Orange Man Convicted in Montclair YMCA Murder

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today Kenneth Duckett, 39, of Orange was found guilty by an Essex County Jury. Duckett was convicted of murdering the mother of his two children, Monica Paul, 31, of Montclair. Duckett was also convicted of two weapons offenses. The trial began on Dec. 1. Assistant Prosecutors Rachel…

Newark Man Charged in Fatal Shooting

There has been an arrest in the homicide that occurred in the Vailsburg section of Newark last evening, whereby a 16-year old victim was fatally shot. Kristin Best, 18, of Newark, he has been charged with Aggravated Manslaughter, Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for unlawful purpose. These charges are mere accusations.…

Suspect Shot in East Orange Chase

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced that East Orange Police pursued a vehicle into Irvington last night after observing a 2004 Honda Accord being driven erratically. At approximately 1050 P.M., officers observed the vehicle being driven erratically by a lone driver in the area of Cambridge Street. The driver, Robert Hayward, 39 of…

Newark Man Arrested for Child Pornography

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that Luis A. Vazquez, 20, of Newark was arrested and charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, specifically by distributing child pornography, a 2nd degree crime and by possessing child pornography, a 4th degree crime. Following the execution of a search warrant…