Three Die in Fatal Fire in Newark

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today there was a multi-alarm fire at 108 South 8th Street in Newark last night. Three tenants – a man and two women – were rescued from the second and third floors. All were pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.…

Suspect in Seton Hall Murder is Arrested

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced that Nicholas Welch, 25, of East Orange has been arrested for the murder of 19-year-old Seton Hall student Jessica Moore of Disputanta, Va. Welch was arrested at approximately 9:05 p.m. yesterday at his South Clinton Street home which is just down the street from the crime scene.…

Newark Police Officer Admits Assaulting Prisoner

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino today announced that Vernon Parker, 37, of West Orange has pleaded guilty to official misconduct related to the aggravated assault of a prisoner. In an unrelated case, Parker also admitted to endangering the welfare of a child for physically abusing his teenage stepdaughter. Appearing before the Honorable Ronald…