Newark Man Convicted of Murder

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today Ibn Muhammad, 25, of Newark was found guilty of murder by an Essex County jury for killing Jeffrey Christopher, 23, also of Newark. The jury also convicted Muhammad of one count of tampering with a witness by force and multiple weapons offenses. Assistant Prosecutor Naazneen Khan…

South Orange Man Admits Torching Car

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that Keontrae Lawrence, 22, of South Orange plead guilty to 2nd degree aggravated arson today before the Honorable Joseph Cassini 3rd, Judge of the Superior Court. Assistant Prosecutor Michael Morris said the incident occurred on Feb. 10, 2009 at the location of 114 Eastern Parkway, Irvington.…

Medford Couple Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that Chrissy Treamount, 30, and Ronald Piacenza, 40, both of Medford plead guilty to 3rd degree insurance fraud today before the Honorably Joseph Cassini, 3rd, Judge of the Superior Court. Assistant Prosecutor Michael Morris said the incident occurred on July 27, 2008 at 1010 18th Avenue…

Man Wanted for Orange Murder

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office has obtained an arrest warrant charging Justin Hazel, 25, of East Orange with the stabbing murder of Floyd McLean, 39, of East Orange. Hazel was also charged with two weapons offenses – illegal possession of a weapon and possession of…