Jersey City Couple Again Convicted Of Threatening Muslim Neighbor: Prosecutor Jersey City Couple Again Convicted Of Threatening Muslim Neighbor: Prosecutor
Jersey City Couple Again Convicted Of Threatening Muslim Neighbor: Prosecutor A Jersey City couple has been convicted of threatening a Muslim neighbor for years, authorities said. William Ong, 76, and Beverly Ong, 73, were found guilty of bias intimidation for incidents that occurred between 2016 and 2018, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Ong and her daughter, Johanna, were convicted in 2012 on similar charges, for similar incidents. The verdict was delivered before the Superior Court Judge Vincent after a two-day trial. William Ong was found not guilty of Terroristic Threats. Sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7. “Hudson County is one of th…
5.5 Pounds Of Coke Seized In Undercover Hudson County Drug Bust: Prosecutor 5.5 Pounds Of Coke Seized In Undercover Hudson County Drug Bust: Prosecutor
5.5 Pounds Of Coke Seized In Undercover Hudson County Drug Bust: Prosecutor Nearly 5.5 pounds of cocaine was seized from three men in an undercover Hudson County drug bust, authorities said. Nicolas Mora-Daza, 24, of Union City, Christopher Gonzalez, 33 of Union City and John Perez, 31, of Weehawken, sold cocaine to an undercover officer multiple times over the course of a month, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Nearly $125,000 worth of cocaine was seized from the trio as a result of a search warrant at a Weehawken home, Suarez said. They were arrested on multiple drug and distribution charges, and taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility …
Hoboken Doctor, Roommate Busted With $15K Worth Of Drugs In Undercover Sting: Prosecutor Hoboken Doctor, Roommate Busted With $15K Worth Of Drugs In Undercover Sting: Prosecutor
Hoboken Doctor, Roommate Busted With $15K Worth Of Drugs In Undercover Sting: Prosecutor A doctor and her roommate have been accused of drug distribution after one sold 150 grams of cocaine to an undercover officer, and $15,000 in drugs were found in their home, authorities in Hudson County said. A raid of 38-year-old Elizabeth Johnson and 31-year-old Serge Corporan's Hoboken apartment turned up 17 grams of cocaine, more than 60 ecstasy pills and drug paraphernalia, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Johnson is an emergency doctor at Hoboken University Medical Center. Corporan sold cocaine more than 150 grams of cocaine to an undercover officer multiple tim…
Jersey City Man Sexually Assaults Stranger — An 11-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor Jersey City Man Sexually Assaults Stranger — An 11-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor
Jersey City Man Sexually Assaults Stranger — An 11-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor A 56-year-old Jersey City man was arrested on accusations he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl — a complete stranger, authorities said. William Dudek assaulted the girl on Central Avenue around 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Dudek was arrested on charges of sex assault and child endangerment. He was remanded to the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance.  The State has filed a detention motion, which is tentatively scheduled to be heard on Wednesday, March 23. Prosecutor Suarez credited the Speci…
Mom Wanted In NJ Motel Child Abuse Case That Gravely Injured 3-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor Mom Wanted In NJ Motel Child Abuse Case That Gravely Injured 3-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor
Mom Wanted In NJ Motel Child Abuse Case That Gravely Injured 3-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor A 21-year-old woman is wanted in connection with a child abuse case that left her 3-year-old daughter fighting for her life, authorities said. Shaqwana Baker brought her daughter to NYU Langone Hospital on Jan. 23 with life-threatening injuries suffered at a motel in North Bergen, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.  Baker's boyfriend, Edward Smith, 29, of Far Rockaway New York, was also at the motel. Baker's daughter was later transported to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Bellevue Hospital, where she is receiving treatment for the injuries that are&n…
Jersey City Man Sexually Assaulted 9-Year-Old Stepdaughter For Months: Prosecutor Jersey City Man Sexually Assaulted 9-Year-Old Stepdaughter For Months: Prosecutor
Jersey City Man Sexually Assaulted 9-Year-Old Stepdaughter For Months: Prosecutor A 47-year-old Jersey City man has been accused of sexually assaulting his 9-year-old stepdaughter for months, authorities said. The man, whose name was not released to protect the victim, was arrested by members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit on Wednesday, March 2, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The crimes occurred in November 2021 and March 2022 inside of a Jersey City home, Suarez said. He was arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Jersey City and remanded to the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his first court ap…
