Irvington Man Found Guilty of Felony Murder

Dec. 19, 2018 Man Convicted of Felony Murder Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted Carlos McLean, 28, of Irvington of felony murder and robbery for the fatal shooting of Jonathan Vargas Matildes, 27, a Mexican immigrant. The fatal shooting occurred on Aug.…

Two Convicted of Carjacking and Robbery

Dec. 18, 2018 Two Convicted of Carjacking and Robbery Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that two men were convicted by an Essex County jury of an armed carjacking. One of those men was also convicted of an armed robbery that occurred on the following day. Dashawn Ward, 21,…

Ex-School Security Guard Convicted of Criminal Trespass

Dec. 18, 2018 Ex-School Security Guard Convicted of Criminal Trespass Newark — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted Steven Hightower, 49, of Vauxhall of fourth degree criminal trespass following a trial before the Honorable Nancy Sivilli, Judge of the Superior Court. According to Assistant…

Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault

Dec. 5, 2018 Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that Vidrole Monace, 43, of East Orange was sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison yesterday by the Honorable Alfonse Cifelli, Judge of the Superior Court, for sexually assaulting a…