Authorities Offer Reward for Suspected Rapist

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a man believed to have been involved in two home invasions during which three women were sexually assaulted. During the month of February 2013, the suspect entered two separate homes in Newark brandishing a knife. In the…

Man Charged with Kidnapping Girl

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Pedro R. Rios, 57, of Newark was arraigned today at the Essex County Veterans Courthouse on three counts of kidnapping, five counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and one count of hindering apprehension. Assistant Essex County Prosecutor Deborah Freier, who is handling the…

Millburn Township Public Worker Arrested for Theft

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Millburn Public Works Department employee Anthony P. Boffa, 44, of Springfield, has been arrested and charged with theft. Boffa is charged with third degree theft by deception for purchasing landscaping products through the Township and giving the products to a private landscaper to repay a…

Two Convicted in Police Shoot Out

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Anwar Crockett, 32, and Ali Ibn Karim, 31, both of Elizabeth, were convicted by an Essex County jury of eluding, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and weapons charges, including possession of an assault firearm. In addition, the defendants were convicted of possession of a weapon…

Man Convicted of Robbery Sentenced to 15 Years

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that the Honorable Michael L. Ravin sentenced Jamil Kollie, 19, of Newark to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison. Under the No Early Release Act, Kollie must serve 85 percent of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole. In December 2012, an Essex County jury…