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New Jersey State Troopers Arrest Alabama Fugitive Who Allegedly Possessed Loaded Handgun and Drugs

Handgun Possession Attorney Riverdale NJNJ State troopers recently apprehended an Alabama man who was allegedly a fugitive and wanted by law enforcement. The suspect is Corey Shane Cagle, a 41-year-old man from Centre, Alabama. According to New Jersey authorities, Cagle was involved in a multi-car accident on Route 287 in Riverdale, NJ. New Jersey State troopers responded to the scene, found Cagle, and ran a computer check on him. That’s when they reportedly learned that he was wanted by authorities in Alabama on drug charges.

According to criminal complaints filed in Morris County, NJ, a New Jersey State trooper searched Cagle’s Dodge Ram 3500 and came across marijuana and prescription painkillers in a jar. Police also reportedly discovered a loaded Smith & Wesson Model 438 .38-caliber revolver in the car. (The gun was reportedly loaded with ammunition: Hornady Critical Defense .38-caliber hollow point bullets.) When Cagle was searched at police headquarters, police allegedly found him carrying marijuana rolling papers.

Severe Penalties for Criminal Weapons Offenses in Riverdale, NJ

Cagle has been charged with a number of crimes in both New Jersey and Alabama. It is likely that Cagle will have to face the consequences of his Riverdale criminal charges before possibly being extradited to Alabama to stand trial on the other charges. The NJ criminal charges include unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow point bullets, simple possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia possession, and illegal prescription drug possession.

Although Cagle’s status as a fugitive probably meant that he was not licensed to carry the handgun in Alabama, even a valid carry permit from Alabama would not have mattered in New Jersey. That’s because NJ applies its own laws to residents and out-of-state visitors. A person without a handgun permit for New Jersey will be subject to criminal weapons charges, including harsh penalties set forth by the NJ Graves Act. Those penalties can include minimum mandatory prison sentences for gun crime offenders.

Free Consultation with NJ Criminal Defense Attorney About Handgun Possession Charges in Riverdale, New Jersey

Were you arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, or any other criminal weapons offense in Riverdale, New Jersey? You need to speak with Riverdale criminal defense lawyer Travis J. Tormey immediately.

Parsippany NJ Gun Crime LawyersA coin vendor involved in a shooting incident at a Parsippany coin show is probably headed to NJ State Prison after he pleaded guilty to gun crime charges.

The suspect is a 59-year-old man from Hasbrouck Heights in Bergen County, NJ. According to law enforcement officials, the suspect accidentally discharged his handgun at a coin show in Parsippany, New Jersey.

The violent incident happened in May 2016. The suspect was attending the Parsippany NJ coin show as a vendor and allegedly had a loaded .380-caliber firearm when he entered the building.

When the suspect’s weapon discharged while being kept in his pocket, a bullet ricocheted off the ground and struck the victim.

The victim was a 67-year-old Toms River man who was also attending the show as a vendor. He sustained minor injuries in the shooting.

The suspect was arrested and charged with several weapons offenses.

If the suspect had fought the criminal charges at trial in Morris County Superior Court in Morristown, he would have faced 10 years in state prison. However, the suspect avoided trial by reaching a plea agreement with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

The suspect recently appeared in Morris County Superior Court and pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon charges.

When the suspect makes another court appearance later this summer, it is expected that he will be sentenced to a term of incarceration of three years.

For additional information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Vendor Who Accidentally Shot Man at Coin Show Now Faces 3 Years in Prison.”

Hanover NJ Rifle Possession LawyersAn elderly man from Hanover NJ has been sentenced to probation for allegedly carrying a loaded rifle into a senior housing facility.

The suspect, an 84-year-old resident of the Hanover senior complex, reportedly walked into the building while in possession of a .22-caliber rifle. According to law enforcement officials, the rifle was placed over the suspect’s walker.

Other people who reside at the senior center were alarmed and dialed 911 to notify the Hanover Township Police Department. When Hanover cops got to the scene, they arrested the suspect and seized his gun.

Police later determined that the rifle had been loaded with ammunition.

Morris County prosecutors charged the suspect with several weapons offenses. If he had fought the charges at trial, he could have face significant prison time.

However, the suspect avoid prison by reaching a plea agreement with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Instead of being sentenced to a term of incarceration, the suspect was sentenced to three years of probation.

The suspect reportedly has a prior criminal conviction for endangering the welfare of a child in Essex County, New Jersey. The terms of the suspect’s previous plea deal on the sex crime charges required him to register as a convicted sex offender under Megan’s Law.

For further information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Man, 84, Who Slung a Loaded Rifle Over His Walker Gets Probation.”

