Job Posting – Public Information Officer

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office has an opening for a Public Information Officer. The ideal candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Primary responsibilities include drafting press releases, responding to media inquiries, arranging press conferences and updating social media platforms. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and experience in either communications,…

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The 12th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner – Peace Islands Institute NJ

On February 22, 2024, Nicole Graves-Watson, ECPO Community Relations Specialist, was one of the honorees during this year’s public safety awards presented by the Peace Islands Institute.  Nicole was the only woman honoree and only recipient from Essex County.  Additional honorees included representatives from Union County EMS, Paterson Police Department, Paterson Fire Department, NJ State…

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ECPO Offers Summer Internships

By Robert Florida Newark – Prosecutor Stephens invites high school juniors to apply to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Summer Youth Internship Program. The four-week internship is a mix of workshops, guest speakers, and class trips. The program exposes Essex County students to careers in law, law enforcement, and government. The interns will learn about…

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Newark Homicide Under Investigation

By Robert Florida 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 Tyquane Steed, 29, of Howell Township, N.J. On February 13, shortly before 9 p.m., Newark police responded…

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Newark Man Convicted of Murder

By Robert Florida Newark – An Essex County jury has convicted Ryan Mwangi, 31, of Newark, of murder for fatally shooting Kenneth Thomas. On May 13, 2019, Thomas, 31, of Newark, was gunned down while sitting in his car on Renner Avenue, Newark.  Thomas suffered eight gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead on the scene.  …

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