Newark Cop Convicted of Aggravated Assault

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that an 11-year veteran of the Newark Police Department was convicted by an Essex County jury of 3rd degree aggravated assault, 2nd degree official misconduct and simple assault for striking a Newark man in the face with his police issued weapon. Following a week-long trial before…

Man Wanted for Murder

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Police Director Samuel A. DeMaio announced today that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Jihad Latham, 20, of Newark. Latham is wanted for New Year’s Eve murder of Efrahim Kinchen, 20, of Newark. In addition to shooting Kinchen, Latham is charged with shooting…