probation for criminal restraint with the risk of serious bodily injury and criminal sexual contact, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On July 14, an Atlantic County jury found Jackson guilty of both counts. The State argued that Jackson should be sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison based on the fac…
HORRIFIC: Passaic Man Charged With Abducting, Raping, Beating Young Girl HORRIFIC: Passaic Man Charged With Abducting, Raping, Beating Young Girl
Horrific: Passaic Man Charged With Abducting, Raping, Beating Young Girl Holding her against her will, a 22-year-old Passaic man repeatedly sexually assaulted and beat a child, authorities charged. Stiven Peralta “sexually assaulted and repeatedly physically assaulted a child at a residence in Passaic, restraining the child when she attempted to leave the residence,” Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman said Authorities seized Peralta near the corner of Washington Place and Columbia Avenue shortly after 12:30 a.m. last Wednesday, Sept. 13, they said. He remained held Monday in the Bergen County Jail. The Dominica…
West Milford Man, 32, Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor In Front Of Other Children West Milford Man, 32, Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor In Front Of Other Children
West Milford Man, 32, Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor In Front Of Other Children A 32-year-old West Milford man was charged with sexually abusing a child in the presence of two other youngsters. Michael Lemus was arrested without incident on Monday, Aug. 14, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. It followed an investigation that began after West Milford police notified her Special Victims Unit in June, right after the alleged assault occurred at a residence in town, the prosecutor said. Lemus, who most recently worked for a cargo and freight trucking company, remained held Wednesday in the Bergen County Jail. He's charged with two counts of sexual assault …
Woman Fights Off Clifton Rape Attempt, Suspect Captured Miles Away: Police Woman Fights Off Clifton Rape Attempt, Suspect Captured Miles Away: Police
Woman Fights Off Clifton Rape Attempt, Suspect Captured Miles Away: Police A frightened woman fought off a stranger who grabbed her on a Clifton street and tried to pull down her pants, authorities said. Officers flooded the area on and around Clifton Avenue before a Passaic County sheriff's officer grabbed the accused rapist a few miles away on Valley Road. Reginald K. Pennie, 30, of Passaic had pushed the victim against the wall and tried to de-pants her around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, July 20, authorities alleged. She screamed and the 6-foot-3-inch, 170-pound Pennie fled on foot, they said. Pennie remained held Monday in the Bergen County Jail, charged with crimin…
7 Teens Charged With Aggravated Assault After Coordinated Attack On Phillipsburg Resident 7 Teens Charged With Aggravated Assault After Coordinated Attack On Phillipsburg Resident
7 Teens Charged With Aggravated Assault After Coordinated Attack On Phillipsburg Resident Seven teens were charged with aggravated assault and other offenses after they attacked a Phillipsburg resident while walking home from school last week, authorities said. The assault occurred at the intersection of Filmore and Hudson Streets around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, according to a Tuesday release from Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer. The teens were each charged with aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, and criminal restraint with the risk of serious bodily injury. The Phillipsburg School District also assisted with the investigation. “Th…
Arrest Made In Elmwood Park Rape Arrest Made In Elmwood Park Rape
Arrest Made In Elmwood Park Rape A Paterson man was charged last week with raping a woman in Elmwood Park last year. Andre Williams, 41, was identified during an investigation into an alleged July 8, 2022 sexual assault in the Elmwood Village area, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Detectives from his Special Victims Unit and Elmwood Park police handled the investigation leading to charges against Williams of aggravated sexual assault and criminal restraint, the prosecutor said on Monday, May 1. They arrested Williams last Friday and sent him to the Bergen County Jail.
Bogota Man Jailed For Domestic Violence Bogota Man Jailed For Domestic Violence
Bogota Man Jailed For Domestic Violence A Bogota man was jailed for domestic violence, authorities said. Joshua G. Mejia, 31, was arrested after the victim had to be treated at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck early Friday, April 28, Police Sgt. Geoffrey Cole said. Mejia remained held in the Bergen County Jail while awaiting a first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack. He's charged with aggravated assault by strangulation, false imprisonment, criminal restraint, making terroristic threats and simple assault.
Newark Man, 60, Sentenced In Sexual Assault Case In Central Jersey Newark Man, 60, Sentenced In Sexual Assault Case In Central Jersey
Newark Man, 60, Sentenced In Sexual Assault Case In Central Jersey A 60-year-old man from Newark has been sentenced to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison without parole for attempted sexual assault, authorities said. Kevin Bethea was additionally convicted of making terroristic threats, criminal restraint and criminal sexual contact, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone alongside Carteret Police Chief Dennis McFadden On Sept. 30, 2016, at approximately 3 p.m.,  Carteret police responded to a residence in Carteret for a report of a sexual assault. Police found Bethea and an adult female victim in the reside…
South Jersey Man Arrested In 2014 Sexual Assault South Jersey Man Arrested In 2014 Sexual Assault
South Jersey Man Arrested In 2014 Sexual Assault A 39-year-old man from Gloucester County has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault that occurred more than eight years ago in Central Jersey, authorities said. Danny McEaddy, of Sicklerville, was charged with sexual assault, kidnapping, burglary, aggravated criminal sexual contact, criminal restraint and aggravated assault, they said. McEaddy was arrested on Thursday, March 23, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Robert Hubner of the Woodbridge Police Department. On Sept. 21, 2014, a woman reported being sexually assaulted by&nbs…
Rutherford Resident Accused Of Brandishing Gun Rutherford Resident Accused Of Brandishing Gun
Rutherford Resident Accused Of Brandishing Gun A tax consultant from Rutherford was arrested for pointing a loaded gun during a dispute, authorities said. Gerard Losardo, 35, remained held in the Bergen County Jail on Monday, March 13, records show. He was seized at his home without incident on Friday after allegedly brandishing a legally registered .40-caliber handgun that night, Rutherford Deputy Police Chief Sean Farrell said. The 6-foot-6, 330-pound Losardo is charged with aggravated assault, criminal restraint, simple assault, making terroristic threats and a weapons offense.