She Gives Voice to Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Donna Cameron, a supervising assistant prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, recently attended the “Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Fighting for Change” in Chicago, where she participated in workshops on best practices for contending with sexual assault “I prosecute juveniles charged with sexual assault, which must be handled with great care,” said…

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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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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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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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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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