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  • 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...
  • Charged with Carjacking an Uber – Understanding Your Legal Rights

    Mar 19, 2019

    If you or a family member is being charged with Example of Carjacking A 17-year-old male was arrested in Trenton, New Jersey (NJ) after he and an accomplice reportedly robbed an Uber driver at gunpoint, according to the Trentonian. The police spoke with the Uber driver and he informed them that the 17-year-old male and his colleague carjacked him at New Jersey Law Defining Carjacking Under New Jersey law, a carjacking is defined a...
  • Charged with Causing Bodily Injury or Death to Another in an Auto Accident While Intoxicated – Understanding Your Rights

    Mar 5, 2019

    If you or a family member is facing criminal charges for injuring or killing another person in an automobile accident while you were allegedly intoxicated, now is not the time to debate whether to hire a lawyer. You need legal representation. The potential penalties associated with a conviction for committing Example of Individual Facing Multiple Criminal Charges After Fatal Car Accident While Intoxicated A 22-year-old Mercer County resident is facing numerous criminal charge...
  • Gang-Related Murder of a 19-Year-Old Woman In Trenton, New Jersey Caught On Surveillance Video

    Feb 28, 2019

    On November 27, 2018, 19-year-old Shaela Johnson was The Shooting Caught on Video At approximately 2:15 P.M. on November 27, 2018, surveillance video captured 19-year-old Johnson walking on a sidewalk near the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Hoffman Avenue. As Johnson was nearing the corner of the intersection, the video shows a black Nissan Maxima cross the intersection and, thereafter, come to a stop. After the vehicle stops, the video shows two men clothe...
  • Six-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted After Illegal Immigrant Breaks Into Mercer County Home

    Feb 25, 2019

    Approximately one year ago, police offers apprehended 32-year old Edgar Mendoza, after it was reported that an unfamiliar man broke into a Trenton, NJ home. Mr. Mendoza was caught in the room of a six-year-old girl by the girl's father and thereafter fled the home. Upon investigation of Mendoza, it was confirmed by law enforcement authorities, as well as Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office spokeswoman Casey DeBlasio, that Mendoza is in the United States illegally. Accordingly, Mendoz...
  • Serial Groper Pleads Guilty to Numerous Charges in Trenton, NJ

    Jan 21, 2019

    A New Jersey man pleaded guilty to numerous charges related to a period between June 2017 and February 2018, when he groped several different school-aged children in Trenton. The charges were six counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and one count of fourth-degree Sex Crimes in New Jersey The types of sex crimes in New Jersey range in severity from first degree aggravated sexual assault down to harassment by Priso...
  • Shootout Leaves Wounded and No Leads in Trenton, NJ

    Jan 8, 2019

    A Weapons Offenses in New Jersey New Jersey has very strict laws related to the possession of firearms and handguns. In the last decade, state legislators have passed laws to restrict the ability of individuals to own certain types of weapons and accessories, and have made the penalties associated with such ownership severe. Additionally, any handgun owner in New Jersey must have a permit to carry such weapon, either in the open or concealed...
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