Quadasia Pierce
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi announce that based upon an investigation by the Paterson Police Department, Quadasia Pierce, 37 years old, from Paterson, was arrested on November 9, 2024, in connection with a stabbing incident that took place on November 9, 2024, in the area of 71 Park Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey.
Ms. Pierce is charged with: Attempted Murder, First Degree, Aggravated Assault, Second Degree, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Third Degree and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Fourth Degree.
At approximately 3:20 a.m. on November 9, 2024, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to 71 Park Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey, in response to a report of a stabbing. Upon their arrival, officers located the victim, a 54-year-old female Paterson resident who suffered several non-fatal stab wounds. The victim was taken to the hospital for further medical treatment.
The subsequent investigation revealed that Ms. Pierce was responsible for the stabbing. She was arrested on November 9, 2024, in the vicinity of the stabbing.
The sentencing exposure for Ms. Pierce on First Degree Attempted Murder is ten to twenty years in New Jersey State Prison, of which 85% must be served before parole eligibility subject to the New Early Release Act; on Second Degree Aggravated Assault it is five to ten years New Jersey State Prison, of which 85% must be served before parole eligibility subject to the New Early Release Act; Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose it is three to five years New Jersey State Prison; and on Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon it is 18 months New Jersey State Prison.
The State intends to file a motion for pretrial detention which will be heard by a Superior Court Judge.
Criminal complaints are merely an accusation. Despite these accusations, defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be released once it becomes available.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Department at 973-427-1800.