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- What is Drug Possession and Why Is It Criminal?
Aug 20, 2019
Drug Possession In the criminal justice system, the offense of drug possession refers to the possession of drugs that are illegal or are controlled substances that are not prescribed for the person possessing them. The possession of illegal or controlled substances is a crime because these drugs, when used, may cause harm to those using them or to others. The laws that define and regulate drug possession are dynamic and ever-changing. The best example of thi... - Cocaine Charges for New Jersey Surgeon Arrested En Route to Work
Aug 6, 2019
Drug Bust Made in New Jersey Early on Sunday morning, August 4th, a 36-year-old neurosurgeon from New Jersey was arrested en route to work for possession of cocaine. The traffic stop that led to the arrest was initiated because V.P had tinted windows on his vehicle. During the traffic stop, which occurred on Rutherford Avenue in Lyndhurst, NJ, V.P was being evasive when answering questions posed by the officer about his vehicle’s registration an... - Cranford Man Faces Child Pornography Charges
Aug 1, 2019
Cranford Man Arrested for Child Pornography United States Attorney Craig Carpenito announced recently that a man from Cranford has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. The suspect, Joseph Hinksmon, was arrested and charged with possessing images that depicted child Hinksmon is facing one count of possession of child pornography, according to the criminal complaint, which was filed on Friday, July 26. Hinksmon is scheduled to make his first court appearance i... - Sale of a Controlled Substance in New Jersey
Jul 22, 2019
Consequences of Possession of a Controlled Substance in New Jersey Just about everybody knows that the sale of drugs like heroin is illegal in the state of New Jersey. Heroin is a controlled substance that does not have any recognized medicinal value, yet it is sold on the street often, and in an unregulated form whose composition can vary. The seriousness of the crime involving possession of a controlled drug depends on the amount an... - Gruesome Details Emerge in Family Massacre. Mom, Daughter Charged with Killing Five Tell Cops Everyone Wanted to Die
Jul 18, 2019
Mother and Teenage Daughter Charged with Homicide February 25, 2019 came with a terrifying discovery in an apartment in Morrisville, Pennsylvania when a child case worker arrived unannounced to check on the welfare of some children who resided there. A mother and daughter were found still alive, but unconscious, while five other people, including the mother's sister, her two other children, and the sister's twins, were all found dead. Those charged with Killers Influence... - New Jersey Supreme Court Overturns Murder Convictions for Trenton Men in Tracy Crews Killing
Jun 24, 2019
A murder conviction for the 2008 homicide of Bloods gang member Tracy Crews was recently overturned by the New Jersey Supreme Court. The two defendants, William "Paperboy" Brown and Nigel "Youngin" Dawson were sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder, but it was later found that evidence that could have prevented the conviction was not presented at the time of trial. Tracy Crews, a convicted drug dealer, was shot twice in 2008 a... - Trenton Diocese Names 30 New Jersey Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse
Jun 10, 2019
Sexual Assault in the Catholic Church Throughout the world, the Catholic Church has lost much credibility and has developed a tarnished reputation as a result of numerous accusations and publicity concerning the molestation of young parish minors. And now, the Catholic Church of New Jersey as well as several other states is dealing with more scandal surrounding the identification of Catholic clergymen who have been accused of sexually abusing minors. Names were released by th... - 4 Indicted on Human Trafficking, Sex Assault Charges in Trenton
May 16, 2019
Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault Recently, four individuals have been indicted in Trenton, New Jersey on charges of human trafficking, Human Trafficking Laws and Penalties in New Jersey Unfortunately, this is far from the only case like this in the United States or even New Jersey. Back in 2014, Burlington County Times noted that New Jersey could easily be a hub for human trafficking due to its diversity and ease of access. Tens o... - Prosecutors Charge New Defendant For 2014 Trenton Murder
Apr 29, 2019
New Jersey state prosecutors have announced a new defendant in the 2014 slaying of Enrico Smalley, Jr, who was found lying on the sidewalk outside of La Guira Bar in Trenton, NJ. Smalley, Jr. was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. He was rushed to Capital Health Regional Medical Center were he succumbed to his injuries. As of November 28, 2018 the state will pursue charges against 27 year old Alvi... - Rideshare Slayers Plead Guilty To Murder of PA Woman
Apr 18, 2019
Three men and two women have plead guilty to the November 2016 robbery-turned-murder of Amber Dudley, a Lyft rideshare passenger. Ronderrick Manuel, Dominque Richter, Andrew Alston, Douglas Mathis, and Kasey DeZolt all opted to plead guilty instead of heading to trial. All but Richter received prison sentences. The Murder On the evening of November 30, 2016, a Lyft rideshare vehicle stopped in the area of Mechanics and East Trenton. Manuel approached the car and attempte...
