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Police & Fire
Triple Shooting Kills Irvington Woman In Newark
A 41-year-old Irvington woman was killed in a triple shooting in Newark on Monday evening, May 22, authorities said. Police responded to a shooting on the 900 block of 18th Avenue and found Latoya Miller-Kone suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. She was transported to University Hospital where she was soon pronounced dead, Stephens II and Fragé said. Two other shooting victims, a man from East Orange and a woman from Newark were treated at the hospital with non life-threateni…
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Arrest Made In Murder Of Summit Woman
A Summit man has been charged in the stabbing death of a 28-year-old woman, authorities announced. Ramunas Katkus stabbed Angelika K. Miles dead on the 500 block of Ferry Street in Newark on Friday, Aug. 25 around 3:45 a.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. Miles was taken to University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 4:42 a.m. Authorities believe the two may have been dating, and drugs may have been involved. Katkus was charged with murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and unlawful pos…
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Pair Charged In Newark Man's Murder, Another's Wounding: Prosecutor
Two people have been charged in a double shooting that left one man dead another wounded last month, authorities announced. Joseph Dowdell, 33, is accused of gunning down Tameel Grimes, 31, on the 300 block of New Street just after midnight on Saturday, July 23, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said. Dowdell was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree assault and two weapons offenses. Meanwhile, Shanade McDaniel, 31, was charged with second-degree hindering prosecution. It was not clear why. Grimes was pronounced dead at the scene while a second vict…
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Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting Of 37-Year-Old East Orange Man
A local man was arrested Wednesday, June 8 for the murder of a 37-year-old East Orange man, authorities said. Darienne Murray, 35, of Orange, was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in the shooting death of Melja T. Oliver, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said in a joint release. Oliver was found with gunshot wounds lying on the sidewalk on the 500 block of Main Street in East Orange around 12:50 a.m. Friday, June 3, the prosecutor said alongside Eas…
Police & Fire
Police ID Driver Killed In Essex County Hit-Run Crash
A 46-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Essex County, authorities said. Felipe Chay, of Orange, was struck on the 100 block of Scotland Road in Orange around 11 p.m. Saturday, May 15, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. Investigators believe he was hit by two vehicles that fled the scene. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information should contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-847-7432 or 1-877-TIPS=4EC.
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Bronx Man Beat North Jersey GF Dead, Prosecutor Says
A man from the Bronx has been arrested in the beating death of his North Jersey girlfriend, authorities announced. Johnny Rivera, 52, was charged with murder and related offenses in 50-year-old Candy Torres' Belleville slaying, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Belleville Police Chief Mark Minichini said. A family member went to Torres' home on Hero Way when she wasn't returning phone calls on March 12, where she was found unresponsive, law enforcement officials said. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:16 p.m. An autopsy later determined t…
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A Man Was Murdered In A New Jersey Cemetery Now Police Are Seeking Information ($5K Reward)
Authorities are seeking information in exchange for a $5,000 reward after a man was found dead in a New Jersey cemetery. Alexander Jones, 51, of Newark, died of blunt and sharp force trauma, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. His body was found in the Hebrew Cemetery on South 19th Street on Dec. 8. Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of The homicide is being investigated by the Es…
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Inmate Charged With Murder For Stabbing Fellow Prisoner Dead At Essex County Jail: Prosecutor
A prisoner at the Essex County Jail was charged with murder for the stabbing death of another inmate, authorities announced. Ashton D. Barthelus, 26, of Carteret, stabbed Dan G. Milford Gelin, 27, of Elizabeth, at the correctional facility last week, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, said. Gelin on Dec. 3 was rushed from the jail on the 300 block of Doremus Avenue to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 9 a.m., officials said. Barthelus was charged with first degree murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unl…
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$5K Reward Offered In East Orange Homicide
A reward is being offered for the person who shot and killed a man unloading groceries from a family member's car. Troy Traynham, 59, of East Orange, was shot outside his Chestnut Street apartment on Sept. 18. He was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:48 p.m. No arrests have been made. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura have announced that the Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or perso…
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Jersey City Man Charged In Newark Homicide
