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East Orange Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Aggravated Manslaughter

By Robert Florida Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced that Jashon Allen, 34, of East Orange, was sentenced to 28 years in prison following a guilty plea to aggravated manslaughter for killing Daimeir Nelson in October 2020. On Friday, February 17, 2023, Allen was sentenced by the Honorable Ronald D. Wigler, Judge…

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…

Message from the County Prosecutor’s Association of New Jersey

Death of Tyre Nichols and the charging of Memphis Police officers Anger. Hurt. Frustration. These are just some of the many emotions experienced after seeing the brutal treatment suffered by Tyre Nichols during a Tennessee traffic stop. The videos released today are far beyond disturbing; we echo the sentiments of Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.”…

Donna Cameron Is One of 10 Prosecutors in U.S. Chosen for Rondini Scholarship

Donna Cameron, a Supervising Assistant Prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, was one of only 10 prosecutors from across the nation to be awarded a Rondini Scholarship. The scholarship will fund her attendance at the conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Fighting for Change, where prosecutors, judges, crime victims, and others will discuss…

High School Juniors Invited to Apply for Summer Internship Program at Essex County Prosecutor’s Office

By Robert Florida Acting Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II invites high school juniors from Essex County who will enter the 12th grade in September 2023 to apply to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office high school summer internship program. This four-week program will expose students to careers in law, law enforcement, and government. The program runs from…

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Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program Offers Reward

Essex County Sheriff’s Office Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program Offers Reward Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura announced, today, that the Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the fatal shooting of Al-Sanir Hall, 16,…

Irvington Homicide Under Investigation

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Irvington Police Director Tracy Bowers announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating a fatal shooting of an unidentified male victim. On Sunday, November 27, at about 6:59 p.m., police were notified of a shooting at the intersection of Melrose…

Two Arrested for Outstanding Warrants: Drugs, Money, Weapons, and Ammo Seized

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II announced today the arrests of two East Orange men wanted for outstanding warrants. During the execution of the warrants, police seized major contraband including drugs, currency, weapons, and ammunition. On November 16, 2022, members of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, along with members of the…

Essex County Jury Convicts E. Orange Man of Attempted Murder

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that an Essex County jury has convicted Andre Murrill, 39, of East Orange, of attempted murder for purposely hitting the mother of his children with a car during an argument, causing her serious injuries.  Following a four-week trial before the Honorable Marysol Rosero, Judge of…