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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Arrest Made in Fatal Stabbing of Young Mother

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino today announced the arrest of Nadiyah Venable, 20, of Irvington for the murder of Sharon Moens, 29, Newark. Law enforcement authorities are also seeking an unidentified male in connection with this homicide, according to Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas S. Fennelly. “This is an active and ongoing investigation,’’…

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18-year-old Killed in Carjacking

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino today announced that Henry Jones, 18, of Newark was fatally shot in the head during an apparent carjacking. Jones was a passenger in a silver Jaguar X10. The incident occurred at 55-57 Parkview Terrance in Newark. The vehicle was recovered. The homicide is still being investigated. No more…

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VIPER Unit Makes Major Drug Arrest

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino today announced that detectives from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office VIPER Unit arrested Leroy Stedmon Peters, 31, of Newark and charged him with drug and weapons offenses. Peters was arrested today after detectives developed information that he would be in possession of cocaine. Detectives conducted a motor vehicle…

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Arrest Made in Newark Homicide

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino today announced the arrest of Rafael Velez, 26, of Newark for the homicide of Edgardo Ruiz, 42, of Newark. Velez was also charged with weapons offenses and conspiracy. On April 20, 2010 Newark police responded to a report of shots fired. When they arrived in the 500 block…

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