Gunman Convicted In Mass Shooting That Killed 1, Hurt 3: Hudson Prosecutor Gunman Convicted In Mass Shooting That Killed 1, Hurt 3: Hudson Prosecutor
Gunman Convicted In Mass Shooting That Killed 1, Hurt 3: Hudson Prosecutor A gunman has been convicted by a Hudson County jury in a 2019 mass shooting that left a 40-year-old North Bergen victim dead, authorities announced. Jonathan Haughey-Morales, 30, was convicted on Wednesday, March 2, on all charges relating to the shooting that killed Carlos Garcia and seriously injured three others in 2019, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Haughey-Morales was charged with murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses. The verdict was delivered before the Superior Court Judge Patrick J. Arre, after a two-week trial. Officers responding to 2033 46th S…
5-Year-Old Boy Swallows Meth; Mom, BF Charged: Hudson Prosecutor 5-Year-Old Boy Swallows Meth; Mom, BF Charged: Hudson Prosecutor
5-Year-Old Boy Swallows Meth; Mom, BF Charged: Hudson Prosecutor Two people have been arrested after a 5-year-old boy swallowed methamphetamine in Hudson County, authorities said. The child's unidentified 20-year-old mom and her 22-year-old boyfriend were each charged with endangering the welfare of a child, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The incident occurred on Friday, Feb. 18, and the child was in good health following the incident, Suarez said. Both the mother and the boyfriend were arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Jersey City and were remanded to the Hud…
Trio Arrested In Jersey City Death Of Stebbin Drew Trio Arrested In Jersey City Death Of Stebbin Drew
Trio Arrested In Jersey City Death Of Stebbin Drew Three men have been arrested in connection with the death of a Jersey City man, authorities announced. Stebbin Drew, 37, of East Orange, was found lifeless with gunshot wounds near the City Crossings apartments parking lot on Merseles Court and Bright Street around 1:50 a.m. on May 14, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. He was taken to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead around 2:15 a.m., Suarez said. Rahoo Drew, 42, of Newark, Rashawn Harrison, 28, of Jersey City, and John Smith, 40, of Jersey City, have been arrested in connection with the homicide…
NJ Babysitter Arrested After 2-Year-Old Girl Gets Hurt In Her Care: Prosecutor NJ Babysitter Arrested After 2-Year-Old Girl Gets Hurt In Her Care: Prosecutor
NJ Babysitter Arrested After 2-Year-Old Girl Gets Hurt In Her Care: Prosecutor A 24-year-old woman has been arrested after the girl she was babysitter was injured in her care, authorities in Hudson County said. Raquel Bravo, 24, of Union City, was watching the toddler when she suffered injuries to her back and thigh, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.  No additional details were released.  Bravo was charged with one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at her Union City home. She was remanded to the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending her first court appearance. Suarez credited the Special…
Boy Gunned Down In Jersey City Boy Gunned Down In Jersey City
Boy Gunned Down In Jersey City Authorities in Hudson County are probing the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy. Devin Bryant was gunned down around 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12 near 112 Myrtle Ave. in Jersey City, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Devin was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Jersey City Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the torso.  He was pronounced dead at approximately 9:10 p.m. The cause and manner of death are pending the findings of the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. No arrests had been made as of Sunday afternoon. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office H…
Jogger Struck By Jersey City Police Car: Prosecutor Jogger Struck By Jersey City Police Car: Prosecutor
Jogger Struck By Jersey City Police Car: Prosecutor A 44-year-old jogger was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a police car in Jersey City earlier this week, authorities said. The police officer reported hitting the jogger near JErsey Avenue and Aetna Street while responding to a call around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The victim was transported to Jersey City Medical Center to be treated for a serious, but not life-threatening injury to a lower extremity. A preliminary investigation found that the Ford Crown Victoria was heading south on Jersey Avenue w…