Paterson man accused of killing Washington Township man on Van Houten Street

February 7, 2022 by Jonathan Greene

A Paterson man has been charged for allegedly killing a Washington Township man on Van Houten Street, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Jaquawn Housey, 33-year-old, was arrested at his residence in Paterson at around 11:05 a.m. on Monday. He has been charged with murder and weapons offenses.

Housey is accused of killing 39-year-old Rodney Phelps of Washington Township outside 285 Van Houten Street late Friday night.

Phelps was found lying on the roadway with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Housey could face life in prison if convicted on the charges.

J. Brown.

Another Cockroach with a gun going to prison
- Tony Clifton
  
  Yes,but he will take a plea deal, charges will get folded and he will be back on the streets before his 50th birthday.
John

Does black on black crime matter? Where is BLM?
- MarquinhoGaucho
  
  was Mr Phelps black? Washington township is 87% white. I thought it was a drug deal gone wrong
  - HankMorgan
    
    “Rodney”? I’m guessing yes.
    - MarquinhoGaucho
      
      Rodney Dangerfield?
      - HankMorgan
        
        He was Black.

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