Men Charged with Essex Fells Murder Are Arraigned

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today the two defendants charged with murdering Robert Foster Nevius, a 91-year-old Essex Fells man, have entered not guilty pleas. Shaun Woodson, 25, of East Orange entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment today. Reginald Anthony, 29, also of East Orange entered a not guilty plea…

Mother is Charged with Murder of 5-year-old Daughter

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today Bianca K. Young, 24, had been charged with the murder of her daughter 5-year-old Charlize Young. The Honorable Joseph Cassini, 3rd, signed a warrant late today charging Young with murdering her daughter. The mother was taken into custody soon after the daughter’s death. Bail has been…

Death of 5 Year Old Under Investigation

The death of a 5-year-old is being investigated by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department. Police and emergency medical personnel responded to 5 Esther Street in Newark after receiving a 911 call last night. The child, identified as Charlize Young, 5, was transported by emergency medical personnel to University Hospital late…

Elizabeth Man Indicted for Newark Murder

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that an Essex County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Omar Solomon, 24, of Elizabeth with the July 12, 2010 murder of Leon Truesdale. Truesdale, 30, of Newark was shot multiple times around 4:45 am in the 100 block of Newton Street in Newark. Newark Police…

Man Indicted for Murder of Grandmother

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today an Essex County grand jury indicted Amir Johnson, 18, for the murder of Luz Hernandez, a 69-year-old Orange grandmother. A five-count indictment returned today charges Johnson with the Oct. 22, 2010 murder of Ms. Hernandez. He was also indicted on felony murder, burglary, robbery and receiving…