Newark Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Underage Family Members     

Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II today announced that Terrence Mells, 42, of Newark was convicted by an Essex County jury of three counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, three counts of second-degree sexual assault, one count of third-degree aggravated criminal sexual assault, three counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and…

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Arrest in Fatal Stabbing in East Orange

Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and East Orange Public Safety Director Maurice Boyd announced today the arrest of a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman in East Orange. Sabria Carter, 28, of East Orange, is charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter, fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and third-degree possession…

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Four Individuals Charged in Trafficking of Teenage Girl           

       Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced on October 14, 2025 that four individuals have been charged in connection with the human trafficking of a 17-year-old female. The investigation began after the teenage victim, who had been reported as a runaway, contacted law enforcement on September 17, 2025, seeking help. Detectives determined that…

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