Two Convicted in Police Shoot Out

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Anwar Crockett, 32, and Ali Ibn Karim, 31, both of Elizabeth, were convicted by an Essex County jury of eluding, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and weapons charges, including possession of an assault firearm. In addition, the defendants were convicted of possession of a weapon…

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Man Charged with Kidnapping Girl

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Pedro R. Rios, 57, of Newark was arraigned today at the Essex County Veterans Courthouse on three counts of kidnapping, five counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and one count of hindering apprehension. Assistant Essex County Prosecutor Deborah Freier, who is handling the…

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Livingston Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Forgery and Falsifying Bank Records

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that Jennifer A. Heiner-Pisano, 28, of Rutherford entered a guilty plea today to before the Honorable Judge Peter V. Ryan, J.S.C. Heiner-Pisano pleaded guilty to forgery, falsifying bank records and misapplying entrusted clients’ funds. From July 2012 through September 2012, Heiner-Pisano carried out a scheme that…

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