(unknown at this time) – Essex County Prosecutor's Office https://njecpo.org Fri, 12 Jul 2013 04:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 212144793 Authorities Release Photos from IHOP Fatal Shooting in Newark https://njecpo.org/authorities-release-photos-from-ihop-fatal-shooting-in-newark-2/ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.njecpo.org/WPX/?p=2387

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio are seeking help from the public identifying individuals in these surveillance photos from the Bergen Street IHOP restaurant murder which occurred on March 23.

The IHOP manager, Papa Khaly Ndiaye, 30, was killed and a second person was shot but survived.

** It should be noted that the person in Photo #1 is the same person as depicted in photo #4 and the same person that is depicted in Photo #2 on the left wearing the Mets jacket.

** It should also be noted that this same male has a tattoo of some type of writing (in script) on both of his hands.

** The vehicle that the actors utilized that evening has since been identified as a white Chevy Monte Carlo possibly 2000-2002

We are requesting assistance from the public in identifying individuals in the photographs.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-847-7432.

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Authorities Offer Reward for Suspected Rapist https://njecpo.org/authorities-offer-reward-for-suspected-rapist-2/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.njecpo.org/WPX/?p=2356

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a man believed to have been involved in two home invasions during which three women were sexually assaulted.

During the month of February 2013, the suspect entered two separate homes in Newark brandishing a knife. In the first incident he sexually assaulted two female occupants. A couple of days later he committed the same offense against one female occupant. Both sexual assaults took place in the City of Newark.

Anyone with information relevant to the identification of the person depicted in the attached sketch is urged to contact Lieutenant Aureilo of the Newark Police Special Victims Section at 973-733-7273 and /or Lieutenant Janine Straccamore of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victim’s Bureau at 973-753-1123.

The Essex County Sheriff’s Crimestoppers program has agreed to offer up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and the conviction of this suspect. Information can be given anonymously.

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Newark Man Found Shot in Newark’s South Ward https://njecpo.org/newark-man-found-shot-in-newarks-south-ward-2/ Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.njecpo.org/WPX/?p=2257

Acting Prosecutor Carolyn Murray and Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Major Crimes Task Force and Newark Police Department are investigating an early morning homicide in Newark’s South Ward. Abdullah Parrish, 26 of Newark was fatally shot in the area of 661 Frelinghuysen Avenue at approxmiately 1 am this morning. When the Police arrived they found Mr. Parrish suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation is being conducted by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force including the Newark Police Department. “There is no apparent motive at this time but it appears that Mr. Parrish was targeted by the shooter”, said Anthony Ambrose, Chief of Detectives.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s or the Newark Police Department Tips Lines. All calls will be confidential.

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Newark Officer Shoots Armed Robbery Suspect https://njecpo.org/newark-officer-shoots-armed-robbery-suspect-3/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.njecpo.org/WPX/?p=2059

Today, at 4:45P.M. An off duty Newark officer shot a suspect who tried to rob him at gunpoint on Poe Avenue, in the City of Newark. The suspect fled and was found at East Orange General Hospital with a bullet wound to the chest. He is listed in critical condition.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department are investigating.

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Newark Gunshot Homicide Claims 27 Year Old Victim https://njecpo.org/newark-gunshot-homicide-claims-27-year-old-victim-3/ Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.njecpo.org/WPX/?p=2018

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced that his office, along with the Newark Police Department are investigating the homicide of Barron M. Weir, age 27 of South Orange, NJ on September 21, 2010. Newark police responded to the area of 40 Salem Street in the city’s Vailsburg section at approximately 8:30 p.m. and found Weir, who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Weir was transported to University Hospital and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital, according to Deputy chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas S. Fennelly of the Prosecutor’s Homicide Squad.

The matter is being investigated by the Prosecutor’s Homicide Squad and the Newark Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to call the Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Tips line at (877) 847-7432

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Update on the Hit and Run of 5-year-old Newark Girl https://njecpo.org/update-on-the-hit-and-run-of-5-year-old-newark-girl-3/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.njecpo.org/WPX/?p=1998

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino today announced that 5-year-old Juliana Vega was struck and killed by a hit and run driver at approximately 8:38 p.m. yesterday near 30 Columbia Avenue as she was crossing the street. The little girl was transported to University Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 9:04 p.m.

This horrific tragedy is being actively investigated by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

At this time, a car meeting the description of the vehicle that struck the little girl has been recovered in Newark. It has been impounded and is currently in the custody of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, where it is being processed by crime scene investigators. Several leads are being pursued.

No other information is available at this time.

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Deaths Ruled Homicide At Hotel Rivera In Newark https://njecpo.org/deaths-ruled-homicide-at-hotel-rivera-in-newark-3/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.njecpo.org/WPX/?p=1992

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert Laurino has announced the Medical Examiner has ruled the deaths of the male and female found at the Hotel Rivera a double homicide.

At approximately 8:30 A.M. yesterday the Newark Police responded to the hotel after guests at the hotel were complaining of a foul odor on the 6th. Floor. A Maintenance employee accessed the room and found the lifeless bodies of Adrian Price, 55 and Towanna Freeman, 42. The victims, who are boyfriend and girlfriend, have been living at the hotel since December 15, 2009. Ms. Freeman was pregnant in her second trimester.

There have been no arrests in the investigation. The Essex County Prosecutor’s and Newark Police Department’s Homicide Squads are actively investigating these murders.

Under New Jersey law the fetus is unborn and not considered a homicide victim according to Thomas S. Fennelly, Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecutor.

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Investigation Of Suspicious Deaths At Hotel In Newark https://njecpo.org/investigation-of-suspicious-deaths-at-hotel-in-newark-3/ Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.njecpo.org/WPX/?p=1990

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department are currently investigating the suspicious death of a male and a female found dead in a room at the Hotel Rivera located at 169 Clinton Avenue, Newark, N .J.

At approximately 9:15 AM, Newark Police responded to the hotel after guests complained of a foul odor emanating out of a room. A further investigation revealed the lifeless bodies of two individuals. No further details are available at this time.

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Law Enforcement Seeks Help in Newark Homicide https://njecpo.org/law-enforcement-seeks-help-in-newark-homicide-3/ Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.njecpo.org/WPX/?p=1989

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino today announced that authorities are seeking assistance in a Newark homicide.

Last night at approximately 10:20 pm Alsamad Davis, 34, of Irvington was fatally shot outside a residence located on Brookdale Avenue in the city of Newark. Moniefa Bullock, 31, of Newark was also shot in the leg. Both victims were taken to University Hospital. Davis was pronounced dead at 12:41 AM. Bullock was treated and is expected to survive.

Newark police responded to a call of a shooting. Apparently the victims were on the porch when someone drove up in a dark color SUV and opened fire on them, killing one and injuring the other.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line. The number is 1-877-847-7432.

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Rahway Man Fatally Shot in Newark https://njecpo.org/rahway-man-fatally-shot-in-newark-4/ Sat, 29 May 2010 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.njecpo.org/WPX/?p=1970

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 up, a hand came out of the passenger side and shots were fired.

The victim was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Next of kin have been notified. No other details are available at this time.

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