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, Isaiah Snead, 18, from Paterson, was arrested today in relation to a shooting investigation that took place June 8, in the area of 11th Avenue and East 28th .
Police charged Mr. Snead with Attempted Murder, First Degree; Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, Second Degree and Possession of a Handgun for an Unlawful Purpose, Second Degree.
According to police, on June 8th members of the Paterson Police Department responded to the area of 11th Avenue and East 28th Street Paterson, on a report of an individual who had been shot.
Upon arrival the police located 15-year-old male juvenile who sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds.
The victim was immediately brought to Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for treatment. Based on the investigation Ms. Snead was charged.
The sentencing exposure for Mr. Snead on 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; and on 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 for Mr. Snead 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.