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Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced the capture of 41 fugitives wanted for outstanding arrest warrants in Essex County. The fugitives were arrested on felonies ranging from homicide and aggravated assault to weapons possession. Four of the fugitives were wanted for homicide, and 12 have alleged gang affiliations. The five-day warrant sweep,…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, who is serving 160 years in prison for killing three women and attempting to murder a fourth, has been charged in a new indictment for murdering a 15-year-old girl. In addition to murder, the defendant is charged with attempted sexual assault of…
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 Jordan Rodriguez, 31, of Newark In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 8, police responded to a report of a gunshot…
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 Altariq Johnson 36, of Newark In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 8, police responded to the 100 block of Brenner…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal stabbing of Kenneth Wilkerson Jr., 41, of East Orange. On the morning of October 4, police were asked to respond to the 200 block…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old male from East Orange. On October 3, at about 3:15 p.m., the juvenile was found on the 100 block of…
“Sanctuary” A Domestic Violence Response Initiative An Outreach Program of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office ofVictim-Witness Advocacy What is “Sanctuary”? Sanctuary is an intensive, interactive 120-hour training program designed to equip community residents to provide crisis intervention and outreach services to domestic violence related assault, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, property crime victims, as well…
Dr. Vincent L. Stallings, Principal of the East Orange Stem Academy: “Prosecutor Stephens and Chief McGuire spoke to a large group of students in our middle and high school. It’s important that this population of students has a chance to engage with professionals who look like them and are from the same community. Prosecutor Stephens…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Glen Ride Police Chief Sean Quinn announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Crime Scene Investigations Bureau is investigating a fatal car and motorcycle collision that occurred yesterday afternoon in Glen Ridge, N.J. Jordan A. Mayrant, 21, of Bloomfield, was killed when his Yamaha YZF motorcycle…
We want to thank the students, staff, and Principal Stallings for their hospitality at the East Orange STEM Academy during Prosecutor Stephen’s visit with the juniors and seniors.
