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Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that a jury has convicted Darneil Thomas, 26, of West Orange, for his role in two separate murders that occurred in East Orange and Orange in 2022. Thomas was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, two…
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, The ECSO Office of Emergency Management, and the West Orange Police Department joined forces for a mock Child Abduction Response Training certification exercise at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The exercise was designed to test and strengthen coordinated law…
Newark, N.J – Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that a Newark man has been sentenced to 21 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2021 death of a woman in Irvington. On December 18, 2025, a jury found Lando Marc, 34, guilty of first-degree aggravated manslaughter, second-degree leaving the scene…
Newark, N.J. – Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that a Newark man has been sentenced to 60 years in state prison for sexually assaulting three women. Assistant Prosecutors Meredith Mona and Brianna Sandroni tried the case before Judge Harold W. Fullilove, Jr., J.S.C., who also presided over the sentencing. On June…
Newark, N.J – Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II is reminding county residents and visitors that all FIFA World Cup 2026 match venues and fan-related events will be designated as strict “No Drone Zones”. Unauthorized drone use near stadiums is illegal and poses serious safety risks. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will enforce Temporary…
Newark, N.J. – Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II is pleased to announce that a new session of ECPO’s free domestic violence response initiative, “Sanctuary”, will start on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. “Sanctuary”, is a comprehensive 100-hour program that trains community members to provide crisis intervention and outreach services to victims of domestic violence.…
Newark, N.J – Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda announced today an arrest in connection with a fatal two-car crash that claimed the life of an elderly woman in Newark on Monday, April 27, 2026. Aides Benites Rivera, 45, of Newark, is charged with second-degree leaving the…
Newark, N.J. – Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted a Newark man in connection with the death of an elderly pedestrian who was struck while crossing a Newark street in 2023. Andre Snowden-Stegall, 23, was convicted of third-degree of endangering an injured victim, and fourth-degree…
Newark, N.J- The current digital environment has created increasing challenges in safeguarding personal and financial information. As scams grow more sophisticated and widespread, Essex County residents are urged to remain vigilant, exercise caution, and take proactive steps to protect their personal data. In response to this growing threat, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, and the…
Newark, N.J – Essex County will join communities across the nation in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19 through April 25, 2026, marking the 45th anniversary of this important annual observance. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Board of County Commissioners join Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II in…
