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Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that an Essex County jury convicted Ahmad Taylor, 21, of Newark of passion/provocation manslaughter for killing a Newark man in a dispute over Nicki Minaj CDs. On Jan. 16, 2011 Amir McLean, 19, of Newark was fatally shot when he and Taylor got into an argument…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray stated today the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office has not filed charges against the two students who were involved in an incident that ended with the death of Gian Davis, 30, of Newark. The investigation remains active and ongoing but the preliminary results indicate the two Essex County college…
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office takes a proactive approach to crime prevention. In doing so, we have created the Community Justice Unit. This Unit is dedicated to creating and putting forth programs aimed at providing children and adolescents with positive alternatives and strategies to prevent delinquency. The Community Justice Unit holds a five week summer…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced that Andre DeMelo, 29, of Newark was arrested today by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Task Force with assistance from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team and charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. A search warrant was executed at his apartment…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced an Irvington man who kidnapped and attempted to murder his girlfriend was sentenced today to 25 years in New Jersey State Prison by the Honorable Peter V. Ryan, J.S.C. Judge Ryan sentenced 42-year-old Michelet Glaude to 25 years. He must serve 21 years before he is eligible…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that an Essex County jury convicted James Perry, 24, of Newark of 11 counts, including manslaughter by eluding, in connection with the death of Joselin Lizardo, 34, and her 10-year-old son, Aneudy Breton, both of Newark. Ms. Lizardo was running errands just blocks from her home…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that an Essex County Grand Jury has indicted Yvonne Walker, 45, for the murder and robbery of 88-year-old Cassetta Blunt. The grand jury returned a five-count indictment charging Walker with murder, felony murder, robbery, unlawful possession of a knife and possession of a knife for an…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Victor Sanchez, 28, of Newark pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in connection with the death of Felix Torres-Diaz, 43, of Venezuela. According to Assistant Prosecutor Rachel Gran, who handled the case, the victim and Sanchez got into an altercation. On Oct. 17, 2009 Sanchez returned…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and East Orange Police Chief William Robinson announced today the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and the East Orange Police are investigating the homicide of Lisa Lango, 45, of East Orange. Ms. Lango was discovered at her home at approximately 8 a.m. in the 200…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio announced today that a 16-year-old juvenile and 18-year-old Isiah Adams, both of Newark, have been arrested for the robbery and murder of Miguel Torres, 37, also of Newark. Mr. Torres, the owner of JNC Mini Mart located at 346 14th Avenue in…
