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Man Arrested Following Shooting

A Newark man was arrested and is facing charges for his role in an altercation that resulted in a shooting.

At approximately 7:42pm on Sunday, September 26, 2021, Officers responded to the 500 block of Union St on reports of a shooting. They quickly located the victim, a 44-year-old man from Rahway, who had suffered multiple gun shot wounds. The defendant, identified as Ramon Perez Jr, 33, was also located and taken into custody. A semi-automatic handgun loaded with hollow-point bullets was recovered from the scene.

The victim was treated on scene, and transported to Newark University Hospital. He is currently listed in stable condition.

“Violent crime like this has no place in our community,” said Linden Police Chief David Hart. “We are pleased with the quick arrest in this case, and we are proud of the Officers and members of our community who continue to work tirelessly so that incidents like this are never tolerated or accepted as normal.”

Perez is charged with second-degree aggravated assault and related weapons charges. He was committed to the Union County Jail pending a scheduled appearance in Superior Court.

“We will do everything humanely possible to make sure these individuals are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Mayor Derek Armstead. “We hope their prosecution deters others from coming into our community and exhibiting such behavior.”

This incident remains under investigation by the Linden Police Detective Bureau, and anyone with information is urged to contact Det. Michael Cistaro at (908) 474- 8530 or via email here Information about this incident or any other crime can also be shared anonymously via email here.

These criminal charges are mere accusations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Click here to view and/or download a PDF of this press release from the Linden Police Department.

President of Poland to Visit Linden Today

The President of Poland will visit Linden High School today. Expect road closures, parking restrictions, and a heavy Police presence in the area beginning at 12pm. Admittance to the building will begin at 3pm.

  • Please click here for the Linden PD Nixle advisory, which includes security screening information.
  • Previously Registered Attendees should approach the area on Summit St from Gibbons Street, and should park at the former Linden House Diner, 200 West Saint George’s Ave, or at the Linden High School Parking Lot at the corner of Ainsworth Street & Gesner Street (please note that you must approach on Ainsworth Street from West Gibbons Street). Enter the building through door #2 on the Ainsworth Street side near West Saint George’s Avenue.
  • Reception Guests and Authorized Media Personnel may park in the Linden High School parking lot at the corner of Summit Street & Gesner Street and will enter through door #17.
  • Unregistered Guests who wish to attend my utilize on-street parking and enter through the gymnasium door on Ainsworth Street.

To view the livestream of this event, please click here.

CIC’s Youth & Family Funday

You are invited to CIC’s Youth & Family Funday!

Families may attend, especially families affected by IDA! Must RSVP as boxed lunches will be served and pre-packaged school supplies (while supplies last) plus more.  

  • When: Saturday, September 25th 2021 from 12pm until 3pm
  • Where: Wilson Pond Park on Summit Terrace & St. Georges Avenue (across from Linden High School and next to the Vo-Tech).

CIC received a grant for youth that is making this event possible. Please click here to view and/or download the flyer for this event.

Eviction Prevention Information

New Jersey’s Eviction Protections and Self-Certification Form

As New Jersey winds down the COVID-19 eviction moratorium, the State has introduced critical protections to renter households who experienced economic hardships during the pandemic.

If you live in a New Jersey household with income below 120% of your county’s Area Median Income, you are permanently protected from eviction or removal at any time for nonpayment of rent, habitual late payment of rent, or failure to accept a rent increase that accrued from March 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.

Depending on your household’s income level and specific circumstances, you may also be eligible for protection from eviction or removal through December 31, 2021, and other assistance and services. These protections are not affected by the Supreme Court’s decision on the CDC’s eviction moratorium.

Linden October Festival – Saturday October 9th

Mayor Derek Armstead, Uptown Linden and the Linden Cultural Heritage Committee invite you to attend the Linden October Festival! Enjoy a street fair with a classic car and motorcycle show, fun games and activities, music and dance performances, carnival rides, and so much more!

  • When: Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 12pm until 8pm
  • Where: Wood Avenue by Linden City Hall

Click here to view and/or download the flyer for this event.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Vaccinations, Third Doses & Testing – Tuesday, September 21st

Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Super Health Pharmacy once again to provide Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations and third doses. Walkups permitted, but you must first fill out the consent form online by clicking here.

  • Who: Open to everyone 12 years and older (children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). ID is required.
  • What: Pfizer and Moderna vaccination and third doses for COVID-19.
  • When: Tuesday, September 21st from 10am until 4pm.
  • Where: Linden PAL, 400 Maple Avenue, Linden NJ 07036
  • How: Fill out this consent form prior to arriving to the Vaccination Clinic.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.