31-Year-Old Paterson Man Will Remain Detained On Attempted Murder & Other Charges In June 14th Car Crash

Friday, August 2, 2024, 8:00 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

WAYNE, NJ.- On Wednesday, a Passaic County Superior Court Judge ordered a 31-year-old Paterson, New Jersey man detained pending trial on charges in connection with a motor vehicle crash that occurred in the early morning hours of June 14, 2024, in Wayne, New Jersey.

     According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Friday, June 14, 2024, at just around 2:00 a.m., members of the Wayne Police Department responded to the area of Hamburg Turnpike and Black Oak Ridge Road in Wayne following receiving a report of a motor vehicle crash.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers made contact with a potential victim, who was identified as a 44-year-old Pompton Lakes resident. Based on the initial investigation, a crime scene was identified at that location.

     During the investigation, D’Airon J. James, 31, of Paterson, New Jersey, was taken into custody at the scene and formally charged with first-degree Attempted Murder; third-degree Aggravated Assault; fourth-degree Assault by Auto; third-degree Endangering Another Person; third-degree Criminal Mischief; and third-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.

     James was processed on the charges, and following a detention hearing in Passaic County Superior Court on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, a Superior Court Judge ordered that James be detained pending the resolution of the charges filed against him.

     If convicted on the charges, James will face a potential New Jersey State Prison term of up to 20 years.

“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.”