Five-Year Sentence in Hudson County Accidental Shooting Case

Five-Year Sentence in Hudson County Accidental Shooting Case

Accidental shootings can result in serious injury or death and criminal charges, even if there was no intent to kill. Here is one example of such a case, this time in Hudson County. A 19-year-old Hudson County man was recently sentenced to five years in prison for the reckless manslaughter of his best friend, who […]

2017 Sees Increase in Newark Gun Seizures

2017 Sees Increase in Newark Gun Seizures

The Newark Police Department recently announced that they have been confiscating more guns, including rapid-fire, military-style weapons from the streets of Newark, NJ. According to Newark Police Director Anthony Ambrose, “The key gun is a .45 caliber and a 9mm. There’s no more ‘Saturday night specials,’ or revolvers. They’re using some powerful ammunition here and […]

Debate Continues Over Concealed Carry Reciprocity in New Jersey

Debate Continues Over Concealed Carry Reciprocity in New Jersey

The United States House of Representatives is currently considering legislation that would permit out-of-state residents to carry their concealed firearms in New Jersey, and many New Jersey residents have voiced either their support for or opposition to the proposed law. In fact, in an effort to combat the reciprocity law, at least six North Jersey […]

Franklin Township Police Sergeant Charged with Weapons Offense After Alleged DWI

Franklin Township Police Sergeant Charged with Weapons Offense After Alleged DWI

A police sergeant with the Franklin Township Police Department was recently charged with the possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after an alleged road rage incident. According to the New Jersey State Police, 42-year-old Teddy Cerra was arrested in Southampton in Burlington County, NJ after allegedly driving while intoxicated, driving in an erratic […]