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Reward Offered For Information On 2018 Newark Fatal Shooting: Authorities Reward Offered For Information On 2018 Newark Fatal Shooting: Authorities
Reward Offered For Information On 2018 Newark Fatal Shooting: Authorities Authorities in Essex County want to know who shot Godfrey Jones in a Newark park in 2018. Crime Stoppers is offering a $15,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the fatal shooting,  Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Essex County Sherriff Armando. Fontoura announced on Friday, Dec 13. On the evening of August 6, 2018, Jones was with a woman in Weequahic Park when two suspects approached them and asked Jones his name, authorities said. The suspect shot Jones before he could answer, authorities said. Witnesses described th…
Newark Traffic Control Officer Fatally Struck By Vehicle Driven By Sergeant (UPDATE) Newark Traffic Control Officer Fatally Struck By Vehicle Driven By Sergeant (UPDATE)
Newark Traffic Control Officer Fatally Struck By Vehicle Driven By Sergeant (Update) UPDATE: The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has confirmed an off-duty Newark Police Sergeant was the person who fatally struck and killed Jairo Rodriguez. The sergeant was not named.  A 53-year-old Newark Traffic Control Officer was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the early morning of Thursday, Dec. 12, authorities said. At 12:42 a.m., Jairo Rodriguez was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic following an event at the Prudential Center, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. Rodriguez was found by police unresponsive and was trans…
Man Fatally Stabbed Girlfriend In Irvington: Prosecutor Man Fatally Stabbed Girlfriend In Irvington: Prosecutor
Man Fatally Stabbed Girlfriend In Irvington: Prosecutor A 33-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder in the first degree after fatally stabbing his girlfriend in Irvington on the early morning of Sunday, Dec. 8, authorities said. Irvington police responded to 101 21st Street and found Shanniyya Major, a 32-year-old East Orange woman unresponsive with multiple stab wounds, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. She was transported to University Hospital in Newark where she was pronounced dead, authorities said. Denzel Dozier also faces weapons charges, authorities said.
MASS CASUALTY: Six Dead When Vehicle Goes Airborne, Catches Fire In Newark MASS CASUALTY: Six Dead When Vehicle Goes Airborne, Catches Fire In Newark
Mass Casualty: Six Dead When Vehicle Goes Airborne, Catches Fire In Newark The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a devastating crash that left six people dead late Friday night, Dec. 6, in Newark, authorities said. UPDATE: Hudson Catholic Football Coaches Among Two Dead In Fiery Newark Crash The crash occurred at approximately 10:47 p.m. at the intersection of Raymond Boulevard and Blanchard Street.  A vehicle carrying six individuals was traveling on Raymond Boulevard toward the Route 1&9 Southbound on-ramp when it veered off the roadway, became airborne, and struck a support column for the Pulaski Skyway, a spokesperson for the prosecut…
Missing East Orange Woman Found Dead In Newark: Prosecutor Missing East Orange Woman Found Dead In Newark: Prosecutor
Missing East Orange Woman Found Dead In Newark: Prosecutor A 30-year-old East Orange woman who was found dead on Thursday, Dec. 5, days after she was reported missing, authorities said. Rhanasia Knight was found in a vacant apartment at the Bradley Court complex on North Munn Avenue in Newark, a spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.  Knight had been reported missing by her family on Sunday, Dec. 1, authorities said. Can Everyone Pls Keep My Family In Ur Prayers, This is My Neice Rhanasia Knight, She's Been Missing Since. SUNDAY... Posted by Tammy Knight on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 The cause and manner of deat…
Newark Resident Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Man, Lighting Jeep On Fire: Prosecutor Newark Resident Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Man, Lighting Jeep On Fire: Prosecutor
Newark Resident Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Man, Lighting Jeep On Fire: Prosecutor A 25-year-old Newark man was convicted of murder in the first degree on Friday, Nov. 22 for his role in a fatal shooting in August 2022, authorities said. On August 2, 2022, Juan Leandry and his co-conspirators arrived at 535 South Orange Ave. in  dark-colored stolen Jeep Cherokee and fired 42 shots at Davian Sumier, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. Sumier later died from his injuries, Stephen said. Leandry later set the Jeep on fire in an empty lot in Irvington, posting images of the burning vehicle on his Instagram account, Stephens said. Investigators were abl…
18-Year-Old, Two Juveniles Arrested For Fatal Newark Shooting: Police 18-Year-Old, Two Juveniles Arrested For Fatal Newark Shooting: Police
18-Year-Old, Two Juveniles Arrested For Fatal Newark Shooting: Police An 18-year-old Newark resident and two juveniles were arrested on Thursday, Dec. 5 for a fatal shooting on Sunday, Dec. 1, authorities  said. Wes Thalerand, an 18-year-old Elizabeth resident, was shot and killed while seated in his vehicle at the intersection of Mapes Terrace and Huntington Terrace, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. Zaire Kelly and the two juveniles were charged with murder in the first degree, felony murder, robbery and weapons offenses, Stephens and Miranda said. 
