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Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today Newark Police Lieutenant Luis Santiago, and his son, Officer Louis Santiago, have both been indicted in connection with the death of Damian Z. Dymka, a nurse who was struck and killed by Officer Santiago. On Nov. 1, 2021, Dymka, 29, of Garfield was coming home…
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Interim Newark Public Safety Director Raul Malave announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal shooting Rabel Ramos-Gomez, 46, of Belleville. On Sunday, July 17 Ramos-Gomez was shot while working…
Feb. 5, 2020 Authorities Seek Help from Public in Cold Case Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in solving a cold case. On Oct. 5, 2006 Carey Suitt was struck and killed by a hit and run…
Nov. 26, 2019 Allegations of Abuse at Essex County Jail Deemed Unfounded Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that the Professional Standards Bureau of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office (ECPO), more commonly known as the Internal Affairs Unit, has concluded that claims made by two ICE detainees that they…
Oct. 10, 2019 Newark Man Sentenced to Six and Half Years for Aggravated Assault Newark—Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that Lateef Dennis, 40, of Newark was sentenced to six and a half years — the maximum sentence — on one count of aggravated assault on his uncle and one count…
Oct. 8, 2019 East Orange Man Convicted of Drug Distribution Newark — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted Willie C. Moore, 40, currently of East Orange of eight counts of possession and possession with intent to distribute opioids, including oxycodone, endocet, alprazolam and heroin.…
Aug. 30, 2019 Northern State Corrections Officer Sentenced to Three Years Probation Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that former Northern State Prison corrections officer Avril D. Richardson, 46, of Elizabeth has been sentenced to three years probation by the Honorable Mark S. Ali, Judge of the Superior Court.…
Dec. 18, 2018 Ex-School Security Guard Convicted of Criminal Trespass Newark — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted Steven Hightower, 49, of Vauxhall of fourth degree criminal trespass following a trial before the Honorable Nancy Sivilli, Judge of the Superior Court. According to Assistant…
June 28, 2018 Three Convicted in Incident with Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Detectives Newark — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted three individuals who were involved in an incident with Essex County Prosecutor’s Office detectives during which a gun was recovered. Following a trial before…
April 13, 2018 Hackensack Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Social Media Threats Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that John Coulouris, 19, of Hackensack, was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison by the Honorable Mark J. Nelson, Judge of the Superior Court, after pleading guilty to…
