Scam Targets Families With Fake Bail Demands

 Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones are urging the public to be vigilant following reports of a disturbing bail scam that targets the families of individuals who have been recently arrested. Scammers are contacting loved ones of defendants and demanding bail money be sent through mobile payment apps such as…

Store Owner Charged with Selling Fake Apple Products

Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced that the owner of an electronics store in the City of Orange has been charged with selling counterfeit Apple products. 63-year-old Mahmoud Salim of Woodland Park was arrested on June 5. He is charged with third-degree counterfeiting for selling over 100 phony Apple products including AirPods, phones, and accessories…

International Collaboration in Action!

We were honored to welcome Australian law enforcement officer Warren Lysaght to our office as part of his U.S. tour to learn more about our criminal justice system. Detective Inspector Lysaght is a recipient of a fellowship from The Churchill Fellows Association of NSW (New South Wales) which enables him to travel internationally to study…

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 6th-12th

This National Crime Victims’ Rights Week we honor the strength and resilience of victims and their families.At the ECPO, we are committed to ensuring justice, healing and support for those impacted by crime.Our Victim-Witness Advocacy Unit works tirelessly to provide emotional support, crisis intervention and referrals throughout the legal process. You are not alone…we are…

Essex County Launches “Blue Envelope Program”

Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II, alongside Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones and the Essex County Police Chiefs Association are pleased to announce the official launch of the Essex County “Blue Envelope Program”. This initiative aims to encourage safer, more effective interactions between law enforcement and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and similar…

Domestic Violence Response Training Begins in MARCH

Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II is pleased to announce that a new session of the free domestic violence response initiative, “Sanctuary”, will begin in February (UPDATED, SEE BELOW). “Sanctuary” is a comprehensive 100-hour training program designed to empower community members to provide crisis intervention and outreach services to victims of domestic violence. The…

Graduates Complete Crisis Intervention Team Training

Congratulations to all those who completed our Crisis Intervention Team training program the week of January 13 at the Newark Police Department Training Facility.CIT provides law enforcement, 911 dispatchers, EMS, paramedics and mental health professionals with vital training and crisis resolution skills to improve responses to those experiencing a mental health crisis. 45 dedicated individuals…