NJ Man Admits Role In Brazen 2023 Orange County Mugging

PORT JERVIS, NY — A New Jersey man has admitted to his role in an early morning robbery that was solved after a multi-jurisdiction investigation.

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that 28-year-old Shaheem Hill, of Hamburg, NJ, pleaded guilty last week to second-degree robbery. It will be recommended that he be sentenced to nine years in prison to be followed by five years post-release supervision when he is sentenced on April 16.

According to court documents, on December 30, 2023, at 3:45 a.m., Hill and a co-defendant approached a person on Ball Street in the City of Port Jervis. The pair then displayed handguns and forcibly stole property from the victim, including a laptop, jewelry and a wallet.

After an investigation by police, which included review of surveillance video and the execution of a search warrant, the stolen items were found at the co-defendant's home in New Jersey.

During plea proceedings, Hill admitted to forcibly stealing property from the victim and displaying what appeared to be a firearm. The co-defendant previously pled guilty and is pending sentence.

The district attorney thanked the City of Port Jervis Police Department for their investigation which led to the arrest of Hill. He also thanked the Newton (NJ) Police Department and the Sussex County (NJ) Prosecutor's Office for their help during the investigation.

"Gun crimes beget violence and we must hold to account those responsible for illegally possessing and wielding firearms," Hoovler said. "We will not cease in our pursuit of violent criminals who commit violent crimes, particularly those that involve the illegal possession and use of guns. I appreciate the assistance of law enforcement agencies across state lines that helped ensure these perpetrators were held responsible for their actions."