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Newark man arrested in possession of handgun in Paterson, police say

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A Newark man was arrested in possession of handgun in Paterson on Wednesday night, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.

Terrell Johnson, 29-year-old, has been charged with multiple weapons offenses. He was arrested in the area of 10th Avenue and East 28th Street at around 10:15 p.m.

Police were breaking up a crowd at the intersection. They also wanted a blue Jeep with Canadian license plates that was double parked and obstructing traffic moved.

Johnson was the driver of the vehicle. While making contact, police found him in possession of a loaded Luger 9mm semi-automatic handgun. He was arrested without an incident, police said.

Johnson was taken to headquarters for processing and is being held at the Passaic County Jail.

  • John Brown

    Ah yes.. 10th ave. The Hotspot

  • HankMorgan

    Here’s some advice. Don’t double park on a busy street with an open air drug market while carrying an illegal weapon. You know, if’n you don’t want to get arrested.

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