Rahway Man Fatally Shot in Newark

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino today announced that Markis Langley, 37, of Rahway was shot multiple times last night at approximately 7 p.m. as he entered his vehicle in front of 563 South 17th Street in Newark. His injuries were fatal. Witnesses said a maroon vehicle with tinted windows, possibly a Subaru, pulled…

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Couple Arrested for Murder of 3-year-old

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino today announced Tamir Little, 31, and Samirah Lightford, 23, both of Irvington, have been indicted and arrested on complaints charging them with the murder of 3-year-old Neveah Turner. Tamir Little, the victim’s father, was indicted on murder charges and endangering the welfare of a child. Lightford was also…

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MEDIA ADVISORY, Rodolfo Godinez Trial

Closing arguments in the case of State v. Rodolfo Godinez are tentatively scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 before the Honorable Judge Michael Ravin, 11th Floor, Essex County Veterans Courthouse, 50 West Market Street, Newark, NJ. All requests regarding cameras or other video or electronic equipment, including laptops, in the court room must be…

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Pedestrian Killed in Bloomfield

Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino today announced that Richard Figueroa, 24, of Belleville was struck and killed this morning in Bloomfield in the area of Watsessing and Bloomfield Avenues. Figueroa was pronounced dead at 12:48 p.m. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the vehicle that struck the pedestrian may have had a mechanical malfunction.…

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