Police Charge Man In Last Week’s Paterson Fatal Stabbing Death

Thursday, October 30, 2025, 11:00 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- On Tuesday, following an investigation, a 29-year-old Asbury Park, New Jersey, man was taken into custody and jailed after being charged in connection with stabbing a 38-year-old Paterson, New Jersey, man to death last Wednesday in the City of Paterson, New Jersey.

     According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Detectives formally charged Jean Romelus, 29, of Asbury Park, New Jersey, with one count of first-degree Murder; third-degree Possession of Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; and fourth-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Romelus was taken into custody earlier on Tuesday, without incident. 

     Romelus was processed on the charges and was remanded to the custody of the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office pending future court proceedings in Passaic County Superior Court in Paterson, New Jersey. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a motion with the court to detain Romelus pending trial.

Charges Stem From Last Wednesday’s Fatal Stabbing

     The charges stem from an investigation that began on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, when, shortly before 2:30 p.m., members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a man being stabbed in the area of Market Street and Veterans Place in the City of Paterson.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found William Davis, 38, of Paterson, New Jersey, lying on the sidewalk, suffering from multiple life-threatening stab wounds. Mr. Davis was transported by Paterson Fire and Emergency Medical Services to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where, despite life-saving efforts, Mr. Davis succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

     During the ensuing investigation, Detectives of the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Investigations Unit and the Paterson Police Department were able to identify Romelus as the suspect and the individual responsible for Mr. Davis’ death.

     If convicted at trial, Romelus faces a mandatory minimum of 30 years and up to life in New Jersey State Prison.

“The rules of the court require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.”