By: Yuritza Arroyo
Passaic County authorities announced that based upon an investigation by the Little Falls Police Department, Francisco Rivera Jr., 22, from Passaic, was arrested in relation to a stabbing that took place on June 10, near the intersection of Grey Street and the Newark Pompton Turnpike in Little Falls.
According to officials, Mr. Rivera was charged with Attempted Murder, First Degree; Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes, Third Degree; and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Fourth Degree.
Officials say on June 10, at approximately 1:22 a.m., Little Falls Police responded to a location near the intersection of Grey Street and the Newark Pompton Turnpike after receiving a report of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, police found that a 20-year-old male resident of Hawthorne had suffered a stab wound to the chest.
The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, where he continues to receive medical treatment.
According to the Police, based on the investigation, Francisco Rivera Jr. was identified, and a complaint-warrant was issued on June 15, authorizing his arrest.
Mr. Rivera was arrested at approximately 6:26 this morning without incident by members of the Little Falls Police Department and the United States Marshall Service at a residence in the area of Broadway and Irving Place in Passaic.
The sentencing exposure for Mr. Rivera on the charge of First Degree Attempted Murder is 10-20 years in New Jersey State Prison, with 85% of the term to be served before parole eligibility pursuant to the No Early Release Act and five years parole supervision; on Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes is 3-5 years New Jersey State Prison; and on Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon is up to 18 months in New Jersey State Prison.
Mr. Rivera will appear for Central Judicial Processing on Saturday, June 17. The State intends to file a motion for pretrial detention of Mr. Rivera, which will be heard by a Superior Court Judge.