$15,000 Crime Stoppers Reward for Information in 2018 Fatal Weequahic Park Shooting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Essex County Sherriff Armando B. Fontoura today announced a $15,000 Crime Stoppers Program reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for a fatal shooting in Weequahic Park in Newark…
$5,000 Crime Stoppers Reward for Information in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Essex County Sherriff Armando B. Fontoura announced today a $5,000 Crime Stoppers Program reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Newark in 2021. On September 12, 2021, 42-year-old Rajon Collins was…
“2024 Practice Area Fair” at Rutgers School of Law
Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Participates in “2024 Practice Area Fair” at Rutgers School of Law On Tuesday, November 19, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office had the honor of participating in the “2024 Practice Area Fair” at Rutgers School of Law in Newark. Our team showcased the essential role of community service and prosecution in advancing…
Sanctuary Program Graduates
“Sanctuary” Program Graduates New Trainees in Domestic Violence Outreach On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II celebrated the graduates of “Sanctuary,” a key initiative of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy. “Sanctuary” is a 100-hour, free program designed to train community residents to provide essential crisis intervention and…
The 12th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner – Peace Islands Institute NJ
On February 22, 2024, Nicole Graves-Watson, ECPO Community Relations Specialist, was one of the honorees during this year’s public safety awards presented by the Peace Islands Institute. Nicole was the only woman honoree and only recipient from Essex County. Additional honorees included representatives from Union County EMS, Paterson Police Department, Paterson Fire Department, NJ State…
Passover Holiday 2024 Calendar
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East Orange Police Officer Convicted of Aggravated Assault
By Robert Florida Newark – An Essex County jury convicted former East Orange Police Officer Devin L. Higgs of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child for physically abusing his then nine-year-old son. On February 15, 2018, Higgs, 53, of West Orange, brought his son to the hospital for injuries that stemmed from…
ECPO Offers Summer Internships
By Robert Florida Newark – Prosecutor Stephens invites high school juniors to apply to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Summer Youth Internship Program. The four-week internship is a mix of workshops, guest speakers, and class trips. The program exposes Essex County students to careers in law, law enforcement, and government. The interns will learn about…
Theodore N. Stephens, II Sworn in as Essex County Prosecutor
By Robert Florida Newark – Theodore N. Stephens, II was sworn in February 16 to serve a five-year term as Essex County Prosecutor. Stephens had served as acting prosecutor since September 4, 2018, when appointed by Governor Murphy. On February 8, Stephens’s nomination was advanced by the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee; on February 12…
Newark Homicide Under Investigation
By Robert Florida Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of Tyquane Steed, 29, of Howell Township, N.J. On February 13, shortly before 9 p.m., Newark police responded…
