NJ: Ex-Cop Charged With Assault Firearm Possession

[Devrbd]

He was allegedly seen firing one shot and now ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation and confiscation of all firearms.

http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/f...ry_left_column

HOBOKEN -- A former New Jersey Institute of Technology police officer has been charged with possession of an assault firearm, and possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine, according to a police report released on Monday.

Matthew Casazza, 32, of Hoboken, was previously arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose on Aug. 29, after he allegedly was seen firing one shot from a handgun out of the sun roof of his vehicle while driving on the 500 block of Jackson Street.

The round did not injure anyone, according to police reports, but it is unknown where the round terminated. As a result of the Aug. 29 arrest, a Hudson County Superior Court Judge ordered a psychological evaluation, and also ordered confiscation of all firearms recovered from the residence of Casazza, according to a police report.

On Sunday, detectives from the Hoboken Police Department recovered a cache of rifles, shotguns, ammunition, handguns and an SAR 1/AK 47 assault firearm, dummy hand grenades and four large capacity assault firearm magazines, according to police. All of the weapons, with the exception of the SAR 1/AK 47-assault firearm and the large capacity assault firearm magazines, were determined to be purchased and owned legally, according to police.

Casazza’s permit to carry a handgun for a retired law enforcement officer was also confiscated, according to a police report.

According to Detective Lieutenant Mark Competello, Detective Bureau Commander, “All of Mr. Casazza’s firearms were legally purchased, however, under N.J. law it is a second degree crime to either possess or purchase an assault firearm, in this instance an SAR 1/AK 47 assault firearm as well as large-capacity magazines, equipped to hold more than 15 rounds of ammunition.”

“This is yet another example of the dedication and professionalism that the members of my department display on a daily basis,” said Police Chief Anthony Falco. “There is absolutely no purpose either for recreation or otherwise for any person to own a dangerous assault weapon anywhere, especially in the city of Hoboken. I am just elated that this weapon was confiscated, and this most definitely makes the city a safer place.”

[Yellowfin]

Just goes to show you how sick anti gun CLEO's are and how they're insatiable. The smackdown on NJ can't come soon enough.

[twoeggsup]

“This is yet another example of the dedication and professionalism that the members of my department display on a daily basis,” said Police Chief Anthony Falco. “There is absolutely no purpose either for recreation or otherwise for any person to own a dangerous assault weapon anywhere, especially in the city of Hoboken. I am just elated that this weapon was confiscated, and this most definitely makes the city a safer place.”

I'm sure the Socialist Republic of New Jersey will in it's entirety sleep better tonight.

[LorDiego01]

after he allegedly was seen firing one shot from a handgun out of the sun roof of his vehicle while driving on the 500 block of Jackson Street.

To me that seems like a dumb ass, irresponsible and dangerous individual.

Not sure all his crap should have been confiscated.. then again, I do feel safer that the moron who fires his gun into the sky in a city-block gets his access to weapons taken away.

Just sayin'

[chivvalry]

"large capacity assault firearm magazines"

gosh... where can I get me one of those.

[phillykev]

To me that seems like a dumb ass, irresponsible and dangerous individual.

Not sure all his crap should have been confiscated.. then again, I do feel safer that the moron who fires his gun into the sky in a city-block gets his access to weapons taken away.

Just sayin'

If he's guilty of randomly firing out of a sunroof, I think all his stuff should be confiscated and he should be prohibited for life.

However, I have a problem with his stuff being confiscated after an allegation. Unless, of course, it was a condition of his bail. In which case, he was free to remain in jail and not have his firearms confiscated.

[Kratos]

Matthew Casazza, 32, of Hoboken, was previously arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose on Aug. 29, after he allegedly was seen firing one shot from a handgun out of the sun roof of his vehicle while driving on the 500 block of Jackson Street.

The round did not injure anyone, according to police reports, but it is unknown where the round terminated. As a result of the Aug. 29 arrest, a Hudson County Superior Court Judge ordered a psychological evaluation, and also ordered confiscation of all firearms recovered from the residence of Casazza, according to a police report.

Don't you think they would have mentioned how an empty casing was found in the car if they did find one? Who saw him do this? Obviously not a police officer, or they would have mentioned that too. Why is there not, at the very least, a Mr. Casazza made no comment when we contacted him? Did they contact him? How is it ok to confiscate anything before a conviction. I understand it could be a stipulation for bail, but that wasn't mentioned either. Great reporting.

[Yellowfin]

If he's guilty of randomly firing out of a sunroof, I think all his stuff should be confiscated and he should be prohibited for life.

But that wasn't the matter at hand, that was a separate incident. This separate charge was merely for the "crime" of having what's normal in over 40 states in the country and harms NO ONE. Purely malice on the part of the PD and the state.

“There is absolutely no purpose either for recreation or otherwise for any person to own a dangerous assault weapon anywhere,

. None that he'll admit, from his extremely prejudiced political biased viewpoint. Most of us refer to it as a modern rifle, or utility rifle, or homeland defense rifle, or simply a tool. "Dangerous assault weapon" is a ridiculous epithet with no meaning other than being derogatory, a smear much like a racial slur.

[ViperGTS19801]

There is absolutely no purpose either for recreation or otherwise for any person to own a dangerous assault weapon anywhere

...in your worthless opinion.

This is why I don't go to NJ. It's like The Combine runs the place and anyone willing to stand up for their rights is Gordon Freeman.

[thanker92]

If they really want to help make NJ safe the first thing that they should do is dis-arm 95% of the LEOs....trust me, I know.