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Paterson Man Arrested for Shooting that Occurred in January

Paterson

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald announce that based upon an investigation by the Paterson Police Department, in conjunction with the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, Yhamere F. Mayo, 28, from Paterson, was arrested on Friday in relation to a shooting investigation that took place January 13, 2019 in the area of North Main Street.

Police say Mr. Mayo is charged with Attempted Murder, First Degree (2 counts); Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, Second Degree; and Possession of a Handgun for an Unlawful Purpose, Second Degree (2 counts).

According to police, on the day of the shooting, members Paterson Police Department responded to the area of North Main Street Paterson on a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival the police located a potential crime scene, but were unable to locate a victim. A short time later members of the Paterson Police Department were advised that a 28-year-old male Paterson resident had arrived at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound.

Based on the investigation it was learned in addition to the 28-year-old male Paterson resident, a 32-year-old male Paterson resident was shot at, but not injured according to police.

Police say Mr. Mayo was charged and arrested on Friday in the area of Presidential Boulevard Paterson,

The sentencing exposure for Mr. Mayo on each count of First Degree Attempted Murder is 10-20 years New Jersey State Prison with 85% of the term to be served before parole pursuant to the No Early Release Act and 5 years parole supervision; on Second Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Handgun it is 5-10 years New Jersey State Prison with a minimum of 42 months before parole eligibility pursuant to the Graves Act; on each count of Second Degree Possession of a Handgun for an Unlawful Purpose it is 5-10 years New Jersey State Prison with 42 months of parole ineligibility pursuant to the Graves Act .

The State intends to file a motion for pretrial detention in this matter that will be heard by a Superior Court Judge.

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Department at 973-321-1120.

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