Morristown BB Gun AttorneysThe Morris County gun crime defense attorneys at the Tormey Law Firm once again helped a client beat criminal charges and avoid jail. Our client was charged with third degree unlawful possession of a weapon and third degree terroristic threats. The charges stemmed from an alleged violent incident in Morristown, NJ, with prosecutors claiming that our client used a BB gun.

The criminal charges against the client were very serious and he faced a potential prison sentence of 3-5 years in New Jersey State Prison. Fortunately, he had the experienced criminal defense lawyers at the Tormey Law Firm on his side. We diligently reviewed the case and managed to get our client admitted into Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI), an alternative sentencing program that allows entrants to have their charges dismissed after meeting certain requirements.

BB Gun Charges in Morris County, NJ

It may hard to believe, but BB guns are considered firearms in New Jersey. According to N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(b)(2), it is illegal to possess a handgun that is in the nature of an air gun, spring gun or pistol or other weapon of a similar nature in which the propelling force is a spring, elastic band, carbon dioxide, compressed or other gas or vapor, air or compressed air, or is ignited by compressed air, and ejecting a bulled or missile smaller than three-eighths of an inch in diameter, with sufficient force to injure a person. The possession of such weapon is a crime of the third degree in the State of New Jersey.

As for terroristic threat charges, which our client initially faced, N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3(a) stipulates that a person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he threatens to commit any crime of violence with the purpose to terrorize another or to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation, or otherwise to cause serious public inconvenience, or in reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience.

In the case of our Morristown NJ client, the potential consequences of a guilty conviction included prison time of 3-5 years, a fine of up to $15,000, and a permanent record of the criminal conviction. That’s why it was so important for him to have a skilled criminal defense attorney representing him throughout the legal process.

If you are facing criminal charges such as the unlawful possession of a weapon or terroristic threats, contact the seasoned Morristown NJ gun charge lawyers at the Tormey Law Firm to learn more about how we can defend your case. Our attorneys are available now to assist you. We can discuss your case over the phone or schedule a free consultation.

Chatham Township Weapons Offense LawyersPolice officers recently arrested a man who allegedly used a rifle to fire a gunshot into an empty vehicle parked in Chatham Township, New Jersey.

The suspect allegedly committed the crime around 2:30 a.m. The suspect reportedly lost control of his vehicle, a limousine, and crashed the limo into a curb in Chatham, NJ. The suspect then allegedly used a rifle to fire a gunshot.

The bullet reportedly hit a car parked in the driveway of a home located on Susan Drive in Chatham Township, NJ.

The suspect, a 69-year-old resident of Chatham Township, used to be a doctor in the Ukraine and currently operates a limousine company in New Jersey.

The suspect has now been charged with multiple weapons offenses, including unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a loaded rifle for an unlawful purpose.

The suspect also faces charges for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) because police said that he was heavily intoxicated at the time of the arrest.

Detectives with the Chatham Township Police Department are actively investigating the alleged shooting incident.

For additional information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Limo Driver Reportedly Charged with Shooting Empty Car While Drunk.”

Drew University Shooting ScareMadison NJ police officers arrested a Drew University student who allegedly told several people that he possessed a handgun on campus.

The suspect, an 18-year-old student at Drew University in Madison NJ, was reportedly highly intoxicated when he started knocking on doors in Foster Hall at 2:30 a.m. Foster Hall is a main residence hall at Drew University. When students opened their doors, the suspect allegedly told them that he had a gun.

Someone notified the Madison Police Department, which dispatched cops to the college campus. Shortly after arrival, Madison police located the suspect and arrested him.

A search of the suspect did not turn up a handgun or any other kind of weapon.

Despite the fact that the suspect did not have a firearm, he was still charged with creating a false public alarm and disorderly conduct.

Additionally, the suspect was charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest because he allegedly struck three cops while they were processing him at Madison police headquarters.

For more information about this case, see the NJ.com article, “Drew University Student Caused Gun Scare in Dorm, Attacked Police, Cops Say.”

Parsippany New Jersey Criminal LawyersParsippany-Troy Hills residents got quite a scare when an explosive device recently went off on a local street.

A number of residents in a Parsippany neighborhood dialed 911 shortly after 9:00 p.m. and alerted the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department to a loud noise triggered by an explosion. When Parsippany NJ police officers arrived in the neighborhood, they quickly located evidence of an explosive device. The remnants of the explosive device were found near the intersection of Allentown Road and Marmora Road, with law enforcement officials later describing the device as “rudimentary” and “small.”

The good news is that no one appeared to be in the area of the device when it exploded, so there were no injuries to report.

Parsippany authorities are investigating the explosion, but law enforcement is not yet providing many details about their investigation into the incident.

