By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Passaic County announced that Jimmy Mercedes, 41, of Paterson, was found guilty on August 21, 2025, after a jury trial before the Honorable Joy-Michele Johnson, J.S.C., of Murder, Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Second Degree Certain Perssons Not to Have Weapons.
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes stated that Jury selection commenced on July 23, and on August 21, following approximately two days of jury deliberations, the Jury returned verdicts of guilty for Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Certain Persons not to Have Weapons.
The State presented evidence that on May 5, 2024, the defendant, Jimmy Mercedes, shot Daryle Robinson twice, PCPO officials say.
According to Passaic County officials, portions of the events preceding and subsequent to the shooting were captured on surveillance video, including the defendant, Jimmy Mercedes, leaving the area. On May 10, 2024, Mr. Mercedes was arrested on his charges.
This matter is scheduled for sentencing before the Honorable Joy-Michele Johnson on October 28, 2025, PCPO officials stated.