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Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Police Director Samuel A. DeMaio announced today that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Sean Hill, 21, of Newark. Hill is wanted for the Dec. 15, 2012 shooting of a 24-year-old male in the 500 block of 17th Street in Newark. Hill is…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that an Essex County jury convicted Yvonne Walker, 46, of Irvington of murdering Casetta Blunt, 88, also of Irvington. The older woman regularly allowed Walker into her home to do odd jobs in exchange for cash. Walker said the two got into an argument over $40…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Maritza Torres-Falu, 54, and Luis A. Velez, 55, both of Newark, were arrested this morning and charged with conspiracy, tax fraud and money laundering. The charges arise from their failure to file state tax returns or register three businesses: a consulting company called Latin Eagles…
