Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II alongside Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Imam Hassan Sharif in Newark in January 2024. Imam Hassan Sharif was killed outside the Masjid Muhammad-Newark mosque at South Orange Ave and Camden…
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Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones today announced a Crime Stoppers Program reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the persons responsible for the fatal shooting of a teenager in Newark in 2022. On June 8, 2022, at approximately 11:14 pm, police officers responded to reports…
DetailsEssex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II is pleased to announce that a new session of the free domestic violence response initiative, “Sanctuary”, will begin in February (UPDATED, SEE BELOW). “Sanctuary” is a comprehensive 100-hour training program designed to empower community members to provide crisis intervention and outreach services to victims of domestic violence. The…
DetailsCongratulations to all those who completed our Crisis Intervention Team training program the week of January 13 at the Newark Police Department Training Facility.CIT provides law enforcement, 911 dispatchers, EMS, paramedics and mental health professionals with vital training and crisis resolution skills to improve responses to those experiencing a mental health crisis. 45 dedicated individuals…
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The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office (ECPO) is offering a four-week summer internship for high school students that will complete their junior year in June 2025. The session will run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Interns will receive a copy of the schedule on the first day of the program., which will run…
DetailsNearly 400 middle school students from across Essex County gathered at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark on December 18th for the annual Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Youth Conference. The event aimed to empower young adults with valuable information about community safety, internet safety and positive decision-making. A big thank you to the…
Details$15,000 Crime Stoppers Reward for Information in 2018 Fatal Weequahic Park Shooting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Essex County Sherriff Armando B. Fontoura today announced a $15,000 Crime Stoppers Program reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for a fatal shooting in Weequahic Park in Newark…
DetailsEssex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Essex County Sherriff Armando B. Fontoura announced today a $5,000 Crime Stoppers Program reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Newark in 2021. On September 12, 2021, 42-year-old Rajon Collins was…
DetailsEssex County Prosecutor’s Office Participates in “2024 Practice Area Fair” at Rutgers School of Law On Tuesday, November 19, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office had the honor of participating in the “2024 Practice Area Fair” at Rutgers School of Law in Newark. Our team showcased the essential role of community service and prosecution in advancing…
Details“Sanctuary” Program Graduates New Trainees in Domestic Violence Outreach On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II celebrated the graduates of “Sanctuary,” a key initiative of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy. “Sanctuary” is a 100-hour, free program designed to train community residents to provide essential crisis intervention and…
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