March 31, 2022 Essex County Jury Convicts Newark Man of Vehicular Homicide Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted Najeeh Green, 30, of vehicular homicide and other charges in connection with the death of Priscilla Godoy, a 29-year-old Newark mother. On May 5,…
March 4, 2022 Essex County Jury Convicts Union City Man of Kidnapping, Assault, Strangulation and Weapons Charges Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted James Pilotti, 43, of Union City, of kidnapping, aggravated assault, weapons charges and strangulation. Following a trial before the…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that Victor Collazo, 45, of Newark was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison for slashing a man in downtown Newark. On Sept. 1, 2019, a woman approached the victim asking for money in the…
July 19, 2018 Man Sentenced to 26 Years for Attempted Murder Newark — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that Gregory Bentley, 24, was sentenced to 26 years in New Jersey State Prison yesterday by the Honorable Marysol Rosero, Judge of the Superior Court. He must serve 85 percent of his sentence…
Dec. 14, 2017 Irvington Man Found Guilty of Murder Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that Terrell Haywood, 28, of Irvington was found guilty of murdering 23-year-old Kharey Reynolds following a two-week trial before the Honorable Alfonso J. Cifelli, Judge of the Superior Court. According to Assistant Prosecutor Jacqueline Bilinkas,…
Nov. 16, 2017 Man Admits Witness Tampering Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that Kyon Coleman, 20, of Newark pled guilty to one count of witness tampering and two counts of second degree aggravated assault before the Honorable Martin G. Cronin, Judge of the Superior Court. Under the terms of…
Dec. 13, 2016 Five Defendants Enter Guilty Plea in Video Attack Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that five men have entered guilty pleas before the Honorable Richard T. Sules, Judge of the Superior Court, for assaulting a 28-year old Newark man on Sunday, Jan. 10, at Broad and Market…
July 28, 2016 Irvington Mother Sentenced to 45 Years for Starving Daughter to Death Two other children were starved Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that the Honorable Michael L. Ravin, Judge of the Superior Court, sentenced Krisla Rezierkyson Kris, also known as Venette Ovilde, to 45 years in…
Jan. 20, 2016 Belleville Man Found Guilty of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted Freddies Cresporios, 21, of Belleville of eight counts, including robbery, aggravated assault and weapons charges all linked to two separate attacks in Newark. Assistant…
Dec. 18, 2015 Newark Man Sentenced to 20 years for Aggravated Assault and Eluding Defendant fled from police on Irvine Turner Boulevard Newark — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Ali Bass, 33, of Newark was sentenced to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison by the Honorable Alfonse J. Cifelli,…