18-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutor 18-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutor
18-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutor A 18-year-old Elizabeth resident was killed after being shot in the head on Sunday, Dec. 1 in Newark, authorities said. Wes Thalerand was fatally shot at 9 p.m. at 188 Huntington Avenue, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. He was pronounced dead at University Hospital in Newark, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
Newark Man Convicted Of Gun Possession: Essex County Prosecutor Newark Man Convicted Of Gun Possession: Essex County Prosecutor
Newark Man Convicted Of Gun Possession: Essex County Prosecutor A 39-year-old Newark man was convicted on Friday, Nov. 22 of gun possession following a two-day trial, authorities said. In September 2021, Keiron Murray and another man were standing in front of a vacant lot at 169 Chapman St. in Orange, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. The officers instructed the men to leave the area, Stephens said. Upon returning two hours later, the officers discovered a gun, a hollow-point bullet, and methamphetamine on the ground near a parked car, Stephens said. Murray was convicted of gun possession, drug possession, resisting arrest and diso…
Reward Offered In Fatal Hit-and-Run Newark Crash: Authorities Reward Offered In Fatal Hit-and-Run Newark Crash: Authorities
Reward Offered In Fatal Hit-and-Run Newark Crash: Authorities It has been three years since 42-year-old Rajon Collins was fatally struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Newark. Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Essex County Sherriff Armando Fontoura announced on Thursday, Nov. 21, a $5,000 Crime Stoppers Program reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the fatal crash. Collins was struck near Springfield Avenue and South 18th Street on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, authorities said. Collins was hit by a red Jeep Grand Cherokee that had been reported stolen and was traveling at a high rate of speed, au…
Car Slams Into Tree in Bloomfield, Leaving Two In Critical Condition: Authorities Car Slams Into Tree in Bloomfield, Leaving Two In Critical Condition: Authorities
Car Slams Into Tree in Bloomfield, Leaving Two In Critical Condition: Authorities Two people are in critical condition after a car crashed into a tree in Bloomfield on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 17, authorities said. At 10 p.m., a 2024 silver Acura Integra struck the tree at John F. Kennedy Drive North and Spruce Street, a spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.  The driver and the three passengers were transported to a nearby hospital, authorities said. Two of the occupants were listed in critical condition, authorities said The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
Victim ID'd In Fatal East Orange Crash: Prosecutor Victim ID'd In Fatal East Orange Crash: Prosecutor
Victim ID'd In Fatal East Orange Crash: Prosecutor The pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle in East Orange on the early morning of Saturday, Nov. 16 has been identified as a 24-year-old man, authorities said. Darian Anthony Martinez was hit by a 2024 Honda Accord at 33 Ampere Pl., at 5:30 a.m., the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said, though they did not say when or where he died. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East Orange: Prosecutor Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East Orange: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East Orange: Prosecutor A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in East Orange on the early morning of Saturday, Nov. 16, authorities said. At 5:30 a.m., the pedestrian was hit by a 2024 Honda Accord at 33 Ampere Pl., the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said, though they did not say when or where they died. The identity of the pedestrian has not been revealed. The investigation is ongoing.
