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Paterson Man Charged with Aggravated Assault on First Responders During Medical Emergency

PATERSON, NJ — A local man, Darian Jackson Jr., 25, was charged with aggravated assault following an early Sunday morning incident involving two firefighters who were responding to his medical distress call. Authorities reported the incident occurred between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. in the 100 block of 16th Avenue. Responding to a call for a man experiencing trouble breathing, Jackson was initially assisted by the firefighters, who also serve as emergency medical technicians (EMTs). They …

Paterson EMTs Assaulted During Emergency Call; Suspect Arrested

Paterson, NJ — An early morning call for medical assistance in Paterson turned violent on March 2, when two emergency medical technicians were assaulted while attempting to aid a patient. Authorities have since apprehended a suspect who now faces serious charges linked to the attack. The incident occurred just before sunrise at a residence on 16th Avenue, disrupting what began as a routine response for the Paterson Fire Department’s EMTs sent to help an individual …

Former NY Governor David Paterson and Stepson Attacked by Youths in Manhattan Altercation

New York, NY — Former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson were assaulted on the Upper East Side this past Friday evening, leading to the arrest of two young suspects. The alleged assailants, aged 12 and 13, reportedly attacked both individuals, prompting immediate medical attention due to the injuries inflicted. The incident unfolded when Paterson’s stepson reportedly noticed the boys engaging in potentially dangerous behavior on a building. When confronted, the situation escalated …

Courage Under Fire: Former NY Governor David Paterson and Stepson Defend Against Violent Street Attack

New York, NY — In an unsettling confrontation on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson, Anthony Sliwa, were attacked by a group of approximately nine individuals outside a local McDonald’s on Friday night. The incident escalated from a previous altercation involving Sliwa and a smaller segment of the group, igniting a melee that drew in both unsuspecting bystanders and attackers. Paterson, 70, who served as the governor of …

Paterson Man Charged with Murder in Death of Cousin: Prosecutors

Paterson, New Jersey – A tragic incident unfolded in Paterson as a 22-year-old man was charged with the murder of his own cousin. The Passaic County prosecutors brought forth charges against Darwin Estrada-Cruz in connection with the killing of 31-year-old Jorge Estrada-Cruz. Authorities stated that the arrest of Darwin Estrada-Cruz took place just hours after Jorge Estrada-Cruz was discovered unresponsive in a house located on Straight Street and 16th Avenue. Upon responding to reports of …