Wanted
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…
Operation Essex – 41 Fugitives Arrested in Essex County Warrant Sweep
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,…
Convicted Killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver Indicted for Another Murder
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…
Fatally Shooting in Newark
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…
Newark Man Fatally Shot
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…
East Orange Man Found Fatally Stabbed
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal stabbing of Kenneth Wilkerson Jr., 41, of East Orange. On the morning of October 4, police were asked to respond to the 200 block…
Juvenile Fatally Shot in East Orange
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old male from East Orange. On October 3, at about 3:15 p.m., the juvenile was found on the 100 block of…
Sanctuary Program
“Sanctuary” A Domestic Violence Response Initiative An Outreach Program of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office ofVictim-Witness Advocacy What is “Sanctuary”? Sanctuary is an intensive, interactive 120-hour training program designed to equip community residents to provide crisis intervention and outreach services to domestic violence related assault, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, property crime victims, as well…
