Nearly a year after a shooting on Jacoby Street, Maplewood Police Detective Bureau arrested and charged a 25-year-old Irvington man who is currently in New Jersey State Prison on unrelated charges.
On March 14, 2025, Jerry Menard was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, criminal mischief, unlawful possession of handgun, defaced firearm, and certain persons not to possess firearms.
The shooting occurred on May 31, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Maplewood police officers responded to a report of shots fired Jacoby Street near Brown Street.
Officers responding to the call in 2024, found a 24-year-old Irvington man layng in the street, suffering with gunshot wounds. They, along with South Essex Fire Department EMS, rendered aid and transported victim to an area hospital, where he was treated.
Police Blotter:
On May 12, 2025 — Aggravated Assault: Maplewood police officers responded to a Springfield Avenue business on a report of an aggravated assault. After an investigation at the scene, police determined that a 29-year-old male was assaulted by another man with a baseball bat. The injured male fled from the man with and went into Irvington, ultimately being transported to a hospital for his serious injuries. Maplewood Police detectives’ investigation led to the identity and arrest of a 46-year-old Union man who was transport to the Essex County jail on charges of second degree aggravated assault.
May 13, 2025 — Stolen Motor Vehicle: Maplewood Police Officers responded to a Springfield Avenue business on a report of a stolen motor vehicle. The owner of a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander left their vehicle running while entering the establishment. The owner later returned to their vehicle being stolen.
The Maplewood Police Department works hard to protect residents and their property. We are asking that you assist us in this effort by making sure all vehicles and homes are properly secured at all times. All charges are merely accusations. Each suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Also, the Maplewood Police Department offers FREE Home Security Surveys to residents of the Township. These surveys are designed to assist residents of security options they can use to further protect their residences. If you would like to have a survey conducted for your residence, please log onto www.MaplewoodPD.org and select the prompt for the Home Security Survey to fill out the request.
