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Newark, N.J.- Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda announced today that an investigation is underway into a car crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Newark. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Newark Police Division received calls reporting a motor…
Newark, N.J.– Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda announced today that an investigation is underway into a fatal motor vehicle crash that killed a woman on Route 21 in Newark. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Newark Police Division received 911 calls reporting…
Newark, N.J.- Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that a jury has convicted David Parker, 23, of Irvington, of first-degree murder, second-degree conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Assistant Prosecutor Brian Pollock and Assistant Prosecutor Christian Marin tried the…
Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that a jury has convicted Eric Hampton Manning, 30, of Newark, of first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. The Honorable Patrick J. Arre, J.S.C. presided over the case. Manning was convicted in the fatal…
Newark, N.J. – Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that a jury has convicted Moa Mengesha, 43, of South Orange, of two counts of second-degree eluding police. Assistant Prosecutor Gianna Sanguinetti and Assistant Prosecutor Kathryn Zangari tried the case before the Honorable Judge Lori Grifa, J.S.C. The defendant represented himself at trial. The charges…
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Youth Internship Program. The program offers high school students the opportunity to learn about the criminal justice system, develop professional skills, and explore future careers in public service. Participants will take part in workshops on leadership and positive decision-making, college and career…
Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Caldwell Police Director Nichele L. Patrick announced today that an investigation is underway into a fatal hit-and run accident that killed a woman in Caldwell on Friday, January 16, 2026. On January 16, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Caldwell Police Department responded to the area of the 400…
Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that a Livingston woman has been charged with third-degree theft in connection with the alleged theft of $17,360 from an East Orange high school. Khaliah Johnson, 44, of Livingston, is charged with stealing the funds from a Cicely Tyson High School of Performing Arts fundraising account. Johnson was…
Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that a Newark man has been sentenced to life in prison, plus 60 years, for a 2023 shooting that killed one person and wounded four others on a Newark street. The Honorable Judge Harold W. Fullilove, Jr. J.S.C., presided over both the trial and the sentencing. On October…
Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones announced today that a reward of up to $10,000 is being offered through the Essex County Crime Stoppers program for information leading to an arrest in connection with the 2020 fatal shooting of a Newark man. The victim, Laquan Nowlin, 32, of East Orange,…
