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Posted March 22, 2023

UPDATE-ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION WITH MARCH 12, 2023 SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announce that based upon an investigation by the Passaic Police Department, Elijah Ortiz, 20 years old, from Paterson, New Jersey, was arrested in relation to a shooting that took place March 12, 2023, in the area of 24 Martha Place, Passaic, New Jersey.
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Posted March 21, 2023

ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION WITH MARCH 12, 2023 SHOOTING

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announce that based upon an investigation by the Passaic Police Department, Elijah Ortiz, 20 years old, from Passaic, New Jersey, was arrested in relation to a shooting that took place March 12, 2023, in the area of 24 Martha Place, Passaic, New Jersey.
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Posted March 15, 2023

SHOOTING IN THE AREA OF LYON STREET AND ROSA PARKS BLVD

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Bert Ribeiro announce that at approximately 7:51 p.m. on March 14, 2023, members of the Paterson Police Department were notified that a 28-year-old male Paterson resident arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center...

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Posted March 13, 2023

SHOOTING IN THE AREA OF 24 MARTHA PLACE

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announce that at approximately 10:35 p.m. on March 12, 2023, members of the Passaic Police Department responded to the area of 24 Martha Place on reports of a shooting.
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Posted March 13, 2023

SHOOTING IN THE AREA OF WASHINGTON PLACE AND HOPE AVENUE

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Bert Ribeiro announce that at approximately 9:04 p.m. on March 10, 2023, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to 12th Avenue and William Street on report of shots fired.

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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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