Paterson Times

05/15/2024

Updated 11:50 p.m.

Incumbents Michael Jackson, Shahin Khalique, Alex Mendez, Ruby Cotton, Luis Velez, and Alaa "Al" Abdelaziz are leading as ballots for the municipal elections continue to be counted, according to unofficial ballot counts. Both the 2nd and 3rd Ward races are likely to be impacted by the

02/01/2024

Authorities in Passaic County have discovered the body of a 42-year-old man in Garrett Mountain Reservation in Paterson, officials announced Thursday. The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the find, made around 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, along with the decedent's vehicle nearby. Off

01/30/2024

The police are investigating an overnight shooting in Paterson that left two men injured. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. on Monday near East Main and Hillman streets. The victims, an 18-year-old and a 30-year-old, both from Paterson, sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds and were transporte

01/28/2024

A man was arrested on Monday for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred earlier in the month. Stanley Londono, 40, of Paterson, has been charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree aggravated assault, third-degree aggravated assault, third-degree possession of a weapon

01/28/2024

A pair of Paterson residents have been charged for allegedly conspiring with a doctor to distribute opioids, federal authorities said on Friday. Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhanelle Lewis, 35, both from Paterson, were charged with conspiring with a doctor to illegally distribute oxycodone. Both app

01/23/2024

A 16-year-old was hospitalized following a shooting in Paterson, authorities reported. The incident occurred at approximately 7:56 p.m. on Monday, near Hamilton and Godwin avenues. Members of the Paterson Police Department responded to the scene after receiving reports of the shooting. Upon ar

01/20/2024

Boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, who spent almost two decades in prison for a wrongful triple murder conviction, will be commemorated in Paterson with a street bearing his name. The renaming reflects both his prolonged fight for justice and his ultimate vindication. The section of Hamilt

01/20/2024

A drug investigation spanning December 2023 and January 2024, conducted by the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, has led to the arrest of two Paterson residents on charges related to narcotics distribution. Edwin Garcia-Mendez (pictured), 40, and Dinerxon Castillo, 49, both of Paterson, were app

01/19/2024

Three Passaic County correctional staff members, including two sergeants, were arrested for allegedly assaulting a pretrial detainee in a surveillance-free jail area and conspiring to obstruct justice, according to the U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger’s Office. Sergeants Jose Gonzalez, 45, Don

01/19/2024

Paterson and surrounding areas are bracing for another snowfall, with forecasts predicting a high near 29 degrees and wind chill values ranging between 20 and 25. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory effective from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. The region is expected to se

01/19/2024

A Paterson man has been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats and cyber-harassment, linked to a series of social media posts threatening violence against government buildings and judges. Brandon Michael Hernandez, 28, was charged with third-degree terroristic threats, and fourth-de

01/19/2024

A massage therapist has been charged with second-degree sexual assault following an investigation into an incident at the Hand and Stone Spa in Franklin Lakes, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. Kewin Sepulveda, 29, of Paterson, was arrested in Paramus on Thursday. The Fr

01/16/2024

Paterson is preparing for a snowy start to the week, with an expected accumulation of 2 to 4 inches of snow from Monday night through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Monday night will see the onset of the snowy conditions, with snow expected to begin after 7 p.m. Residents

01/12/2024

A 21-year-old Paterson man, Memphis Morales, was arrested on Friday in connection with a series of shootings and other criminal activities. Morales faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and unlawful possession of a handgun. The arrest followed a collaborative investigation by the Pat

01/12/2024

Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, were arrested in Paterson in connection with a shooting that took place on October 25, 2023, near Halpine Street and North 2nd Street. The juveniles, both from Paterson, are facing charges related to attempted murder and weapons offenses. The incident, which occurre

01/12/2024

A shooting in Paterson left a 28-year-old man with non-fatal gunshot wounds, authorities said. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 4:18 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Arch Street and Garfield Avenue. Upon arrival, they found the victim, a Paterson resident, police said. E

01/09/2024

A rainstorm with heavy wind is expected beginning on Tuesday in Paterson and the surrounding areas, according to weather forecasts. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory that will last from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 miles