Paterson Police took an armed man into custody after a foot pursuit in the city on Saturday night.
According to a preliminary investigation, police investigating suspicious activities in the area of North 1st and Clinton streets came across a suspect who they learned was possibly armed with a gun.
Police say during their investigation, the suspect fled the scene and led them on a foot pursuit through the neighborhood.
According to police, the suspect tossed a weapon shortly before they took him into custody without further incident.
There were no injuries reported.