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Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Jennifer Lubisco, 33, of Millburn has been charged with third degree theft. Lubisco, who has been employed by the city of Millburn for seven years as a customer service representative for the Recreation Department, was charged today with stealing in excess of $500 from the…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that the Honorable Peter J. Vazquez, J.S.C., sentenced Yvonne Walker to 45 years in New Jersey State Prison for the murder of Cassetta Blunt, an 88-year-old woman who hired Walker to cut grass and do other chores around the house. Walker, 47, of Irvington must serve…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that an Essex County jury convicted Jahaan Allen, 28, and Nathaniel Broadnax, 30, both of Newark, following a trial before the Honorable Verna G. Leath, J.S.C. The case was tried by Assistant Prosecutor Adam Salzer. On May 5, 2011, Newark Police officers noticed the two defendants…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Jererad Hollaway, 26, of Newark was found guilty by an Essex County jury of second degree unlawful possession of a handgun but acquitted of murdering Michael Reese, 22, of Newark. The case was tried before the Honorable Judge Joseph Cassini, III, J.S.C. Deliberations began last…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that an indictment was returned by the Essex County grand jury charging Ernest Williams, 21, of Montclair of murdering Brian Schiavetti, 21, of Ridgewood, Conn. Schiavetti was killed in Montclair during an attempted robbery on July 22, 2012. He died from multiple gunshot wounds. His body…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Police Director Samuel A. DeMaio announced today that Michael Parker, 40, of Newark was arrested and charged with aggravated arson and terroristic threats setting a small fire at Father and Son Moving Co., on Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark. Parker was employed by the Moving Company. This…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that a 12-year veteran of the Essex County Sheriff’s Office was convicted of official misconduct today by an Essex County jury in a case tried before the Honorable Peter V. Ryan, J.S.C. Acting Prosecutor Murray said, “It is a real tragedy when a sworn law enforcement…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will host an all-girls youth conference in recognition of Women’s History Month tomorrow, Thursday, March 14. Over 200 high school students from various schools in Essex County are expected to attend the “We Run the World!” youth conference. The goal…
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a man believed to have been involved in two home invasions during which three women were sexually assaulted. During the month of February 2013, the suspect entered two separate homes in Newark brandishing a knife. In the…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Anwar Crockett, 32, and Ali Ibn Karim, 31, both of Elizabeth, were convicted by an Essex County jury of eluding, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and weapons charges, including possession of an assault firearm. In addition, the defendants were convicted of possession of a weapon…
