Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder

April 24, 2018 Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted Gregory Bentley, 24, of attempted murder, robbery, aggravated assault, conspiracy and weapons charges following a trial before the Honorable Marysol Rosero, Judge of the Superior Court. According to…

Man Arrested in Newark Triple Murder

Nov. 7, 2016 Man Charged with Killing Three, Injuring Three Newark – ActingEssex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that Jeremy Arrington, 26, of Newark has been charged in a triple homicide in which a young college student, who was visiting the family, and two children…

Essex County Jury Convicts Man of Killing Off-Duty Police Officer

Feb. 24, 2015 Essex County Jury Convicts Man of Killing Off-Duty Police Officer Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted Rasul McNeil-Thomas of aggravated manslaughter for killing off-duty police Officer William Johnson, a lifelong resident of Newark and a 16-year veteran of the Newark…

East Orange Man Arrested for Shooting Police Officer

Nov. 5, 2014 East Orange Police Officer Shot  Newark—Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and East Orange Police Chief William C. Robinson announced today that Robert O’Neil, 28, of East Orange has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for shooting an East Orange police officer. At approximately 11:22 a.m. today Sergeant Michael Williams,…