Five Arrested After $7K In Ecstasy, Coke, Heroin, Meth Seized: Essex County Prosecutor Five Arrested After $7K In Ecstasy, Coke, Heroin, Meth Seized: Essex County Prosecutor
Five Arrested After $7K In Ecstasy, Coke, Heroin, Meth Seized: Essex County Prosecutor Five people were arrested after multiple raids in Hudson, Essex and Union counties last month uncovered $7,000 in illegal drugs, authorities said. The raids, which took place Wednesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 31, were the result of a four-month investigation and targeted individuals believed to be involved in the distribution of controlled substances, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. Recovered in the raids were approximately 27 grams of heroin, 20 vials of cocaine and crack cocaine, 84 Ecstasy pills, Oxycodone and Xanax pills as well as drug packaging paraphernali…
Passenger, 24, Killed In Crash Off NJ Highway: Prosecutor Passenger, 24, Killed In Crash Off NJ Highway: Prosecutor
Passenger, 24, Killed In Crash Off NJ Highway: Prosecutor A 24-year-old woman was killed in a two-car crash in West Orange on Tuesday, Oct. 29, authorities said. First responders arrived at Pleasant Valley Way and Belle Terre Road near the Route 280 ramp at 11:59 p.m. and saw multiple injuries at the scene, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office and Joe Fagan, the public information officer for the city of West Orange said. Floribel Hiciano was sitting in the rear of one of the two cars at the time of the crash, authorities said. She was taken to University Hospital where she died, authorities said. Two individuals were transported to another …
Newark Teacher Dies Days After Being Struck By Vehicle Outside High School: Authorities Newark Teacher Dies Days After Being Struck By Vehicle Outside High School: Authorities
Newark Teacher Dies Days After Being Struck By Vehicle Outside High School: Authorities A 66-year-old Newark teacher died Saturday, Oct. 26, after being struck by a vehicle at Arts High School on Wednesday, Oct. 23, authorities said. At 10:39 a.m., police responded to the 500 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard on a call of two pedestrians struck, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Police found two women, one of whom was Laura Cuevas, struck in the aftermath of a two-car crash that saw one vehicle striking a wall at Arts High School, Fragé said. Cuevas was pinned against the exterior wall of the building, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. …
Unlicensed Dentist Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Patient On Route 46: Prosecutor Unlicensed Dentist Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Patient On Route 46: Prosecutor
Unlicensed Dentist Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Patient On Route 46: Prosecutor A 31-year-old Orange man was arrested and charged with practicing dentistry without a license on Tuesday, Oct. 15, authorities said. On Monday, Oct. 14, Fairfield police began investigating a sexual assault alleged to have occurred at 363 Route 46, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.  The victim said she was seeing Jonathan Colombo, who advertised on Instagram, that he provided dental veneers at a discounted rate, authorities said. The woman said she was sexually assaulted after the dental procedure, authorities said. Authorities said they are continuing to investigate the sexu…
2 Dead In 3-Car Newark Bridge Crash That Left Vehicles Mangled 2 Dead In 3-Car Newark Bridge Crash That Left Vehicles Mangled
