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NJ Guns Laws Can’t Combat Rising Homicide Rate

Violent crimes and weapons offenses are on the rise in New Jersey, with many cities experiencing their highest rate of homicides in the past seven years. Although numerous pieces of legislation addressing gun control have been passed during Governor Chris Christie’s administration, a great deal of crime is still attributed to […]

Chris Christie Signs into Law NJ Municipal Court Community Service Law

On January 21, 2014, Governor Chris Christie signed into law a number of leftover bills from the prior legislative session. Among the laws that Christie signed off on was bill A-3254. This bill amends N.J.S.A. 2B:12-23.1, “Penalties Payable in Installments; Alternative Penalties.” The amendment adds new language to the statute that will allow Municipal Court judges in criminal cases to order anyone […]

Man Beaten and Robbed at Newark Hotel

Two people were arrested and charged with assaulting and robbing a man at the Robert Treat Hotel in downtown Newark. According to police, the victim made arrangements to meet a female escort at the hotel. Once the victim arrived, he was allegedly confronted by a group of at least five […]

Teenager Shot in Newark’s West Ward

Newark police are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old Irvington boy in Newark’s West Ward. According a city police spokesman, the teenage victim was shot once while walking on Abinger Place. He was taken to nearby University Hospital in stable condition and treated for his wound. Newark police are currently […]

Man Accused of Shooting at Newark Police Officer

A man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer in Newark, NJ. Detectives were investigating narcotics activity around the 200 block of 16th Avenue in Newark when one of the detectives approached a possible suspect. According to authorities, the suspect immediately fled when the detective began asking him questions. […]

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