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Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Bureau is investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision that apparently caused the death of Earnest Green, 93, of East Orange. On Saturday, November 5, at about 6:30 p.m., police were…
Kendall Howard, Who Plead Not Guilty, Will Appear in Court November 9 for Detention Hearing Kendall Howard, who is charged with the attempted murder of two police officers, plead not guilty in his first court appearance, conducted virtually November 3 before Judge Jude Nkama. Public Defender George Shire said “not guilty” on Howard’s behalf to…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II held a press conference on 11/2 to discuss the apprehension of Kendall Howard, who was charged with the attempted murder of two Newark Police officers.
Kendall Howard Charged with Attempted Murder of Police Officers. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced that Kendall Howard, 30, has been charged with the attempted murder of two Newark Police officers. Authorities allege that Howard shot the two officers on the afternoon of November 1 as they attempted to question him in…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced the capture of 41 fugitives wanted for outstanding arrest warrants in Essex County. The fugitives were arrested on felonies ranging from homicide and aggravated assault to weapons possession. Four of the fugitives were wanted for homicide, and 12 have alleged gang affiliations. The five-day warrant sweep,…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, who is serving 160 years in prison for killing three women and attempting to murder a fourth, has been charged in a new indictment for murdering a 15-year-old girl. In addition to murder, the defendant is charged with attempted sexual assault of…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of Jordan Rodriguez, 31, of Newark In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 8, police responded to a report of a gunshot…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of Altariq Johnson 36, of Newark In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 8, police responded to the 100 block of Brenner…