2 Dead In 3-Car Newark Bridge Crash That Left Vehicles Mangled Police have identified the two people killed in a three-vehicle crash on a Newark bridge over the weekend. Anaji Ryan, of Carteret, was driving a Ford Focus which collided with a Dodge Durango and Subaru Outback on the Raymond Boulevard Bridge in the city’s Ironbound section around 4 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said. Both she and her passenger, Ayriella M. Hughes, were killed. Their ages and hometowns were pending verification. The drivers of the other two vehicles were taken to area …
Accused NJ Killer Smiles Wide In His Mugshot Accused NJ Killer Smiles Wide In His Mugshot
Accused NJ Killer Smiles Wide In His Mugshot A 21-year-old accused killer from Newark and Phillipsburg flashed a huge grin as authorities snapped his photo during processing. Zyion Williams-Jones is accused of shooting Darryl Craft at midnight on Monday, Sept. 2 at Bergen Street and Chadwick Avenue, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said.  Craft was rushed to University Hospital, where he was soon pronounced dead, authorities said. An investigation determined Williams-Jones was the person responsible and he was charged with murder and multiple weapons offenses, au…
NY Man Kills Hotel Employee, Wounds Coworker In NJ: Prosecutor NY Man Kills Hotel Employee, Wounds Coworker In NJ: Prosecutor
NY Man Kills Hotel Employee, Wounds Coworker In NJ: Prosecutor A New York man has been arrested and charged in a double shooting at New Jersey at a Fairfield hotel last week, authorities announced. Tyrone Malcolm, 39, of Middletown, NY, has been charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Mohammed Sahariar, which also left his co-worker with critical injuries, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna.  Investigators say that shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, Sahariar and the second victim, who has not been identified, were working at …
'Trouble At The Hotel:' 2 Men Shot, 1 Dead In Fairfield (UPDATE) 'Trouble At The Hotel:' 2 Men Shot, 1 Dead In Fairfield (UPDATE)
'Trouble At The Hotel:' 2 Men Shot, 1 Dead In Fairfield (Update) Details have been released in a deadly shooting on Friday, Oct. 4 in Fairfield. One man was killed and another wounded in a shooting at the Ramada Inn on 2 Bridges Road around 12:30 p.m., Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna said. "The Fairfield Police Department received a 911 call reporting unknown trouble at the hotel," Manna and Stephens said in a press release.  Arriving officers found two men with gunshot wounds at the scene. One was unresponsive and pronounced dead while the other was taken to the hospital in unknown con…
Bloomfield Woman, 26, Shot Dead In Newark Supermarket: Prosecutor Bloomfield Woman, 26, Shot Dead In Newark Supermarket: Prosecutor
Bloomfield Woman, 26, Shot Dead In Newark Supermarket: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Bloomfield woman was shot and killed in a Newark supermarket on Wednesday, Sept. 18, authorities said. Nakiyyah Blue was found unresponsive having suffered gunshot wounds in the store on the 300 block of South 7th Street around 8:45 p.m., Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said. First responders rendered aid, but Blue was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:57 p.m.  Sidi Supermarket appears to be the only grocery store on the block where Blue was killed. The incident is being investigated by the Prosecutor’…
Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutor Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutor
Man Fatally Shot In Newark: Prosecutor A man was fatally shot in the West Ward of Newark on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 18, authorities said.Police in Newark responded to the 300 block of South 7th Street and found the victim dead from a gunshot wound, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The Essex County Prosecutor's Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation into the fatal shooting, authorities said. The victim has not been identified.
