Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Deputy Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that based upon an investigation by the Paterson Police Department, in conjunction with the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, officials have arrested three men in connection with a stabbing incident that took place on November 14th in the area of 40 Lewis Street Paterson.
Authorities charged Estiby R. Fernandez, 21-years-old, from Paterson with Attempted Murder, First Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Fourth Degree; and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Third Degree.
Authorities charged Robert W. Pena-Marzan, 18-years-old from Paterson, with Attempted Murder, First Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Fourth Degree; and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Third Degree.
Authorities charged Jimmy Polanco, 22-years-old from Paterson, with Attempted Murder, First Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Fourth Degree; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Third Degree; and Aggravated Assault, Second Degree.
According to authorities, on November 14th, at approximately 4:10, p.m., members of the Paterson Police Department responded to 40 Lewis Street on a report of a stabbing.
Upon arrival officers located a 15-year- old juvenile male victim who had sustained life threatening stab wounds.
The victim was immediately transported to Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for treatment and has since been released.
Based on the investigation Estiby R. Fernandez, Robert W. Pena-Marzan, and Jimmy Polanco were identified as suspects involved.
Police arrested Fernandez on December 5th, Pena-Marzan on December 6th and Polanco turned himself into authorities on December 10th.
The sentencing exposure for Estiby R. Fernandez on First Degree Attempted Murder is 10-20 years New Jersey State Prison with 85% of those terms to be served before parole pursuant to the No Early Release Act and 5 years parole supervision; on Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon is 18 months New Jersey State Prison, on Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose it is 3-5 years New Jersey State Prison.
The sentencing exposure for Robert W. Pena-Marzan on First Degree Attempted Murder is 10-20 years New Jersey State Prison with 85% of those terms to be served before parole pursuant to the No Early Release Act and 5 years parole supervision; on Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon is 18 months New Jersey State Prison, and on Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose it is 3-5 years New Jersey State Prison.
The sentencing exposure for Jimmy Polanco on First Degree Attempted Murder is 10-20 years New Jersey State Prison with 85% of those terms to be served before parole pursuant to the No Early Release Act and 5 years parole supervision; on Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon is 18 months New Jersey State Prison, on Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose it is 3-5 years New Jersey State Prison, and on Second Degree Aggravated Assault it is 5-10 New Jersey State Prison with 85% of those terms to be served before parole pursuant to the No Early Release Act and 3 years parole supervision
Estiby Fernandez appeared at Central Judicial Processing on December 6th. The State has filed a motion for pretrial detention in this matter that will be heard by a Superior Court Judge on December 15th.
Robert W. Pena-Marzan appeared at Central Judicial Processing on December 7, 2017. The State has filed a motion for pretrial detention in this matter that will be heard by a Superior Court Judge on December 15th.
Jimmy Polanco appeared at Central Judicial Processing on December 11th. The State has filed a motion for pretrial detention in this matter that will be heard by a Superior Court Judge on December 14th.
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 Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.