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Posted October 04, 2021

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Posted October 08, 2021

ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION WITH OCTOBER 13, 2021 STABBING INVESTIGATION

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Hawthorne Police Chief James W. Knepper announce that based upon an investigation by the Hawthorne Police Department, Ryan Thompson, 44-years-old from Hawthorne, New Jersey was arrested in relation to a stabbing investigation that occurred October 13, 2021, in the area of Minerva Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Ryan Thompson is charged with Attempted Murder, First-Degree; Aggravated Assault, Second-Degree; and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Third-Degree.

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Posted October 08, 2021

ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION TO THE OCTOBER 8, 2021 HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT IN PATERSON

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that based upon an investigation by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office and the Paterson Police Department, Yonatan Sanchez, 26-years old, of Paterson, New Jersey, was arrested on October 8, 2021 in connection with a hit and run that occurred earlier in the day at approximately 6:18 a.m. at the intersection of Bridge Street and Godwin Street in the City of Paterson.

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Posted October 18, 2021

ARRESTS MADE IN CONNECTION TO THE OCTOBER 7, 2021 HOMICIDE AT 312 HAMILTON AVE IN PATERSON

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that based upon an investigation by the Paterson Police Department, in conjunction with the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office...

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Posted October 22, 2021

SHOOTING IN AREA OF 21st AVENUE AND MADISON AVENUE PATERSON

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that at approximately 3:29 a.m. on October 22, 2021, members of the Paterson Police Department were notified that a 21-year-old male...

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Posted October 28, 2021

PASSAIC MAN INDICTED ON MULTIPLE COUNTS OF SEXUAL OFFENSES AGAINST A CHILD

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announces that Sergio Bernal, age 33, of Passaic, New Jersey, and Maricella Gonzalez, age 52, of Garfield, New Jersey, have been indicted.

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Our website is a virtual roadmap for the Passaic County community and all visitors to help illustrate our Office’s mission and operations, while highlighting past and future endeavors. Our website provides informative descriptions about our Passaic County Legal, Investigative and Administrative Teams with notifications continually updating concerning criminal arrests and prosecutions. It contains information for crime victims, witnesses, and survivors, explaining how to navigate through the Superior Court process while providing access to essential services. It further serves to notify all visitors about upcoming Community Engagement Events hosted by Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, which bring together law enforcement leaders and community stakeholders, designed to educate and empower our audiences and help promote breakthrough discussions.

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