ECPO-Press – Essex County Prosecutor's Office https://njecpo.org Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 212144793 Youth Conference Empowers and Inspires New Generation https://njecpo.org/youth-conference-empowers-and-inspires-new-generation/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:49:00 +0000 https://njecpo.org/?p=6319 Nearly 400 middle school students from across Essex County gathered at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark on December 18th for the annual Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Youth Conference. The event aimed to empower young adults with valuable information about community safety, internet safety and positive decision-making. A big thank you to the students and partners who made this event a huge success!

]]> 6319 $15,000 Crime Stoppers Reward for Information in 2018 Fatal Weequahic Park Shooting https://njecpo.org/6309-2/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:19:19 +0000 https://njecpo.org/?p=6309 $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 in 2018.

On the evening of August 6, 2018, 25-year-old Godfrey Jones Jr. was with a female companion in Weequahic Park when he was shot and killed. The female companion stated that two suspects approached them and asked the victim his name. The suspect shot Jones Jr. before he could answer.

Witnesses described the suspects as two Black males. One thin wearing a baseball cap with white lettering. The other heavier set with a full head of hair under a stocking cap. The suspect’s vehicle is reported to be a 2015-2018 four-door Nissan Altima.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.  All calls will be kept confidential.

]]> 6309 $5,000 Crime Stoppers Reward for Information in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash https://njecpo.org/5000-crime-stoppers-reward-for-information-in-fatal-hit-and-run-crash/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:28:43 +0000 https://njecpo.org/?p=6302 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 hit by a red Jeep Grand Cherokee near the intersection of Avon Avenue and South 18th Street. The stolen vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck Collins. He was later pronounced dead at Rutgers University Hospital.

Surveillance camera footage from the area shows two individuals fleeing from the vehicle after the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.  All calls will be kept confidential.

]]> 6302 “2024 Practice Area Fair” at Rutgers School of Law https://njecpo.org/2024-practice-area-fair-at-rutgers-school-of-law/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:14:58 +0000 https://njecpo.org/?p=6297 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 justice and enhancing public safety. They highlighted how a career in prosecution extends beyond the courtroom, focusing on the importance of community collaboration to prevent crime, support victims, and foster trust. Through real-world examples, they inspired students to view prosecution as a rewarding career path that merges legal expertise with a deep commitment to creating a positive impact on both the community and society at large.

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