If and when investigators are able to determine the identity of the person, or persons, who set off the explosion, that individual would likely have to answer a lot of questions. Depending on the circumstances, it is possible that the person responsible for the explosive device going off will be criminally charged with threat crimes and/or weapons offenses and face significant penalties.

Any members of the public with information about the explosion are asked to contact Parsippany detectives NJ at 973-263-4311 or to call the Morris County CrimeStoppers tip line at 973-COP-CALL.

To learn more about this incident, access the New Jersey News 12 article, “Police Probe Explosive Device Detonated in Parsippany-Troy Hills.”

Franklin Township Handgun LawyersFranklin Township NJ police officers arrested two men who were allegedly in possession of firearms at a local Wal-Mart.

According to authorities, the suspects were inside the Wal-Mart store located on Route 23 in Franklin NJ and “broadcasting themselves handling various weapons.” The Franklin Township Police Department received calls about the suspects and dispatched cops to the scene.

When Franklin NJ officers arrived at the Wal-Mart store, they found the suspects and conducted a search. That search allegedly resulted in police finding a 9mm automatic handgun, a large-capacity ammunition magazine, a 30-round polymer magazine, various hollow-point bullets, and a gold set of brass knuckles.

The suspects, 19-year-old residents of Macon, Georgia, were reportedly in New Jersey as part of a traveling maintenance company.

Both suspects face criminal charges for multiple weapons offenses, including unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point bullets, possession of a large-capacity ammunition magazine, and possession of a weapon other than a firearm.

On top of that, one of the suspects also faces criminal charges for making terroristic threats. That’s because reportedly threatened to murder one of the arresting officers after being detained.

The suspects were arrested, processed, and transported to the Sussex County Jail. They were being held at the jail in lieu of bail amounts ranging from $25,000 to $35,000.

For more information about this case, see the NJ.com article, “Pair Arrested in N.J. Wal-Mart after Brandishing Guns on Social Media.”

Washington Township NJ Imitation Firearm AttorneysWashington Township NJ police arrested an individual who allegedly possessed illegal drugs and possessed an airsoft gun while driving through Califon, NJ.

According to law enforcement officials, the suspect was driving a car on a road in Califon New Jersey when a Washington Township patrol cop saw him commit a moving violation. Washington Township NJ police officers are routinely patrol Califon just past the borough’s border with Hunterdon County.

The police officer in this case got closer to the car and reportedly noticed that the suspect was probably under the influence of marijuana. The Washington Township police officer also reportedly spotted the suspect trying to hide a stash of marijuana inside the vehicle.

When police later searched the car, they allegedly found two bags of marijuana and two bags of cocaine.

Additionally, police also allegedly discovered the suspect with a paintball gun holstered to his sock.

The suspect is a 20-year-old man who lives in Oxford, New Jersey. He was placed under arrest and charged with several crimes, including unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of cocaine, and simple possession of marijuana.

The Washington Township Police Department issued an announcement about the arrest and also posted a photo of the seized airsoft gun on the police department’s Facebook page. The image of the imitation firearm was accompanied by another image of an actual handgun. Washington Township police hope to educate the public about how difficult it can be for a police officer to recognize an imitation firearm and distinguish it from an actual firearm.

After being arrested and charged, the suspect was taken to the Somerset County Jail. He later secured posted $10,000 bail and was released with a summons to appear in court to address the criminal charges against him.

For more information about this case, see the DailyRecord.com article, “Washington Twp. Cops: Gun Arrest Could Have Gone Bad.”

Morristown NJ Threat Crime LawyersThe Morristown mayor recently spoke with the media and openly questioned why the main suspect in a bomb scare at a local Starbucks has managed to avoid criminal prosecution.

The scary incident occurred at a Starbucks coffee shop in Morristown, NJ. The suspect reportedly walked into the store after 2:00 p.m. and yelled, “There’s no bombs in here” loud enough for store employees to hear him. The suspect then allegedly dropped two bags on the ground and ran out of the coffee shop.

The store employees dialed 911 and contacted the Morristown Police Department, which dispatched police officers to the scene. When Morristown NJ cops got to the Starbucks, they found two suspicious bags on the floor of the coffee shop. Members of the Morris County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad then investigated, while Morristown police closed the downtown area.

It was later determined that the bags did not contain bombs and did not pose a safety threat.
Police officers later apprehended the suspect and took him to Morristown NJ police headquarters, where detectives interviewed him. He was later released from police custody without being criminally charged.

Now Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty is publicly asking why the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office declined to charge the suspect. Dougherty said that prosecutors, not police officers, ultimately decided not to arrest the suspect for making terroristic threats.

For further information about this case, check out the NJ.com article, “Mayor Calls Lack of Charges in Morristown Bomb Scare ‘Inexcusable.’”