Man Arrested for Killing Kearny Man in Newark

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today Cesar Clausett-Soto, 29, of Newark was arrested at approximately 8 a.m. this morning for the murder of Johnny Nazario, 23, of Kearny. Nazario was fatally shot in the early morning hours of May 28, on Highland Avenue in Newark. Newark Police and investigators from the Essex…

Mother Charged In Irvington Child’s Death

Acting Prosecutor Carolyn Murray has announced that the cause of death of an 8 year old Irvington child was found to be homicide. The child’s mother Venette Ovilde, 30 and friend Myriam Janvier, 23 both of Irvington, have been charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The mother has been additionally charged with Aggravated…

ECPO Sponsors World Against Violence Youth Conference

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray will be the keynote speaker on Friday, May 13, 2011, when the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office hosts its fifteenth “World Against Violence” Youth Conference (WAV #15): “No More Bullying!” for approximately 500 students from middle schools located in Newark, Irvington, East Orange, South Orange, Maplewood and Livingston. The…

Men Charged with Essex Fells Murder Are Arraigned

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today the two defendants charged with murdering Robert Foster Nevius, a 91-year-old Essex Fells man, have entered not guilty pleas. Shaun Woodson, 25, of East Orange entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment today. Reginald Anthony, 29, also of East Orange entered a not guilty plea…