Twin Brothers Charged With Homicide

Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II announced today that twin brothers Dequan and Uquan Meadows, both 24 of Newark, have been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Boubacar Doukoure, 29, of Jersey City.   On January 24, 2023, police responded at 5:28 p.m. to a report of…

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Two Men Charged in Connection With a Newark Homicide

Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II announced today that Ibn Hill, 22, and Tyquan Zigler, 27, both of Newark, have been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting ofJerry Works Jr. in 2020. At the time of his death, Works was 50 and lived in Newark. On September 14,…

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Newark Fatality Under Investigation

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 death of Amin Abdul-Aziz, 43, of Newark. On March 17, at 7 p.m., police were notified of an assault on the 100 block of North…

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Newark Woman Sentenced to 28 Years for Fatal Drive-By Shooting

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II announced that Chantal Mitchell, 31, of Newark, was sentenced to 28 years in prison for killing Deitrick Mitchell, 21, of Newark, back in February 2020. Superior Court Judge Ronald D. Wigler sentenced Mitchell on Friday, March 17. Late last year, she plead guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter,…

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ECPO Celebrates Black History Month

By Robert Florida The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), held its 12th annual Black History Month Celebration, honoring six people who’ve demonstrated extraordinary commitments to the cause of justice. In his opening remarks, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said this year’s…

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East Orange Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Aggravated Manslaughter

By Robert Florida Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced that Jashon Allen, 34, of East Orange, was sentenced to 28 years in prison following a guilty plea to aggravated manslaughter for killing Daimeir Nelson in October 2020. On Friday, February 17, 2023, Allen was sentenced by the Honorable Ronald D. Wigler, Judge…

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Man Convicted of Slaying Mother of Three and Trying to Disintegrate Her Remains; His Brother Convicted of Aiding in Coverup

Man Convicted of Slaying Mother of Three and Trying to Disintegrate Her Remains; His Brother Convicted of Aiding in Coverup Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced that an Essex County jury convicted Gualberto Lebron, 37, of Newark, for stalking and murdering Julia Vega, his ex-girlfriend, and mother of his children, then trying…

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Message from the County Prosecutor’s Association of New Jersey

Death of Tyre Nichols and the charging of Memphis Police officers Anger. Hurt. Frustration. These are just some of the many emotions experienced after seeing the brutal treatment suffered by Tyre Nichols during a Tennessee traffic stop. The videos released today are far beyond disturbing; we echo the sentiments of Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.”…

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