Murder Suspect Arrested Days After Essex County Park Killing, Prosecutor Says Murder Suspect Arrested Days After Essex County Park Killing, Prosecutor Says
Murder Suspect Arrested Days After Essex County Park Killing, Prosecutor Says Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in the killing of a 28-year-old man in an Essex County park earlier this month. Brandon Beasley is accused of shooting and killing DeAndre Smith in Metcalf Park on Valley Street in Orange on Thursday, Sept. 12, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Orange Public Safety Director Todd Warren said. Smith was rushed to University Hospital after the 8:30 p.m. incident, where he died on Sunday, Sept. 15.  An investigation by the Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force and the Orange Police Department led authorities to charge Beasley, with…
Essex County Lieutenant Charged With Assault: Prosecutor Essex County Lieutenant Charged With Assault: Prosecutor
Essex County Lieutenant Charged With Assault: Prosecutor David Fontoura, a lieutenant in the Essex Coutny Prosecutor's Office was charged with multiple accounts of assault related to domestic violence incidents, authorities said. Fontoura was charged with aggravated assault, weapons offenses, criminal restraint and making terroristic threats, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said, for incidents that occurred in Nutley between September 2019 and March 2020. The incidents were reported to the Nutley Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and transferred to Mercer County to prevent any conflict of interest, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office …
Neighbors Evacuated In 22-Hour Standoff With Armed Man In Essex County: Police Neighbors Evacuated In 22-Hour Standoff With Armed Man In Essex County: Police
Neighbors Evacuated In 22-Hour Standoff With Armed Man In Essex County: Police A 34-year-old barricaded Irvington man was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 5 after a standoff that lasted nearly 24 hours, authorities said. At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, Irvington police responded to the 300 block of Nesbit Terrace on a report of an armed person and encountered Karim Brunson, who proceeded to barricade himself in the home, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Irvington Public Safety Director Tracy Bowers said. Irvington officers secured the area and received assistance from the Sheriff’s Tactical Response Team, Stephen and Bowers said. Trained negotiators …
Toddler Killed After Dog Attack In Newark: Prosecutor Toddler Killed After Dog Attack In Newark: Prosecutor
Toddler Killed After Dog Attack In Newark: Prosecutor An 18-month old toddler was killed after being attacked by a dog in Newark on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 3, authorities said. Police responded to the 100 block of 2nd Avenue around 9:30 p.m., and found the girl severely injured, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. She was taken to University Hospital where she was pronounced dead, authorities said. The Essex County Prosecutor Office's Homicide Task Force is investigating, authorities said.
Newark Infant's Death Under Investigation: Authorities Newark Infant's Death Under Investigation: Authorities
Newark Infant's Death Under Investigation: Authorities A 7-month-old infant died in Newark on Sunday, Sept. 1, authorities said. At 9 p.m., police responded to Avon Avenue and South 10th Street and found an unconscious and unresponsive infant, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The infant was pronounced dead, authorities said. The investigation remains ongoing, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.
Man Killed In Newark Shooting: Prosecutor Man Killed In Newark Shooting: Prosecutor
Man Killed In Newark Shooting: Prosecutor A 33-year-old Newark man was fatally shot on the early morning of Monday, Sept. 2, authorities said. Darryl Craft was found unconscious and unresponsive near 139 Chadwick Ave. at 12:10 a.m., the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. He was taken to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead soon after, authorities said. Just Found Out My Lil Cousin #LilAnt Was Killed This Morning 😞😢 My Mom Called Me With The Bad News... Posted by Scott Dwayne Emanuel on Monday, September 2, 2024 The investigation is ongoing, authorities said. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 nuttyyyyyyyyy !!!!!noooooooo…
Body Of Missing North Arlington Man Recovered From Passaic River Body Of Missing North Arlington Man Recovered From Passaic River
Body Of Missing North Arlington Man Recovered From Passaic River The search for a missing 65-year-old man came for a tragic end early this week. The body of Orlando Chamorro, who had been reported missing out of North Arlington on Friday, Aug. 2, was recovered from the Passaic River on Monday, Aug. 5, Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Fennelley said. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force responded to Main Street and the Belleville Turnpike on reports of a body in the water that morning, where firefighters made the recovery, Fennelley said. Chamorro was pronounced dead at 10:40 a.m. The cause and manner of death are pending auto…
One Killed In Newark Crash: Prosecutor One Killed In Newark Crash: Prosecutor
One Killed In Newark Crash: Prosecutor One man was killed in a car crash in Newark on the early morning of Sunday, Aug. 4, authorities said. The crash occurred at 96 Delancy St., a spokesman for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.  An investigation is ongoing, authorities said.