A 19-year-old Jersey City man was charged with murder in the shooting death of a 42-year-old Newark man, authorities said Thursday. Akram Brown was shot on Mt. Vernon Place in Newark on Wednesday, and pronounced dead at the scene at 8:02 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. Deautay M. Haines was charged with murder, possession of a weapon and possession of weapon for an unlawful purpose. He was lodged in the Essex County Jail in Newark. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide…
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HIM? Police Seek ID For New Person Of Interest In 2017 Murder Of 25-Year-Old Newark Man
Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a new person of interest in connection to the 2017 murder of 25-year-old Eric Jones of Newark. Jones was shot in the front entrance of the Grace West Manor Affordable Senior Living apartment building on the 300 block of Irvine Turner Blvd. in Newark just before 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said Wednesday. Jones was taken to Rutgers University Hospital where he later died, Stephens said. The man pictured above was in the area of the shooting at the time and is wanted for question…
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Newark Ex-Con Charged In Deadly East Orange Shooting
A 35-year-old ex-convict from Newark has been charged with murder in the shooting death of another city man over the weekend in East Orange, authorities said. Terrance Nelson is accused of shooting Shakur Robinson, 34, in a home on the 500 block of South Clinton Street May 1, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi said. Nelson was charged with murder and illegal possession of a weapon, and being a convicted felon in possession of a weapon. It was not clear what he had previously been convicted of. The investigation, wh…
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? $5K Reward Offered In Shooting Death Of Newark's Nazim Cheek, 19
The Essex County Sheriff's Office is offering a reward of up to $5,000 in the killing of Newark's Nazim Cheek. Cheek was shot dead on the 100 block of Isabella Street on Oct. 9, 2020. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal shooting. No arrests had been made as of April 12. A GoFundMe in Cheek's memory had raised more than $4,500 as of April 12. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips …
Police & Fire
Newark Man Fatally Shot
A 38-year-old Newark man was killed in a weekend shooting, authorities said. Larry Oliver was killed on the 100 block of Avon Avenue around 1:05 a.m., Saturday, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877 TIPS- 4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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Juvenile Detention Officer Killed In Newark Shooting
A 32-year-old juvenile detention officer from East Orange was killed in a Newark shooting, authorities said. ** UPDATE: A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to arrests in the killing of Laquan T. Nowlin. ** Nowlin, who worked at the Essex County Youth Detention Center, was shot near Sanford and Lanark Avenue around Friday evening, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said. Nowlin was pronounced dead at the scene ,at 11:50 p.m. Authorities do not suspect Nowlin's killing is related to his job. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have b…
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$5K Reward Offered In Fatal East Orange Hit-Run
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for a fatal hit-and-run in East Orange. Gerald Pettiford, 61, was walking when he was struck near 445 Central Ave., in East Orange on May 24, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said Wednesday, He was taken to East Orange General Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10:40 p.m. that day. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Accor…
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Aunt, Nephew Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Irvington Man
Two Irvington residents have been charged in the shooting death of a 24-year-old township man, authorities said. Lakirah Franklin Lewis, 22, and her nephew, Lawrence Lewis, 24, are accused of gunning down Daquan Smith on the 400 block of Grove Street just before 2 p.m. last Thursday, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Franklin Lewis and Lewis were charged with felony murder, robbery, conspiracy to commit murder and weapons offenses. An ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Irvington Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Forc…
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: Suspect In Fatal Stabbing Of Irvington Teen Arrested
UPDATE, July 26: A man identified as a suspect in the killing has been arrested, authorities announced Friday. Click here for more. An 18-year-old from Irvington was stabbed to death during a dispute early Thursday in Newark, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Asahiah Lawton and a 22-year-old were in the 200 block of Court Street shortly after midnight when Lawton was stabbed. He ran to Jones and 14th streets before he was taken to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:40 a.m. According to a preliminary investigation, Lawton and the 22-year-old, …
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Newark Man, 25, Fatally Shot Was Standout Pitcher, Better Teammate
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office and Newark's Public Safety Director, Anthony Ambrose, are investigating the shooting that claimed the life of a Newark man over the weekend. Tyshawn Christian, 25, was shot Sunday near 35-38 Smith Street. He was pronounced dead at University Hospital shortly after 11 p.m. Christian, a rapper who went by the name Tik Millie, was a standout pitcher for the Newark Astros, who played in West Side Park. "After high school, Tyshawn Christian came straight to the Newark Astros along with Rudy, Aaron Mcpleasant, and Dondre Smith-Dickson," Coach Michael Dixon…
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