Kidnapping, N.J.S.A. 2c:13-1

New Jersey State Police recently charged three people for an alleged kidnapping and robbery, per social media. And it all began last December in Cumberland County. One evening a few days before Christmas, the purported victim left his home with a friend. During the departure, two masked men allegedly appeared. Brandishing handguns, the anonymous assailants accosted the victim and the friend. But they directed the friend to leave. And she complied. Nothing in the news release, however, indicates the friend reported any of this to police. Next, the men allegedly commanded the victim to hand over the cash in his possession. And he complied. Additionally, the aggressors allegedly forced the man to return into his home. And he complied. But the victim had no additional money to give the men. Thus, they allegedly forced him to drive at gunpoint to an ATM machine. And he complied. Read More

Bias Intimidation, N.J.S.A. 2c:16-1

Gunfire at a Jersey City kosher market recently left a police officer, two suspects, and three bystanders dead. Subsequently, the investigation revealed alleged online hate as the drifters’ motive. Perhaps unsurprisingly, officials adopted the label domestic terrorism for the violence, which began a mile away at a cemetery. After opening fire at the market, the pair held off armed police and federal officials for four hours with hundreds of rounds of ammunition, per the news.

Additionally, less than a week later, a Jersey City man allegedly threatened to “bomb all of the Jews” there. He made the alleged threats during a phone call with a welfare worker. Indeed, the judge did not release the suspect on bail. Instead, she ordered him detained during the entire prosecution. Read More

Hazing and Aggravated Hazing, N.J.S.A. 2c:40-3

Did you ever get carried away with a group of friends, and later on you felt completely misunderstood? Authorities charged four members of the Arthur P. Schalick High School wrestling team with various offenses, per the news. They filed charges against the juveniles for aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. Additionally, they filed charges for criminal restraint and conspiracy to commit criminal restraint. Furthermore, they filed charges for possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and conspiracy to possess a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Finally, they charged the wrestlers with unlawful possession of a weapon, conspiracy to unlawfully possess a weapon, and hazing. –

Conspiracy, N.J.S.A. 2c:5-2

A five month investigation in Hudson and Passaic counties resulted in a drug bust involving eight people, per the news. Indeed, the cops charged residents of North Bergen and Clifton on various drugs and weapon charges. Consequently, the charges against two include leading a narcotics trafficking network. Additionally, the charges include possession with the intent to distribute prescription legend drugs and possession of a prohibited device. As well, the charges include conspiracy to commit money laundering and money laundering. Furthermore, charges include unlawful possession of a weapon during commission of a drug offense, and unlawful possession of weapon. Also, the cocaine charge includes conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Moreover, marijuana charges include conspiracy to distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Read More

CDS Distribution in a school zone, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-7

Winslow Township cops arrested two people on drug charges and a third on weapons offenses after a weeks-long investigation. Narcotics officers executed search warrants at two homes following investigations into drug sales there. And they allegedly found cocaine, oxycodone, marijuana, packaging materials and more than $1,600 in cash. Additionally, they allegedly found a loaded 9mm handgun and a defaced .22-caliber rifle in a vehicle. Consequently, the cops charged the various people with CDS distribution in a school zone, and the following crimes:

Pretrial Intervention, N.J.S.A. 2c:43-12

A former captain of the Princeton University swim team who allegedly had a shotgun will enter Pretrial Intervention (PTI), per nj dot com. Indeed, Mercer County prosecutors said he will undergo three years supervision, a psychological evaluation, and complete 40 hours of community service. A few months earlier, Princeton cops charged him with unlawful possession of a weapon after confiscating the alleged shotgun. Under New Jersey law, unlawful possession of a weapon involving a shotgun is a third degree crime.¹ Read more

Defaced Firearm Possession, N.J.S.A. 2c:39-3d

On New Year’s Day, Penns Grove police stopped a motorist based on a tip, per the news. During the stop, the cops claim they found a gun with a defaced serial number, marijuana, and money. Consequently, the police charged the man with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon while committing a drug offense, possession of a weapon by certain person, defaced firearm possession, and marijuana possession, according to police. Read more

Cocaine Possession, N.J.S.A. 2c:35-10

Cranford cops charged three men with crimes on New Year’s Day, per nj dot com. During a car stop, the cops found suspected cocaine and marijuana, and an alleged handgun, per the news. Consequently, the cops charged the driver and one friend with cocaine possession, marijuana possession under 50 grams, drug paraphernalia possession, and possession of a handgun. Additionally, they charged the driver with careless driving, driving with a suspended license, and CDS possession in a motor vehicle. Finally, they charged the third man with marijuana possession under 50 grams and drug paraphernalia possession.
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Possession Of Weapons For Unlawful Purposes

Police in Burlington City, New Jersey, arrested a Florence man who, they allege, pistol-whipped another man. Indeed, news reports indicate the suspect struck a 51-year-old man across the face with a gun. While failing to give a motive, the cops claim the suspect “specifically targeted” the victim. Consequently, the cops charged the suspect with possession of weapons for unlawful purposes, in addition to other crimes. Read more

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